*** NEW LOCATION ***
July 9, 2026 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The Water & Soil Symposium is moving to:
North Carolina Farm Bureau FederationRaleigh, NC
⚠️ APPROVED CREDITS: Continuing Education credits have been secured for the specific sessions noted in the agenda below.
NCGIC: It’s more than a Symposium—it’s a voice for our industry.
Note to Partner Association Members:
Members of TCNC, CIA, NCUFC, NCSPA, and NCPNPA are eligible for NCGIC Member rates. Please use code ADVOCACYNCGIC during registration to apply your discount.(Membership will be verified)
Attendee Registration
| NCGIC Member Early Bird Available: 5/11/2026 – 6/11/2026 |
$135.00 |
| Non-Member Early Bird Available: 5/11/2026 – 6/11/2026 |
$150.00 |
| NCGIC Member Standard Available: 6/11/2026 – 7/9/2026 |
$155.00 |
| Non-Member Standard Available: 6/11/2026 – 7/9/2026 |
$170.00 |
Symposium Agenda
| 7:30 – 8:00 AM | Registration |
| 8:00 – 8:25 AM | Welcome |
| 8:30 – 9:20 AM | KEYNOTE: Water & Soil & the future of digital agronomy Steve Dorer, Syngenta
Pesticide: L : 0.5, N : 0.5, D : 0.5, X : 0.5
NCICLB: 1.00 irrigation
NCLCLB: 1.00 Landscape
Waste Water: 1
ISA: arborist credits 0.75,urban forest credits: 0.75,BCMA-practice credits: 0.75
NCBOLA: 1 Hour
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| 9:25 – 10:20 AM | Soil Solutions: Improving Urban Tree Vitality Through Targeted Amendments Dr. Glynn Percival, Bartlett Tree Experts
Pesticide: G : 1.0, L : 1.0, N : 1.0, D : 1.0, X : 1.0
NCLCLB: 1.00 Landscape
Waste Water: 1
ISA: arborist credits 0.75,urban forest credits: 0.75, BCMA-practice credits: 0.75
NCBOLA: 1 Hour
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| 10:25 – 10:40 AM | BREAK |
| 10:40 – 11:30 AM | Cultivating the $100 Billion Landscape: North Carolina’s Economic Engine in a Growing State Beth Pugh Farrell, NCDA & CS
NCLCLB: Business Hours:1.00
NCBOLA: 1 Hour
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| 11:30 – 12:30 PM | Lunch & Vendor Showcase (Annex) |
| 12:30 – 1:20 PM | Improved Resilience and Increased Sustainability: Next Gen Turfgrass Cultivars Dr. Susana Milla-Lewis, NC State University
NCLCLB: 1.00 Landscape
NCBOLA: 1 Hour
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| 1:20 – 2:10 PM | Managing Liability, Safety and Risk in Landscape Technology Deployment Don Davis, SiteOne Landscape Supply
NCICLB: 1.00 irrigation
NCLCLB: 1.00 Business
Waste Water: 1
ISA: arborist credits 1.0, urban forest credits: 1.0, BCMA-practice credits: 1.0
NCBOLA: 1 Hour
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| 2:10 – 2:25 PM | Break |
| 2:25 – 3:15 PM | The WaterWise Professional: Science-Based Stewardship in an Evolving Climate Dr. Barbara Fair, North Carolina State University
Waste Water: 1
ISA: arborist credits 1.0, urban forest credits: 1.0, BCMA-practice credits: 1.0
NCLCLB: 1.00 Landscape
NCICLB: 1.00 irrigation
NCBOLA: 1 Hour
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| 3:30 – 4:50 PM | Panel: Technology in the Green Industry Dr. Qiyu Zhou, Rob Austin, & Dr. Navdeep Godara, North Carolina State University
Pesticide:L : 0.5, N : 0.5, P : 0.5,D : 0.5, X : 0.5
Waste Water: 1
NCLCLB: 1.00 Landscape
NCICLB:1.33 irrigation
NCBOLA: 1.33 Hours
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| 4:50 – 5:00 PM | Closing & CEs |
NCGIC: It’s more than a Symposium—it’s a voice for our industry.
For years, we’ve gathered at the Water & Soil Symposium to share ideas. But the reality is that the challenges facing the NC Green Industry don’t take a day off. We’ve updated our model to keep your business protected from the soil up, all year long.
“Your Partnership starts when you do.”
All Annual Partnerships run for 12 months from your registration date, ensuring you get a full year of advocacy and visibility.
REGISTER FOR PARTNERSHIP
All Annual Partnerships run for 12 months from your registration date, ensuring you get a full year of advocacy and visibility.
1. Year-Round Annual Partnerships
These levels keep our lobbyist in the field and your brand in the spotlight 365 days a year. All Industry Partners at every level will have a linked logo on our website and in our quarterly newsletter (distributed to over 5,000 industry professionals).
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Elite Strategic Partner Year-Round: Serve as a Non-Voting Advisor to the Board; prominent linked logo on the NCGIC webpage and in every newsletter; and Sponsor of one Quarterly e-Newsletter including a featured article. At the Symposium: Serve as one of three Host Industry Sponsors; includes a 6′ Tabletop exhibit; 4 tickets for table attendees; and prominent recognition on all event signage and marketing materials. ONLY 1 SEAT REMAINING (3 Total) |
$2,000.00 |
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Platinum Industry Partner Year-Round: Priority recognition as an Industry “Host” with a linked logo on our digital platforms and in every newsletter. At the Symposium: Includes a 6′ Tabletop exhibit and 4 tickets. Pick an area to “own” with exclusive signage: • Morning Coffee & Kickoff • Afternoon Energy Break • Registration & Welcome • Digital & Tech Sponsor • Education Session Room • Networking Lunch (SOLD) |
$1,500.00 |
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Gold Industry Partner Year-Round: Linked logo placement on the NCGIC website and in every newsletter. At the Symposium: Includes a 6′ Tabletop exhibit; 2 tickets; and prominent recognition on event signage and all marketing materials. |
$1,000.00 |
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Industry Advocate Year-Round: Linked logo in our member directory and newsletter; recognition as a supporter of our annual advocacy efforts. At the Symposium: Includes 1 ticket and special recognition on all marketing materials. (Note: No exhibit table). |
$500.00 |
2. Symposium-Only “Add-On” Sponsorships
These specific items for our 125 attendees can be added to any partnership level.
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Official Notepad & Pen Exclusive branding on materials at every attendee seat. |
$750.00 |
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Conference Tote Bag Your logo on every bag carried throughout the day. |
$600.00 |
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Water & Soil Symposium Hydration Exclusive branding on hydration gear. |
$500.00 |
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Official Print Partner Your logo featured exclusively on the front or back covers of the event program. LIMIT 4 |
$250.00 |
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Hand Sanitizer/Safety Branded individual items or a station at the event entrance. |
$400.00 |
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Your Choice / Custom Concept Is there something specific you have in mind? Let us know, we’ll make it happen! |
TBD |
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Individual Symposium Ticket Standard registration pass for single attendees. |
$135.00 |
