Full Event Schedule
Wednesday (Pre-Conference*), Nov. 11
| Time | Title | Session Description | Speaker Biography | CEUs | Room | Number |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Hands-On PHC: Treatment Techniques for Trees & Soil | Sponsored by
Kevin Brewer and Korey Lofy, Arborjet | Ecologel This full-day workshop is designed for tree care professionals looking to strengthen their field performance and improve business results.
The morning (classroom) session focuses on understanding tree and soil conditions, making confident treatment decisions, and selecting the right application method for the job. In the afternoon, move to the outdoor classroom led by Arborjet experts and certified arborists (Korey, Kevin, Joe, Trent, and JB). Attendees will rotate through hands-on stations and work directly with equipment to learn application techniques in real-world scenarios.
This workshop provides access to experts in an open, interactive learning environment. You’ll leave with practical skills that improve consistency in the field and increase efficiency across your crew, resulting in more predictable, profitable PHC programs.
High level topics:
** Breakfast and Lunch included **
Price: $300 | View | 6.5 ISA CEUs | 250A | 01 |
| 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | EHAP Workshop |
Dr. John Ball, South Dakota State University Stay current on the latest electrical safety practices in the tree care industry with this comprehensive EHAP (Electrical Hazards Awareness Program) workshop. Participants will gain practical knowledge of electrical hardware identification, hazard recognition, safe work practices, and emergency response procedures. The session also covers the newest ANSI Z133 updates impacting EHAP, along with a new module on radiofrequency awareness, equipping attendees with the knowledge needed to work safely and confidently around utility infrastructure.
** Breakfast and Lunch included **
Price: $300 | View | 7 ISA CEUs | 250C | 02 |
| 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Taller del EHAP Workshop (Spanish) |
Leonardo Roldan CTSP, QT, The Davey Tree Expert Company Manténgase al día sobre las prácticas más recientes de seguridad eléctrica en la industria del cuidado de árboles mediante este completo taller EHAP (Programa de conocimiento de riesgos eléctricos). Los participantes adquirirán conocimientos prácticos sobre la identificación de componentes eléctricos, el reconocimiento de riesgos, las prácticas seguras de trabajo y los procedimientos de respuesta a emergencias. La sesión también aborda las actualizaciones más recientes de la norma ANSI Z133 que afectan al EHAP, e incluye un nuevo módulo sobre conciencia sobre de la radiofrecuencia, brindando a los asistentes los conocimientos necesarios para trabajar con seguridad y confianza en las proximidades de infraestructuras de servicios públicos y sitios de celdas pequeñas.
** Desayuno y Almuerzo incluidos **
Stay current on the latest electrical safety practices in the tree care industry with this comprehensive EHAP (Electrical Hazards Awareness Program) workshop. Participants will gain practical knowledge of electrical hardware identification, hazard recognition, safe work practices, and emergency response procedures. The session also covers the newest ANSI Z133 updates impacting EHAP, along with a new module on radiofrequency awareness, equipping attendees with the knowledge needed to work safely and confidently around utility infrastructure.
** Breakfast and Lunch included **
Price: $300 | View | 7 ISA CEUs | 253C | 03 |
Main Stage Sessions (Palm Ballroom)
| Day | Time | Title | Session Description | Speaker Biography | TCIA Domain | CEUs | Room | Number | hf:tax:ept_schedule_day | hf:tax:ept_schedule_domain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Leading by Example |
Mark Chisholm, CTSP, Aspen Tree Expert Company Leadership can be a difficult proposition for some, but it is a skill that can be learned. Mark will discuss the qualities of true leadership and how to build and preserve it. | View | Foundational Level, Workforce Development | 1 ISA CEUs | Main Stage (Palm Ballroom) | 04 | thursday | foundational-level workforce-development |
| Friday | 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Command the Conversation: Turning Friction into Performance |
Fotini Iconomopoulos, CSP, Forward Focusing, Inc The leadership skill nobody talks about - and everyone needs. Friction is inevitable. How leaders handle it determines whether it creates progress or destroys it. In this keynote, Fotini shows leaders how to recognize when they’re mismanaging friction - either avoiding it or inflaming it - and what to do instead. Audiences leave with practical tools to navigate high-stakes conversations, reduce resentment, and get the performance their efforts deserve. No personality overhaul required. | View | Foundational Level, Workforce Development | 1 ISA CEUs | Main Stage (Palm Ballroom) | 33 | friday | foundational-level workforce-development |
| Saturday | 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | ANSI Z-133 – 2026 and the Unequal Application of 29 CFR 1910.269 |
Tim Walsh, CTSP, The Townsend Company Utility line workers and line clearance arborists often work side-by-side in the same environment, around the same electrical infrastructure, under the same OSHA standard, 29 CFR 1910.269. Yet the regulatory requirements, work methods, qualifications, personal protective equipment, and operational expectations can differ significantly between the two professions. Misunderstanding these distinctions can create compliance challenges, operational inefficiencies, and increased exposure to serious injury and fatality risks. This session explores the relationship between OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 and the ANSI Z133 -2026 Arboricultural Operations Safety Standard, providing attendees with a practical understanding of where the requirements align, where they differ, and why those differences exist. Particular emphasis will be placed on the application of electrical hazard requirements, employee qualification systems, minimum approach distances, insulated tools and equipment, personal protective equipment, aerial operations, emergency preparedness, and work practices unique to line clearance tree trimming operations. Attendees will also receive an overview of the most significant changes incorporated into ANSI Z133 - 2026, including the new four-level electrical arborist qualification framework, updated electrical safety provisions, revised terminology, and expanded requirements affecting field operations. Through practical examples and field-based discussion, participants will gain a clearer understanding of how utility arborists and utility line workers operate under the same regulatory framework while performing fundamentally different work. Whether you are a utility arborist, vegetation management professional, utility safety leader, operations manager, contractor administrator, or line worker, this session will provide actionable guidance for improving compliance, strengthening qualification programs, and ensuring that work practices accurately reflect both regulatory requirements and operational realities. | View | Advanced Level, Safety | 1 ISA CEUs | Main Stage (Palm Ballroom) | 69 | saturday | advanced-level safety |
Thursday, Nov. 12
| Time | Title | Session Description | Speaker Biography | TCIA Domain | Education Session | Immersive Experience | CEUs | Room | Number | hf:tax:ept_schedule_domain | hf:tax:ept_schedule_education-session | hf:tax:ept_schedule_immersive-exp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Leading by Example |
Mark Chisholm, CTSP, Aspen Tree Expert Company Leadership can be a difficult proposition for some, but it is a skill that can be learned. Mark will discuss the qualities of true leadership and how to build and preserve it. | View | Foundational Level, Workforce Development | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Main Stage (Palm Ballroom) | 04 | foundational-level workforce-development | education-session | ||
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | The Annual Arborist Safety Update |
Mike Tilford, CTSP, SavATree This highly anticipated session shares the latest insights and developments in arborist safety. This workshop is a favorite among returning attendees, offering essential updates on best practices, industry standards, and new safety protocols. Whether you’re a seasoned professional or new to the field, this session will provide valuable information to help you stay safe and compliant in your daily work. Don’t miss out on this popular workshop that keeps arborists informed and prepared year after year! | View | Advanced Level, Safety | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Room Grand A/C | 05 | advanced-level safety | education-session | ||
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Shin-Fu, Part Deux: What to Say When They Say “I’ll Think About It” |
Mike White, CTSP, TreemasterLLC You’ve given the price. The customer pauses. Then comes the phrase every arborist dreads: “I’ll think about it.” This session builds on the Shin-Fu pricing mindset by focusing on what happens next - the on-site conversation. This talk walks through a practical, ethical approach to customer consultations rooted in confidence, curiosity, and clarity. Drawing from real-world field experience, you’ll hear how to lead sales conversations as a professional arborist (not a car salesman), how to talk about money without discomfort, and how to respond calmly when customers hesitate. Mike will cover the right mental posture for sales, how to ask better questions, how to handle common objections, and how to work toward clear next steps without discounting, pressure, or awkward follow-ups. Sometimes that clarity leads to a yes. Sometimes it leads to a no. Either way, you’ll leave the conversation with professionalism, confidence - and your soul intact. If you’ve ever driven away from a consultation wishing you’d handled it better, this session is designed to help you do exactly that. | View | Foundational Level, Sales & Marketing | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Room Grand F/H | 06 | foundational-level sales-marketing | education-session | ||
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | A300: Stop Pruning Malpractice with Prescription |
Kristopher Rasmussen, CTSP, QT, Arborist Strong This session examines the ANSI A300–2023 pruning standards and their role as the foundation for work specifications, training programs, quality assurance protocols, and regulatory guidance for managing trees, shrubs, palms, and other woody landscape plants. Participants will learn the essential components required for pruning specifications to meet A300–2023 standards and why precise, objective-based language is critical to consistent and defensible tree care. It will explore industry Best Management Practices (BMPs) and the Prescriptive Pruning Qualification (PPQ) as practical tools for clearly defining how a tree, shrub, or palm is to be pruned. Emphasis is placed on developing effective pruning prescriptions that begin with understanding the client’s concerns and the plant’s condition, then assigning clear, measurable objectives that directly address those concerns. Participants will gain insight into how well-written pruning prescriptions - those that specify which branches are to be pruned, the number of cuts, maximum cut size, and exact cut locations - improve communication among clients, sales arborists, and production arborists. While pruning objectives may differ between young, establishing trees and mature trees, the prescription-driven process remains consistent across all life stages. | View | Advanced Level, Training | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Room Floridian B/C | 07 | advanced-level training | education-session | ||
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | Selling Your Tree Care Company: 12 Factors That Define the Right Buyer |
