General Information & Show Rundown
We’re bringing together 500+ of our closest professional golf and sports field manager friends and colleagues, twenty world class turf management educators delivering ~30 hours of sessions, along with 8000 square feet of turf management supplier and service provider trade show second to none, to the River Rock Casino Resort in Richmond, BC, February 9-11, 20276.
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WCTA 63rd Annual Conference & Trade Show
River Rock Casino Resort, Richmond, BC
Feb 9-11, 2027
SHOW PROGRAM (coming soon)
SPEAKER BIOS (coming soon)
PRE-CONFERENCE CEC SEMINARS (coming soon)
CEC/CEU AVAILABILITY (expected mid-December)
DELEGATE REGISTRATION (opens early November)
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION (opens October 21)
ACCOMMODATION LANDING PAGE (room block release date is Jan 22)
TRADESHOW FLOORPLAN (by booth number)
TRADESHOW FLOORPLAN (by company name)
UPPER FOYER FLOORPLAN (by booth number)
UPPER FOYER FLOORPLAN (by company name)
EXHIBITOR/SPONSOR LIST (to be populated)
WHO’S COMING TO THE SHOW BY FACILITY (expected early January)
10+ YEARS OF CONFERENCE ANALYTICS
SILENT AUCTION CONTRIBUTION FORM (help us reach our $15K goal)
Keep reading for a rundown on what’s happening to get the most out of this year’s show including pre-conference happenings, four educational tracks spanning two days, turf industry trade show and social functions.
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EVENTS AND HIGHLIGHTS
Tuesday, February 9: Pre-Con Day
- 3 to choose from all running 12:30pm – 4:30pm (not included with conference registration):
- Sportfield Managers
- Golf Superintendent's
- for CEC/CEU's with Mario Lanthier
- President’s Welcome Reception 7:00pm at the River Rock Casino Resort
Wednesday, February 10: Day1 Education, AGM, Trade Show Reception
- Conference Opening and Day1 Morning Education Program 8:30am - 11:15am with back-to-back-to-back keynote presenters
- WCTA Annual General Meeting Luncheon (members only) 11:30am - 1:00pm
- Four separate education tracks in the afternoon from 1:00pm - 3:00pm:
-Golf Manager, Sportsfield Manager, Pesticide CEC's & Specialty Education
- Golf & Sportsfield Management Trade Show Reception 3:00pm - 6:30pm in the River Rock Show Theatre
Thursday, February 11: Day2 Education, Trade Show & Closing Plenary
- Day2 Morning Education Program 8:30am - 10:30am with four separate tracks:
-Golf Manager, Sportsfield Manager, Pesticide CEC's & Specialty Education
- Golf & Sportsfield Management Trade Show 10:30am - 1:00pm in the River Rock Show Theatre (lunch within)
- Plenary Education Program and Closing Presentation 12:30pm - 3:00pm
Stick around for prize give-ways at the end because you gotta be there to win!
CEC/CEU approvals for BC & AB pending
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As always, everyone from golf, sportsfield and all turf management disciplines is welcome to attend, from supers, assistants, turf specialists, spray, irrigation and equipment techs and crew leaders to those looking for CEC/CEU points and everyone in between.
Trade Show registration opens October 21st to be followed closely by delegate registration in early November.
Wait, There’s More!
• Peruse our Silent Auction on Wednesday, February 10 from 1:00pm to 6:30pm
and Thursday, February 11from 8:00am to 1:30pm. Our goal is to raise $15,000
for turf research! Bid winners be sure you come back after 1:30pm on Thursday to
claim your item as they won’t be shipped.
• BC and Alberta CEC/CEU’s applications in progress with approvals expected by
mid-January.
• Enjoy the River Rock Casino Resort before and/or after the show. Booking
deadline is January 19th. Our special room rates are extended three days pre
and post-event ACCOMMODATION LANDING PAGE
