REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2026
McKimmon Center on NCSU Campus
1101 Gorman St., Raleigh, NC 27606
Connect, learn, and grow with industry leaders at the 12th Annual Waterpalooza! Whether you are looking for a full day of professional development or a focused mid-day networking session, Waterpalooza offers high-impact education, a bustling trade show, and valuable peer connections.
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Location: McKimmon Center — Raleigh, NC
Choose Your Experience
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Full Day Pass: Gain access to a full schedule of industry education, the interactive trade show, and prime networking opportunities. Full-day registration includes lunch and an official event t-shirt.
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Lunch & Next Gen Session: Short on time? Join us mid-day for Techniques to Increase Productivity in Wire Tracking and Valve Locating. Enjoy lunch with industry peers, sharpen your field skills, and earn a quick credit.
Approved Continuing Education Credits
Note: Additional CEUs are currently pending approval and will be updated as confirmed.
Get Involved
Ready to elevate your skills and build your network?
Attendee Pricing
| Member Pricing |
Non-Member Pricing |
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Full Day Early Bird Pricing (8/7/26-9/7/26) - $175
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Full Day Non-Member Pricing (8/7/26-10/7/26) - $235
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| Full Day Standard Pricing (9/7/26-10/7/26) - $195 |
| Lunch & Next Gen: Techniques to Increase Productivity in Wire Tracking and Valve Locating - $75 |
Lunch & Next Gen: Techniques to Increase Productivity in Wire Tracking and Valve Locating - $90 |
Note on T-Shirts: One complimentary shirt is included with every full-day paid registration. Attendees joining solely for the Lunch & Next Gen session or wanting extra gear can purchase individual t-shirts separately.
Agenda
| 7:30am - 8:20am |
Franchising: Is It For You?
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Chris Keating, CID |
| 8:30am - 9:20am |
Water Well Sourced Irrigation: Considerations as Alternate Sources |
Michael A. Brook - Owner, RockWater Well and Pump Service Inc.
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| 9:30am - 10:20am |
Weather Integration for Smart Irrigation |
Don Davis, CIC, CID, NCIC -SiteOne
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| 10:30am - 11:20am |
Soil: Why Should We Care? |
Chris Keating, CID |
| 11:20 - 12:50pm |
Lunch & Tradeshow |
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| 1:00pm - 1:50pm |
Irrigation Pumps & Troubleshooting: Booster Pumps |
Jeremy Dunham- Flint & Walling
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| 1:00pm - 1:50pm |
Techniques to Increase Productivity in Wire Tracking and Valve Locating |
Kurt K. Thompson, CIC, CID, CLWN, CLIA, CGIA, CIT- (K. Thompson & Associates / IrriTech Training)
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| 2:00pm - 2:50pm |
The Long-Term Effects of Drought on Turfgrass & Plants, and What to Do to Prepare or Build-In Protection for the Inevitable |
Grady L. Miller, PhD - NCSU
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| 3:00pm - 3:50pm |
Navigating the Surge: Business Strategies for Before, During, and After Environmental Shutdowns |
Kurt K. Thompson, CIC, CID, CLWN, CLIA, CGIA, CIT- (K. Thompson & Associates / IrriTech Training)
Brandon Gurley - North American Lawn & Landscape
Patrick Freeman - SiteOne
Kevin McRae - K2 Irrigation Services
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If you have any questions about Waterpalooza, please contact CIA staff at 919.495.4304 or email us at [email protected].
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