The Irrigation Association wrapped up its 35th annual Irrigation Show & Education Conference in Phoenix.
More than 4,100 participants and 304 exhibiting companies were at the show last November. IA offered 20 different agriculture, turf/landscape and business education classes, in addition to over 30 irrigation seminars and technical sessions.
This year’s show marked the first year that IA hosted a Women in Irrigation Social, where approximately 75 women gathered to share information, develop networks and meet new industry friends.
Attendees viewed the latest innovations on display at the new product contest showcase Nov. 19. Show floor sessions included an update on the Smart Water Application Technologies initiative and recognition of the winners of the 2014 Smart Marketing Contest.
Keynote speaker Dr. Lowell Catlett discussed how technology innovation will drive future growth in the industry. He shared his unique perspective on emerging technologies and how to anticipate future trends in the irrigation industry.
IA’s Expo Advisory Committee and professional staff have already begun planning next year’s show Nov. 9–13 in Long Beach, Calif.
Visit www.irrigationshow.org.