CONFERENCE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22
7 – 8:30 a. m.
Continental Breakfast Convention Center 13th Street Lobby Concourse
8 a. m. – 1 p. m.
Attendee Registration Convention Center 13th Street Lobby Concourse
EDUCATION SESSIONS
8:30 – 10 a. m.
A Ride Through a Year in the Transition Zone with the Three Amigos Room: 201BC Speakers: Cale Bigelow, Ph. D.; Mike Goatley, Ph. D.; Gregg Munshaw, Ph. D.; Track: TM This " discussion session "( audience participation strongly encouraged) will review the 2025 growing season across the transition zone from Missouri to Virginia.
Hybrid Grass Explained: Strength, Safety & Sustained Playability Room: 202AB Speakers: Ryan Bearss, Toby Clarke, Alan Thompson, David Graham, Ian Craig; Track: Syn The discussion will focus on why shallow stitching is used, how these systems perform, and what we have learned from cultivating and managing them in practice.
Panel Discussion: Strategies for Poa annua Management in Sports Fields Room: 202CD Speakers: Gerald Henry, Ph. D.; Scott McElroy, Ph. D.; Chrissie Segars, Ph. D.; Pam Sherratt; Track: PC A panel of turfgrass experts will discuss Poa annua control options from within their respective locations throughout the country.
Budget Like a Pro: Strategic Planning and Financial Advocacy for High-Impact Turf Investments Room: 203AB Speakers: Barry Gardner, Jamie Mehringer, Joey Stevenson; Track: PD / CD Proven strategies for budget planning and securing financial support for large-scale purchases.
Services No Longer Needed-The Aftermath and Landing Back on Your Feet Room: 204AB Speakers: Eric Harshman, CSFM, CGM; James Bergdoll, CSFM; Peter Thibeault, CSFM; Neil Cathey, CSFM; Track: PD / CD This panel discussion brings together seasoned Certified Sports Field Managers( CSFMs) who have faced unexpected career transitions.
10 a. m. – 1 p. m.
Tradeshow( Exhibit Hall Open)
1 – 5 p. m.
Seminar On Wheels( Half-day) Board buses at 1 pm, depart from Convention Center
1:30 – 3 p. m.
Chapter Officers Networking Event Room: 204AB
1:30 – 4:30 p. m.
Baseball SIG Room: 201BC
4:30 – 6 p. m.
Headshots Omni – Sundance 2
6:30 – 7:30 p. m.
Pre-Awards Reception Omni – Texas Ballroom Foyer
7:30 – 10 p. m.
Awards Banquet Omni – Texas Ballroom A-E
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