SAF Rising Professionals Conference

Root. Rise. Ready.

The 2026 SAF Rising Professionals Conference brings together rising professionals from across forestry and natural resources to connect, learn, and grow together.

Created by and for rising professionals, the conference is a brave, welcoming space to ask questions, share experiences, build meaningful connections, and have open conversations about navigating a career in forestry.

Root. Build your foundation and find your community within the profession.

Rise. Grow your skills, expand your network, and learn alongside peers who are navigating many of the same opportunities and challenges.

Ready. Take what you’ve learned, the connections you’ve made, and the confidence you’ve built into whatever comes next.

Come as you are, meet people who understand where you are in your career, and leave with new ideas, new connections, and a stronger sense of where you want to go.

Location

Richmond, Virginia

Trail Competencies

Relevant Trail Types

General. All trail types are relevant.