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40 October 2015 Landscape and Irrigation www.landscapeirrigation.com SHOW PREVIEW LI business issues and industry initiatives. Industry experts will lead hour-long landscape irrigation seminars on sustainability, sprinkler performance, and mobile apps. This year's show will also bring together the industry's best thinkers as they discuss water use during drought at IA's Drought Summit. Breakout sessions will address the American West's water shortage, groundwater sustainability and infrastructure challenges. A panel of experts will debate the irrigation industry's role in finding long-term solutions for drought in the United States and around the world. You don't want to miss inspirational insights on sustainability from famed artist and activist Robert Wyland at the show's general session. More commonly known as Wyland, his name is synonymous with environmental awareness and conservation. Through community and education events across the globe, the non-profit Wyland Foundation has turned more than 1 million kids into passionate advocates for the world's oceans and marine life. Early-bird registration at discounted rates will be available until Oct. 9. Register at www.irrigationshow.org. IRRIGATION SHOW HIGHLIGHTS 200,000-plus square feet with more than 300 exhibitors of irrigation equipment, systems, services and accessories. 4,000-plus attendees from North America and around the world. New product contest for agriculture, golf, landscape, lighting, rainwater catchment, and specialty solutions introduced to the market in the last year. IA's prestigious awards program for individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the irrigation industry. 70-plus technical presentations at the education conference. More than 25 education classes that teach skills and knowledge for immediate application. Certification exams for irrigation contractors, designers, auditors, specialists and water conservation managers, offered throughout the show. Sunday, Nov. 8 4 – 6 p.m. Registration Open – Education Classes and Exhibitors Only Monday, Nov. 9 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Registration Open – Education Classes and Exhibitors Only 8 a.m. – Noon Electrical Troubleshooting 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Agricultural Drip/Micro Design (Day 1) The Business of Landscape Irrigation Contracting Center Pivot Design (Day 1) Landscape Irrigation Auditor #1 (Day 1) Landscape Irrigation Auditor #2 (Day 1) Landscape Irrigation Contractor (Day 1) Landscape Irrigation Design (Day 1) Principles of Irrigation: Agriculture (Day 1) Principles of Irrigation: Landscape (Day 1) 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ARCSA Annual Conference 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Exhibitor Move-In 1 – 5 p.m. Two-Wire Methods for Landscape Exhibitor Move-In Tuesday, Nov. 10 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Registration Open 8 a.m. – Noon Hydraulics 8 a.m. – 3 p.m. Landscape Drainage Design 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Agricultural Drip/Micro Design (Day 2) Agricultural Irrigation Specialist (Day 1) Center Pivot Design (Day 2) Landscape Irrigation Auditor #1 (Day 2) Landscape Irrigation Auditor #2 (Day 2) Landscape Irrigation Contractor (Day 2) Landscape Irrigation Design (Day 2) Principles of Irrigation: Agriculture Principles of Irrigation: Landscape 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ASABE Symposium Technical Sessions: Agriculture Track 1 Technical Sessions: Agriculture Track 2 Technical Sessions: Landscape & Golf Track 3 ARCSA Annual Conference 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Exhibitor Move-In 2 – 5 p.m. Point of Connection Workshop 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. Irrigated Soils 1 – 6 p.m. IA Certification Exams: CIT, CIC, CID (Steps 2, 3 & 4), CLIA, CLIA-Drip, CGIA, CLWM, CAIS 6 – 8 p.m. IA Past Presidents' Dinner (invitation only) 6 – 8 p.m. Math Refresher Seminar - FREE! 7:30 – 10 p.m. Opening Night Party (ticketed event) Wednesday, Nov. 11 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Registration Open 8 a.m. – Noon IA Certification Exams: CIT, CID (Step 2&3), CLIA, CLIA-Drip, CGIA, CAIS 8 a.m. – Noon Understanding Pumps 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. Agricultural Irrigation Specialist (Day 2) 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Advanced Irrigation Design for Water Conservation Advanced Irrigation Wiring Methods and Troubleshooting Alternative Water for Landscape Irrigation Bidding & Estimating Landscape Irrigation Systems Landscape Drip Irrigation Design & Management Landscape Irrigation Technician Landscape Water Management & Planning 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ASABE Symposium Technical Sessions: Agriculture Track 1 Technical Sessions: Agricultural Track 2 Technical Sessions: Landscape & Golf Track 3 ARCSA Education Seminar 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. EXHIBITS OPEN 1 – 5 p.m. Advanced Pumps 1 – 6 p.m. IA Certification Exams: CIC, CID (Step 4), CLWM 5 – 6 p.m. Women in Irrigation Social 6 – 7 p.m. Young Professionals Social Thursday, Nov. 12 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. Registration Open 7 – 8:30 a.m. Legislative Coordinators Breakfast 8 – 10:45 a.m. General Session & Keynote Speaker (doors open at 8:00 a.m. for continental breakfast) 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. ARCSA Education Seminars 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. EXHIBITS OPEN Noon – 1 p.m. Friends of the Industry Luncheon (invitation only) 1 – 6 p.m. IA Certification Exams: CIT, CIC, CID (Steps 2, 3 &4), CLIA, CLIA-Drip, CGIA, CLWM, CAIS 1:30 – 4:30 p.m. Joint USDA ARC-NRCS Meeting 2 – 3 p.m. Ambassador Roundtable 5 – 6:30 p.m. Marketing Committee Meeting 5 – 9 p.m. Exhibitor Move-Out 5:30 – 7 p.m. Closing Night Reception Friday, Nov. 13 7 a.m. – Noon Registration Open 7:30 a.m. – 9 a.m. Expo Advisory Committee Meeting 8 – 10 a.m. Soil Plant and the Air Continuum 8 a.m. – Noon Irrigation Components for Residential/Small Commercial Systems Managing a Landscape Irrigation Service Company 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. IA Certification Exams: CIT, CIC, CID (Steps 2, 3 & 4), CLIA, CLIA-Drip, CGIA, CLWM, CAIS Exhibitor Move-Out 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. Drought Symposium Continued from page 8 2015 Schedule (Subject to change)