The Irrigation Association (IA) will offer one-day events to allow attendees to learn from experts in specific fields.

These include agricultural irrigation, women in irrigation, landscape lighting, leadership and landscape technology. More information about presenters, scheduling and registration can be found on IA’s virtual conference website.

Here’s a look at a few of the virtual conferences:

• Women in Irrigation, Nov. 18: Come join other passionate, like-minded professionals as the IA explores the challenges and opportunities in the irrigation industry. Attendees will hear from women who have navigated their way to achieving successful careers in irrigation. Attendees will gather virtually to engage, connect, empower and support each other to grow and achieve success in the industry.
• Landscape Lighting, Jan. 11, 2021: The future of landscape lighting is bright! If lighting is part of your business — or if you want it to be — this virtual landscape lighting conference is for you. Attendees will hear from experts in lighting as they discuss the latest trends and best practices used in the industry, and see which products are put in the spotlight during our lighting product showcase.
• Leadership, Feb. 10, 2021: Through strong and effective leadership, the irrigation industry was able to navigate the challenges brought forth by the COVID-19 global pandemic. During this conference, the IA will provide insights to help current business executives and discuss how to produce more leaders in an organization, while identifying the common traps that many business leaders fall into — all through the lens of irrigation. This opportunity is open to both seasoned and future leaders of our industry.
• Landscape Technology, March 2021: Technology is changing the way green industry companies do business every day. Attendees will hear about the latest technological advancements in the landscape irrigation industry and how they can improve an irrigation system’s water efficiency, affect overall sustainability and have an impact on a company’s bottom line. The landscape technology showcase will provide insight into today’s best products available.