Landscape Lighting Conference 2026

The Landscape Lighting Conference is returning in 2026!

Join your industry peers on Feb. 25, 2026 for the latest information on landscape lighting. This is your opportunity to connect with suppliers and learn about all the NEW products, services and technology.

As a bonus, the Irrigation Conference will be held on Feb. 24, 2026.

If you are interested in sponsorship opportunities, please contact Julie Wilson for more information.

Lighting Conference Pricing:

LO Member: $90 (until Feb. 6, 2026) | $110 after
Non-Member: $125 (until Feb. 6, 2026) | $145 after February 6, 2026, 11:59PM
** plus applicable taxes

Conference Bundle Pricing (Lighting and Irrigation):

LO Member: $150 (until Feb. 6, 2026) | $190 after
Non-Member: $220 (until Feb. 6, 2026) | $260
** plus applicable taxes

SPONSORSHIP AND EXHIBITOR OPPORTUNITIES

Agenda

8:30 a.m. Registration and Exhibits

9:00 a.m. Welcome

9:10 a.m. ESA Inspection Check List | John Higo, Turf Care Products Canada

9:55 a.m. Design Centric Client Relationships From First contact to Collecting the Final Cheque | Chris Mitchell, NiteLiters

10:55 a.m. Break and Exhibits

11:20 a.m. Judging Criteria for Lighting Awards – Awards of Excellence vs Awards of Merit | John Higo, Turf Care Products Canada and Gerad Vanden Bussche, Vanden Bussche Irrigation

12:00 p.m. Lunch

1:00 p.m. Award Winning Designs – All About the Hows and Whys | Frank DiMarco, DiMarco Landscape Lighting, Josh Vanberkel – Luxury Lighting, John Higo, Turf Care Products Canada

2:00 p.m. Break and Exhibits

2:15 p.m. Life of a Lead: A “Real Life” Case Study | Chris Mitchell, NiteLiters

3:00 p.m. Closing Remarks, Prize Draw and Exhibits

Keynote Speaker:
Chris Mitchell, NiteLiters

Session 1:
Design Centric Client Relationship: First contact to collecting final cheque… and beyond.
Chris will delve into executing routine service and discovering potential add-on work for that client through the years. If we’re doing our jobs right, collecting the final payment is just the beginning of the relationship.

Session 2:
Life of a Lead: A “Real life” Case Study
Chris will share details of a fresh project he is working on. Come take a peek at data in his BMS (business management system) as well as pictures of the project in process, information on the consultation and design process.

Speakers:
John Higo, Turf Care Products
Gerad Vanden Bussche, Vanden Bussche Irrigation

Judging Criteria for Lighting Awards
Have you ever wondered what judges look for in award-winning designs? John and Gerad will discuss the criteria for the Irrigation Award. They will also discuss the difference between the and Award of Excellence and an Award of Merit.

Speaker:
Frank DiMarco, DiMarco Landscape Lighting
Josh Vanberkel, Luxury Lighting Outdoor Systems
John Higo, Turf Car Products

Award Winning Designs: All About the Hows and Whys
Join us for a look at what makes an award-winning design an award-winning design.

Sponsorship opportunities

TABLETOP PARTNERSHIP LO Member: $250 + HST \| Non-Member: $550 + HST Non-exclusive 6’ table top display space, in adjoining room to conference room (max. 6’ wide x 6’ height x 6’ depth) 1 complimentary registration for company representative – Additional reps are $40+ HST/ person (max. 4) Company name acknowledged on event publications, including website, and signage at the event Mention in one digital communication Opportunity to address audience at conference (maximum 2 minutes) Mention in presentation and introduction by MC of event at open of conference First right of refusal for Lighting Conference 2027	SOLD OUT
CONFERENCE SESSION PARTNER \| $350 Offered to confirmed Tabletop Partners first Sponsor of an education session – non-exclusive, maximum of 3 1 complimentary registration for company representative Opportunity to introduce speaker and opportunity to address audience (maximum 2 minutes) Company name/logo acknowledged on event publications, including website and signage at the event Mention in one digital communication Mention in presentation and introduction by MC of event at open of conference First right of refusal for Lighting Conference 2027	BUY NOW
REFRESHMENT PARTNER \| $500 Non-exclusive, maximum of 2 1 independent sign with Company name & logo in lunch area 1 complimentary registration for company representative Company name acknowledged on event publications, including website, and signage at the event Mention in one digital communication Mention in presentation and introduction by MC of event at open of conference First right of refusal for Lighting Conference 2027	SOLD OUT
LUNCH PARTNER \| $1,500 Non-exclusive, maximum of 2 1 independent sign with Company name & logo in lunch area 6’ table top display space, in adjoining room to conference room (max. 6’ wide x 6’ height x 6’ depth) 2 complimentary registrations for company representatives Company name acknowledged on event publications, including website, and signage at the event Mention in two digital communications Mention in presentation and introduction by MC of event at open of conference Opportunity to address audience at lunch (maximum 5 minutes) First right of refusal for Lighting Conference 2027	SOLD OUT

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Event Questions

Connect with Lisa Pascoe
Landscape Ontario Membership Events Specialist, Chapter & Sectors
lpascoe@landscapeontario.com

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