Urban Forestry Summit
Register Now for the 2026 Urban Forestry Summit!
July 30–31, 2026
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center – Gainesville, FL
1714 SW 34th St, Gainesville, FL 32607
Summit Registration:
- $125 Members
- $175 Non-Members
- $60 Student Pricing
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FUFC Summit Sponsorships:
$300 Vendor Booth
- 6-foot table + 2 Chairs
- One Vendor Pass
$500 Sponsorship
- Vendor Booth
- Additional Attendee
- Logo on Signage and slide deck at event
$1,000 Sponsorship
- Vendor Booth
- Additional Attendee
- 3-5 Minute Sponsor Update
- Preferred placement Logo on Signage and Slide Deck at Event
- E-Blast in advance to attendees
- 2026 Q4 Council Quarterly (¼ Ad/Article)
$2,500 – Sponsorship Opportunity for Social Networking Time
Options: Thursday Happy Hour, Friday Breakfast
- Vendor Booth
- Additional Attendee
- 5-10 Minute Sponsor Update during sponsored Event
- Preferred placement Logo on Signage and Slide Deck at Event
- E-Blast in advance to attendees
- 2026 Q4 Council Quarterly (Full Page Ad/Article)
- Preliminary placement on all Conference Promotional Materials
Attend the Florida Urban Forestry Council’s
2026 Urban Forestry Summit!
July 30-31, 2026
Hilton University of Florida Conference Center – Gainesville, FL
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, network, and celebrate with leaders and peers in urban forestry. Whether you’re an arborist, city planner, landscape professional, or simply passionate about trees, this in-person event is for you!
Let’s grow Florida’s urban forests—together! 🌳✨
Summit Schedule
Thursday, July 30, 2026
8:30 – 8:45 AM – Registration & Welcome
8:45 – 9:45 AM – Speaker: TBA
9:45 – 10:45 AM- Darryl Richard, FDOT Planning for Trees
10:45 – 11:15 AM – Vendor Break
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM – Zach Hansen, SPAR Presentation
12:15 – 1:30 PM – Networking Lunch at Hotel
1:30 – 3:00 PM – Breakout Sessions
Interactive breakout sessions focused on collaboration and discussion.
Breakout topics include:
- Municipal & Utility Urban Forestry
- Outreach & Informal Education
3:00 – 3:30 PM – Vendor Break
3:30 – 4:00 PM – Shelly Johnson, Bat Houses Presentation
4:00 – 5:00 PM – Networking Social
8:00 PM – Evening Bat House Experience (bats emerge about 20 minutes after posted sunset time)
Participants will meet at the hotel at approximately 7:15 PM to walk or travel together, or attendees can meet on-site.
Friday, July 31, 2026
7:30 – 8:30 AM – Networking Breakfast
8:30 – 11:00 AM – Morning Tour Sessions – Pre-Registration Required
Attendees may select from the following tour options:
Campus Tour
Plant & Pest Disease Identification Tour
Hosted by UFEC (Use attached LOGO)
Field Session
Rating Tree Conditions in the Field
John Snow
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM – FUFC Membership Meeting
Agenda highlights:
- Executive Committee Introductions
- Bylaw Updates
- Annual Membership Overview
- Sponsor Fast Talks
12:00 – 1:00 PM – Awards Luncheon
1:00 – 1:30 PM – Keynote Program
Award recognition presentation featuring:
Eric Muecke – City of Tampa
1:30 – 2:30 PM – PlanIT Geo
2:30 – 3:30 PM – Urban Forestry Panel
“Leaders in Urban Forestry” Panel Discussion
Moderated by John Harris
3:30 PM – Conference Adjourns
Regional Workshops, Webinars & Events
The Florida Urban Forestry Council regularly hosts regional workshops, webinars, and events to provide educational opportunities. Some of these opportunities are in-person events and others online (virtual). Various topics are covered within urban forestry. In addition to these events, check out the Urban Forestry Institute ~ our yearly premier event!
Stay informed. Get involved.
Join the Florida Urban Forestry Council today!