December 11, 2023
Plant Symposium 2024
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Plant Symposium 2024
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
EY Centre | 4899 Uplands Dr, Ottawa
In-Person, Virtual, Recorded

Come be part of the ninth annual Landscape Ontario Plant Symposium, proudly sponsored by OALA and NVK.

Experience this perennial favourite in a fresh setting in Ottawa — featuring an exciting lineup of speakers spanning a diverse range of topics, along with our highly anticipated industry panel.

Whether you prefer to join the Landscape Ontario Ottawa community in person or online, the choice is yours. Students and educators can participate online for free — just be sure to register with your school email to receive your complimentary watch link. Don't miss out on this much-anticipated event.

The agenda below is currently under review with OALA to qualify for Continuing Education Credits.

Individual Registration
Bulk School Registration / Watch Party
London Chapter Viewing Party 

Registration Information

  • Use promo code: EARLYBIRD until January 12, 2024 at midnight.
  • No cost savings between in-person or virtual registrations except for Students and Educators.
  • In-Person and online registration closes February 11, 2024 at midnight
  • Day of, in-person registration(s) may not be guaranteed
  • A recording will be sent to all registrants post-event

Pricing

  • Landscape Ontario Member: Earlybird $120 | Regular $160
  • Non-Member: Earlybird $160 | Regular $200
  • Educator: In-Person $50 | Virtual $Free
  • Student: In-Person $25 | Virtual $Free

Agenda

TIMELINE

DESCRIPTION - TOPIC

SPEAKER - COMPANY

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

REGISTRATION

  

9:30 AM - 9:35 AM

Welcome / Sponsors

Joe Salemi

Landscape Ontario

9:35 AM - 9:45 AM

Presenting Sponsor Talk

OALA
NVK

9:45 AM - 10:45 AM

Yes, And ... Selling Biodiversity to Clients

Scott Wentworth,
OALA, CSLA, CLD

Wentworth Landscaping

10:45 AM - 11:00 AM 

BREAK

  

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Vineland's Approach to Urban Greening Challenges

Evan Pilkington

Vineland Research and Innovation Centre

12:00 PM - 12:30 PM

LUNCH

  

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM 

Industry Panel Topic: Invasive Species

Moderator: Art Vanden Enden
Riley Irwin, Hillen Nurseries Ltd.
Evanne Casson, Peter Knippel Garden Centre
David Milne, Quercus Gardens
Julie Mulligan BLA, MSc, LAO

1:15 PM - 1:30 PM

BREAK

  

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

Plants, the Foundation of Life ... Lessons from Nature
(Virtual Speaker)

Tom Hilditch
Founder and President, Colucent Environmental Inc.

2:30 PM - 2:45 PM

BREAK

  

2:45 PM - 3:45 PM

  The "Big Truth" about Plants and their role in our world

Bob Reeves
Root Rescue Environmental Products

3:45 PM - 4:00 PM

Closing Remarks

Joe Salemi

Landscape Ontario
PRESENTING SPONSORS
 
 
LUNCH SPONSORS
 
 
SUPPORTING SPONSORS
 
 
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
 
 


Sponsorship Opportunities

PRESENTING SPONSOR  
  • Non-Exclusive, maximum of 2
  • Independent signage at the event
  • 1 x 6' table top display space (max. 6' wide x 6' height x 6' depth)
  • 4 complimentary symposium registrations including lunch
  • Company name acknowledged on event publications, including website, and signage at the event
  • Mention in digital communications
  • Mention in presentation and introduction by MC
  • Opportunity to address the audience (maximum 5 minutes)
  • First right of refusal for 2025
 SOLD!
LUNCH SPONSOR | $2,500
  • Non-Exclusive, maximum of 2
  • 1 x 6' table top display space (max. 6' wide x 6' height x 6' depth)
  • 3 complimentary symposium registrations including lunch
  • Company name acknowledged on event publications, including website, and signage at the event
  • Mention in digital communications
  • Mention in presentation and introduction by MC
  • First right of refusal for 2025
 BUY NOW
SUPPORTING SPONSOR | $1,000
  • Non-exclusive, maximum 5
  • 1 x 6' table top display space (max. 6' wide x 6' height x 6' depth)
  • 2 complimentary symposium registrations including lunch
  • Company name acknowledged on event publications, including website, and signage at the event
  • Mention in digital communications
  • Mention in presentation and introduction by MC
  • First right of refusal for 2025
 BUY NOW
 
CONTRIBUTING SPONSOR | $500
  • Non-exclusive, maximum 10
  • 1 x 6' table top display space (max. 6' wide x 6' height x 6' depth)
  • 1 complimentary symposium registration including lunch
  • Company name acknowledged on event publications, including website, and signage at the event
  • Mention in digital communications
  • Mention in presentation and introduction by MC
  • First right of refusal for 2025
 BUY NOW
 

Event Questions

Connect with Karri Bylsma
Landscape Ontario Membership Events Specialist, Chapter & Sectors
kbylsma@landscapeontario.com
 
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