2019 Irrigation Show

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Sessions (226)

Registration Open (Room Grand Lobby)

01 Dec 19
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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ARCSA Foundation Board Meeting (Room N240)

02 Dec 19
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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Registration Open (Room Grand Lobby)

02 Dec 19
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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Agricultural Drip/Micro Design (Room N234)

02 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Agriculture

Speaker(s): John Maxwell ; Kyle Feist
Design efficient, economic irrigation systems for orchards and row crops. Two full days cover crop requirements, filtration, pumping, pressure regu... More...

ARCSA Annual Conference (Room N250)

02 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:20 PM
The American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association’s 2019 15th Annual Conference will celebrate ARCSA’s 25 years as a national nonpro... More...

Center Pivot Design (Room N233)

02 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Agriculture

Speaker(s): Blake Reid ; Steve McCoon
Understand center pivot design and system management. Two full days cover theory and practical applications, including nozzle selection, applicatio... More...

Electrical Troubleshooting: Diagnosing Field Wiring Problems (Room N247)

02 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Landscape & Golf

Speaker(s): Andy Veatch ; Craig Borland ; John Eggleston
Save time and money with this practical course in electrical troubleshooting. This half-day class covers diagnosing field wiring problems and prope... More...

ICW: Toro (invitation only) (Room C202)

02 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Irrigation Components for Residential/Small Commercial Systems (Room N235)

02 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Landscape

Speaker(s): Don Franklin ; John Raffiani
Increase your understanding of components for residential and small commercial irrigation systems. This half-day course covers system components fr... More...

Landscape Irrigation Auditor (Room N242)

02 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Landscape

Speaker(s): Andy Slack ; Eric Olson
Learn how to assess irrigation system performance. This two-day session covers field tests and calculating accurate watering schedules based on pla... More...

Landscape Irrigation Contractor (Room N237)

02 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Landscape

Speaker(s): Andrew Chase ; Kevin McCaleb ; Kurt Thompson
This two-day class is a comprehensive refresher for experienced contractors. Topics include soil-water-plant relationships, hydraulics, basic elect... More...

Landscape Irrigation Design (Room N232)

02 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Landscape

Speaker(s): Don Davis ; Nick Millward
Take your landscape designs to the next level. This fast-paced course covers basic hydraulics, sprinkler head layout, zoning, pipe sizing, routing,... More...

Principles of Irrigation: Agriculture (Day 1) (Room N231)

02 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Agriculture

Speaker(s): Clare Prestwich ; Larry King
Master theory and application principles for agriculture in this intensive session. Two full days cover soil- water-plant relationships, advanced h... More...

Principles of Irrigation: Landscape (Room N249)

02 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Landscape & Golf

Speaker(s): Brian Vinchesi
Master theory and application principles for turf/landscape in this intensive session. Two full days cover soil- water-plant relationships, advance... More...

The Business of Landscape Irrigation Contracting (Room N236)

02 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Business

Speaker(s): Chris Pine ; John Newlin
Be exposed to current business practices in strategic planning, business finances and marketing through presentations, group discussions and exerci... More...

Advanced Irrigation Wiring Methods & Troubleshooting (Room N247)

02 Dec 19
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Landscape & Golf

Speaker(s): Craig Borland ; John Eggleston ; John Raffiani
Master wiring for today’s sophisticated control systems. This half-day session will cover different types of transformers, proper phasing (pr... More...

Investment Committee (Executive Board Room, Westgate)

02 Dec 19
3:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Tracks: Committee Meeting

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IA Executive Committee (Executive Board Room, Westgate)

02 Dec 19
4:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: IA Board Meetings

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Registration Open (Room Grand Lobby)

03 Dec 19
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Registration

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Certified Low Voltage Lighting Technician (CLVLT) Exam (Room Pavilion 6, Westgate)

03 Dec 19
7:30 AM - 5:00 PM
The CLVLT exam is administered by AOLP and is the only national certification of its kind. With no clearly defined national standards for low volta... More...

10 Lessons From the 2019 Green Industry Benchmark Report (Room N255)

03 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
Speaker(s): Chad Reinholz
Being a green industry business owner is isolating, and it can be hard to compare your business to others. The Green Industry Benchmark Report, cre... More...

Agricultural Drip/Micro Design (Room N234)

03 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Agriculture

Speaker(s): John Maxwell ; Kyle Feist
Design efficient, economic irrigation systems for orchards and row crops. Two full days cover crop requirements, filtration, pumping, pressure regu... More...

Agricultural Irrigation Specialist (Room N235)

03 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Agriculture

Speaker(s): Kyle Feist
Master irrigation management for surface (furrow and border strip) and pressurized (micro and sprinkler) systems. This one-and-a-half-day session i... More...

