Sarah Palin, Alaskan governor from 2006-2009 and the 2008 Republican vice-presidential nominee, will be the keynote speaker at this year’s National Hardwood Lumber Association (NHLA) annual convention.

“The hardwood industry has been successfully self-regulated for more than 110 years,” said NHLA executive director Mark Barford. “Governor Palin supports a free enterpise system with limited government involvement and understands that industries such as ours are a great example of America’s pioneering spirit. We are pleased and honoured to welcome her as keynote speaker.”

Additional speakers, industry panelists and education programmes will be announced in the coming weeks.

This year’s convention is being held in Vancouver, BC from October 13-16.

Registration is now open via the NHLA website. click here