Early-Bird Registration Ends Sept. 17
Have you made your plans for the Irrigation Show 2008 yet? Don’t miss the opportunity to register early for discounted pricing on show registration and classes.
Full registration for the Irrigation Show includes access to all three days of exhibition, the Innovations in Irrigation Conference, general session and keynote speech. Sign up for one of the 30+ education classes at the show and receive a free “exhibition only” pass, good for all three days of the show.
Irrigation Show 2008 will be held Nov. 2 to 4 in Anaheim, Calif., with education classes offered Oct. 30 to Nov. 4. Register by Sept. 17 to receive discounted rates. For additional information or to register, visit www.irrigationshow.org.
Keynote Speaker to Address Approaches to Water Management
Dr. Peter H. Gleick will be the keynote speaker at the 2008 Irrigation Show General Session Nov. 3. Dr. Gleick will cover new water management and use approaches to meet global requirements for safe drinking water, adequate sanitation, agriculture and environmental protection.
As the co-founder and president of the Pacific Institute for Studies in Development, Environment & Security, Dr. Gleick is a recognized expert on the critical connections between water and human health, the hydrologic impacts of
climate change and international conflicts over water resources.
New Product Contest Deadline Extended to Sept. 5
The deadline to submit new and innovative products to the 2008 Exhibitor New Product Contest has been extended until Sept. 5. Applications are accepted in four categories; agriculture, golf, specialty or turf/landscape. One winner in each category will receive an award, free industry publicity, and recognition in the 2009 Membership Directory and Buyers’ Guide.
Don’t miss this great opportunity to have your product viewed by thousands of Irrigation Show attendees, all three days of the trade show. Companies
must exhibit at the show to participate. For more details or to apply, visit
www.irrigationshow.org or contact Kathy Bradley (kathy@irrigation.org).
New IA Brand To Be Unveiled at Irrigation Show 2008
The Irrigation Association will launch its new visual identity at the 2008
Irrigation Show.
The new logo and brand will better:
• Communicate the IA’s role in bringing industry stakeholders together to define
and implement water management best practices.
• Support expanded efforts to promote efficient irrigation and the importance
of working with irrigation experts.
• Enhance IA’s credibility with policy makers at the local, state, regional and
national level.
• Unify the association’s major programs, including certification and the
Irrigation Show.
The new identity will be unveiled Nov. 3 during the general session.
IAEF Silent Auction Seeking Donations
Interested in helping a worthy cause? Donate an item to the IA Education Foundation’s silent auction at the 2008 Irrigation Show. All proceeds will be used to promote irrigation careers and develop education programs. Suggested donations include sporting event tickets, spa packages and timeshare use. Donations are tax-deductible. For more information or to donate visit www.irrigationshow.org or contact Kate Baumann at kate@irrigation.org.