ARCSA Annual Conference (Room N250)

03 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
The American Rainwater Catchment Systems Association’s 2019 15th Annual Conference will celebrate ARCSA’s 25 years as a national nonpro... More...

Center Pivot Design (Room N233)

03 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Agriculture

Speaker(s): Blake Reid ; Steve McCoon
Understand center pivot design and system management. Two full days cover theory and practical applications, including nozzle selection, applicatio... More...

Hands-on CAD Basics: Learning How to Draft in AutoCAD for Landscape (Room N245)

03 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Landscape

Speaker(s): Jake Lott
Have you been curious about whether CAD is right for you, but scared to give it a try? Maybe you just want to improve your CAD skills. Join this in... More...

IA Board of Directors (Conference Room 7-8, Westgate)

03 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Tracks: IA Board Meetings

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ICW: Toro (invitation only) (Room C202)

03 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Industry Insights: Agriculture Track: Consumer Advocacy (Room N253)

03 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Industry Insights: Agriculture Track

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Industry Insights: Landscape Track: Landscape Irrigation Management (Room N257)

03 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Industry Insights: Landscape Track

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Introduction to the Basics of CAD for Agriculture (Room N251)

03 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Business

Speaker(s): Graham Hutchinson
Discover how CAD can be used in agriculture irrigation design. Basic CAD tools will be covered that facilitate the importation of base data, drawin... More...

Irrigation Consumer Bill of Rights (Room N253)

03 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Industry Insights: Agriculture Track

Speaker(s): Charles Burt
Endorsed by the Irrigation Dealers Association of California and the Irrigation Association, the Irrigation Consumer Bill of Rights was developed o... More...

Landscape Irrigation Auditor (Room N242)

03 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Landscape

Speaker(s): Andy Slack ; Eric Olson ; Rick Arena
Learn how to assess irrigation system performance. This two-day session covers field tests and calculating accurate watering schedules based on pla... More...

Landscape Irrigation Contractor (Room N237)

03 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Landscape

Speaker(s): Andrew Chase ; Kevin McCaleb ; Kurt Thompson
This two-day class is a comprehensive refresher for experienced contractors. Topics include soil-water-plant relationships, hydraulics, basic elect... More...

Landscape Irrigation Design (Room N232)

03 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Landscape

Speaker(s): Don Davis ; Nick Millward
Take your landscape designs to the next level. This fast-paced course covers basic hydraulics, sprinkler head layout, zoning, pipe sizing, routing,... More...

Managing a Landscape Irrigation Service Company: Technicians, Pricing and Marketing (Room N239)

03 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Landscape

Speaker(s): Chris Pine ; John Eggleston
Explore the difficulties contractors encounter and discover strategies for finding, hiring, training and keeping service technicians. The course wi... More...

Principles of Irrigation: Agriculture (Day 2) (Room N231)

03 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Agriculture

Speaker(s): Clare Prestwich ; Larry King
Master theory and application principles for agriculture in this intensive session. Two full days cover soil- water-plant relationships, advanced h... More...

Principles of Irrigation: Landscape (Room N249)

03 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Landscape & Golf

Speaker(s): Brian Vinchesi
Master theory and application principles for turf/landscape in this intensive session. Two full days cover soil- water-plant relationships, advance... More...

SWAT & Apps for Water Conservation on Turfgrass (Room N257)

03 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Industry Insights: Landscape Track

Speaker(s): Bernard Cardenas ; Michael Dukes
Smart Water Application Technologies (known as SWATs) and mobile apps could improve irrigation efficiency on turfgrass. Get a better understanding ... More...

Two-Wire Technology Systems for Landscapes (Room N247)

03 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Landscape & Golf

Speaker(s): Christine Hawkins ; Craig Borland ; Eric Olson
Advance your troubleshooting skills for two-wire systems. This class will address typical problems and diagnoses, procedures to avoid typical two-w... More...

A Novel System for Designing Lay-Flat Irrigation Pipe Systems for Flood & Furrow Irrigation (Room N253)

03 Dec 19
8:35 AM - 9:05 AM

Tracks: Industry Insights: Agriculture Track

Speaker(s): Chris Henry PhD
The lay-flat pipe system uses a low-pressure polyethylene pipe of 7-20 millimeter thickness to distribute water to surface irrigation systems. Gain... More...

Comparing Weekly Irrigation to Rain Sensor Performance (Room N257)

03 Dec 19
8:35 AM - 9:05 AM

Tracks: Industry Insights: Landscape Track

Speaker(s): Charles Swanson
Creating irrigation schedules based on historic or seasonal rainfall can be challenging to irrigation professionals when determining weekly run tim... More...

