JANUARY 14, 2026
THANK YOU TO OUR DAY TWO SPONSORS:
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ITINERARY
7:30 // Registration Open – Hot Breakfast available
SPONSORED BY:
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8:00 // TRADE SHOW OPEN
8:00 – 9:00 // Speaker: Ben McGraw, Rainfall and Insecticide Performance
9:00 – 10:00 // Annual General Meeting
9:15 – 11:00 // Dedicated Trade Show
11:00 – 12:00 // Speaker Quincy Law, PGR’s
11:30 – 12:00 // Exhibitor lunch
12:00 – 1:00 // Attendee Lunch
SPONSORED BY:
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1:00 – 2:00 // Speaker: Matthew Eastman, The Story of Our Greens
2:00 – 2:30 // Speaker: Ben McGraw, Ants (Alternatives) and Earthworm Management
2:30 // Cash Bar Opens & Dedicated Trade Show
3:00 // Silent Auction Closes – Winners Announced
4:00 // OVTA Winter Conference Closes
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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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MATTHEW EASTMAN
Matthew Eastman is the Golf Course Superintendent at Cataraqui Golf and Country Club in Kingston, ON. With more than 15 years of experience across several top Canadian clubs, Matt has built a reputation for thoughtful agronomy and consistent course improvement. He holds both a Turfgrass Science degree and a Turfgrass Management diploma from the University of Guelph, along with leadership training from the Ivey Business School. His experience provides the foundation for his presentation, "The Story of Our Greens."
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**
