ASSOCIATION NEWS - AUGUST 2026
2026 Florida Irrigation Society Water Summit Wrap-Up
Celebrating our 60th Anniversary, irrigators from across the state gathered to learn from industry experts on a wide range of topics, from balancing the plant/soil/water continuum and selecting the right pump for each project to exploring artificial intelligence and how it can be utilized in the irrigation industry and Filtration 101. We also offered a pre-Summit event that attendees praised: a tour of Disney Riviera Resort irrigation system. Many thanks to Walt Disney properties for sharing the irrigation techniques they use across their many facilities.
The success of the Summit is due to the following speakers and the support of the exhibitors that added product knowledge as a benefit of attendance and of course to all who attended this year!
Speakers:
- Larry Cammarata, Certified Consultants Ltd.
- Richard Elzey, Contractors Institute
- Tyler Fugitt, Iseley|Fugitt
- Brad Hasseler, Specified Sales Associates
- Michael Johnson, Walt Disney World
- Toby Keith, US Department of Labor
- Ben Lute, Iseley|Fugitt
- Steven Mock, Brown & Brown of Florida
- Jamie Newberg, Irrigation Technical Services, Inc.
- Cristian Rossi, PD Water Systems
- Marty Rouse, Hunter Industries / FX Luminaire
- Jose Swett, Sunrise Irrigation
- Kurt Thompson, Irritech and K. Thompson and Associates
- Alexander Webb, Brown & Brown of Florida
- Tom Wyatt, Walt Disney World
Exhibitors
- Champion Irrigation Products
- Ewing Outdoor Supply
- Hunter / FX Luminaire
- Hydropoint
- PD Water Systems
- Rain Bird Corporation
- SiteOne Landscape
- SW Florida Water Management District
- Specified Sales Associates
- Watertronics
A special thank you to our Summit sponsors – Hunter / FX Luminaire – Lanyard sponsor, Hydropoint and Watercraft Irrigation, Inc. – Disney Tour sponsor.
Enjoy the pictures below showcasing the 2026 Summit.