iLandscape names Pete Nelson keynote speaker

The Animal Planet television star will share his story during the 2018 iLandscape show.

The 2018 iLandscape Show will feature Animal Planet television star and tree house master Pete Nelson as its keynote speaker. The show takes place Jan. 31-Feb. 2, 2018, at the Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Nelson will kick off the event with a keynote presentation at 10:15 a.m. on Jan. 31 in Discovery Hall. Attendees will learn about Nelson’s path to a unique, tree-centric career. He will discuss his projects and the lessons he’s learned in his 30 years as a professional tree house designer.

The show will also offer educational sessions, which will include topics such as efficient operations, goal setting, container gardening secrets, soil health, customer service, communication, installation techniques and plant material. Spanish language educational sessions will also be available.

In addition, students are invited to attend the 2018 iLandscape show any day at no cost, as long as their college or university is registered. On Feb. 2, the show will host a career day where students can participate in a mentor walkabout to introduce them to top industry professionals. There will also be student roundtable discussions with a team of landscape professionals representing several areas of the landscape industry.

More details are available about the show online. To register for the show, click here.