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IRRIGATION SHOW 2021

2021 IRRIGATION SHOW BRINGS

HIGH-ENERGY EXHIBIT HALL

By Megan Lally,
Senior marketing coordinator,
Site One Landscape
Supply and chair,
IA Expo Advisory Committee

Registration is open and plans are
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Show and Education Week. This year’s
show will be offered live and in person
Dec. 6-10 in San Diego, California.
the show, and the digital presentations San Diego is soaked in culture and of-
The Irrigation Association is excit- are free to watch. The winners will be fers 70+ miles of sparkling coastline,
ed to invite the industry back together announced on Dec. 9 at the Innovation friendly locals, a vibrant downtown
again for this annual exhibition focused Hub. and an endless assortment of unique
on agriculture and landscape irrigation. neighborhoods to explore.
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The 2021 Irrigation Show provides at-
rigation Show, attendees can enjoy a While you are in the country, we
tendees the chance to see innovative
Craft Brewfest reception on the show hope you will take the time to enjoy
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floor. This is the perfect opportunity to everything San Diego has to offer.
suppliers, learn about current business
enjoy local craft beers and take some Whether you want to learn how to surf
trends and irrigation best practices,
time to catch up with colleagues and in La Jolla, taste the local flavors in the
and network with industry leaders.
make new business connections. Gaslamp Quarter, stroll the peaceful
The best part is that it is all in person!
Irrigation Symposium & IA University beaches of Coronado, explore the mu-
Focus on the show floor seums of Balboa Park or take a cruise
This year’s show offers a special edu-
Those walking through the exhibit cational event that only happens every on the bay, San Diego has something
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ing all the high-energy action back to ricultural and Biological Engineers and San Diego’s climate makes it the ulti-
the show floor this year. Walking the the IA are hosting the 6th Decennial mate year-round destination. Days are
exhibit hall aisles offers the perfect op- National Irrigation Symposium. This frequently warm, even in winter, and
portunity to browse exhibitors’ booths unique event will include three days evenings are cool. In December, San
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products, services and technologies in gress and status of irrigation research, grees Fahrenheit and a jacket-weather
agriculture, landscape, and golf and extension, planning and management low of 50 degrees Fahrenheit.
sports turf irrigation.
activities. Focus on safety
The new Innovation Row is a special
These presentations vary from 20 The IA is committed to making every
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to 25 minutes with scheduled time for effort to keep our participants safe
startup irrigation technology compa-
questions and comments from the au- during the show. We are monitoring
nies looking to promote their technol-
dience. They will help chart a path for both national and local guidelines to
ogy to the irrigation industry. Check
irrigation progress in the next 10 years. ensure that we are following the nec-
out Innovation Row to get a sneak peek
into the future of the industry and then In-person IA University classes are essary practices to ensure a positive
watch these startups take the stage in returning to the show this year. These and healthy experience.
a Pitch Competition in the Innovation courses consist of core curriculum for Please check the Irrigation Show
Hub on Dec. 8. fundamental skill sets. The classes are website regularly, as the webpage con-
offered every year to ensure you have taining the latest COVID-19 guidelines
In addition to the Pitch Competition,
the foundational and practical skills is updated as necessary to relay the
the Innovation Hub area will be where
necessary to design, install or main- possible impact of COVID-19 on the
the action is. This special presentation
tain an irrigation system, as well as the Irrigation Show.
area in the exhibit hall will feature a
business skills to manage a small irri-
variety of product demos and the an- Register now!
gation company. These classes require
nouncement of the winners of the Pitch Register by Oct. 31 to take advantage
an additional fee and preregistration is
Competition and the 2021 New Product of the best rates. Go to http://www.
encouraged to ensure a seat.
Contest. irrigationshow.org/.org for more infor-
Leave time for fun
Similar to past shows, the new prod- mation about the show and San Diego,
uct contest entries will be displayed If you have ever traveled to sunny as well as housing options and regis-
in a special section on the show floor. San Diego, you’ll understand why the tration information. We look forward to
This provides a rare opportunity to see city is consistently named seeing you in San Diego as the industry
the latest products and technologies a top meeting destination in the Unit- reunite to explore, connect and learn!
up close and in person. The contest ed States. In addition to year-round
judging will take place online prior to sunshine and near-perfect weather, Circle 5 on enquiry card
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