Attendee Registration is now open!
Thursday, January 28, 2027
Plano Event Center
2000 E. Spring Creek Pkwy.
Plano, Texas 75074
8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
• 3 Tracts of TCEQ CEU Classes •
- 2 Tracts for Irrigation (LI), Technician (IT) and Inspector (II) licensees with 12 classes to choose from
- 1 Tract for BPAT CEUs for BP, LI, IT, II, Water, Wastewater and OSSF licensees (seating limited)
Online Registration:
Individual registration – $165 per person
Organizations registering 5+ together – $155 each
On-Site Registration:
Individuals – $185 per person
Organizations – $185 per person
DIA’s 2027 Expo Overview
- Eight (8) TCEQ CEU hours*
- One year DIA membership featuring 6 membership dinner meetings with special programs throughout the year
- One year TXIA membership featuring various members only benefits and resources including multiple insurance options with group rates, AT&T discounts, and a discount savings network
- Sturdy work bag with DIA logo perfect for storing and transporting hand and power tools for online registrants only. See below for additional details.
- Great door prizes
- Vendor show featuring the industry’s top vendors
- Listing on DIA’s new website membership page and Locate a Contractor
- Breakfast kolaches and fruit with coffee and a new lunch menu with plated dessert
Expo Line-up
LI, IT and II Class Tracts:
- Irrigation Systems Management
- Irrigation System Performance Evaluations
- Wireless Technology in Landscape Irrigation
- How to Be More Efficient with Our Water
- Optimizing Irrigation to Improve Plant Health
- Building a Large Scale Irrigation Infrastructure
- Underground Utility Damage Prevention
- 2 Wire System Design, Installation & Troubleshooting
- Understanding & Troubleshooting Controllers
- Irrigation Hydraulics
- Pumps for Landscape Irrigation
- North Texas Municipal Water District Update
Classes are divided between two event center rooms. One tract is geared toward licensed irrigators, municipal and educational institution employees, landscape architects, business owners, and managers. The second tract is geared toward licensed technicians and those in troubleshooting roles. Attendees are welcome to choose and alternate between classes in either tract throughout the day.
8 Hour Backflow Class Tract for BP, LI, IT, II, Water, Waste Water and OSSF Licensees:
- Confined Space Safety & Awareness
Dual credit is awarded for those who hold a BP licensee and one of the following licenses: irrigator (LI), technician (IT), inspector (II), Water, Wastewater and OSSF licensees. Attendees MUST attend the BPAT class for the entire 8 hours to receive credit.
Promotional Items
Online registrants will receive a sturdy work bag with DIA logo made with 600D poly material perfect for storing and transporting hand and power tools with three exterior pockets; internal framing; and bottom webbing strap reinforcement for durable strength.
Tool bags will only be distributed to attendees who register online. Online registration ends on January 13, 2027.
FAQs
What types of registration does the DIA offer? The DIA offers both online (pre-registration) and registration the day of at the door. Online registrants receive a price break and this year’s featured DIA promotional item.
What are the advantages to registering online? Attendees who register online will be able to skip to the preregistered tables, receive pre-printed badge and certificate, and will receive DIA’s online registrant promo item (see above).
How much does the Expo cost for attendees? Individual attendees can register online for $165 while groups of five or more can register for $155 each. Registration fees at the door for both individuals and groups are $185 each.
At what time do the doors open and what time does class start? The doors are open by 7:30 a.m. and class begins at 8:00 a.m. sharp.
Do I have to hold a license to attend? You do not have to be licensed to attend. If in attendance the entire 8 hours, you will receive a completion certificate for your records or for credit in another industry.
How do I receive my CEUs? Attendees sign in when they arrive and after attending the 8 hours of classes, attendees sign out on the official sign out sheet and receive their completion certificate. Attendees must sign in and sign out and may NOT have a substitute sign out for them or collect their certificate. Any discrepancies in receiving hours will be checked against sign in/out sheets and certification pickup.
Do I have to attend the entire day to receive TCEQ approved CEUs? Attendees must attend for the entire 8 hours in order to receive TCEQ CEUs. Classes offered in the irrigator and technician tracts can be mixed and attendees can choose the class they would like to attend during the hour at which it’s scheduled. Attendees who are in the back flow class tract must remain in that class the entire day to receive CEUs.
At what time are attendees able to visit vendor booths? Per TCEQ class time requirements, the vendor room is open before classes begin in the morning, during class breaks and during lunch.
Will you be serving food? Coffee, breakfast kolaches and fruit are served in the morning and a hot lunch with entree, two sides and a plated dessert are served at lunch.
* TCEQ Approval Pending