Irrigation Show media brief
Event/program details
Date/time: Monday, Nov. 27-Friday, Dec. 1, 2023
Location: Henry B. González Convention Center, 900 E. Market Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Cost: Varies by registration type. Registration fees increase on Oct. 17 and Nov. 25.
Description
The Irrigation Show and Education Week is the largest show solely focused on irrigation. In 2023, the exhibit floor will feature hundreds of exhibitors, the popular new product contest, a special area for tech startups, live presentations and a Craft Brewfest. For education, IA University returns to offer the core curriculum for irrigation professionals. Other 2023 features include a selection of seminars and presentations on today’s trends and best practices, the General Session and breakfast, and numerous unique social and networking opportunities.
Talking points/benefits
- The 2023 trade show will feature hundreds of exhibitors that include ag and landscape irrigation startup companies.
- The exhibit floor will feature special areas highlighting the developments in irrigation technology: Innovation Row, the Innovation Hubs and the new product contest.
- The new product contest, featuring the latest innovations in ag irrigation and landscape lighting and irrigation, will hold its presentations and judging in person in the Innovation Hubs.
- IA members will have access to an exclusive lounge on the exhibit floor, offering benefits like a complimentary headshot station and meeting space.
- The new 360-degree IA Pavilion will be the central hub of the exhibit floor, giving attendees easy access to the IA tools and insights they need to stay engaged.
- Social and networking opportunities abound with special events throughout the week, including the River Walk Fiesta kick-off party and Craft Brewfest.
- Educational opportunities include IA University, offering the core curriculum for irrigation professionals, and the CAD landscape learning labs, created for irrigation designers interested in improving their efficiency and accuracy.
- Certification exams are available throughout the week to provide an impartial, third-party endorsement of knowledge and experience.
- Industry Insights sessions will take place in the Innovation Hubs and will feature irrigation experts providing information on the latest research, innovations, regulatory complexities, career development, management strategies, sustainability and more.
- The General Session and breakfast will feature a lively panel discussion regarding the state of the industry with special emphasis on emerging technologies and disruption in the marketplace, important IA updates, and the announcement and recognition of the 2023 award recipients, new product contest winners and Pitch Competition winner.
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Questions? Contact Brittany Tyrrell (703.817.8216).
