ASSOCIATION NEWS - MAY 2025

Florida Irrigation Society Annual Water Summit 2025 

Jupiter Beach Resort and Spa | July 31 - August 2, 2025

This year, the Florida Irrigation Society (FIS) Water Summit returns bringing together industry leaders, irrigation professionals, exhibitors, and educators in the coastal town of Jupiter, Florida. The annual event has long been dedicated to advancing Florida irrigation practices across the state.

The Summit serves as both a professional development opportunity and a celebration of progress in the irrigation sector. Attendees can earn up to 14 CEU credits, fulfilling the continuing education requirement for state and local irrigation contractor license renewal and IA certifications. In 2025, this is especially true for local contractors in Pinellas, Lake, Volusia and Palm Beach counties.

However, even those not seeking the full credit load will find the event packed with value. Education sessions and networking opportunities offer insights into the latest tools and technologies relating to irrigation, updates on evolving state and federal regulations, and guidance on Florida’s essential water policies.

In addition to technical learning, the Summit fosters connections among peers. Contractors, manufacturers, and suppliers gather to share experiences, explore innovations, and address the most pressing challenges facing Florida’s water systems today. Exhibitors will be on hand to showcase new products and services designed to boost efficiency and sustainability in the field.

Over the years, the FIS Water Summit has offered a wide range of interesting topics. This year’s presentations include:

• Irrigating Those Pesky Tree Roots
• Irrigation Design Do’s and Don’ts
• Has the Time Come for Water Budgets - A Panel Discussion on the Pros and Cons
• Working in the Heat - OSHA and Florida Regulations (Safety CEU)
• Product Distribution Woes - A Panel Discussion on availability, impact of tariffs, and distributor policies
• Clause and Effect - Contract Clauses You Should Know (Bus CEU)
• Workers Comp Update - Keeping Costs Under Control (WC CEU) - Duke Mills Returns!
• Advanced Drip - Out of the Ordinary Applications
• Safely Using Reclaimed Water for Irrigation
• Pre-Summit Workshop: AI/ChatGPT - It’s Worth a Try - Hands-on workshop for contractors and admin staff

Whether you’re earning CEUs, scouting new tech, or contributing to a more water-wise future, Jupiter is the place to be.

Registration for attendees and sponsors/exhibitors is now open. Save $100 with early bird rates which end June 30.

Special thank you to Hunter/FX Luminaire who is this year's Summit sponsor!    

We can’t wait to see you at the Florida Irrigation Society 2025 Water Summit! To register, visit www.fisstate.org/2025-Florida-Water-Summit. If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@fisstate.org or call us at 727-209-1595.