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Calling all innovators, disruptors, and forward-thinkers…
We believe that a greater use of cross-laminated timber and other mass timber products in mid- to high-rise building construction is the innovative, disruptive, modern, and sustainable choice necessary for building in a fast-growing world.
And we believe in giving our conference attendees the highest quality experience for your event dollar — a relentless pursuit of value so you can learn more, connect better, build smarter, and take your business to the next level while helping make the world a better place.
All activities take place at the Oregon Convention Center
777 NE Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd
Portland, OR 97232
Conference Event Tracks
Track 1: Reimagining Our Cities
Track 2: Project Delivery With Mass Timber: New Product, New Process
Track 3: Building Performance: Design & Implementation
Track 4: Overcoming Barriers & Growing The Market
Schedule
Wednesday, March 31, 2021
Breakfast
Exhibit Hall ASponsored by Rubner Holzbau
The breakfast menu includes:
- Mushroom, tomato, spinach scramble
- Carmelized onion potatoes
- Country pork sausage links
- Crisp bacon
- Fresh sliced fruit in season
- Breakfast pastries
- Assorted juices
- Freshly brewed coffee and tea
Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan alternatives will be available to those who select those options when registering for their pass(es).
General Session
Oregon Ballrooms 201–203Kickoff and Committee Welcome
Arnie Didier · COO · Forest Business Network
Keynote speakers announced fall 2020
Networking Break with Refreshments
Exhibit Hall BSponsored by Sustainable Forestry Initiative
Build connections and relax. Enjoy:
- Portland Roasting regular and decaf coffee
- Hot organic Choice tea
Inspirational Case Studies
A Meeting Rooms 105–106Sponsored by Seagate Mass Timber
Moderator:
To be determined
Speakers to be determined
Performance Testing and Research in Support of Mass Timber Development
B Meeting Rooms 113–114Moderator:
To be determined
Speakers to be determined
Fire Safety in Mass Timber: Code Updates, Testing and Advanced Analysis Methods
B Meeting Rooms 115–116Sponsored by Hilti North America
Moderator:
To be determined
Speakers to be determined
Dispelling Myths and Misperceptions About Mass Timber
C Meeting Rooms 123–124Sponsored by Nordic Structures
Moderator:
To be determined
Speakers to be determined
Lunch and Exhibitor Appreciation
Exhibit Hall BThe lunch menu includes an outstanding Italian buffet with:
- Salad of artichoke hearts, feta cheese, kalamata olives, sun dried tomatoes, roasted red and yellow bell peppers, pine nuts, curly endive, bibb lettuce, torn greens and xeres vinaigrette
- Orzo salad, roasted vegetables, balsamic onions, Briar Rose Creamery goat cheese
- Ricotta cheese tortellini, parmesan fondue, pine nuts
- Chicken saltimbocca, prosciutto, sage, pan juices
- Garlic breadsticks
- Tiramisu, cannoli
- Iced tea and lemonade
Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan alternatives will be available to those who select those options when registering for their pass(es).
Better, Faster, Stronger: How We Can Scale Mass Timber in a Way That Improves Cities, Helps Beat the Clock on Climate Change, and Supports Healthy Forests
A Meeting Rooms 105–106Sponsored by Seagate Mass Timber
Moderator:
To be determined
Speakers to be determined
Looking at What Is Possible and Setting Realistic Expectations for Aesthetics (and Occupants)
B Meeting Rooms 113–114Moderator:
To be determined
Speakers to be determined
Going Tall with Timber: Project Examples & Design Solutions
B Meeting Rooms 115–116Sponsored by Hilti North America
Moderator:
To be determined
Speakers to be determined
Cost and Competition
C Meeting Rooms 123–124Sponsored by Nordic Structures
Moderator:
To be determined
Speakers to be determined
Networking Break with Refreshments
Exhibit Hall BSponsored by Sustainable Forestry Initiative
Build connections and relax. Enjoy:
- Assorted cookies
- Portland Roasting regular and decaf coffee
- Hot organic Choice tea
Sustainable Forestry and Wood Sourcing for Mass Timber Construction
A Meeting Rooms 105–106Sponsored by Seagate Mass Timber
Moderator:
To be determined
Speakers to be determined
Preconstruction and Installation: Understanding Cost and Schedule Impacts
B Meeting Rooms 113–114Moderator:
To be determined
Speakers to be determined
Engineering the Hard Stuff: Floor Vibration, Connections and Lateral Design in Mass Timber
B Meeting Rooms 115–116Sponsored by Hilti North America
Moderator:
To be determined
Speakers to be determined
Import/Export: New Markets & New Producers
C Meeting Rooms 123–124Sponsored by Nordic Structures
Moderator:
To be determined
Speakers to be determined
Happy Hour Reception
Exhibit Hall BSponsored by Hexion and Swinerton Mass Timber
Join us for happy hour and outstanding connection-building at the conclusion of the educational sessions.
Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and no-host bar.
Thursday, April 1, 2021
Breakfast
Exhibit Hall ASponsored by Rubner Holzbau
The breakfast menu includes:
- Vegetable frittata
- Country fried red potatoes
- Canadian bacon
- Chicken apple sausage
- Fresh sliced fruit in season
- Breakfast pastries
- Assorted juices
- Freshly brewed coffee and tea
Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan alternatives will be available to those who select those options when registering for their pass(es).
General Session
Oregon Ballrooms 201–203Kickoff and Committee Welcome
Arnie Didier · COO · Forest Business Network
Keynote speakers announced fall 2020
Networking Break with Refreshments
Exhibit Hall BSponsored by Sustainable Forestry Initiative
Build connections and relax. Enjoy:
- Portland Roasting regular and decaf coffee
- Hot organic Choice tea
University Mass Timber Construction Projects
A Meeting Rooms 105–106Sponsored by Seagate Mass Timber
Moderator:
To be determined
Speakers to be determined
So You Need Insurance for a Mass Timber Building: Now What?
B Meeting Rooms 113–114Moderator:
To be determined
Speakers to be determined
Broadening the Mass Timber Umbrella: Leveraging Strengths of Different Materials in Hybrid Systems
B Meeting Rooms 115–116Sponsored by Hilti North America
Moderator:
To be determined
Speakers to be determined
Mass Timber Spec Offices: Developers Share Business Case on Real Deals
C Meeting Rooms 123–124Sponsored by Nordic Structures
Moderator:
To be determined
Speakers to be determined
Lunch and Exhibitor Appreciation
Exhibit Hall BThe lunch menu includes an awesome sandwich spread of:
- Smoked turkey breast, honey glazed ham, roast beef, Tillamook cheddar, swiss cheese, sliced tomatoes, green leaf lettuce, red onion, kosher pickle spears, pepperoncini, and traditional condiments
- Penne pasta salad, potato salad
- Sliced bread: sourdough, nine-grain, and white
- Fresh baked cookies and brownies
- Iced tea and lemonade
Gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan alternatives will be available to those who select those options when registering for their pass(es).
Untapped: Exploring Mass Timber’s Potential in Multi-Family
A Meeting Rooms 105–106Sponsored by Seagate Mass Timber
Moderator:
To be determined
Speakers to be determined
Supply Chain Sourcing and Production for Mass Timber
B Meeting Rooms 113–114Moderator:
To be determined
Speakers to be determined
Building a Successful Mass Timber Project Team: Roles, Responsibilities and Putting the Pieces Together
B Meeting Rooms 115–116Sponsored by Hilti North America
Moderator:
To be determined
Speakers to be determined
Money, Mass Timber, and Forest Management
C Meeting Rooms 123–124Sponsored by Nordic Structures
Moderator:
To be determined
Speakers to be determined
Networking Break with Refreshments
Exhibit Hall BSponsored by Sustainable Forestry Initiative
Build connections and relax. Enjoy:
- Lemon and berry fruit bars
- Portland Roasting regular and decaf coffee
- Hot organic Choice tea
Special Keynote "Fireside Chat"
Oregon Ballrooms 201–203Sponsored by Forest Business Network
Grab a cup of coffee and a snack, sit back and relax. Gather in the ballroom for a powerful discussion with some of the top minds and companies using mass timber to build a better world.
Reimagining Cities, Redefining the Future: Fast Tracking the Forest Solution
Moderator: Will Novy-Hildesley · Executive Director · #forestproud
Climate change represents an existential threat to our future. There are no silver bullets solutions, but few candidates offer as much potential for innovation and timely impact as combining sustainable forest management and the rapid scaling of mass timber construction.
As a community we have a once in a generation opportunity to reimagine cities, reduce the environmental impact of projected global development, and reintroduce the forest sector to the public as a trusted solution, not a problem. That’s the plan. But there are major barriers to adoption, and as an emerging, global community, we need to tackle those barriers head on.
We will close this year’s conference by hearing from a group of leaders who are doing just that—rising to meet these challenges with bold ambition. Informed by the week’s presentations, conversations, and bar-side banter, together we will tackle three questions:
- Where are we on our trajectory to realize this potential? What’s next for this community?
- What are we doing to deal with the most significant barriers? What could we be doing?
- Does the public trust and support us? How are we engaging them as we start to scale this technology?
Special Guests
To be determined.
Exhibitor Move Out
Exhibit Hall BExhibit space must be completely cleaned and exhibits cleared from the Convention Center by 10:00 pm Pacific.