# Weeds Conference

- Dates: 4 November 2026 to 6 November 2026
- Location: Wenatchee Convention Center, Wenatchee, United States
- Organiser: Washington Vegetation Management Association
- Industry: AgTech
- Expected attendance: 37

## About

The Washington Vegetation Management Association is hosting the 76th Annual Washington State Weed Conference, a hybrid event with in-person and virtual options. The conference covers topics in vegetation management, turf and ornamental, aquatics, and crops, and it is for attendees seeking weed-related information and pesticide recertification credits.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.weedconference.org)
- [Registration](https://weedconference.org/register-sponsor/)

## Topics

- Agriculture & Forestry

## Speakers

- Ian Crawford, Precision Laboratories
- Christina Zimmerman, WSDA
- Ingrid Zaragoza, WSDA
- Billy Olesen, Washington State Pest Management Association
- Richard A. Jonstone, IVM Partners, Inc
- Mary Fee, Washington State Noxious Weed Control Board
- Sue Bird, Yakima County Noxious Weed Board
- Dr. Drew Lyon, Washington State University
- Dr. Shane Hansen, Simplot Grower Solutions
- Dr. Rui Lui, Washington State University
- Christopher Kaufman, Local Bounti
- Cassie Cichorz, Washington State Department of Agriculture
- Dr. Thomas Sexton, Benton Conservation District
- Lauren Kuehne, Omfishient Consulting
- Daniel Zimmerman, WA Dept. of Fish and Wildlife
- Shaheen Page, Snohomish County Noxious Weed Control Program
- Dr. George Beck, Alligare
- Jerry Ellis, Envu
- Ryan Kuster, Ag Enterprise Supply, Inc
- Will Hatler, Corteva Agriscie

## Sponsors and partners

- Corteva Agriscience
- AgEnterprise Supply, Inc
- SePro
- Nutrien Ag Solutions
- Nufarm
- Norstar Industries, Inc
- Helena
- The Orion Companies
- Wilbur-Ellis Company

## Ticket pricing

USD 150 to 200

## Where to stay

- **Hilton Garden Inn**: 400 m from the venue, 25 North Worthen Street, Wenatchee, 98801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/eatyogi-hilton-garden-inn-wenatchee/)
  - Phone: +1-509-662-0600
- **Coast Wenatchee Center Hotel**: 530 m from the venue, 201 North Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, 98801
- **Econo Lodge**: motel, 620 m from the venue
- **Comfort Inn Downtown Wenatchee**: 1.4 km from the venue, 815 North Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, 98801
- **My Place Hotel**: 1.5 km from the venue, 820 Riverside Drive, Wenatchee, 98801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.myplacehotels.com/my-place-hotel-wenatchee-wa)
  - Phone: +1-509-888-8118
- **Travelodge Wenatchee**: 1.7 km from the venue, 1004 North Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, 98801
  - [Hotel website](https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/travelodge/wenatchee-washington/travelodge-wenatchee/overview)
  - Phone: +1-509-293-9275
- **Best Western Chieftain Inn**: 1.8 km from the venue, 1017 North Wenatchee Avenue, Wenatchee, 98801-1574
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-wenatchee/best-western-chieftain-inn/propertyCode.48153.html)
  - Phone: +1-509-665-8585
- **SureStay Hotel by Best Western Wenatchee**: 1.9 km from the venue, 580 Valley Mall Parkway, East Wenatchee, 98802
  - [Hotel website](https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotels-in-east-wenatchee/surestay-hotel-by-best-western-wenatchee/propertyCode.52005.html)
  - Phone: +1-509-888-7378

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