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Conference Schedule
We have an exciting lineup of speakers and sessions for this year's conference. Visit our Sessions page for details.
Session Highlights
Real Issues or Fake News: An Overview of Nematodes and Bacterial Pathogens in Turfgrass Systems
- Dr. Jim Kerns, Professor and Extension Specialist | NC State University Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology
Specs for Success: Sod Installations for Municipalities
- Panel Discussion: Mike Schiedel, Greenhorizons | Chris Spere, City of Kitchener | Gavin Vermeer, City of Waterloo | Dr. Sean Kelly, University of Guelph
The Leading Edge of Information
As Canada’s foremost event for the turf sector—including lawn care, sports turf, golf, recreation facilities and nursery sod—the annual Ontario Turfgrass Symposium offers sessions on the latest research and innovations in turf management.
News & Updates
CEC Summary
IPM CECs have been posted! See our Schedule at a Glance for each day on our Sessions page.
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Previous Program Schedules
- View the 2022 Program Schedule.
- View the 2021 Program Schedule.
- View the 2020 Program Schedule.
- View the 2019 Program Schedule.
- View the 2018 Program Schedule.
Sponsors & Exhibitors
About the Ontario Turfgrass Symposium (OTS)
Designed for turfgrass professionals—in partnership with Sports Turf Canada, Ontario Recreation Facilities Association, Nursery Sod Growers Association, Professional Lawn Care Association of Ontario, and the Ontario Turfgrass Research Foundation—the annual Ontario Turfgrass Symposium (OTS) is hosted by the Guelph Turfgrass Institute at the University of Guelph, an international leader in the turf sciences.
Take advantage of a great opportunity to grow as a turfgrass professional, network with colleagues in the turf profession, and expand your expertise. Attend a variety of high-quality sessions focusing on the areas of sports turf, recreational facilities, lawn care, golf course, and nursery sod.
