Oct 04

2026 New England Chapter ISA Annual Conference and Trade Show

Please join us for the 2026 Annual Conference and Trade Show! Topics will include everything from tree risk, to the latest on invasive insects and plants to rigging compression. Don't miss the amazing line up of speakers, great exhibitors, and your chance to earn CEUs, network, and learn!

Crowne Plaza - Warwick, RI - Grand Ballroom
801 Greenwich Ave, Warwick, RI 02886
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Sunday, October 4, 2026 08:00am - Tuesday, October 6, 2026 12:30pm

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AGENDA Please see the detailed agenda below. You can register for the pre-conference events right HERE as an add-on to your registration or you can register separately from our website.

EXHIBITORS

Are you interested in exhibiting at this year's event? Use this link to register. Indoor and Outdoor space is available.

Exhibitor Registration

HOTEL INFORMATION

Hotel Rooms are available at the Crown Plaza Hotel for the low group rate of just $159/night call 401-732-6000 to make a reservation using the “ISA” conference group name or book online. Early bird rates will be available until September 2nd.

Sunday, October 4th - Pre Conference & Reception
ALL DAY	TREK des TREES ALL DAY ON YOUR OWN - $25 - Unlimited - Choose Add-on When You Register
8 – Noon	ISA Certified Arborist, Utility Specialist, Municipal Specialist, and Certified Tree Worker Written Exam - Register by September 18th
8 – Noon	First Aid, CPR, and AED - $110 - Limited to 20 - Choose Add-on When You Register
12:15-5:00PM	Blithewold Arboretum Tree Tour \| Pruning Overview - $75 - Choose as an Add-on When You Register
5 - 6PM - Conference Kick Off!	PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORS - Silent Auction Opens - Included with Conference Registration

Monday, October 5th	TREK des TREES ALL DAY ON YOUR OWN
6:45 – 7:15AM	CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS – SPONSORED BY -
7:15 - 7:45AM	NEC-ISA Business Meeting/Annual Report to Members
7:45 - 8AM	Conference Welcome
8 - 9:30AM	KEY NOTE: Modern Tree Safety Assessment and Evaluation – Frank Rinn
9:30 -10:30AM	Rigging to Compression and Why It Matters – Wes Tregellas
10:30 - 11:15AM	BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
11:15 - 12:15PM	Soft Skills in Arboriculture: Raising the Bar on Professionalism – Steven Lane
12:15 - 1:45PM	AWARDS LUNCHEON – Gold Leaf, Award of Merit, ISA Honors, President's Award, Scholarships
1:45-2:15PM	ISA Update – Steven Lane - ISA Board of Directors
2:15-3:15PM	Hydrangea 360 - Jen Kettell
3:15-4:00PM	BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS – SPONSORED BY
4:00-5:00PM	Drought Stress & Pest Update – Dr. Kendra Wagner
5:00 -6:30PM	RECEPTION WITH EXHIBITORS

Tuesday, October 6th - Concurrent Sessions	TREK des TREES ALL DAY ON YOUR OWN
7 - 7:45AM	CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST WITH EXHIBITORS
7:45-8:45AM	Breakout Session - Invasive Insect Species Update - Dr. Richard Cowles
8:45-9:45AM	Workforce Development and Apprenticeship in Arboriculture – Steven Lane
9:45 - 10:30AM	BREAK WITH EXHIBITORS
10:30 - 11:30AM	Lessons Learned from Managing Box Tree Moth in Europe – Dr. Kevin Chase
11:30-12:30PM	"Our Tree Stories" hosted by Doug Still
12:30PM	Closing Message - Rich Cartier and Sean Redding

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