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The Future of Robotics at TLE . . .
Featuring the Robotic Equipment Demonstration Zone
TLE-Anaheim-2026

Grounds Managers and Turf Care Professionals

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- The Future of Landscape Panel -
The Rise of Robotics
by AGZA

This panel discussion will explore the growing role of robotic mowers and automation within the landscape maintenance industry. Panelists will examine how these technologies are currently being deployed, the underlying systems that enable their effectiveness, and what robotics rely on to operate successfully in real-world environments.

November 4th at 11:15 a.m.

Case Study: Robotics and Automation
by Ruben Flores, Mt. San Antonio College & Dan Mabe, AGZA

This session will feature two real-world case studies highlighting the successful integration of robotics as a core component of landscape maintenance operations. The first case study will explore implementation from a college campus operations perspective. The second case study will focus on private sector deployment, as well.

November 4th at 8:00 a.m.

Robotic Technology at The Landscape Expo
In the AGZA Sustainability Center Featuring

New for 2026, The Landscape Expo has expanded the Robotic Demonstration Area to a 1/4 acre, featuring autonomous equipment by Greenworks, Toro, Husqvarna, Press, Echo, and more. Working with the American Green Zone Alliance (AGZA) the Sustainability Center also includes case studies, panel discussions, and seminars on a variety of regrenerative subjects. If your team is considering the switch to electric or autonomous equipment, the TLE is where you need to be!

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Here's More for Grounds Managers!
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Management of Turfgrass Diseases:
Strategies for Healthy Turf
by Ana Pastrana

Attendees will walk away from this seminar understanding the key factors driving turfgrass diseases and able to identify common turfgrass diseases, distinguish between leaf and root symptoms, and evaluate and implement integrated diesease management strategies.

November 5th at 1:00 p.m.

Turf Pest Identification and Management
by Bill Blackman, SiteOne

Whether you manage golf courses, athletic fields, parks, commercial landscapes, or residential properties, this seminar will provide valuable tools and current best practices to help you diagnose turf problems accurately and implement sustainable management solutions.

November 4th at 1:00 p.m.

Commercial Landscape Maintenance:
Building High-Performance Landscape Programs
by Adam Carr, Irvine Company

Adam accepted a position with Irvine Company in 2012, and has been managing all Office projects in San Diego since that time. He has been instrumental in Irvine Company winning many CLCA awards, as well as an International Lighting award. In this seminar, he will identify key components of landscaping maintenance, expectations from service providers, and landsacping dos and don'ts.

November 5th at 9:30 a.m.

Poor Practices in Landscape Management
by Donald Bottger, PGMS

Learn from Donald Bottger, former San Diego Convention Center Director of Venue Operations, about many substandard practices that are commonly seen across the industry. Real-world examples will show improper irrigation installation and maintenance, inappropriate foliage selection, purning, and planting practice, as well as poor chemical usage.

November 4th at 8:00 a.m.

Irrigation Water Management Best Practices
by Doug Callison, Callison Irrigation Consulting

Connect with Doug Callison, CID, CLIA - President of Callison Irrigation Consulting to understand the tools available to set and achieve water management goals for your site. Learn how to use design review, water audits, water use reporting, and more to open lines of communication between property owners, designers, maintenance personnel, and others.

November 5th at 9:30 a.m.

- The Future of Landscape Panel -
Maintaining Historic Properties
by Lola Trafecanty, Getty Grounds Manager &
Nicole Cavender, Director of Botanical Gardens at The Huntington

Panelists will share the strategies, tensions, and triumphs behind maintaining landscapes that honor their historical roots while evolving to meet modern expectations ?EUR" all under the pressure of thousands of daily visitors.

November 5th at 11:15 a.m.

Groundskeeping Hazard Management
by Charity Madrid-Torres

University of Arizona's Health & Safety Officer Charity Madrid-Torres will share how to identify common hazards associated with landscape and groundskeeping tasks, recognize emerging hazards in real time, and take proactive actions to prevent injuries. Through real-world scenarios and field-based examples, participants will gain a clear, repeatable approach to making safer decisions before incidents occur.

November 5th at 8:00 a.m.

- The Future of Landscape Panel -
Equipment Regulations, Bans and Restrictions
by Rodrigo Potapila, ReEarth

Located in the AGZA Green Zone, this panel discussion will focus on state, county, and local regulations that impact both institutional operations and private business models. Expert panelists will provide updates on the status of AB 1346 and AB 1572, offering clarity on these statewide policies and their implications.

November 5th at 11:15 a.m.

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November 4th & 5th, 2026!
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