 SPONSORED SESSION (Sponsored by Hoss Tree Advisors) David Mitchell and Howard Ragsdale, Hoss Tree Advisors Learn how to evaluate buyers beyond the headline number. David and Howard will walk through 12 key considerations that impact culture, deal structure, growth, and your future after the transaction. | View | Business Strategy, Foundational Level | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | 303AB | 08 | business-strategy foundational-level | education-session | ||
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | There’s No Such Thing as a Safety Problem |
Haley Vincent and David Vincent, CTSP, QT, Guardian Group Safety & Leadership Solutions What if your "safety problem" isn't actually a safety problem? In this session, Haley and Dave from Guardian Group Safety & Leadership Solutions challenge one of the industry's most misdiagnosed issues: incidents aren't "safety problems," they're operational problems with unsafe results. Drawing on Safety II philosophy and their own experience in both safety and leadership in tree care and other high-risk industries, Haley and Dave make the case for what actually moves the needle on safety outcomes and why the answer looks a lot less like a safety initiative and a lot more like operational excellence. And because YOUR safety is worth talking about, we've intentionally extended the Q&A so attendees can interact directly with both a safety professional and an operations leader and get advice from both perspectives. Feel free to bring the questions you've been afraid to ask your boss. | View | Foundational Level, Safety | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Room Grand B/D | 09 | foundational-level safety | education-session | ||
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | From Crew to Company: How to Build a Tree Business That Scales |
Chase Kepley, Xylem-Kendall (XKIG) Most tree care companies reach a point where growth causes more issues than progress. Owners become a bottleneck, crews work inconsistently, and profitability becomes uncertain. This session explains how to shift from an owner-dependent operation to a scalable business built on structure, accountability, and repeatable systems. Attendees will learn how to recognize when growth is harming their business, build effective middle-management layers, and standardize operations without sacrificing quality or culture. We’ll also examine the key performance indicators that influence decisions both in the field and in the office. Through real-world examples and practical frameworks, this session provides business owners and leaders with the essential tools to grow sustainably, boost crew performance, and build a company that doesn’t depend on one person to hold it all together. | View | Business Strategy, Foundational Level | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Grand E/G | 10 | business-strategy foundational-level | education-session | ||
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | Healthy Soil for Healthy Trees (Spanish Session) |
Suelo Saludable: Como obtener un Suelo Saludable para Árboles Saludables Carmen Flammini, Alabama Cooperative Extension Un suelo saludable es la base del crecimiento, la longevidad y la resiliencia de los árboles. En esta presentación, los participantes aprenderán qué hace que un suelo sea verdaderamente saludable y cómo sus propiedades físicas, químicas y biológicas influyen directamente en el desarrollo de las raíces, la absorción de agua y nutrientes, y la capacidad de los árboles para resistir plagas, enfermedades y estrés ambiental.
Se explicarán de manera clara y práctica los componentes clave de un suelo saludable, como la estructura del suelo, la aireación, el drenaje, la importancia de la materia orgánica y la actividad biológica. Además, se compartirán prácticas recomendadas para mejorar y mantener la salud del suelo en paisajes urbanos y residenciales, incluyendo el manejo adecuado de la compactación, el uso correcto del mulch y la protección del sistema radicular.
Esta presentacion brindará herramientas prácticas para promover árboles más fuertes, saludables y resilientes a largo plazo.
Healthy soil is the foundation of tree growth, longevity, and resilience. In this presentation, participants will learn what makes soil truly healthy and how its physical, chemical, and biological properties directly influence root development, water and nutrient uptake, and the ability of trees to withstand pests, diseases, and environmental stress.
The key components of healthy soil will be explained clearly and practically, such as soil structure, aeration, drainage, the importance of organic matter, and biological activity. In addition, recommended practices will be shared to improve and maintain soil health in urban and residential landscapes, including proper management of compaction, correct use of mulch, and protection of the root system.This presentation will provide practical tools to promote stronger, healthier, and more resilient trees over the long term | View | Advanced Level, Training | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Floridian A | 11 | advanced-level training | education-session | ||
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | The Day OSHA Arrives: Navigating Inspections, Citations, Conferences, and Contests in Arboriculture |
Bradley Jennings, CTSP, and Jim Seibert, MarshMcLennan Agency OSHA inspections can be one of the most stressful and uncertain experiences a tree care company may face. Yet many arboriculture professionals are unfamiliar with what actually happens after an inspector arrives on the job site and how the enforcement process unfolds once citations are issued. This session provides a practical look at the OSHA inspection and enforcement process through the lens of real-world experience in the tree care industry. Participants will gain insight into what typically occurs during an inspection, how citations are issued and evaluated, and what options companies have when responding to violations, including informal conferences and the decision to formally contest. Designed for business owners, managers, and safety leaders, the presentation highlights key lessons learned about documentation, training records, communication with regulators, and safety program development. Attendees will leave with a clearer understanding of how to better prepare their organizations for OSHA interactions and how proactive safety leadership can strengthen both compliance and workplace safety. | View | Advocacy & Regulatory Compliance, Foundational Level | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Floridian D | 12 | advocacy-regulatory-compliance foundational-level | education-session | ||
| 10:00 AM | Trade Show Floor Opens | View | 13 | |||||||||
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | TCIA Tailgate Talks | TCIA Safety Auditors, Bob Mead and Rebecca Johnson Bob and Rebecca will provide daily tailgate safety talks each morning at the TCIA Safety Tent located at the entrance to TCI EXPODemo area. | View | Education Session | Outdoor at Safety Tent | 14 | education-session | |||||
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | No More Boot-Scooting: Moving Laterally in the Tree | Carni Bejamin, 2 Dog Crew and Andy Harem, Highline Tree Care Our gear is optimized to get us UP into the tree, but our work is often lateral, whether that involves making the cut, tip tying a branch for rigging, or retrieving a drone stuck on the canopy's edge. We will cover the rationale, methods, and gear that enable safer work positioning in both MRS & SRS. Even more importantly, we will cover body mechanics and positioning to move with confidence laterally in the tree creating a more efficient work day while also staying safe aloft. | View | Education Session | TCI EXPOTree | .75 ISA & CTSP CEUs | Trade Show Floor #1436 | 15 | education-session | tci-expotree | ||
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Yoga for Arborists |
Amy Tetreault, Tree Care Industry Association Learn why yoga is important for arborists before moving through some simple poses that will help you stay focused, flexible, and healthy for your tree care career. | View | Education Session | TCIEXPOGrow | 0.5 ISA CEUs | Trade Show Floor #1901 | 16 | education-session | tciexpogrow | ||
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Get the Most From Your Friction Saver |
The Academy Team Using simple configurations and minimal gear, turn your friction saver into multiple types of anchors. | View | Training | Education Session | Trainer's Lab Session | 0.5 ISA & CTSP CEUs | TCI EXPOClimb Stage #2553 | 17 | training | education-session | trainers-lab |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Personal Protective Equipment | WTCW Team | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPOSaw | 0.75 ISA & CTSP CEUs | Trade Show Booth #466 | 18 | training | education-session | tci-exposaw |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | How TCIA Supports You as a Member | Cassie Viau-Li, Director of Member Engagement and TCIA’s Membership Team: Jarryd Beats, Larissa Cadahia, Stephenie Drago, and Nate Goulet | View | Pop Up Session | TCIA Membership Booth #2014 | 18 | pop-up | |||||
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Teletetris: Versatility and Innovation in Action | MERLO | View | Education Session | TCI EXPODemo | Outdoor Booth # | 20 | education-session | tci-expodemo | |||
| 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Feel the Forces: Rigging Fundamentals – Part 1 |
Emmett Shutts, CTSP and Corey Shepard, CTSP, The Davey Tree Expert Company Feel the Forces takes a practical, hands-on approach to illustrating the forces placed on a tree during rigging and climbing operations. The first session explores concepts such as force amplification, bending, and forces generated by deviations through interactive demonstrations that introduce basic terms including mass, leverage, tension, compression, and bending. Using co-presenters and audience members as “trees,” presenters demonstrate how a suspended rope bag (mass) affects a platform, represented by a person, in various configurations. This approach helps attendees better understand how forces are transferred through tree parts by allowing participants to physically experience and describe the loads being applied. Presenters will demonstrate how trees have a greater capacity to resist failure when their parts are placed in compression, a concept referred to as rigging to advantage. This will be contrasted with scenarios that illustrate bending and leverage, known as rigging to disadvantage, helping attendees recognize how rigging choices can significantly affect the forces acting on a tree. | View | Foundational Level, Training | Education Session | TCI EXPOTree | 0.75 ISA & CTSP CEUs | Trade Show Floor #1436 | 21 | foundational-level training | education-session | tci-expotree |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Mentorship Ecosystems |
Seneca Eldredge, Business Solutions Manager, Tree Care Industry Association Join Seneca for an interactive, choose-your-own-adventure exploration of TCIA's Mentorship Ecosystem. Through audience-driven decisions, you'll help guide a tree care business owner through real-world challenges while discovering how Emerge Mentoring, Customized Feedback, and Peer-to-Peer Groups can help you grow, lead, and succeed. | View | Business Strategy | Education Session | Pop Up Session | TCIA Membership Booth #2014 | 22 | business-strategy | education-session | pop-up | |
| 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Seguridad Integral en Operaciones de Arboricultura: Un Enfoque en el Arborista Trepador | Comprehensive Safety in Arboriculture Operations (Spanish) Mao Gonzalez Munoz, Notch Equipment La sesión abordará los principios de la seguridad integral aplicada al arborista trepador, incluyendo evaluación de riesgos, inspección de equipo, configuración segura de sistemas de ascenso y posicionamiento, coordinación con el equipo en tierra y nociones básicas de respuesta ante emergencias.
