SHADE 2025
Wednesday, August 13
MARKETPLACE AND REGISTRATION OPEN AT 6:30 A.M.
EDUCATIONAL SESSIONS BEGIN AT 7:30 A.M.
Renaissance Hotel Glendale
9495 W Coyotes Blvd, Glendale, AZ
Agenda
New this year........we're kicking off SHADE 2025 with a special pre-event
Tuesday, August 12 at 3:00 p.m.
An exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of the Arizona Cardinals field at State Farm Stadium. Led by Jimmy Fox of Evergreen Turf and Andy Levy, Director of Turf for the Cardinals, this in-depth look at professional turf management is limited to the first 50 SHADE Conference registrants. Attendees will also have the opportunity to earn CEUs through the Irrigation Association (IA).
Don’t miss this unique educational experience before the main conference on Wednesday, August 13! Register now to secure your spot—space is limited!
KEYNOTE ADDRESS
We are thrilled to welcome members of the horticultural staff from the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas to present this year’s keynote:
“Public Engagement in Horticulture: Creating Lasting Impressions Through Landscape.”
With millions of visitors each year, the Bellagio Conservatory and Botanical Gardens have become a world-renowned example of how thoughtful, beautiful, and strategic landscape design can capture public attention and appreciation. This keynote will explore how their team approaches storytelling through plants, inspires wonder in guests, and ultimately elevates the perception of horticulture as an art form. Their insights will remind all of us—growers, designers, maintenance professionals, conservationists, and plant lovers alike—of the broader influence we have on the public’s connection to green spaces.
Registration Rates
Includes all 6 educational sessions, breaks, lunch,
MARKETPLACE admission and CEUs
| |
Early Rate |
Regular Rate |
Door Rate |
| |
(until July 18) |
(July 19 - August 8) |
(August 9 - 15) |
| 1 to 4 Registrants |
$175 |
$200 |
$225 |
| Groups of 5 or more |
$150 |
$175 |
$200 |
Includes all 6 educational sessions, breaks, lunch,
MARKETPLACE admission and CEUs
Location
Renaissance Glendale Hotel
9495 W Coyotes Blvd
Glendale, AZ 85305