Industry Insights: Agriculture Track: Surface Irrigation (Room N253)

03 Dec 19
8:35 AM - 9:40 AM

Tracks: Industry Insights: Agriculture Track

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Social Media: Stop Pushing & Start Engaging! (Room N255)

03 Dec 19
9:05 AM - 10:05 AM
Social media has become the fastest growing free tool for business owners and manufacturers, yet so many do not take advantage of these platforms. ... More...

Rain First – Maximizing Effective Rainfall for Conservation (Room N257)

03 Dec 19
9:10 AM - 9:40 AM

Tracks: Industry Insights: Landscape Track

Speaker(s): Mark Crookston
Improved management of irrigated landscapes can increase effective rainfall and provide significant water conservation benefits. Learn the steps to... More...

Timed Flooding Yields Significant Gains in Rice Farming (Room N253)

03 Dec 19
9:10 AM - 9:40 AM

Tracks: Industry Insights: Agriculture Track

Speaker(s): Greg Van Dyke ; Leif Chastaine
Rice provides 60% of the world’s caloric daily intake. During this interactive session, learn how a fifth-generation rice farmer successfully... More...

Fewer Drinks for the Links (Room N257)

03 Dec 19
9:45 AM - 10:15 AM

Tracks: Industry Insights: Landscape Track

Speaker(s): Ariana Wilfley
California Water Service, committed to responsibly reducing water use specifically during a drought, partnered with some of their heaviest users: g... More...

Industry Insights: Agriculture Track: Remote Sensing & Data Collection (Room N253)

03 Dec 19
10:00 AM - 11:40 AM

Tracks: Industry Insights: Agriculture Track

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Soil Water Sensing From Afar: How the Cloud Is Enabling Remote Data Collection (Room N253)

03 Dec 19
10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Tracks: Industry Insights: Agriculture Track

Speaker(s): Steven R. Evett
Soil water sensors and systems are becoming ubiquitous and are increasingly requested by growers, but there is a lack of robust solutions for trans... More...

Why a Certified Professional Beats Its Competitors (Room N255)

03 Dec 19
10:10 AM - 10:40 AM
Speaker(s): Jay Gray
While many business owners are focused on solely growing within their industry through expansion, it is just as important to focus on personal grow... More...

Soil Moisture Sensor-Based Irrigation Scheduling on Fairways (Room N257)

03 Dec 19
10:20 AM - 10:50 AM

Tracks: Industry Insights: Landscape Track

Speaker(s): Mark Nakatsui
In recent years, California has been significantly affected by drought conditions, leading to the adoption of soil moisture sensor technology to me... More...

Sensor Feedback & Variable Rate Irrigation for Potatoes (Room N253)

03 Dec 19
10:35 AM - 11:05 AM

Tracks: Industry Insights: Agriculture Track

Speaker(s): Susan O'Shaughnessy
Potatoes are a high-value crop that require a moderate amount of water. Their yield is sensitive to stress from water deficit, yet they are also su... More...

Leveraging Water Agency Incentives by Smart Site Selections (Room N255)

03 Dec 19
10:45 AM - 11:15 AM
Speaker(s): Andrew Pirrone
We know irrigation rebates and incentives exist in almost every major service area, but why deal with the hassle? Learn how incentives and upgrades... More...

Autonomous Turfgrass & Groundcover Irrigation Management Using Smart Irrigation (Room N257)

03 Dec 19
10:55 AM - 11:25 AM

Tracks: Industry Insights: Landscape Track

Speaker(s): Amir Haghverdi
This session will analyze the findings of several landscape irrigation research trials in Southern and Central California, including performance ev... More...

The Case for IoT Data – ROI & How to Reach It (Room N253)

03 Dec 19
11:10 AM - 11:40 AM

Tracks: Industry Insights: Agriculture Track

Speaker(s): Bas van der Velden
Growers and landscapers from around the world are working with “internet of things” solutions to optimize land and freshwater resources... More...

Fundamentals of the Smart Water Triangle (Room N257)

03 Dec 19
11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Industry Insights: Landscape Track

Speaker(s): Rich Miller
Knowledge of available water, system design and installation best practices avoids problems. This session highlights the importance of knowing your... More...

ICW: Underhill (Room N241)

03 Dec 19
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
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Advancing Your CAD Skills for Agriculture (Room N251)

03 Dec 19
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Agriculture

Speaker(s): Graham Hutchinson
This class covers the use of irrigation-specific CAD software for designing agricultural irrigation systems. Irrigation-specific CAD software conta... More...

Hands-on Irrigation Design Within AutoCAD (Room N245)

03 Dec 19
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Landscape

Speaker(s): Jake Lott
This four-hour class adds hands-on CAD experience for those who have attended the earlier training class or for those who are familiar with the use... More...

IA Certification Exams (Room N243)

03 Dec 19
1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Tracks: Exams

All certification exams will be given. Certification exams require advance registration and a separate fee; onsite registration is not allowed. Vis... More...

