JANUARY 13, 2026
THANK YOU TO OUR DAY ONE SPONSOR:
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ITINERARY
7:30 // Registration Desk Open – Hot Breakfast Available
8:30 – 9:00 // Speaker: Matt Legg, Adapting to Change
9:00 – 10:00 // Ben McGraw, White Grubs and ABW
10:00 – 10:15 // BREAK
10:15 – 11:15 // Speaker: Quincy Law, Organic Matter
11:15 – 12:00 // Keynote Rory Gardiner
12:00 - 1:00 // LUNCH
1:00 - 2:00 // Speaker: Quincy Law, Weeds (Herbicide Resistance)
2:00 - 2:15 // BREAK
2:15 - 3:15 // Speaker: Ben McGraw, Surfactant/Insecticide Performance
3:15 – 6:00 // OVTA Presidents’ Reception,
Located on the Tradeshow Floor with Dedicated Tradeshow Time
SPONSORED BY:
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MATT LEGG
Matthew Legg is the Technical Lead for Syngenta Professional Solutions, based out of Toronto, ON, where he leads all technical outreach, advanced troubleshooting, and product development on behalf of Syngenta Canada. Before joining Syngenta, Matthew worked in a golf course setting, serving in the capacity of Director of Agronomy within the private golf sector.
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DR. BEN MCGRAW, PH.D.
Dr. Ben McGraw is a Professor of Turfgrass Science at Penn State University, specializing in turfgrass entomology. His research focuses on understanding the biology and ecology of turfgrass insect pests—particularly the annual bluegrass weevil—to develop more sustainable and effective management practices. Dr. McGraw holds a Ph.D. in Entomology from Rutgers University and has published extensively on insect behavior, biological control, and insecticide resistance.
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DR. QUINCY LAW
Dr. Quincy Law is an Assistant Professor of Turfgrass Science at Iowa State University, where his research focuses on enhancing the ecosystem services of turfgrasses and promoting sustainable management practices. His work aims to improve agronomic programs, reduce inputs, and mitigate pesticide resistance while maintaining turf quality and safety. Dr. Law earned his Ph.D. and M.S. from Purdue University and his B.S. from Iowa State University, where he now teaches courses in turfgrass establishment, management, and integrated pest management.
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RORY GARDINER
CCMA nominated artist Rory Gardiner has appeared on multiple CMT(Country Music Television) nationally broadcasted reality shows, and shared the stage with a number of great country acts like Keith Urban. Fusing his music background with standup comedy, he has made a number of television appearances for brands like Under Armor, or shows like Canada's Got Talent and America's Funniest Videos. His short form videos have over 100 Million views on across all platforms, and voted one of the TOP10 Funniest people in Canada by Corus Entertainment.
You must attend the entire scheduled talk to receive your CEC point.
**You will not be able to sign your name once the clip boards have been collected**
