When
025 SHADE Conference
Friday, August 15
Renaissance Hotel Glendale
4 Tracks, 6 Sessions - Up to 6 CEUs
+ Marketplace with the latest
plant and product introductions
Join us for Arizona’s premier green industry conference. This year’s keynote features the Bellagio Hotel’s horticulture staff sharing how they captivate millions of visitors through stunning landscapes and public engagement.
Registration Opens: 6:30 a.m.
Educational Sessions:
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
MARKETPLACE EXPO
6:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
New this year........we're kicking off SHADE 2025 with a special pre-event
Thursday, August 14 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 Friday, August 15! 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.