Get Ready for ArborEXPO ’24

Highlights include an OSHA 10 safety workshop, plenty of CEUs, 19 classroom sessions (with one in Spanish), live demos, and skills challenges

ArborEXPO ’24, the tree industry’s fastest-growing tradeshow and conference, is back — and BIGGER than ever!

This year features 19 sessions with rockstar speakers, all the must-see exhibitors, and tons of fun. Due to our growth, we have expanded to the New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center in Edison, NJ.

Offering the best value in the tree care industry, there’s something for everyone and so many reasons to attend this year’s ArborEXPO.

• Earn much-needed continuing education units (CEUs) for less than $15 per CEU.
• Registration includes lunch and great swag.
• Try out equipment before you buy. Outdoor exhibits let you do more than just kick tires!
• Check out and purchase new equipment.
• Network with other professionals.
• Bring crews for training and leadership sessions from industry leaders.

With 150,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor tradeshow floors featuring over 150 exhibitors, we’re dominating the Expo Center. So, wear your walking shoes and plan your clothing for both indoor and outdoor demonstrations.

Want to know where to start? Head over to arboexpo.org to get registered and learn more.

This guide will include everything you need to know about ArborEXPO ’24. We’re working hard to create an experience that will leave you inspired, educated, committed to safety, and profitable for years to come.

Fast Facts

When

Wed., Mar. 27: 10 am – 4 pm(Sessions begin at 8 am. Welcome reception follows event.)
Thu., Mar. 28: 10 am – 3:30 pm(Sessions begin at 8 am)
Tue., Mar. 26: 8 am – 3 pm(Pre-conference workshops)

Pre-conference workshops Tuesday, Mar. 26, from 8 am – 3 pm

Where

New Jersey Convention and Exposition Center

97 Sunfield Ave., Edison, NJ, 08837
Parking is free.

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Getting There

New Jersey is easy and affordable to get to, whether by plane or car.

20 minutes from the Newark Liberty International Airport
4 hours from Boston
2.5 hours from Hartford
2.5 hours from Baltimore
1.5 hours from Philadelphia
Less than an hour away from New York City

Where to Stay

Enjoy group rates, free parking, and networking by staying at one of the following hotels:

• Quality Inn Edison, New Brunswick
• Hilton Garden Inn, Edison/Raritan Center
• Sheraton Edison

To make reservations, visit arborexpo.org.

Top Tips

Make the most of your time with these tried-and-true suggestions.

Get There Early Registration opens at 7 am. Pick up your badge, program guide, and show bag, and, more importantly, beat the lines!

Make a Plan Prioritize the booths you want to visit to maximize your time on the trade show floor.

Try Out Equipment All the big-name manufacturers will be on hand so you can test-drive equipment and place orders for quicker delivery during the busy season.

Get Your CEUs Our Full-Conference Pass gives you multiple ways to earn CEUs. Get hands-on experience with our interactive sessions. Watch twice-daily tree demonstrations by NATS and Academy Trained at our tree demo stage. Experience even more interactive demos at the NJ Crane and Academy Trained booths to load up on CEUs.

Network With a welcome reception, free lunch, time between presentations, and group hotels, you’ll have lots of opportunity to make new connections. Remember, the connections you make at ArborEXPO ’24 will last well after the show closes.

Bonus Tip Extend your stay into a vacation or team bonding celebration. After the show closes on Thursday, head to New York City for a weekend of fun.

Get Your Tickets Today

Enjoy early-bird discounts until Mar. 26.

Full-Conference Pass

$159 early bird
$199 at the door

Includes access to our welcome reception and daily lunch, two full days of education sessions, access to the indoor and outdoor trade show floors, two tree demonstrations per day, and hands-on instruction at our Academy Trained and NJ Crane booths. Check event program for CEUs. Does not include pre-conference workshops.

Full-Trade Show Pass

$50 early bird
$75 at the door

Includes access to our welcome reception and daily lunch, two full days of access to the indoor and outdoor trade show floors, two tree demonstrations per day, and hands-on instruction at our Academy Trained and NJ Crane booths. Check event program for CEUs. Does not include education sessions or pre-conference workshops.

