The FEA-DANA International Forest Investment Conference's organizing committee is pleased to announce the completion of its agenda for the upcoming event at The Westin Hotel New York at Times Square on May 1-2, 2024. The conference is set to offer a comprehensive examination of the forest investment environment, emphasizing the critical relationship between the demand for wood and non-wood products and forest asset values.
This year's event will feature a distinguished roster of 24 speakers from the industry, providing attendees with unparalleled insights from some of the sector's most influential figures. The agenda includes keynote presentations and sessions covering essential topics in the realm of timberland investments, such as global market trends, the advent of novel product uses, and strategies for sustainable land management.
Featured speakers and their presentations:
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Brendan Lowney will provide a macroeconomic overview in his keynote on "Global Macroeconomic Climate 2024–25."
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Tracy Buran Evens will explore global trends in timberland investments in "Where Are Institutional Timberland Investors Buying Forests?"
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Peter D'Anieri will present findings on timberland investment returns in "Expectations on Return Premiums for Timberland Investments: US and Global Results."
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Chung-Hong Fu will discuss "The Emergence of Natural Capital Investments" and its impact on timberland assets.
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W. Rhett Rogers will explain what investors seek in timberland investments and introduce the T-REIT model.
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David Fortin will cover "The Role of Forests and Agriculture in an Investment Portfolio."
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Troy Harris will connect the timber supply chain with mass timber buildings in "Seedlings to Solutions."
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Mike Cerchiaro will address "Portfolio Construction in Today’s Global Forest Investment Environment."
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Aldo de Cresci will provide an overview of the Brazilian forestry sector in "The Brazilian Forestry Sector A to Z."
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Victor Haley will discuss "Hot Topics in Timberland Investment."
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Rocky Goodnow and Paul Jannke will assess global supply/demand balances for timber and lumber, respectively.
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Andriy Hrytsyuk, Tapani Pahkasalo, Gerrity Lansing, Dennis Neilson, and David Brand will offer regional perspectives on timberland investing from Europe to Asia and Africa.
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Thomas Meth will forecast the global woody biomass supply/demand outlook.
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MaryKate Bullen, Aaron Paul, and Larry Davis will delve into sustainability, carbon offsets, and biomass for energy.
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Guilherme Melhado Miranda and Robert Flynn will discuss global trends in pulp production and the international woodchip trade.
The conference will address a broad spectrum of issues, including legal challenges, carbon capture prospects, and the main end-use trends for timberland products, providing a full picture of the investment landscape.
The early bird registration and the special hotel room rates will be available until March 16. This gathering offers a rare opportunity for timber industry professionals, investors, and other stakeholders to come together in New York City to share knowledge and forge strategic partnerships.
For more information and to register, please visit the FEA-DANA International Forest Investment Conference's official website.
