Tools for the trade
all at Congress 2012
Trim your costs, sharpen your skills and build your professional edge; don’t miss the Conference at Congress 2012.
Mark January 9, 10, 11 and 12 on your calendar.
Monday’s pre-trade show events
include the 47th annual IPM Symposium at the Congress Centre’s Cohen Ballroom. The program has been revamped to add more value and be more relevant than ever – for lawn and tree care companies, as well as municipalities.
The 2012 theme Managing Turf, Trees and Expectations will see industry professionals enlighten the audience. Attendees will earn 8 IPM Council of Canada CEC’s. New this year, the IPM Person of the Year Award will be presented. The day’s events will conclude with a complementary networking reception for all registered attendees.
The Landscape Designer Conference will again take place at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel’s International Ballroom. It will include a sponsor showcase and full-day of sessions, followed by a networking reception. The line-up is a must-attend event for landscape design professionals.
Ontario Parks Association’s 56th Annual Parks Educational Forum will also be held at the Doubletree. ‘Turning Grey to Green, 75 Years of Protecting Tomorrow Today’ has a fantastic line-up which includes the operations manager from the City of Cambridge, to the head of horticulture at the Royal Botanical Garden, to the City of Chicago’s director of green initiatives. This annual event attracts parks and open space professionals from across the province, including front line staff, directors and elected officials.
The Certified Landscape Professional Study Group will gather on Monday, with an exam writing option at the end of the day. Human resources and leadership will be the focus.
The irrigation conference has been reformatted and will move to Wednesday afternoon, and include lunch. This will allow attendees to enjoy the trade show in the morning and network at the irrigation conference in the afternoon.
Tuesday to Thursday conference
The Tuesday to Thursday sessions at Congress 2012 Conference will focus on prosperity for both business owners/operators and employees. Relevant business development and enhancement are key issues and will be highlights of the schedule.
The speaker line-up has been reformatted — sessions run mornings to allow attendees time for networking opportunities on the trade show floor. Most of the presenters are new to Congress, but well-recognized in the industry.
The program features internationally acclaimed industry and business experts, such as Jeff Mowatt, Ron Koudys, Jody Shilan, Steven Peck, Bill Arman and many more. With more than 33 sessions to choose from, including a few three-hour workshops for owners-only, attendees have many options to expand their knowledge.
Also new this year, all conference pass holders are invited to lunch sessions with business oriented chat sessions as part of a value added initiative. Each day will also feature a 2 p.m. session – free to all trade show attendees.
Green Roofs for Healthy Cities will hold three of its workshops in conjunction with the conference – all on Thursday afternoon.
Look for detailed information in the Conference Guide.