Durante la demostración en vivo se mostrarán técnicas correctas de instalación de línea, ascenso y posicionamiento seguro, integrando teoría y práctica en tiempo real.
The session will cover the principles of comprehensive safety for climbing arborists, including risk assessment, equipment inspection, safe setup of ascent and positioning systems, coordination with the ground crew, and the basics of emergency response.
During the live demonstration, correct techniques for line installation, ascent, and safe positioning will be shown, integrating theory and practice in real time. | View | Training | Education Session | Trainer's Lab Session | 0.5 ISA & CTSP CEUs | TCI EXPOClimb Stage #2553 | 23 | training | education-session | trainers-lab |
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Basic Chainsaw Maintenance |
ECHO – Charlie Hoffman Learn basic chainsaw maintenance from a factory certified ECHO Master Technician. Preventative maintenance on both the power head and cutting system will be covered with the goal of extending chain saw service life and preventing downtime. | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPOSaw | Trade Show Booth #466 | 24 | training | education-session | tci-exposaw | |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Award-Winning Safety in Action: Building Better Safety Coordinators |
Chris Sprague or Tyler Lyon from Bartlett Tree Experts (TBD) What does an award-winning safety program look like in practice? Join representatives from Bartlett Tree Experts, recipient of a 2025 TCIA Safety Award, as they share how they developed and implemented online training for local office safety coordinators. Learn how their approach strengthened safety leadership, improved consistency across locations, and contributed to a culture of safety excellence. | View | Safety | Education Session | TCIEXPOGrow | 0.5 ISA CEUs | Trade Show Floor #1901 | 25 | safety | education-session | tciexpogrow |
| 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Access Without Limits | CMC North America | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPODemo | Outdoor Booth # | 26 | training | education-session | tci-expodemo | |
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Accessing the Canopy: Route Planning, Anchor Selection, and System Setup |
Levi Woodal, Cumberland Valley Tree Service This session presents canopy access as a decision-making process driven by route planning, anchor selection, and system setup. Attendees will learn how to evaluate the scope of work, assess tree structure, and choose effective tie-in points based on climbing objectives. Emphasis is placed on building intentional systems, adapting to real-world limitations, and improving efficiency before leaving the ground. Supporting concepts such as throwline use and access methods will be discussed to reinforce a complete approach to canopy access. | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPOTree | 0.75 ISA & CTSP CEUs | Trade Show Floor #1436 | 27 | training | education-session | tci-expotree |
| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Battery OPE: Redefining Productivity in Tree Care | MILWAUKEE TOOL | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPOSaw | Trade Show Booth #466 | 28 | training | education-session | tci-exposaw | |
| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Conversation with the Industry | David White, TCIA and Caitlyn Pollihan, ISA From Shade Tree Conference to ISA and from NAA to TCIA: Learn where we have been and where we are going with the two largest organizations representing arborists and tree care companies in the US and beyond. | View | Education Session | TCIEXPOGrow | 1 ISA CEUs | Trade Show Floor #1901 | 29 | education-session | tciexpogrow | ||
| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Spar Work: Are you Secure? |
Carni Bejamin, 2 Dog Crew and Andy Harem, Highline Tree Care A buck strap and set of hooks, with a can-do attitude was the way of our past. OSHA & ANSI require more. How do you set yourself up on a spar to be secure, productive, and comfortable? What are all these new lowering devices and how do we set them up and use them? We will also demonstrate cinching system setups, lanyard use, and small extra bits of kit that can make your afternoon on a spar even better. We will also go over work practices to set up safe, productive climbing & rigging systems, particularly for negative rigging on spars. | View | Training | Education Session | Trainer's Lab Session | 0.5 ISA & CTSP CEUs | TCI EXPOClimb Stage #2553 | 30 | training | education-session | trainers-lab |
| 4:30 PM | Trade Show Floor Closes | View | 31 | |||||||||
| 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Welcome Reception: Amphitheatre (Sponsored by Vermeer) | View | 32 |
Friday, Nov. 13
| Time | Title | Session Description | Speaker Biography | TCIA Domain | Education Session | Immersive Experience | CEUs | Room | Number | hf:tax:ept_schedule_domain | hf:tax:ept_schedule_education-session | hf:tax:ept_schedule_immersive-exp |
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| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Command the Conversation: Turning Friction into Performance |
Fotini Iconomopoulos, CSP, Forward Focusing, Inc The leadership skill nobody talks about - and everyone needs. Friction is inevitable. How leaders handle it determines whether it creates progress or destroys it. In this keynote, Fotini shows leaders how to recognize when they’re mismanaging friction - either avoiding it or inflaming it - and what to do instead. Audiences leave with practical tools to navigate high-stakes conversations, reduce resentment, and get the performance their efforts deserve. No personality overhaul required. | View | Foundational Level, Workforce Development | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Main Stage (Palm Ballroom) | 33 | foundational-level workforce-development | education-session | ||
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Tight Quarters Rigging |
Lawrence Schultz, Independent Trainer This session covers creative applications of rigging fundamentals, including the most basic “old school” techniques, in the most complex of situations. Rope has been the arborist’s first tool before there were any others. In matters of climbing and rigging, rope on rope and rope on wood was the standard. Time of course marches on as does technology. Ropes, just as the tools, are plentiful and varied. However, the merits of the tried-and-true old-school use of aerial friction are still applicable today. In this course, we shall look at creative applications of fundamental principles in tight quarter rigging situations, including aerial friction. Because it is the most demanding and technical type of work an arborist will encounter, it often requires all the tools and techniques we have at our disposal, even the “old school” ones. Lawrence will supplement his presentation with real-life examples from the field including a combination of job site pictures and video footage. | View | Advanced Level, Training | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Grand B/D | 34 | advanced-level training | education-session | ||
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Selling Soil Health: How to Explain PHC to Clients |
Kathy Glassey, Inspire Green, Inc Many plant health care programs fail to sell - not because they don’t work, but because we explain them like scientists instead of problem-solvers. This session teaches tree care and plant health care professionals how to translate soil biology and PHC strategies into clear, relatable language that clients understand and value. Attendees will learn how to shift conversations away from products and treatments toward risk reduction, longevity, and property value protection - turning price shoppers into long-term program clients. | View | Foundational Level, Sales & Marketing | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Grand E/G | 35 | foundational-level sales-marketing | education-session | ||
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Invasive Species Treadmill: Why Pests Thrive in U.S. Forests |
Michael Raupp, University of Maryland - Department of Entomology The earliest insect pest of a woody plant arrived in the United States in 1635. We will explore the history of insect invasions, economics of invasions, ecological impacts of invasive species, attributes of invasive species, attributes of habitats where invasions are likely. We will explore why native plants face elevated risk of depredation to invasive species due to their evolutionary history. Efforts to mitigate invasions spanning approaches from eradication to integrated pest management and plant health care will be discussed. Case studies of insect invasions in the United States and around the world will be discussed with attention to important insect pests in the United States. | View | Advanced Level, Training | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Floridian B/C | 36 | advanced-level training | education-session | ||
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | The Future of Tree Care: What 20 Million Trees Have Taught Us |
Sponsored by
Daniel DiRocco, ArborNote This session explores how the tree care industry is evolving and why traditional, job-based approaches are limiting growth. Drawing on insights from over 20 million trees, it outlines how technology enables improved visibility, planning, communication, and execution to win and retain higher-value contracts while delivering more consistent, professional service.
