8:15am - 9:00am: A Path To 2Wire by Keith Zelazny, Rain Bird

Learn about Rain Bird’s new 50-Station 2wire Controller with WIFI-based remote monitoring and control. 

9:10am - 10:00am: Build Your Brand, Expand Your Products by Jay Guthy, Toro 

Take your business to the next level by further professionalizing your business and energizing your teams. We will share winning strategies to refocus your business and drive higher profits through systemizing your business methods and strengthening your brand. 

10:10am - 10:40am: What’s New At Toro by Jay Guthy, Toro 

What’s new at Toro is everything you are not using in your lineup today. This session will focus on Toro solutions and updates that can fill in the gaps in your current product offerings. 

10:50am – 11:35am: Hunter Product Solutions by Michael Boettcher, Hunter Industries 

This discussion will provide an update on Hunter’s irrigation management platforms, along with controller and mechanical technologies that continue to provide solutions for the market. 

11:40am – 12:10pm: Illinois Plumbing Code Updates by Dean Goodenough, Illinois Plumbing Code 

This class offers an opportunity to receive the CEUs that fulfill the yearly continuing education for Irrigation Contractors as required by the Illinois Plumbing Code. 

12:10 – 1:00pm Lunch & Trade Show 

1:00pm – 2:00pm: The State of the Green Industry by Kevin Battistoni, Hunter Industries 

A showcase of actionable insights gathered from my year of travels and interactions with irrigators across the country, along with AI implementation strategies for contractors to leverage to their advantage. Lastly, an interactive text survey for local industry insight. 

2:10pm – 2:55pm: Juggling Act: Offsite Management for Multi-Site Irrigation Success by Baseline/Hydro Point 

Master the art of managing multiple irrigation sites from afar! Understand how and why adopting new irrigation technologies can help you grow your profits and reduce operating costs. 

3:00pm – 3:20pm: Reinders Marketing Update by Jackson Orin, Reinders 

This is a quick, informative discussion about the exciting new initiatives Reinders has in store for 2025, specifically the Reinders Rewards loyalty program. 

3:25pm – 5:00pm - Tradeshow and Raffle Prize