ICW: Armada Representative Meeting (Room N240)

03 Dec 19
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
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Managing a Landscape Irrigation Service Company: Water Management and Technology (Room N239)

03 Dec 19
1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Business

Speaker(s): Chris Pine ; John Eggleston ; John Newlin ; Nick Millward
Develop an understanding of the differences between an installation and a service business and how today’s service business has changed into ... More...

Industry Insights: Agriculture Track: Mobile Drip Irrigation (Room N253)

03 Dec 19
2:00 PM - 4:05 PM

Tracks: Industry Insights: Agriculture Track

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Mobile Drip Irrigation: What We Know So Far (Room N253)

03 Dec 19
2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Tracks: Industry Insights: Agriculture Track

Speaker(s): Jonathan Aguilar
Mobile drip irrigation, which integrates drip line onto a mechanical irrigation system such as a center pivot, has attracted attention lately. Afte... More...

Severe Weather Safety: Protecting Your Crew & Clients (Room N255)

03 Dec 19
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM
Speaker(s): Brad Jakubowski
Each year people are killed or seriously injured by thunderstorms despite advanced warning. Become more aware of the potential hazards, learn to sp... More...

Panel Discussion: What Is Mobile Drip Irrigation? How It Works & Proper Design (Room N253)

03 Dec 19
2:35 PM - 4:05 PM

Tracks: Industry Insights: Agriculture Track

What is mobile drip irrigation? It is not your conventional sprinkler head! Monty Teeter, developer of successful mobile drip irrigation in 20 stat... More...

Understanding Meteorology & Making Weather-Based Decisions (Room N255)

03 Dec 19
3:35 PM - 5:05 PM
Speaker(s): Brad Jakubowski
Weather is a critical component of our daily responsibilities. We can make better decisions and provide consistent growing conditions by better und... More...

Math Tutorial (Room N231)

03 Dec 19
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Business

Speaker(s): Chris Pine ; Christine Hawkins
Don’t let anything stand in the way of exceptional performance in the field, in IA University classes and on certification exams. This two-ho... More...

Past Presidents Dinner (invitation only) (Ballroom D, Westgate)

03 Dec 19
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tracks: Networking

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Opening Night Party (Room Pavilion 9-11, Westgate)

03 Dec 19
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Tracks: Networking

You’ve arrived! It’s time to get this exciting week jump-started. The opening night party is a great opportunity to catch up with colle... More...

Registration Open (Room Grand Lobby)

04 Dec 19
7:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Tracks: Registration

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VIP Breakfast with Keynote (by invitation only) (Ballroom F, Westgate)

04 Dec 19
7:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Networking

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Advanced Landscape Irrigation Design & Management (Room N239)

04 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Landscape & Golf

Speaker(s): Christine Hawkins ; Marvin Pascual
Improve landscape water efficiency with better design, including uniformity, equipment selection and technology. This full-day session will address... More...

Agricultural Irrigation Specialist (Room N235)

04 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Agriculture

Speaker(s): John Raffiani ; Kyle Feist ; Larry King
Master irrigation management for surface (furrow and border strip) and pressurized (micro and sprinkler) systems. This one-and-a-half-day session i... More...

Alternative Water for Landscape Irrigation (Room N233)

04 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Landscape & Golf

Speaker(s): John Raffiani ; Kevin McCaleb
Targeted at experienced designers, this full-day course covers the basics of sustainable irrigation systems. Topics include using reclaimed water a... More...

ARCSA Rainwater Catchment Systems Designer Workshop (Room N250)

04 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
This two-day professional workshop is an in-depth rainwater harvesting course that provides the 16 hours of subject-specific classroom training req... More...

Bag & Coat Check (Room FedEx Office)

04 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Bag and coat check will be available at the Las Vegas Convention Center. It is a safe and secure way to lighten your load while on the show floor, ... More...

Bidding & Estimating Landscape Irrigation Systems (Room N236)

04 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Tracks: IA University Class: Business

Speaker(s): Jim Huston ; John Newlin
Develop bids that win jobs based on accurate estimates that keep your company in the black. This full-day course includes hands-on practice on the ... More...

IA Certification Exams (Room N243)

04 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Tracks: Exams

CID, CLIA, CAIS, and CIT certification exams will be given. Certification exams require advance registration and a separate fee; onsite registratio... More...

ICW: K-Rain Meeting (invitation only) (Room C201)

04 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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ICW: Rain Bird Corp. (invitation only) (Room N251)

04 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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ICW: Rivulis Meetings (invitation only) (Room N231)

04 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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ICW: Toro (invitation only) (Room C202)

04 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Keynote Morning Coffee (Room Hall C1)

04 Dec 19
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

Tracks: Networking

Morning coffee prior to keynote. More...
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