--- title: Annual Convention --- [Skip to content](https://westernhardwood.org/2026#main-content) [![WHA_LOGO_3clr.plus-2](https://westernhardwood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/WHA_LOGO_3clr.plus-2.jpg?width=125&height=107&name=WHA_LOGO_3clr.plus-2.jpg "WHA_LOGO_3clr.plus-2")](https://www.westernhardwood.org?hsLang=en) - [Home](https://westernhardwood.org) - [Membership](https://westernhardwood.org/join) - [Directory](https://westernhardwood.org/directory) - Meetings - Annual Convention - [2026](https://westernhardwood.org/2026) - [2025](https://westernhardwood.org/2025) - [Golf Classic](https://westernhardwood.org/golfclassic) - [Webinars](https://westernhardwood.org/webinars) - [Tourtime](https://westernhardwood.org/tourtime) - [Education](https://westernhardwood.org/education) - [News](https://westernhardwood.org/news) - [About Us](https://westernhardwood.org/about-us) --- ![WHA flyer 2026](https://westernhardwood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/WHA%20flyer%202026.jpg?width=612&height=290&name=WHA%20flyer%202026.jpg) 2026 WHA Annual Convention ## Innovation in Every Board Foot ### Production, Performance, and Market Opportunity August 11-13, 2026 Chinook Winds Casino Resort Lincoln City, OR   ## Speakers Select a speaker photo to view presentation links. ![](https://westernhardwood.org/hubfs/psartori.png) ##### Pedro Sartori Campbell Global **Economic Forecast** Presentation not available ![](https://westernhardwood.org/hubfs/rshear_web.png) ##### Ryan Shear Automation & Electronics USA **Creating Value in Hardwood with AI** [View Presentation PDF](https://westernhardwood.org/hubfs/2026AC/Shear-WHA%202026-08.pdf?hsLang=en) ![](https://westernhardwood.org/hubfs/brooks2.png) ##### Dallin Brooks NHLA **Structural Applications & Research of Hardwood CLT** [View CLT PDF](https://westernhardwood.org/hubfs/Brooks-2-WHA%202026-08.pdf?hsLang=en) **Thermally Modified Wood Market & Opportunities** [View Thermal PDF](https://westernhardwood.org/hubfs/2026AC/Brooks-3-WHA%202026-08.pdf?hsLang=en) **WHA & NHLA: Building Regional Value & Profitability** [View NHLA/WHA PDF](https://westernhardwood.org/hubfs/2026AC/Brooks-1-WHA%20202608.pdf?hsLang=en) ![](https://westernhardwood.org/hubfs/dcole-web.jpg) ##### Dana Lee Cole Hardwood Federation **The Hardwood Federation Taking Action in Washington, D.C.** Policy updates shaping the industry. [View Presentation PDF](https://westernhardwood.org/hubfs/2026AC/Cole-WHA%20202608.pdf?hsLang=en)   ![](https://westernhardwood.org/hubfs/dspessert-web.jpg) ##### Dana Spessert NHLA **Short Course on Grading Changes & NHLA Efficiency Protocols** [View Presentation PDF](https://westernhardwood.org/hubfs/2026AC/Spessert-WHA%20202608.pdf?hsLang=en) ![](https://westernhardwood.org/hubfs/tpryor.png) ##### Tripp Pryor AHEC **Export Hardwood Market Outlook** [View Presentation PDF](https://westernhardwood.org/hubfs/2026AC/Pryor-WHA%202026-08.pdf?hsLang=en) ![](https://westernhardwood.org/hubfs/nthelen-web.png) ##### Natalie Thelen NHLA **Growing Demand for American Hardwood: Strategy, Partnerships, and What’s Ahead** Market development and RAH initiatives. [View Presentation PDF](https://westernhardwood.org/hubfs/2026AC/Thelen-WHA%202026-08.pdf?hsLang=en) ![](https://westernhardwood.org/hubfs/dsweitzer.jpg) ##### Dave Sweitzer WHA **WHA & NHLA: Building Regional Value & Profitability** [View Presentation PDF](https://westernhardwood.org/hubfs/2026AC/Sweitzer-WHA%202026-08.pdf?hsLang=en) ## 2026 Annual Convention Sponsors - ![PLMINS_web](https://westernhardwood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/PLMINS_web.png?width=450&height=450&name=PLMINS_web.png) PLMINS - ![joescan](https://westernhardwood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/JoeScan_web.png?width=400&height=400&name=JoeScan_web.png) JoeScan - ![wood castle LOGO copy](https://westernhardwood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/wood%20castle%20LOGO%20copy.png?width=450&height=450&name=wood%20castle%20LOGO%20copy.png) Wood Castle Furniture - ![maguire machinery group](https://westernhardwood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/MMG_web.png?width=400&height=400&name=MMG_web.png) Maguire Machinery Group - ![patrick_logo_color-72dpi](https://westernhardwood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/patrick_logo_color-72dpi.png?width=292&height=292&name=patrick_logo_color-72dpi.png) Patrick Lumber Company - ![L2L2U_web](https://westernhardwood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/L2L2U_web.png?width=450&height=450&name=L2L2U_web.png) Logs 2 Lumber 2 You - ![nyle web](https://westernhardwood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/nyle%20web.png?width=400&height=400&name=nyle%20web.png) Nyle Dry Kilns - ![hardwood industries](https://westernhardwood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Hwd%20Industries%20logo%20web.png?width=400&height=400&name=Hwd%20Industries%20logo%20web.png) Hardwood Industries - ![The AGL Group-web](https://westernhardwood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/The%20AGL%20Group-web.png?width=400&height=400&name=The%20AGL%20Group-web.png) The AGL Group - ![Lawton Sweitzer](https://westernhardwood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/LS_web.png?width=450&height=450&name=LS_web.png) Lawton Sweitzer, Inc. - ![cascade web](https://westernhardwood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/cascade%20web.png?width=400&height=400&name=cascade%20web.png) Cascade Hardwood - ![Emerson_web](https://westernhardwood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Emerson_web.png?width=450&height=450&name=Emerson_web.png) Emerson Hardwood - ![Wagner logo](https://westernhardwood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Wagner%20logo.png?width=1200&height=1200&name=Wagner%20logo.png) Wagner Meters - ![goby walnut](https://westernhardwood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Goby_web.png?width=450&height=450&name=Goby_web.png) Goby Walnut - ![PWLA](https://westernhardwood.org/hs-fs/hubfs/PWLA_web.png?width=450&height=450&name=PWLA_web.png) PWLA - [Home](https://westernhardwood.org) - [About](https://westernhardwood.org/about-us) - [Member Directory](https://westernhardwood.org/directory) - Meetings - [Annual Convention](https://westernhardwood.org/2025) - Golf Classic - [Webinars](https://westernhardwood.org/webinars) - [News](https://westernhardwood.org/news) - [Contact Us](https://westernhardwood.org/contact-us) --- - Terms and Services - Privacy Policy Western Hardwood Association PO Box 1894 Battle Ground, WA 98604 (360)835-1600 Powered by HubSnacks [Follow us on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com) [Follow us on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com) [Follow us on Twitter](https://www.twitter.com)