John Kmitta Associate Publisher / Editorial Brand Director jkmitta @ epgmediallc . com 763-383-4405

It ’ s great to once again be previewing an in-person STMA Conference and Exhibition . Although last year ’ s virtual conference was packed with great content and an in-depth continuing education sessions , I think we can all agree that it will be great to get off of Zoom and back into the meeting room .

The 2022 STMA Conference and Exhibition will be held January 17-20 , 2022 in Savannah , Ga ., and it will be loaded with educational opportunities , networking events , hands-on opportunities , exciting speakers , special events , activities , and much more .

In this issue of SportsField Management , we delve into everything you need to know about the 2022 STMA Conference and Exhibition . In our in-depth preview , you will find a welcome note from STMA , the schedule at a glance , conference education sessions broken down by track , post-conference education details , information about exhibitors , hotel options , and , of course , how to register .

In addition , we highlight special events at the show , including the Volunteer Field Rebuild , Welcome Reception , Live Auction , General Session , Women ’ s Forum and Lunch , Keynote Speaker / Annual Meeting and Lunch , Seminar on Wheels , Golf Tournament , Bowling Event , and the Awards Banquet .

Also , new to our show preview coverage this year is an indepth look at the host city and what it has to offer . In our Sites of Savannah section , we delve into scenic locations ; museums and historic sites ; popular hangouts ; bars , distilleries and lounges ; dining recommendations ; spooky locales and attractions ; Hollywood film sites ; and essential excursions – all courtesy of Visit Savannah .

Our STMA Conference and Exhibition show preview has everything you need to plan for the sports field management industry ’ s biggest event . But if you need additional details , or to register , please visit https :// www . stma . org / conference /.

I look forward to seeing you in Savannah ! SFM

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