Innovation Summit Webinar Series: Practical Tools, Smarter Service, and CEU Credit

Couldn’t make it to the Innovation Summit this year? Good news — the recordings are now available, and you can still earn CEUs while learning how technology is reshaping the green industry.
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These sessions were designed to give you real takeaways you can bring back to your business today. Here’s a look at what you’ll find:

Innovation in Sales & Promotions – What the Green Industry Needs Next

The message from participants was clear: businesses want better visibility into the technology market.

• Many are asking for curated vendor lists to simplify decision-making.
• The big takeaway: access to information = growth. Vendor networks and directories could help companies adopt solutions faster and stay competitive.

Customer Service Gets Smarter with Technology

Speaker Eldar Causevic of Denali Green/Aspire Software shared how tech is changing customer service.

• What’s possible: AI chatbots, robotic mowers that detect pests, and software that manages scheduling and billing.
• The hurdles: crew adoption, cost, and the balance between tech and human intuition.
• Takeaway: The businesses that blend human expertise + smart tools will raise the bar for customer service.

Services of the Future – Robotics, Lighting & Automation

This session highlighted some of the most exciting advancements:

• Outdoor lighting synced with music for dramatic effects.
• Robotic mowers that detect pests, diseases, or fallen limbs.
• Cloud-based irrigation systems that adjust automatically and alert you to problems.
• Greenhouse automation powered by AI.

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Bottom line: Companies that embrace automation and smart services now will set the standard for tomorrow.

Driving Efficiencies – Smarter Tools for a Smarter Future

Efficiency is the key to profitability, and participants explored new tools making a difference:

• Leanscaper.ai and LANA: free platforms that sync with QuickBooks and help track KPIs.
• Burro carts: autonomous helpers that move plants, spray weeds, and reduce labor costs.
• Greenhouse irrigation upgrades: new systems measuring soil moisture and solar radiation, with pest-detecting cameras on the horizon.

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Key takeaway: The businesses that lean into multi-functional tech will see stronger ROI and be better prepared for workforce challenges.

Watch On-Demand & Earn CEUs

These recordings aren’t just inspiring — they’re practical. Each one offers actionable strategies and counts toward CEUs.

View the Innovation Summit Webinars Here