| View | Business Strategy, Foundational Level | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | 303AB | 37 | business-strategy foundational-level | education-session | ||
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | Business Operating Systems: How to Grow and Scale a Small Business |
Cyrus DeVere and Cheri Michaels, TreeServe, LLC In today's competitive tree care environment, small businesses face significant challenges in transitioning from founder-led to sustainable growth and scalable operations. While a variety of CRM tools and strategies play important roles, the foundation for long-term success often lies in implementing a Business Operating System (BOS) - a structured framework of processes, tools, accountability mechanisms, and decision-making protocols that aligns vision, mission, people, data, issues, processes, and execution. This presentation represents how a well-designed operating system - such as the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS®), replicating success, or custom BOS frameworks - transforms chaotic, founder-dependent small businesses into efficient, predictable organizations capable of growing and scaling. Key benefits include:
By adopting an intentional operating system, small tree care companies can shift from reactive firefighting to proactive leadership, unlocking predictable growth, higher profitability, and long-term value creation. | View | Business Strategy, Foundational Level | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Grand A/C | 38 | business-strategy foundational-level | education-session | ||
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | All Things Biochar: An Arborist’s Guide to the Coral Reef of Soil |
Zack Shier, Joseph Tree Service and Lindsey Purcell, Lp Consulting Group How does biochar work? What makes a quality biochar? Can it be used in alkaline soils? In this presentation, Lindsey and Zack will review the research, standards and real-world case studies defining biochar use. Whether granular, liquid, or mixtures of multiple products, this presentation aims to teach the working arborist how to understand and utilize biochar in their PHC practices. | View | Foundational Level, Training | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Grand F/H | 39 | foundational-level training | education-session | ||
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | EHAP Updates (Spanish) | Leonardo Roldan, CTSP, QT, The Davey Tree Expert Co Participe en esta sesión en español para obtener una visión general de las revisiones más recientes del EHAP y de las referencias actualizadas de la norma Z133. La presentación destacará los cambios clave en el contenido, incluido el nuevo capítulo sobre la conciencia de la radiofrecuencia, y explicará cómo estas actualizaciones afectan a las prácticas de seguridad y a la formación en la industria de la arboricultura. Los asistentes adquirirán una comprensión clara de las revisiones más significativas y de sus aplicaciones prácticas en el trabajo de campo. Join this Spanish-language session for an overview of the latest EHAP revisions and updated Z133 references. The presentation will highlight key content changes, including the new radiofrequency awareness chapter, and explain how these updates affect safety practices and training in the arboriculture industry. Attendees will gain a clear understanding of the most significant revisions and their practical applications in the field. | View | Foundational Level, Safety | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Floridian A | 40 | foundational-level safety | education-session | ||
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | Tree Law 101: Avoiding Disputes, Liability, and Costly Mistakes | Sara Babcock, Esq., Xylem-Kendall (XKIG) Tree-related legal issues sit at the intersection of property rights, safety, and professional responsibility - and misunderstandings can quickly escalate into disputes, delays, or liability exposure. Tree Law 101 is designed to provide tree care professionals, utility contractors, and related stakeholders with a practical, real-world understanding of the legal frameworks that govern trees and property lines. This session will break down the core legal principles that apply across most jurisdictions, while highlighting where state-specific differences may significantly impact decision making. Attendees will gain clarity on key topics including: who owns a tree located on or near a property boundary; how “boundary trees” are defined and managed; the rights of property owners to trim encroaching limbs and roots; and the limits of those rights when such actions could harm the health or stability of a tree. The presentation will also address liability considerations - one of the most critical areas for contractors and property managers. Participants will explore how courts typically evaluate responsibility for fallen trees or limbs, including the distinction between “acts of nature” and negligence. Real-world examples will illustrate how factors such as visible defects, prior notice, and maintenance practices can influence legal outcomes. In addition, the session will cover practical risk-mitigation strategies that can be implemented immediately in the field and in business operations. This includes best practices for documenting site conditions, communicating with property owners, understanding easements and right-of-way considerations, and knowing when to seek legal guidance before proceeding with work. Rather than focusing on legal theory, this presentation emphasizes actionable knowledge. Attendees will leave with a stronger ability to recognize potential legal issues before they become problems, respond confidently to customer questions or concerns, and align their work practices with widely accepted legal standards. Whether you are managing crews, interacting directly with customers, or overseeing operations, Tree Law 101 will equip you with the foundational knowledge needed to navigate tree-related legal issues with greater confidence, professionalism, and reduced risk. | View | Advocacy & Regulatory Compliance, Foundational Level | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Floridian D | 41 | advocacy-regulatory-compliance foundational-level | education-session | ||
| 9:00 AM | Trade Show Floor Opens | View | 42 | |||||||||
| 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | TCIA Tailgate Talks |
TCIA Safety Auditors, Bob Mead and Rebecca Johnson Bob and Rebecca will provide daily tailgate safety talks each morning at the TCIA Safety Tent located at the entrance to TCI EXPODemo area. | View | Safety | Education Session | TCI EXPODemo | Outdoor at Safety Tent | 43 | safety | education-session | tci-expodemo | |
| 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | May the Forces Be with You | Rudy Rutemiller, Petzl and Justin Morejohn, CTSP, QT, UC Davis Building on their 2025 TCI Expo presentation regarding the potential forces created by slack in climbing systems, Rudy and Justin return to analyze the loads generated during routine tree climbing operations. Utilizing industry-standard force measurement equipment, this session examines the loads created during ascent across various techniques and the dynamic forces generated during swings. The presenters will compare force distribution between different anchoring setups and emphasize why a data-driven understanding of these mechanics is essential for the modern tree worker. Participants will learn practical methods to minimize impact on the tree, reduce stress on anchors, and lessen the physical toll on the climber—all with the ultimate goal of elevating safety and excellence within the industry. | View | Safety | Education Session | TCI EXPOTree | 0.75 ISA & CTSP CEUs | Trade Show Floor #1436 | 44 | safety | education-session | tci-expotree |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Technical Rigging Simplified |
The AcademyTeam Simple techniques to simplify technical rigging from limbs to spar. | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPOClimb, Trainer's Lab Session | 0.5 ISA& CTSP CEUs | TCI EXPOClimb Stage #2553 | 45 | training | education-session | tci-expoclimb trainers-lab |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Share Your Expertise: How to Pitch TCI Magazine | Esther de Hollander, Director of Editorial & Content Strategy, Tracey Miller, Manager of Content & Communications Interested in contributing to TCI Magazine? Join us for a practical overview of how to pitch article ideas, what types of stories fit the magazine and how sharing your expertise can build credibility for your business. We’ll cover article ideas, submission tips and ideas for how you can promote your work through social media. | View | Education Session | Pop Up Session | TCIA Membership Booth #2014 | 46 | education-session | pop-up | |||
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Chain Saw Safety and Maintenance | WTCW Team | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPOSaw | 0.75 ISA & CTSP CEUs | Trade Show Booth #466 | 47 | training | education-session | tci-exposaw |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Machine Operations Training |
Bandit - Joe Deriscavage At Bandit, safety is a top priority. Our Safety Operations Training Class provides hands-on instruction and practical guidance to help employees strengthen workplace safety practices, operate equipment responsibly, and maintain a safe working environment every day. | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPODemo | Outdoor Booth # | 48 | training | education-session | tci-expodemo | |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | El Punto de Suspensión Primario: Principios Básicos – Parte 1 | The Primary Suspension Point: Basic Principles – Part 1 (Spanish) Marcos Vargas, CTSP, Bartlett Tree Experts Esta sesión, dividida en dos partes, está diseñada para ayudar a los participantes a comprender los principios que rigen la selección de puntos de suspensión primarios seguros y eficaces para operaciones de trepa y aparejo. La Parte 1 es una sesión teórica centrada en los conceptos fundamentales, mientras que la Parte 2 (viernes 13 de noviembre a las 14:30 h) lleva estos conceptos a la práctica mediante una demostración guiada en un árbol real situado en la zona de exposición. El objetivo es ayudar a prevenir lesiones graves y incidentes mortales (“serious injuries and fatalities”, o SIF, por sus siglas en inglés) causados por caídas derivadas del fallo de los puntos de amarre (TIP de tie-in points, en inglés). Los ponentes analizarán los principios clave que influyen en la interacción de las cargas con los puntos de amarre seleccionados, así como en la forma en que las fuerzas generadas por los trepadores y los sistemas de aparejo afectan a la estructura del árbol. Los asistentes adquirirán una mejor comprensión de los factores que deben tenerse en cuenta al seleccionar lo que los ponentes denominan «Puntos de Suspensión Primarios». Asimismo, se introducirán métodos prácticos para estimar las fuerzas y las cargas máximas generadas durante las operaciones habituales de trepa, sentando así las bases para las demostraciones en vivo de la Parte 2. This two-part session is designed to help participants understand the principles behind selecting safe and effective primary suspension points for climbing and rigging operations. Part 1 is a classroom-style session that focuses on the fundamental concepts and theory, while Part 2 (Friday, 11/13 at 2:30pm) brings those concepts to life through a guided demonstration on a live tree located on the trade show floor. The objective is to help prevent serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) caused by falls resulting from the failure of tie-in points (TIPs). Presenters will review the key principles that influence how loads interact with selected tie-in points and anchors, and how the forces generated by climbers and rigging systems affect tree structures. Attendees will gain a better understanding of the factors that should be considered when selecting what the presenters refer to as Primary Suspension Points. Participants will also be introduced to practical methods for estimating forces and peak loads generated during normal climbing operations, providing a foundation for the live demonstrations featured in Part 2. | View | Training | Education Session | TCIEXPOGrow | 0.5 ISA CEUs | Trade Show Floor #1901 | 49 | training | education-session | tciexpogrow |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Feel the Forces: Force Amplification and Advanced Rigging – Part 2 | Emmett Shutts & Corey Shepard, The Davey Tree Expert Company This begins with a brief recap of Part 1, followed by a comparison of rigging to advantage versus rigging to disadvantage. Through hands-on demonstrations, presenters will use rope angles to illustrate how forces change and how certain rigging configurations can create force amplification, particularly when tree parts are subjected to bending. One example explores how moving an anchor point, such as a port-a-wrap, to an adjacent tree can create angles that increase stress on the rigged tree. The session will also examine how rope angles create vectors and influence loading. If the demonstration tree is suitable, presenters will show how rigging point selection can either bend or compress tree parts, using a plumb bob to visually compare branch deflection under different loading scenarios. The program concludes with an interactive positioning skyline exercise. Using fiberglass poles as trees, participants will experience how suspended loads create bending forces and how adjustments such as hold-back lines and wider rope angles can shift forces into compression, resulting in a more stable and efficient system. Includes time for Q&As. | View | Safety | Education Session | TCI EXPOTree | 0.75 ISA & CTSP CEUs | Trade Show Floor #1436 | 50 | safety | education-session | tci-expotree |
| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Mechanical Hitches in Real Life |
Rebecca Seibel, CTSP, Tree Spirit Consulting From AKIMBO to ZIGZAG, contemporary climbers have many mechanical devices from which to choose. But do you know how to inspect each device, what are its fit for purpose parameters, does it have replaceable parts, is it possible to perform an aerial rescue with two climbers' weight...things to think about before you find yourself in a pickle aloft! | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPOClimb, Trainer's Lab Session | 0.5 ISA & CTSP CEUs | TCI EXPOClimb Stage #2553 | 51 | training | education-session | tci-expoclimb trainers-lab |
| 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Industry Innovations | STIHL – Mark Chisholm | View | Safety | Education Session | TCI EXPOSaw | Trade Show Booth #466 | 52 | safety | education-session | tci-exposaw | |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Making the Most of Your Training Hub: Building a Safety-First Learning Culture |
Virginia Gregoire, VP, Training and Credentialing and Peter Gerstenberger, SVP Industry Expertise, Tree Care Industry Association A Training Hub can be much more than an onboarding tool. In this practical 30-minute session, learn how tree care companies are using TCIA Training Hubs to deliver consistent, blended learning that supports employee development, reinforces safety expectations, and drives ongoing engagement. In addition, the documentation provided by a training hub assists with OSHA compliance. Attendees will explore strategies for assigning training, tracking progress, and building a sustainable safety training program that extends far beyond an employee’s first day. This session will also provide a brief look at how training hubs can be complemented by leadership development, trainer development, and credentialing resources to support long-term workforce growth. | View | Education Session | Pop Up Session | TCIA Membership Booth #2014 | 53 | education-session | pop-up | |||
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Building the Ideal Forestry Equipment Fleet |
CUSTOM TRUCK – Bob Dray and John Dean Learn how to build a forestry equipment fleet that improves safety, productivity, and utilization. Custom Truck One Source experts will discuss equipment selection strategies for a variety of tree care applications. | View | TCI EXPODemo | Outdoor Booth | 54 | tci-expodemo | |||||
| 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Industrial Athletes: Building Mental Resilience |
Sarah Cusack, CTSP, SavATree This session builds on the "Industrial Athletes: 6 Keys to Longevity from Ultra Endurance Sports" framework introduced at the 2025 EXPO, going deeper into the mindset domain with a focus on proactive mental resilience training. Arborists are industrial athletes- but while most invest in physical tools and training, mental resilience often gets overlooked until adversity strikes. This session explores how ultra endurance athletes build a durable mind before injury, burnout, or a high-stakes moment demands it. Drawing from neuroscience research on the anterior cingulate cortex and real wearable data collected during training, attendees will see how their bodies and brains respond to stress- and how to expand their capacity to handle it to take a more proactive approach to managing safety. Just like physical fitness, mental resilience is a trainable skill. Attendees will leave with a practical framework for stress inoculation and pre-task mental conditioning they can implement immediately- building the psychological durability to thrive across a long career in tree care. | View | Education Session | TCIEXPOGrow | 0.5 ISA & CTSP CEUs | Trade Show Floor #1901 | 55 | education-session | tciexpogrow | ||
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | OREGON TOOL | OREGON TOOL | View | TCI EXPOSaw | Trade Show Booth #466 | 56 | tci-exposaw | |||||
| 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | From Trauma to Action: How Tree Crews Respond When Seconds Matter |
Korey Conry, CTSP, QT, Utility Tree Service When a serious injury occurs on a tree care jobsite, the first few minutes are critical. Using a realistic emergency scenario, this interactive session explores the actions crews should take before EMS arrive, including scene management, emergency communication, leadership, and life-saving bleeding-control techniques. Through practical demonstrations and audience participation, attendees will learn how preparation, clear roles, and calm decision-making can improve outcomes when seconds matter most. | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPOClimb, Trainer's Lab Session | 0.5 ISA & CTSP CEUs | TCI EXPOClimb Stage #2553 | 57 | training | education-session | tci-expoclimb trainers-lab |
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | El Punto de Suspensión Primario: Demostración en un Árbol Vivo – Parte 2 | The Primary Suspension Point: Live Tree Demonstration – Part 2 (Spanish) Marcos Vargas, CTSP, Bartlett Tree Expert Partiendo de los conceptos presentados en la Parte 1, esta demostración guiada se lleva a cabo en un árbol vivo dentro del trade show floor (recinto de la feria) y ofrece a los asistentes la oportunidad de ver los principios en acción. Los instructores recrearán diversas situaciones de trepa y aparejo, utilizando células de carga (dinamómetros) para medir y visualizar las fuerzas generadas en puntos de amarre y puntos de anclaje seleccionados. Al comparar las mediciones en tiempo real con técnicas prácticas de estimación en campo, los asistentes comprenderán mejor cómo se transmiten las cargas a través del árbol y cómo varían los niveles de fuerza durante las operaciones habituales de trepa. Esta demostración interactiva refuerza los conceptos clave para la elección de puntos de suspensión primarios seguros y ayuda a los participantes a reconocer cómo la toma de decisiones fundamentadas puede reducir el riesgo de fallo en los puntos de anclaje y de caídas desde altura. Building on the concepts introduced in Part 1, this guided demonstration takes place on a live tree on the trade show floor and provides attendees with an opportunity to see the principles in action. Presenters will create a variety of climbing and rigging scenarios and use load cells (dynamometers) to measure and display the forces generated at selected tie-in points and anchors. By comparing real-time measurements with practical field estimation techniques, attendees will gain a deeper understanding of how loads are transferred through a tree and how force levels can change during normal climbing operations. This interactive demonstration reinforces the concepts behind selecting safe primary suspension points and helps participants recognize how informed decisions can reduce the risk of tie-in point failure and falls from height. | View | Safety | Education Session | TCI EXPOTree | 0.75 ISA & CTSP CEUs | Trade Show Floor #1436 | 58 | safety | education-session | tci-expotree |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Growing Communities: How Arborists Make an Impact Beyond the Jobsite |
Paul Putman, TREE Fund and Russell Evans, CTSP, Saluting Branches The arboriculture industry's impact extends far beyond tree care operations. In this engaging discussion, representatives from TREE Fund and Saluting Branches will share how industry professionals are making meaningful contributions through fundraising, public outreach, volunteerism, and service. Attendees will learn about TREE Fund's annual Tour des Trees bicycle ride, which raises critical funds for arboriculture research while increasing public awareness of the value and importance of healthy urban forests. The session will also highlight the Saluting Branches Day of Service, a nationwide volunteer effort that mobilizes arborists and industry partners to provide tree and landscape care at veteran cemeteries and memorial sites. Attendees will discover how these initiatives strengthen communities, elevate the profession's visibility, create meaningful networking opportunities, and provide rewarding ways for individuals and organizations to give back. Participants will leave with practical ideas for getting involved and supporting industry-wide efforts that make a lasting impact. | View | Training | Education Session | TCIEXPOGrow | 0.5 ISA CEUs | Trade Show Floor #1901 | 59 | training | education-session | tciexpogrow |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Performance Meets Service | TRACKED LIFTS | View | TCI EXPODemo | Outdoor Booth | 60 | tci-expodemo | |||||
| 4:00 PM | Trade Show Floor Closes | View | 61 | |||||||||
| 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Selling as a Consultant: Never be the Low Bidder |
