Building a Mass Timber Ecosystem in Colorado: Panel Discussion

Session Type
Panel
Date
August 22nd
Time
4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Location
Denver Art Museum
Room/Stage
Sharp Auditorium
Session info
Session Category
Tools for Client Conversations - Getting Buy-In from Owner/Developers
Continuing Education Credits
Yes
No
Continuing Education Type
Learn how to apply these lessons at the Mass Timber Group Summit in Denver, Colorado
What You'll Learn

1. The potential for growing a regional mass timber economy in Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region.

2. The current supply chain challenges—and the key opportunities to strengthen and scale a Colorado-based mass timber ecosystem.

3. Firsthand insights from experts across forestry, manufacturing, and market development on how to move the industry forward in Colorado.

Colorado has one of the fastest growing timber markets in the country—but so far, no commercial-scale mass timber projects have used Colorado-sourced timber or manufacturing. That’s about to change.

In this panel, leaders from across the mass timber value chain will share what’s working, what’s missing, and what needs to happen next to unlock the full potential of Colorado’s fiber resources. Attendees will get an inside look at the supply chain realities—from forest management and fiber sourcing to manufacturing, market creation, and policy support—and leave with a better understanding of how to advance the Colorado mass timber ecosystem at scale.

Panelists include Will Lepry, Director of the Colorado Mass Timber Coalition, who leads a 300-member network focused on strengthening the forest products economy; Charles Gale, Director of Mass Timber at Cambium and longtime strategic leader in wood products innovation, carbon-smart materials, and sustainable forestry initiatives; plus additional experts to be announced.

If you care about building regional mass timber supply chains, creating sustainable economic opportunities, or accelerating mass timber adoption in the Rocky Mountain region, this conversation is not to be missed.

Speakers
Will Lepry
Director
Charles Gale
Director of Mass Timber

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