One-Day Only Trade Show Pass (Wednesday or Thursday)

$37.50 early bird
$50 at the door

Includes one full day of access to the indoor and outdoor trade show floors, lunch, two tree demonstrations, and hands-on instruction at our Academy Trained and NJ Crane booths. Check event program for CEUs. Does not include education sessions or pre-conference workshops. Wednesday pass includes welcome reception.

Pre-Conference Workshops

OSHA 10 Tree Care Safety Workshop by Academy Trained

Mar. 26-27 (1.5 days)
Tuesday 9 am – 6 pm
Wednesday 8 am – 12 pm

$320 until Mar. 25
$270 at the door

Lunch is included. Maximum attendance is 40 people.

Precision and Production: Grapple Saw Safety Workshop

Tuesday, Mar. 26
8 am – 3 pm

$199 until Mar. 25
$249 at the door

Includes indoor classroom education, outdoor hands-on instruction, and lunch. Maximum attendance is 30 people.

PHC Workshop: Industry Alternatives to Neonicotinoid Insecticides

Tuesday, Mar. 26
3 – 6 pm

$125 until Mar. 25
$155 at the door

Includes education and networking event. Maximum attendance is 125 people.

To register, visit arborexpo.org.

What You’ll Learn

ArborEXPO ’24 offers a variety of workshops, presentations, and demonstrations. Check arborexpo.org for program updates.

Safety and Equipment

OSHA 10 Safety Workshop
ANSI Z133 (also in Spanish)
Safety Culture, Compliance, and Social Media
PPE Inspection
Competition Climbing
Helicopter Tree Care
Grapple Saw Safety
Cranes in Tight Spaces
Managing Force in Rigging Systems
Anchor Systems
Difficult Tree Removals

Tree Care

Alternatives to Neonicotinoids
Invasive Pests Update
Heartwood and Rot
Urban Forests and Entomology

Business

Effective Leadership
Employee Training
Business Succession
Employee Onboarding
Empowering Through Leadership
Longevity and Health
Competency Assessments
Team-Based Coopetition
Insurance for Heavy Equipment

Who You’ll See

We’ve got a lot of ROCKSTAR presenters coming to ArborEXPO ’24. Here’s a sneak peek of who’s coming. For an updated list of presenters, visit arborexpo.org.

Jared Abrojena
Academy Trained
President and co-founder

Bill Burley
Noble Oak
Lead trainer

Ed Carpenter
North American Training Solutions
Chief executive officer

Matt Carruthers
North American Training Solutions
Lead instructor

Mark Chisholm
Aspen Tree Expert Company
Certified arborist

Korey Conry
Field safety supervisor and trainer
Mountain F. Enterprises, Inc.

Mark Garvin
Consultant, past president of the Tree Care Industry Association

Jeff Harkness
Three Point Group Consulting
Financial Advisor

Karen Hauck
North American Training Solutions
Chief operating officer

Melissa LeVangie Ingersoll
Women’s Tree-Climbing Workshop
Owner and co-founder

Christopher J. Luley, Ph.D.
Urban Forest Diagnostics
President

Erick Palacios
Chico College
Arborist instructor, utility specialist

Eric Peterson
ArboRisk
President

Mike Raupp, Ph.D.
University of Maryland
Professor emeritus

Brick Reilly
Jagged Brick
Competitive tree climber

Hans Tielmann
New Jersey Crane Expert
Owner

Top Questions

How can I obtain CEUs?

Attendants will scan your badge QR code to admit you into session rooms and tree demonstrations.

How long until CEUs are applied?

CEUs will be submitted to the International Society of Arboriculture, Certified Tree Care Safety Professional, and Tree Care Industry Association by Apr. 15.

Two of my favorite sessions are held at the same time. What should I do?

Partner up with a friend or colleague and divide and conquer. Agree to take diligent notes at each session and provide a full report afterward.

I’m not sure I have time for this. Should I go?

YES! We keep our prices low to encourage everyone to attend. We pack a punch into just two days, and you’ll benefit from this investment for years to come.

We can’t wait to see you at ArborEXPO ’24. Together, we can keep the tree care industry safe, productive, and fun!