David Anderson, CTSP, Mayer Tree Service How do you move beyond price-based sales and become the company clients want to hire for your quality and service? Too many tree care companies undervalue their work and bid too low out of fear of losing the job. But winning work that is not profitable can be worse than losing it. With a limited number of billable crew days each year, every job needs to support the business. This session will focus on how to position your company as the trusted expert, not the cheapest option. That requires a holistic approach: honest dealings, exceptional client service, strong plant-health knowledge, accurate pricing, well-trained staff and a clear understanding of costs and overhead. From the person answering the phone to the newest crew member, everyone should support the same goal: building a company known for professionalism and integrity. The strongest companies are not known for being cheap. They are known for expertise, service, consistency and trust. Your tree care company may not be Lexus, Four Seasons or L.L.Bean, but you can learn from how those companies build value – and make sure low bids are not what define your business. | View | Advanced Level, Sales & Marketing | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | 303AB | 62 | advanced-level sales-marketing | education-session | ||
| 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Common Gaps in Crane Climber Training |
Peter Nieves-Sosa, The Crane Man Peter will discuss the highlights of the last 15 years of Crane Safety Climber School (CSCS) and focus on the areas that we continually see being missed, as well as the need for continued hands-on training. Rigging, cutting, and crane choices all can lead to success. Reflecting on the questions and skills gaps that we see year after year. | View | Foundational Level, Safety | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Grand B/D | 63 | foundational-level safety | education-session | ||
| 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Digging into the Hidden Half of Trees — Exploring the Soil Root Relationship (Panel Discussion) |
Joe Aiken and Korey Lofy, Arborjet | Ecologel Joe and Korey, hosts of the “Discovering Forestry” podcast, are back for the fifth consecutive year. At TCI Expo 2026, the pair will lead a discussion with special guest Dr. Mica McMillan from the University of Florida. Joe, Korey, and Dr. McMillan will explore the “hidden half” of tree care, unpacking the intricate connection between roots and soil. The panelists will dig into the science behind soil biology, what constitutes a functional root system, and how both can influence tree health. For PHC professionals, understanding key factors below-grade is vital to success above ground. The session will also cover the tools and techniques needed to properly care for the hidden half. Joe, Korey, and Dr. McMillan will give insights on how to execute critical services such as soil remediation and rejuvenation, radial trenching, and root collar excavation. Whether adding these services or refining current processes, industry professionals will learn how to dial in their own practices and cultivate healthy roots and soil. Attendees can look forward to a free-flowing, informative session from industry veterans with decades of combined experience. There will be plenty of time for Q&A at the end. | View | Foundational Level, Training | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Grand E/G | 64 | foundational-level training | education-session | ||
| 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | From Training to Safe Work: Closing the Gap |
Erick Navarro Palacios, International Arborist Institute and Emiliano Jimenez-Cornejo, Soligo, LLC Tree care companies rely on training to build safe crews, strengthen technical skills, and support consistent field performance. But formal instruction alone does not guarantee that critical knowledge stays active on the job site. In many operations, the real challenge begins after onboarding, certification, and refresher training ends. This session examines the gap between training and safe work in real field conditions. Presenters will explore why knowledge often breaks down between formal instruction and daily application, especially in high-risk environments where crews must make quick decisions, communicate clearly, and apply standards consistently. The session will also address a common industry reality: mixed-language crews and limited bilingual supervision can make reinforcement, clarification, and hazard communication more difficult when it matters most. Using examples from tree care operations, the session will highlight common points where training loses momentum, including tailgate meeting consistency, aerial rescue procedure review, chain saw and rigging practices, equipment inspection and maintenance checks, crew leader communication and decision-making, and field-level safety expectations across multilingual teams. Attendees will be introduced to practical approaches organizations use to reinforce training between formal events, including structured refreshers, job aids, peer reinforcement, microlearning, and emerging AI-supported tools. Rather than focusing on a single solution, this session helps participants think more clearly about how reinforcement works, where their current systems may be falling short, and what options may be most useful in their own context. | View | Foundational Level, Workforce Development | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Floridian A | 65 | foundational-level workforce-development | education-session | ||
| 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Risk Determination Based on the Body Language of Trees | Dr. A.D Ali, The Davey Tree Expert Company The body language of trees can tell an arborist many things about tree structure. By identifying certain bends, twists, and swellings, the practicing arborist can begin to assess the degree of risk, if any, associated with such defects. The presentation will include the following segments:
Key takeaways and learning objectives to include:
Confidently implement a proactive approach to preserving trees as urban forest assets | View | Foundational Level, Safety | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Floridian D | 66 | foundational-level safety | education-session | ||
| 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Mentorship Ecosystem Reception | View | Business Strategy | OMNI HOTEL - Waterway Ballroom Pre Function | 67 | business-strategy |
Saturday, Nov. 14
| Time | Title | Session Description | Speaker Biography | TCIA Domain | Education Session | Immersive Experience | CEUs | Room | Number | hf:tax:ept_schedule_domain | hf:tax:ept_schedule_education-session | hf:tax:ept_schedule_immersive-exp |
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| 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM | CTSP 20th Year Celebratory Breakfast | View | Training | OMNI HOTEL - Waterway Ballroom | 68 | training | ||||||
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | ANSI Z-133 – 2026 and the Unequal Application of 29 CFR 1910.269 |
Tim Walsh, CTSP, The Townsend Company Utility line workers and line clearance arborists often work side-by-side in the same environment, around the same electrical infrastructure, under the same OSHA standard, 29 CFR 1910.269. Yet the regulatory requirements, work methods, qualifications, personal protective equipment, and operational expectations can differ significantly between the two professions. Misunderstanding these distinctions can create compliance challenges, operational inefficiencies, and increased exposure to serious injury and fatality risks. This session explores the relationship between OSHA 29 CFR 1910.269 and the ANSI Z133 -2026 Arboricultural Operations Safety Standard, providing attendees with a practical understanding of where the requirements align, where they differ, and why those differences exist. Particular emphasis will be placed on the application of electrical hazard requirements, employee qualification systems, minimum approach distances, insulated tools and equipment, personal protective equipment, aerial operations, emergency preparedness, and work practices unique to line clearance tree trimming operations. Attendees will also receive an overview of the most significant changes incorporated into ANSI Z133 - 2026, including the new four-level electrical arborist qualification framework, updated electrical safety provisions, revised terminology, and expanded requirements affecting field operations. Through practical examples and field-based discussion, participants will gain a clearer understanding of how utility arborists and utility line workers operate under the same regulatory framework while performing fundamentally different work. Whether you are a utility arborist, vegetation management professional, utility safety leader, operations manager, contractor administrator, or line worker, this session will provide actionable guidance for improving compliance, strengthening qualification programs, and ensuring that work practices accurately reflect both regulatory requirements and operational realities. | View | Advanced Level, Safety | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Main Stage (Palm Ballroom) | 69 | advanced-level safety | education-session | ||
| 9:00 AM | Trade Show Floor Opens | View | 70 | |||||||||
| 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | TCIA Tailgate Talks |
TCIA Safety Auditors, Bob Mead and Rebecca Johnson Bob and Rebecca will provide daily tailgate safety talks each morning at the TCIA Safety Tent located at the entrance to TCI EXPODemo area. | View | Safety | TCI EXPODemo | Outdoor Safety Tent | 71 | safety | tci-expodemo | |||
| 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | Chopocalypse Now: A Cutting Session with Ryan and Jaime |
James Chambrelli, CTSP, and Ryan Torcicollo, CTSP, SavATree Cutting aloft is where small decisions can turn into big consequences—pinched bars, surprise swings, torn wood, and pieces that don’t go where anyone planned. In Chopocalypse Now, Ryan and Jaime deliver a practical, demo-driven session on making controlled cuts overhead by reading tension and compression, predicting movement before the saw starts, and choosing the right technique for the scenario. Attendees will see best-practice approaches for work positioning, two-hand saw control, communication, and drop-zone discipline—plus common failure modes and how to avoid them. You’ll leave with a simple, repeatable checklist to help crews plan the piece, manage bind, and cut with control every time. | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPOTree | 0.75 ISA CEUs | Trade Show Floor #1436 | 72 | training | education-session | tci-expotree |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Before the Cut: How Safe Tree Work Is Built |
Korey Conry, CTSP, QT, Utility Tree Service Most serious incidents in tree work do not happen because workers lack skill, they happen because jobs begin without alignment, hazards go unrecognized, or crews are unprepared for stress and emergencies. This presentation examines how safe outcomes are created through deliberate jobsite setup, clear communication, and practiced response. With this we try to equip workers and leaders with practical tools to start every job with intention, respond effectively under pressure, and operate as one coordinated crew. The presentation is ideal for onboarding, refresher training, and leadership development in arboriculture and utility vegetation management. | View | Foundational Level, Safety | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | 303AB | 73 | foundational-level safety | education-session | ||
