Join us again this year for an insightful and engaging Industry Forum.
Building on the success of our previous forums, the 2025 Forest NB Industry Forum invites you to explore the future of New Brunswick’s forest sector. With the theme “Embracing Change and Growing the Impact of NB’s Forest Sector,” this year’s forum will focus on the transformative opportunities and challenges facing our industry while highlighting innovation, collaboration, and the important role of the forest sector in New Brunswick’s economic and environmental future. Join us in a dynamic, solutions-driven conversation about how we can embrace change, harness new opportunities, and continue to expand the positive impact of New Brunswick’s forests for communities, the economy, and the environment.
The Annual Industry Forum will take place March 12 & 13, 2025 at the Crowne Plaza – Lord Beaverbrook Hotel. This event hosts diverse speakers and exhibitors offering valuable perspectives on innovation and opportunities in the Forest Sector.
Keynote Speaker
Mark Symes
As one of the three founding partners of Symplicity Designs, Mark has been
leading training and large-scale transformations with Symplicity Designs for
over a decade. Mark specializes in business transformation and strategy in all
sectors and with businesses of all sizes. By leveraging the Symplicity
methodology, he has helped over 500 Atlantic Canadian organizations prosper
across the region.
Mark holds multiple designations in Improvement and Analytics. He has 15
years of experience in performance excellence and is passionate about
helping organizations clarify their strategy and Lead the change required to
execute it.
Multiple organizations have recognized Mark for his contributions, including
CFI Magazine, which named him one of the Top 20 under 40 in the Canadian
Forest Industry, in 2023.
In his time away from work, Mark manages his family's sixth-generation
family farm, sits on the Board of Directors of the Ruffed Grouse Society of
Canada and spends whatever time he can afield. He currently resides with his
wife, Marie, their 3 dogs and 2 horse, in Grand Barachois, New Brunswick.
Keynote address: Are you Moving Fast Enough and in the Right Direction?
How the best organizations in the world operate with a different Rhythm of Reflection and how they Lead Change Differently
Event Agenda
Check back soon for Full Event Speaker List
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
- 1:30p-3:30p -Forest NB AGM (Garrison Room)
- 5:00p-6:00p - Registration - (Ballroom, Ground Floor)
- 5:00p-6:00p - Reception & Networking - (Ballroom, Ground Floor)
- 6:00p-8:00p - Welcome & Dinner (Ballroom, Ground Floor)
- 7:00p-8:00p - Keynote address: Mark Symes: "Are you Moving Fast Enough and in the Right Direction? - How the best organizations in the world operate with a different Rhythm of Reflection and how they Lead Change Differently."
(Ballroom, Ground Floor) - 8:00p-10:00p - Hospitality Suite - (Junior Ballroom, Mezzanine Floor)
Thursday, March 13, 2025
- 7:30a-8:30a -Networking Breakfast (Ballroom, Ground Floor)
- 8:00a-9:00a - Registration (Ballroom, Ground Floor)
- 9:00a-9:10a - Welcome Address (Ballroom, Ground Floor)
- 9:10a-10:50a - Speaker Series 1
- 10:50a-11:20a - Coffee break, Networking, & Tradeshow - (Junior Ballroom, Mezzanine Floor)
- 11:20a-12:30p - Speaker Series 2(Ballroom, Ground Floor)
- 12:30p-1:30p - Industry Forum Lunch - (Ballroom, Ground Floor)
- 1:30p-2:00p - Networking, & Tradeshow - (Junior Ballroom, Mezzanine Floor)
- 2:00p-3:50p - Speaker Series 3 - (Ballroom, Ground Floor)
- 3:50p-4:00p - Closing Remarks & Door Prizes Draw - (Ballroom, Ground Floor)
The Industry Forum returns to the
Crowne Plaza - Lord Beaverbrook Hotel
659 Queen St, Fredericton, NB E3B 1C4.
Book your room at our event rate before February 12 by calling (506) 455-3371 and mentioning the event rate, or by using the link below.