Leaders from across the forest products sector will be descending on Prince George, B.C. from April 2 to 4 for the COFI 2025 Convention.
Organized and operated by the BC Council of Forest Industries (COFI), the convention offers attendees a wide variety of panels and presentations over two days, as well as multiple networking opportunities with leaders of B.C.’s forestry sector and beyond.
“The 2025 COFI Convention in Prince George comes at a time when the forest sector is facing transformation and turbulence. Looking at where we stand along themes such as competitiveness and sustainability, this event will explore market diversification, industry innovations, and solutions to critical challenges like wildfire and fibre access. It’s the must-attend gathering to shape the future of B.C. forestry,” says COFI’s director of communications Travis Joern.
With the additional threat of new tariffs looming, B.C.’s forest sector is currently facing challenges from many different directions.
“With shifting market dynamics, evolving Canada-U.S. trade relations, and pressing issues like fibre supply and resilience to wildfire risks, the 2025 COFI Convention will provide an essential forum to chart a path forward,” Joern says. “Leaders across the sector will collaborate on bold strategies for a competitive and sustainable forest industry in B.C. and beyond.”
Panel discussions for the COFI 2025 Convention will offer some interesting insights:
- Looking though a different lens: Transformation through innovation
- Advantage/Disadvantage B.C.? Where do we stand on forest sector competitiveness and sustainability?
- Markets: Building resilience through diversification
- The next 4 years: Canada-U.S. relations and forest products trade
- The elephant in the room: Let’s talk about fibre
- Landscape to local: Integrated solutions to conservation, community safety, and wildfire
Premier Dave Eby delivered a keynote speech at 2024 COFI Convention. Photo: COFI
“At the 2025 COFI Convention, we’ll tackle the big questions: How can B.C. lead in forest sector competitiveness? What role do innovation, reconciliation, and trade diversification play in driving growth? Join us in Prince George to be part of the solutions that will define the next chapter for forestry in B.C.,” Joern says.
The 2025 COFI Convention will kick off with a study comparing B.C. with forest jurisdictions elsewhere in the world on key competitiveness and sustainability indicators.
“Speakers and participants will look at how new developments – on Indigenous reconciliation, trade and product diversification, and wildfire resilience and fibre utilization – are combining to create new opportunities for growth and investment. Don’t miss the opportunity to be part of the conversations and partnerships at the centre of a strong, sustainable, and diversified forest economy in B.C. and beyond,” Joern says.
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