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | A Proper Guide to Outrigger Pad Use for Aerial Equipment |
Brad May, CTSP, QT, Cumberland Valley Tree Service and Landscaping In the tree care industry, arborists often set up equipment in various locations. From parking lots to steep yard terrain, aerial equipment stability is paramount for safety. Learning the best practices for outrigger pads will lead to safer work sites. | View | Foundational Level, Safety | 1 ISA CEUs | Grand B/D | 74 | foundational-level safety | ||||
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Stop Selling Tree Work: How to Become the Go-To Expert in Your Market |
Ash Connelly, Ash Advisory, LLC In a crowded and competitive market, many tree care companies fall into the trap of competing on price, speed, or availability. The root issue is not their sales technique - it’s their positioning. When companies present themselves as providers of tree work, customers treat them like commodities. But when they position themselves as trusted local experts, they become the first call, not the cheapest option. This session introduces a practical, industry-specific approach to repositioning your company and your sales team as authorities in your market. It explores how individual salespeople can build their own professional identity within the company, creating stronger client relationships, more trust, and increased long-term value. Attendees will learn how to shift conversations away from pricing and toward expertise, how to create a consistent “market expert” presence across their team, and how to build a culture where salespeople take ownership of their clients as if they were running their own business. This is not about scripts or closing techniques. It’s about transforming how your company is perceived and how your team engages with customers at every stage of the relationship. | View | Foundational Level, Sales & Marketing | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Grand E/G | 75 | foundational-level sales-marketing | education-session | ||
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | TreegonomeTree (Spanish) |
Eduardo Medina, The Davey Tree Expert Company Qué es el aparejo? Qué es la carga de choque? Cómo aumenta la fuerza en función del ángulo del anclaje? Qué es la compresión? Qué efecto produce un momento de flexión? Cómo se elige un punto de anclaje para crear un montaje seguro? La presentación trata sobre cómo operan las fuerzas y sus efectos en diversos ángulos de carga durante las maniobras de aparejo en el proceso de remoción de árboles. What is rigging? What is shock loading? How does force increase depending on the anchor angle? What is compression? What effect does a bending moment have? How do you choose an anchor point to create a secure rigging setup? The presentation is about how forces and their effects operate at various load angles during the rigging in tree removal process. | View | Foundational Level, Training | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Floridian A | 76 | foundational-level training | education-session | ||
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | No Desks, No Problem: Using AI to Train the Field Workforce |
Joy Lacher, Xylem-Kendall (XKIG) Deskless workers drive the utility and arboriculture sectors, yet traditional training methods often fail to reach them. This session examines how AI-powered learning tools are revolutionizing training for field teams, making them more accessible, engaging, and compliant. Attendees will discover how organizations are overcoming communication and training obstacles and will get an inside look at XKIG’s AI-enabled training technology designed to support, develop, and retain a highly skilled deskless workforce. | View | Foundational Level, Workforce Development | Education Session | 1 ISA CEUs | Floridian D | 77 | foundational-level workforce-development | education-session | ||
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Social Media for People Who Don’t Like Social Media |
Chris Hall, Coordinator, Marketing and Social Media, Tree Care Industry Association If social media feels overwhelming, you're not alone. This session focuses on the fundamentals: why it matters, what to post, and how to keep it simple. No trends, no dances, no complicated marketing jargon. | View | Sales & Marketing | Pop Up Session | TCIA Membership Booth #2014 | 78 | sales-marketing | pop-up | |||
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Addressing Mental Health; Trauma and Resilience |
Aaron Kiefer, CTSP, QT, Ryan Lawn and Tree "Oh yes, the past can hurt. But the way I see it, you can either run from it, or learn from it." -Rafiki This is a great line from the Lion King but it is easier said than done. Our past is something that affects the present for better or for worse. It affects us emotionally and those emotions come from somewhere. Our goal will be to get the ball rolling on unprocessed emotions in tree care by taking a look at how our nervous system works, what has been done in the past and how we can address our emotions moving forward. | View | Education Session | TCIEXPOGrow | 0.5 ISA CEUs | Trade Show Floor #1901 | 79 | education-session | tciexpogrow | ||
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Read Your Kerf: Compression and Tension | WTCW Team | View | Safety | TCI EXPOSaw | Trade Show Booth #466 | 80 | safety | tci-exposaw | |||
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Maximize Anchors with Minimal Gear |
The Academy Team Have tools in the toolbox that can provide multiple options. Discussing anchor points, re- directs, pre directs, multiple lines. | View | Training | Trainer's Lab Session | 0.5 ISA & CTSP CEUs | TCI EXPOClimb Stage #2553 | 81 | training | trainers-lab | ||
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | TCI EXPODemo | View | TCI EXPODemo | Outdoor Booth # | 82 | tci-expodemo | ||||||
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Industry Thought Leader – 6 Domains Panel | View | TCIEXPOGrow | 0.5 ISA CEUs | Trade Show Floor #1901 | 83 | tciexpogrow | |||||
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Breaking Down the Tree | Treesources, LLC | View | Training | TCI EXPOTree | 0.75 ISA & CTSP CEUs | Trade Show Floor #1436 | 84 | training | tci-expotree | ||
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | TCI EXPOSaw | GREENWORKS | View | Safety | TCI EXPOSaw | Trade Show Booth #466 | 85 | safety | tci-exposaw | |||
| 1:00 PM | Trade Show Floor Closes | View | 86 |
Wednesday (Pre-Conference*), Nov. 11
| Time | Title | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM | Hands-On PHC: Treatment Techniques for Trees & Soil | View |
| 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | EHAP Workshop | View |
| 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM | Taller del EHAP Workshop (Spanish) | View |
Main Stage Sessions (Palm Ballroom)
| Time | Title | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Leading by Example | View |
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Command the Conversation: Turning Friction into Performance | View |
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | ANSI Z-133 – 2026 and the Unequal Application of 29 CFR 1910.269 | View |
Thursday, Nov. 12
| Time | Title | View | TCIA Domain | Education Session | Immersive Experience | hf:tax:ept_schedule_domain | hf:tax:ept_schedule_education-session | hf:tax:ept_schedule_immersive-exp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Leading by Example | View | Foundational Level, Workforce Development | Education Session | foundational-level workforce-development | education-session | ||
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | The Annual Arborist Safety Update | View | Advanced Level, Safety | Education Session | advanced-level safety | education-session | ||
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Shin-Fu, Part Deux: What to Say When They Say “I’ll Think About It” | View | Foundational Level, Sales & Marketing | Education Session | foundational-level sales-marketing | education-session | ||
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | A300: Stop Pruning Malpractice with Prescription | View | Advanced Level, Training | Education Session | advanced-level training | education-session | ||
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | Selling Your Tree Care Company: 12 Factors That Define the Right Buyer | View | Business Strategy, Foundational Level | Education Session | business-strategy foundational-level | education-session | ||
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | There’s No Such Thing as a Safety Problem | View | Foundational Level, Safety | Education Session | foundational-level safety | education-session | ||
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | From Crew to Company: How to Build a Tree Business That Scales | View | Business Strategy, Foundational Level | Education Session | business-strategy foundational-level | education-session | ||
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | Healthy Soil for Healthy Trees (Spanish Session) | View | Advanced Level, Training | Education Session | advanced-level training | education-session | ||
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | The Day OSHA Arrives: Navigating Inspections, Citations, Conferences, and Contests in Arboriculture | View | Advocacy & Regulatory Compliance, Foundational Level | Education Session | advocacy-regulatory-compliance foundational-level | education-session | ||
| 10:00 AM | Trade Show Floor Opens | View | ||||||
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | TCIA Tailgate Talks | View | Education Session | education-session | ||||
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | No More Boot-Scooting: Moving Laterally in the Tree | View | Education Session | TCI EXPOTree | education-session | tci-expotree | ||
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Yoga for Arborists | View | Education Session | TCIEXPOGrow | education-session | tciexpogrow | ||
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Get the Most From Your Friction Saver | View | Training | Education Session | Trainer's Lab Session | training | education-session | trainers-lab |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Personal Protective Equipment | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPOSaw | training | education-session | tci-exposaw |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | How TCIA Supports You as a Member | View | Pop Up Session | pop-up | ||||
| 12:00 PM - 12:30 PM | Teletetris: Versatility and Innovation in Action | View | Education Session | TCI EXPODemo | education-session | tci-expodemo | ||
| 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Feel the Forces: Rigging Fundamentals – Part 1 | View | Foundational Level, Training | Education Session | TCI EXPOTree | foundational-level training | education-session | tci-expotree |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Mentorship Ecosystems | View | Business Strategy | Education Session | Pop Up Session | business-strategy | education-session | pop-up |
| 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Seguridad Integral en Operaciones de Arboricultura: Un Enfoque en el Arborista Trepador | View | Training | Education Session | Trainer's Lab Session | training | education-session | trainers-lab |
