Kentucky Arborists' Association 2025 Annual Conference

The KAA 2025 Annual Conference & Trade Show is a two-day event dedicated to celebrating the arboriculture profession. It provides an opportunity to explore the latest industry trends, gain valuable insights, and connect with like-minded professionals.  CEU's will be available.  CEUs Available

NOTE:  We do have an Ashford Stud Tour Option  on Thursday Feb 20, 2025 from 1:30 pm to 3:45 pm.  The cost is $5 donation toward the Tree Fund.  We do have great speakers during that time.

Tentative Schedule:

Thursday Feb 20, 2025

7:30 am (registration)

8:00 am – 8:55 am Exposition & Breakfast

9:00 am – 9:50 am ISA Turning 100- Joe Aiken

10:00 am - 10:50 am Enhancing Urban Tree Survival Through Nature-based Solutions and Soil Remediation - Glynn Percival (1 CEU)

11:00 am - 11:50 am The Secrets of Oak Wilt & How to Prevent It - Cory McCurry (1 CEU)

12:00 pm- 1:20 pm KAA Business Meeting/Lunch/Exhibition

1:30 pm – 2:20 pm Herbicides and the Way They Damage Trees - Dr. Jeff Derr (1 CEU)

2:30 pm - 3:30 pm How the Pest Was Won - Glynn Percival (1 CEU)

or

1:30 pm - 3:45 pm Tour of Ashford Stud (CEUs available) ----$5.00 donation to Tree Fund (2 CEU's available)

3:45 pm - 5:00 pm Tour Des Trees -- Tree Fund Raffle

Friday Feb 21, 2025

7:30 am (registration)

8:00 – 8:55 am Exposition & Breakfast

9:00 am – 9:50 am The Effect of Climate Change & How It Affects Tree Longevity - Dr. Stephanie Adams (1 CEU)

10:00 am - 10:50 am - Drones Today:  Are They Relevant for Arboriculture - Dan Staley (1 CEU)

11:00 am - 11:50 am - Wood Utilization - Jeffrey Carroll (1 CEU)

12:00 pm- 1:20 pm   Lunch/Exhibition

1:30 pm - 2:20 pm  Forest Health  Issues Invasive Threats on our Landscape - Alexandra Blevins (1 CEU)

2:30 pm - 3:20 pm Drivers & Fleet Management from Risk Perspective - Eric Peterson (1 CEU)

3:30pm - 4:20 pm TRAQ Update, Tree City & Tree Campus Programs in Kentucky - Dr. William Fountain and Jack Baggett (1 CEU)

or

1:30 pm - 4:35 pm Climber's Break Out Session

1:30 pm - 2:20 pm Utility Storm Work--- Unloading Wires Under Tension a Teaspoon at a Time - Wes Tregilgas (1 CEU)

2:30 pm - 3:20 pm Rigging to Compression on Vacation and Why it Matters - Wes Tregilgas (1 CEU)

3:30 pm - 3:45 pm Afternoon Break & Exposition

3:45 pm - 4:45 pm Electrical Hazards & General Safety Awareness - Jesse Wisler (1 CEU)

4:45 pm - 5:00 pm KYTCC Overview - Jason McKinley/Cory Petry

For overnight accommodations:

Holiday Inn & Suites W Lexington Versailles, KY  For reservations use Group Code:  KAA Annual Conference
Registration Link:  Hotel Booking Link for KAA Annual Conference - Link Expires 1-23-25!
365 Commerce Drive Versailles, Kentucky 40383 United States

Reservations: 1 888 HOLIDAY (1 888 465 4329)

Front desk: 1-859-8735501

Email: hie.versailles@hwhotels.com
https://www.ihg.com/holidayinn...

Room Type: Kings/Two Queens

Rate per night (not including tax): $119 for Kings, $124 for Two Queens