2022 HILA Annual Conference: Back to the Basics

This one-day educational event is the premier annual conference for all members of the Hawaii Island green industry:  landscape architects, designers, nursery growers, retailers, contractors, maintenance personnel, arborists, suppliers and educators.  The Trade Show features the latest products and services offered by numerous landscape vendors in Hawaii.  Speakers include local experts from the golf course, nursery and landscape industry, as well as the University of Hawaii. 

In 2022 we are proud to feature nationally recognized landscape architect and designer, David Tamura as Plenary. 

Schedule of Events

Friday, October 28, 2022

7:30-8:30 am Registration and Tradeshow

8:50-9:00 am Welcome

Christian Renz, President HILA

9:00-10:00 am Plenary Session: Back to the Basics

featuring David Tamura, David Y. Tamura Associates, Inc

10:00 -11:00 am Pests and Diseases of Ornamental Plants

Hannah Lutgen, Extension Agent University of Hawaii-Manoa, Maui Cooperative Extension

11:10-12:10 Hawaii’s Most Commonly Grown Trees and How to identify Them

Matthew Ritter, Phd. and Jenn Yost, Phd, Professors of Botany,
California Polytechnic University, San Luis Obisco

12:15-1:30 pm Lunch and Tradeshow

1:30-2:30 pm Fungi in the Landscape

Don Hemmes, Phd. Professor Emeritus of Biology, University of Hawaii-Hilo

2:40-3:40 pm Battery Tools: a Time and a Place for Them

Clifford Vianzos, Business Development Manager, Echo Incorporated

Saturday, October 29 - Nursery Tours

8:30 to 10:30 am  - Kona Cloud Forest Sanctuary 

73-1865 Hao Street, Kailua-Kona
hosted by Norm Bezona

10:45 to 11:45 am Ili Kupono Gardens Nursery & Farm

73-4261 Laui Street, Kailua-Kona HI 96740
with host Caz DiMarco

11:45 to 12:45 LUNCH PROVIDED

12:45 to 3 pm Hawaiian Gardens tour

Host: Kelly Greenwell
73-4279 Pukiawe Street, Kailua-Kona, HI 96740

This program has been pre-approved for the following continuing education credits.
5 CEU: ISA Certified Arborists
5 CEU: Landscape Industry Certified Technician 

Registration begins at $125 for HILA members and $155 for guests.  Nursery tours add $35.

Exhibiting opportunities are available from $375 - $800 and sponsorship is on offer from $200 - $500.

Visit the HILA Hawaii – The Hawaii Island Landscape Association to register.