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| January 7, 2020 |
| Day one of Landscape Ontario, Congress '20 The 47th edition of Congress opened today at the Toronto Congress Centre. Featuring over 600 exhibitors, live education demos, a full conference, New Product Showcase and more. The new Patio Lounge (pictured above) provides a great spot for exhibitors and attendees to connect or relax. Tonight's after-show event, the LO Awards of Excellence ceremony, will honour top projects and individuals in the professional landscape and horticulture community. Here's what's coming up on days two and three: |
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| DAY 2: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 | |
| Show Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Landscape Ontario AGM: 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. New Product Showcase (Hall C): 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Patio Lounge (Hall F): 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Recruit LIVE! (Hall F): 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Canada Blooms Campus (Hall F): 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Conference Sessions: 9:30 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Owners Only Workshop: 9:30 a.m. Hardscape LIVE! (Hall F): 10:30 a.m. Drive LIVE! (Hall G): 11:00 a.m. Congress Ale Trail: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Green LIVE! (Hall C): 11:30 a.m. Keynote Luncheon: 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Green LIVE! (Hall C): 1:30 p.m. Drive LIVE! (Hall G): 2:00 p.m. Hardscape LIVE! (Hall F): 2:30 p.m. Owners Only Workshop: 2:45 p.m. Congress 'After Dark': 8:00 p.m. to midnight |
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| DAY 3: THURSDAY, JANUARY 9 | |
| Show Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. New Product Showcase (Hall C): 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Patio Lounge (Hall F): 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Recruit LIVE! (Hall F): 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Canada Blooms Campus (Hall F): 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Hardscape LIVE! (Hall F): 10:30 a.m. Conference Sessions: 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Drive LIVE! (Hall G): 11:00 a.m. Congress Ale Trail: 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Green LIVE! (Hall C): 11:30 a.m. Green LIVE! (Hall C): 1:30 p.m. Drive LIVE! (Hall G): 2:00 p.m. Hardscape LIVE! (Hall F): 2:30 p.m. |
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| Awards of Excellence Ceremony "Follow the LO brick road" is the theme of the 47th annual awards ceremony where the landscape and horticulture profession will honour top projects and individuals during an evening celebration held in conjunction with Congress. Details on the Congress website. Free Congress App will keep you on track Make the most of your time at Congress with powerful features available in the free Congress app. Connect with exhibitors, set reminders to attend specific conference sessions, show floor demos or a special event, plus a full, up-to-date exhibitor list, social media feed and more. Get the free Congress app. Post your jobs on the Congress job board Landscape Ontario members can bring job postings to the LO Resource Booth (#1410) to have posting approved and posted on the Congress job board. New Product Showcase Check out what's new for 2020 at the Congress New Products Showcase, your "road map" of what's new on the show floor. From new equipment, tools and technology to new plant introductions and planting innovations, there’s no better place to get an overview of the latest and most creative product releases than at the NPS. Free LIVE! series education on the show floor Don't miss Hardscape LIVE!, Green LIVE!, Drive LIVE! and the all-new, Recruit LIVE! right on the show floor at Congress. Plus, check out the Patio Lounge area that features free WIFI and charging stations for your phone. Congress After Dark, Jan. 8 Got a trade show badge? Check out the all-new, post-show event on Wednesday evening at the Delta Hotel. Join us and fellow Congress delegates from 8 pm, to 12 am for an evening of great conversation, networking and entertainment. It's free for show attendees. Details online. |
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| UPCOMING LO EVENTS | |
| Congress 2020, Jan. 7-9 Windsor Chapter Meeting, Jan. 23 Nursery Growers Short Course, Feb. 5 Georgian Lakelands Ski and Spa Day, Feb. 5 London Chapter Plant Symposium, Feb. 7 Ottawa Chapter Awards of Distinction, Feb. 12 Green Trade Expo 2020, Feb. 12-13 Grounds Management Lecture, Feb. 20 Lighting Conference 2020, Feb. 27 Irrigation Conference 2020, Feb. 28 Visit the Events page at HortTrades.com |
| Details on advertising in LO enews Landscape Ontario Horticultural Trades Association 7856 Fifth Line South, Milton, ON L9T 2X8 Canada 1-800-265-5656 rob@landscapeontario.com HortTrades.com With more than 2,500 professional members, Landscape Ontario is the province's premier horticultural trades association. Our mission is to be the leader in representing, promoting and fostering a favourable climate for the advancement of the horticulture industry in Ontario. Follow us online  |