| 1:30 PM - 2:15 PM | Basic Chainsaw Maintenance | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPOSaw | training | education-session | tci-exposaw |
| 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM | Award-Winning Safety in Action: Building Better Safety Coordinators | View | Safety | Education Session | TCIEXPOGrow | safety | education-session | tciexpogrow |
| 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | Access Without Limits | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPODemo | training | education-session | tci-expodemo |
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | Accessing the Canopy: Route Planning, Anchor Selection, and System Setup | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPOTree | training | education-session | tci-expotree |
| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Battery OPE: Redefining Productivity in Tree Care | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPOSaw | training | education-session | tci-exposaw |
| 3:15 PM - 4:00 PM | Conversation with the Industry | View | Education Session | TCIEXPOGrow | education-session | tciexpogrow | ||
| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM | Spar Work: Are you Secure? | View | Training | Education Session | Trainer's Lab Session | training | education-session | trainers-lab |
| 4:30 PM | Trade Show Floor Closes | View | ||||||
| 4:30 PM - 6:30 PM | Welcome Reception: Amphitheatre (Sponsored by Vermeer) | View |
Friday, Nov. 13
| Time | Title | View | TCIA Domain | Education Session | Immersive Experience | hf:tax:ept_schedule_domain | hf:tax:ept_schedule_education-session | hf:tax:ept_schedule_immersive-exp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Command the Conversation: Turning Friction into Performance | View | Foundational Level, Workforce Development | Education Session | foundational-level workforce-development | education-session | ||
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Tight Quarters Rigging | View | Advanced Level, Training | Education Session | advanced-level training | education-session | ||
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Selling Soil Health: How to Explain PHC to Clients | View | Foundational Level, Sales & Marketing | Education Session | foundational-level sales-marketing | education-session | ||
| 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM | Invasive Species Treadmill: Why Pests Thrive in U.S. Forests | View | Advanced Level, Training | Education Session | advanced-level training | education-session | ||
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | The Future of Tree Care: What 20 Million Trees Have Taught Us | View | Business Strategy, Foundational Level | Education Session | business-strategy foundational-level | education-session | ||
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | Business Operating Systems: How to Grow and Scale a Small Business | View | Business Strategy, Foundational Level | Education Session | business-strategy foundational-level | education-session | ||
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | All Things Biochar: An Arborist’s Guide to the Coral Reef of Soil | View | Foundational Level, Training | Education Session | foundational-level training | education-session | ||
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | EHAP Updates (Spanish) | View | Foundational Level, Safety | Education Session | foundational-level safety | education-session | ||
| 8:45 AM - 9:45 AM | Tree Law 101: Avoiding Disputes, Liability, and Costly Mistakes | View | Advocacy & Regulatory Compliance, Foundational Level | Education Session | advocacy-regulatory-compliance foundational-level | education-session | ||
| 9:00 AM | Trade Show Floor Opens | View | ||||||
| 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | TCIA Tailgate Talks | View | Safety | Education Session | TCI EXPODemo | safety | education-session | tci-expodemo |
| 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | May the Forces Be with You | View | Safety | Education Session | TCI EXPOTree | safety | education-session | tci-expotree |
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Technical Rigging Simplified | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPOClimb, Trainer's Lab Session | training | education-session | tci-expoclimb trainers-lab |
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Share Your Expertise: How to Pitch TCI Magazine | View | Education Session | Pop Up Session | education-session | pop-up | ||
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Chain Saw Safety and Maintenance | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPOSaw | training | education-session | tci-exposaw |
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Machine Operations Training | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPODemo | training | education-session | tci-expodemo |
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | El Punto de Suspensión Primario: Principios Básicos – Parte 1 | View | Training | Education Session | TCIEXPOGrow | training | education-session | tciexpogrow |
| 11:30 AM - 12:15 PM | Feel the Forces: Force Amplification and Advanced Rigging – Part 2 | View | Safety | Education Session | TCI EXPOTree | safety | education-session | tci-expotree |
| 12:30 PM - 1:00 PM | Mechanical Hitches in Real Life | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPOClimb, Trainer's Lab Session | training | education-session | tci-expoclimb trainers-lab |
| 12:30 PM - 1:15 PM | Industry Innovations | View | Safety | Education Session | TCI EXPOSaw | safety | education-session | tci-exposaw |
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Making the Most of Your Training Hub: Building a Safety-First Learning Culture | View | Education Session | Pop Up Session | education-session | pop-up | ||
| 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM | Building the Ideal Forestry Equipment Fleet | View | TCI EXPODemo | tci-expodemo | ||||
| 1:30 PM - 2:00 PM | Industrial Athletes: Building Mental Resilience | View | Education Session | TCIEXPOGrow | education-session | tciexpogrow | ||
| 2:00 PM - 2:45 PM | OREGON TOOL | View | TCI EXPOSaw | tci-exposaw | ||||
| 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM | From Trauma to Action: How Tree Crews Respond When Seconds Matter | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPOClimb, Trainer's Lab Session | training | education-session | tci-expoclimb trainers-lab |
| 2:30 PM - 3:15 PM | El Punto de Suspensión Primario: Demostración en un Árbol Vivo – Parte 2 | View | Safety | Education Session | TCI EXPOTree | safety | education-session | tci-expotree |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Growing Communities: How Arborists Make an Impact Beyond the Jobsite | View | Training | Education Session | TCIEXPOGrow | training | education-session | tciexpogrow |
| 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM | Performance Meets Service | View | TCI EXPODemo | tci-expodemo | ||||
| 4:00 PM | Trade Show Floor Closes | View | ||||||
| 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Selling as a Consultant: Never be the Low Bidder | View | Advanced Level, Sales & Marketing | Education Session | advanced-level sales-marketing | education-session | ||
| 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Common Gaps in Crane Climber Training | View | Foundational Level, Safety | Education Session | foundational-level safety | education-session | ||
| 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Digging into the Hidden Half of Trees — Exploring the Soil Root Relationship (Panel Discussion) | View | Foundational Level, Training | Education Session | foundational-level training | education-session | ||
| 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | From Training to Safe Work: Closing the Gap | View | Foundational Level, Workforce Development | Education Session | foundational-level workforce-development | education-session | ||
| 4:15 PM - 5:15 PM | Risk Determination Based on the Body Language of Trees | View | Foundational Level, Safety | Education Session | foundational-level safety | education-session | ||
| 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM | Mentorship Ecosystem Reception | View | Business Strategy | business-strategy |
Saturday, Nov. 14
| Time | Title | View | TCIA Domain | Education Session | Immersive Experience | hf:tax:ept_schedule_domain | hf:tax:ept_schedule_education-session | hf:tax:ept_schedule_immersive-exp |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30 AM - 8:00 AM | CTSP 20th Year Celebratory Breakfast | View | Training | training | ||||
| 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM | ANSI Z-133 – 2026 and the Unequal Application of 29 CFR 1910.269 | View | Advanced Level, Safety | Education Session | advanced-level safety | education-session | ||
| 9:00 AM | Trade Show Floor Opens | View | ||||||
| 9:30 AM - 10:00 AM | TCIA Tailgate Talks | View | Safety | TCI EXPODemo | safety | tci-expodemo | ||
| 9:30 AM - 10:15 AM | Chopocalypse Now: A Cutting Session with Ryan and Jaime | View | Training | Education Session | TCI EXPOTree | training | education-session | tci-expotree |
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Before the Cut: How Safe Tree Work Is Built | View | Foundational Level, Safety | Education Session | foundational-level safety | education-session | ||
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | A Proper Guide to Outrigger Pad Use for Aerial Equipment | View | Foundational Level, Safety | foundational-level safety | ||||
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | Stop Selling Tree Work: How to Become the Go-To Expert in Your Market | View | Foundational Level, Sales & Marketing | Education Session | foundational-level sales-marketing | education-session | ||
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | TreegonomeTree (Spanish) | View | Foundational Level, Training | Education Session | foundational-level training | education-session | ||
| 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM | No Desks, No Problem: Using AI to Train the Field Workforce | View | Foundational Level, Workforce Development | Education Session | foundational-level workforce-development | education-session | ||
| 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM | Social Media for People Who Don’t Like Social Media | View | Sales & Marketing | Pop Up Session | sales-marketing | pop-up | ||
| 10:30 AM - 11:00 AM | Addressing Mental Health; Trauma and Resilience | View | Education Session | TCIEXPOGrow | education-session | tciexpogrow | ||
| 10:30 AM - 11:15 AM | Read Your Kerf: Compression and Tension | View | Safety | TCI EXPOSaw | safety | tci-exposaw | ||
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | Maximize Anchors with Minimal Gear | View | Training | Trainer's Lab Session | training | trainers-lab | ||
| 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM | TCI EXPODemo | View | TCI EXPODemo | tci-expodemo | ||||
| 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM | Industry Thought Leader – 6 Domains Panel | View | TCIEXPOGrow | tciexpogrow | ||||
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | Breaking Down the Tree | View | Training | TCI EXPOTree | training | tci-expotree | ||
| 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM | TCI EXPOSaw | View | Safety | TCI EXPOSaw | safety | tci-exposaw | ||
| 1:00 PM | Trade Show Floor Closes | View |