Maryland Turfgrass Conference 2026
Turf Valley Resort
2700 Turf Valley Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21042
December 15, 2026
Schedule of Events
6:30am: Registration Opens
6:30am-8:30am:
Doors Open for Registration (Main Lobby)
Sign up for Professional License Credits (In Hallway prior to Registration)
i.e. Pesticides, Fertilizer, Golf Sup, Tree Trimmer, and others.
Continental Breakfast with the vendors (In the Trade Show)
Vendor Set-Up (In the Trade Show) Note: All vendors must be set up no later than 8:15am
8:30am-9:00am:
Welcome and Introductions (Trade Show Floor)
Annual Meeting and Elections (Trade Show Floor)
Legislative Update (Trade Show Floor)
9:00am-10:00am:
Keynote Speaker: FIFA World Cup 2026 with Dr. Trey Rogers and Evan Fowler
Lawn and Landscape Sports Turf Golf Turf
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10:10am-10:55am
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Chuck Schuster
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Elisabeth Kitchin (VT)
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Brian Gietka (USGA) + Craig Cochran (GCSAA)
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10:55am-11:00am
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Break & Prepare for Next Session
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11:00am- 11:45m
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Dave Clement
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Juan Romero (EcoRobotix)
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Ben McGraw (PSU)
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11:45am-12:45pm
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Trade Show and Lunch
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1pm-1:45pm
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Dan Buonaiuto (UMD)
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Evan Fowler
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Jin Barnaby: Dollar Spot Research/ AI
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1:45pm-1:5pm
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Break & Prepare for Next Session
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1:50pm-2:35pm
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Trey Rogers
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Juan Romero (EcoRobotix)
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Elisabeth Kitchin (VT)
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2:35pm-2:40pm
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Break & Prepare for Next Session
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2:40pm- 3:25pm
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Geoff Rinehart or Kelly Nichols
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Ben McGraw (PSU)
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Juan Romero (EcoRobotix)
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3:25pm-3:45pm
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Turn in Verification Forms PRIOR to leaving
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Printable Version of 2026 Conference Registration
2026 Conference Registration.docx
Vendor and Sponsorship Package
Leter to 2026 MTC Conference Potential Vendors and Sponsors.docx
