2026 Annual Conference Agenda

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AGENDA

See what is planned for the 2026 STC Annual Conference by navigating the below tabs. Schedule is subject to change.

Estimated Continuing Education Credits: 5-7 hours (AIA, LACES)

Networking events are listed in red.

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Board of Directors Meeting (closed)

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Board of Directors Lunch (closed)

6:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Board of Directors Dinner (closed)

7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Golf Tournament at TPC San Antonio, Canyons Course

Sponsored by Sportsfield Specialties, Inc.

Separate registration fee required. Space is limited.

7:30 AM Bus departure from hotel

9:10 AM Shotgun start

2:30 PM Bus departure from golf course

8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Exhibitor Setup

8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Poster Sessions Setup

1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Poster Sessions Open

1:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Registration Open

3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Advocacy Deep Dive

Separate registration fee required. Space is limited.

Hear directly from our Government Affairs members and lobbying teams on the latest state-by-state legislative and regulatory updates.

Get concise insights into key developments, emerging trends, and advocacy priorities.

5:00 PM - 6:00 PM

New Member, First-Timer and Volunteer Reception

By invitation only - New members, first-timers, volunteers, Silver/Gold/Platinum sponsors

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

Welcome Reception and Exhibitor Showcase

7:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Breakfast in Exhibit Hall

8:25 AM - 8:50 AM

General Session Opening

Call to Order, Antitrust Reminder

Welcome & State of the Industry: Where we align today

Excellence in Action: Member Awards & Recognition

9:30 AM - 10:20 AM

General Session 1A - Understanding the playability of synthetic turf vs. other playground surface options

Breakout Session 2B - Key Considerations: Sports Fields

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall + Poster Sessions

11:00 AM - 11:50 AM

General Session 2A - Science & Safety: What the latest research means for the industry

Breakout Session 2B - Key Considerations: Landscape & Recreation

12:00 PM -1:30 PM

Exhibitor Showcase and Lunch

1:30 PM - 2:45 PM

General Session 3 - Global Alignment: Market Trends and Insights to 2027

Updates from ESTC and our global partners

2:45 PM - 3:15 PM

Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall + Poster Sessions

3:15 PM - 6:00 PM

Exhibitor Breakdown

3:15 PM - 4:05 PM

General Session 4 - Standards in Practice: PFAS Testing & Material Transparency

4:15 PM - 5:00 PM

Community Interest Groups (Round Tables)

Sports Builders & Installers

Landscape Builders & Installers

Designers & Specifiers

Manufacturers & Suppliers

5:00 PM

Dine Around: Evening on your own

Explore the San Antonio Riverwalk!

LOCAL DINING (PDF)

7:30 AM - 8:45 AM

Breakfast

8:45 AM - 9:30 AM

Reporting: Community Interest Groups

Board Presentation

9:40 AM - 10:30 AM

General Session 5 - Closing the Loop: Turf Recycling & EPR Programs in Practice