AWFS®Fair Live

Join us on the AWFS®Fair Live stage for exciting programming throughout the show, including WEDTalks, the Rapid Fire presentations, special guest speakers, and the student competition award ceremony. See below for schedules and check the show app for details onsite!

All events on the AWFS®Fair Live stage are FREE to all registered AWFS®Fair exhibitors and attendees; additional session registration is not required.

 

2025 Stage Programming Schedule will be available in Spring 2025

 

2023 Schedule of Stage Programming:

Tuesday, July 25, 2023

Time Session Presenter/Details
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Rapid Fire Exhibitor Presentations: Hardware & Materials See Full Schedule Here
12:00 – 12:30 p.m. WIRC Update: Promoting Careers in the Wood Industry Laura Griffin
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. Taking Success to the Next Level – An Introduction to The National Woods Board Thomas Allott

 

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

Time Session Presenter/Details
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Rapid Fire Exhibitor Presentations: Machinery See Full Schedule Here
12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
 
Dom Rubino
1:00 – 4:00 p.m. Jane Dagmi, Eric Marshall, Brian Boggs

 

Thursday, July 27, 2023

Time Session Presenter/Details
9:30 – 11:30 a.m. Rapid Fire Exhibitor Presentations: Software See Full Schedule Here
12:00 – 1:00 p.m. Economic Update: Five Factors to Watch This Year and Next Dr. Chris Kuehl
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Today’s Supply Chain Challenges in our Industry Panel Session, Moderated by Jamison Scott
4:00 p.m. Fresh Wood Student Award Ceremony Find out which Fresh Wood projects and students will take home awards!

 


Presentations

Come to the AWFS®Fair Live stage for free and inspirational presentations by wood industry community members on compelling and exciting topics including workforce training, new products and more.

Learn more about WED Talks here

 

Meet us at AWFS®Fair Live for a variety of short, single-focus topics, as industry pros showcase the latest must-see technologies and products critical to today’s manufacturing facility. The 10-15-minute presentations will divulge what’s new with some of the hottest companies in woodworking. Each day will focus on a different theme: Stop by to learn and network with the experts!

Learn more about Rapid Fire Here

 


Award Ceremonies

Visionary Award Ceremony: 2025 Date and Time TBD

Fresh Wood Student Competition Award Ceremony: 2025 Date and Time TBD