2026 Annual Meeting |Fort Myers, FL
Southern Forests: Building a New Economic Era
June 1-4, 2026
Register by May 11 to lock in your early bird discount!
The Southern Group of State Foresters will host its 2026 Annual Meeting June 1-4, 2026 in Fort Myers, Florida, at the Luminary Hotel. This gathering will bring together forestry leaders and partners from across the South to collaborate, share insights, and advance regional priorities.
Invited SGSF committees include Forest Management, Fire, Services, Utilization & Marketing (SUM), Forest Inventory & Analysis (FIA), Forest Health, Communications, and GIS liaisons
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Registration Details
Travel & Lodging
Luminary Hotel & Co.
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Sponsorship & Exhibit Opportunities
Standard Sponsorship
Longleaf Pine | $10,000
Learn MoreIncludes Conference registration (x2), a short presentation at the opening ceremony/lunch, or Wednesday night, prominent signage around hotel recognizing elite sponsorship level, name of meeting room signage, Guest/Spouse registration (x2), Full page ad with logo in the event program, conference meals hosted at hotel (x2), exhibitor space included (premium location, larger size with two tables and power upon request), listing in the online registration pages, and inclusion on the sponsors/exhibitors/donors’ pages of the program.
Standard Sponsorship
Live oak | $7,500
Learn MoreIncludes Conference registration (x2), prominent signage around hotel recognizing elite sponsorship level, name of meeting room signage, Guest/Spouse registration (x1), Full page ad with logo in the event program, conference meals hosted at hotel (x2), exhibitor space included (premium location, larger size with two tables and power upon request), listing in the online registration pages, and inclusion on the sponsors/exhibitors/donors’ pages of the program.
Standard Sponsorship
Bald Cypress | $5,000
Learn MoreIncludes Conference registration (x2), name of meeting room signage, Guest/Spouse registration (x1), 3/4 page ad with logo in the event program, conference meals hosted at hotel (x2), exhibitor space included (one table and power upon request), listing in the online registration pages, and inclusion on the sponsors/exhibitors/donors’ pages of the program.
Standard Sponsorship
Sabal Palm | $3,000
Learn MoreIncludes Conference registration (x2), 1/2 page ad with logo in the event program, conference meals hosted at hotel (x2), exhibitor space included (one table and power upon request), listing in the online registration pages, and inclusion on the sponsors/exhibitors/donors’ pages of the program.
Standard Sponsorship
Slash Pine | $1,500
Learn MoreIncludes Conference registration (x1), 1/4 page ad with logo in the event program, conference meals hosted at hotel (x1), exhibitor space included (one table and power upon request), listing in the online registration pages, and inclusion on the sponsors/exhibitors/donors’ pages of the program.
Standard Sponsorship
Exhibitor Space | $1,000-$1,300
Learn MoreExhibitor space (power not included). Conference meals hosted at the hotel, listing in the registration pages, and inclusion on sponsors/exhibitors/donors’ pages in the program.
Partner Plus Sponsorship
Awards Luncheon Sponsor | $5,000
Learn MoreIncludes one complimentary registration; your logo printed on signage displayed during luncheon. Recognition in program. Option of short presentation at the start of the awards luncheon.
PARTNER PLUS SPONSORSHIP
Welcome Reception Sponsor | $5,000
Learn MoreIncludes one complimentary registration; your logo will be printed on signage displayed during the luncheon. Recognition as Welcome Reception sponsor in the program. Option of short presentation during reception.
partner plus sponsor
Hospitality Deck Sponsor | $3,000
Learn MoreIncludes one complimentary registration; Have your logo printed on signage displayed during the Hospitality Deck evening event. Recognition as Welcome Reception sponsor in the program.
partner plus sponsorship
Happy Hour Sponsorship | $2,500
Learn MoreIncludes one complimentary registration; Have your logo printed on signage displayed during Happy Hour. Recognition as Happy Hour sponsor in the program.
Partner Plus Sponsorship
Coffee Sponsor | $2,500
Learn MoreLIMITED QUANTITY (1)
Have your logo on signage displayed on the coffee stations throughout the duration of the meeting. Available as add-on or standalone to above sponsor/exhibitor levels.
Partner Plus Sponsorship
Snack Break Sponsor | $1,000
Learn MoreLIMITED QUANTITY
Have your logo on signage displayed on snack tables and in the program. Available as add-on or standalone to above sponsor/exhibitor levels.
Donation Only
Friend of Forestry | $100-$1,499
Learn MoreFeatures inclusion on the sponsors/exhibitors/donors’ pages of the program in the exhibitor space. Recognition as reception sponsor in the program.
2026 SGSF Silent Auction Item Donations
To donate an item to the 2026 Silent Auction, please fill out the form below. If you have any questions, please contact Reneé Smalley at (850) 681-5822 or Renee.Smalley@FDACS.gov.
