Education and professional engagement are the key to long-term innovation in the landscape architecture and irrigation industry. This season, Hunter Industries and FX Luminaire are participating in three cornerstone events that highlight our shared commitment to technical excellence, career development, and water stewardship.

LABash Conference 2026 serves as a student-driven event focused on building careers in landscape architecture. It connects emerging professionals with industry leaders and encourages meaningful conversations about design practice, sustainability, and new technologies shaping the built environment. 

At the Hunter booth, students can explore career opportunities, technical training programs, and the role that irrigation and lighting design play in site development. For future designers, understanding integrated water management and lighting systems is becoming essential for creating resilient, high-performing landscapes.

The National Collegiate Landscape Competition (NCLC) — often called the “Olympics of Landscape” — brings together more than 60 universities and hundreds of students for intensive, hands-on learning. Through field competitions, technical workshops, and installation challenges, participants refine practical skills that translate directly to professional work. 

Over several days, Hunter and FX Luminaire will host irrigation workshops, an irrigation assembly competition, and a lighting installation competition. These activities reinforce the importance of constructability, system efficiency, and field-ready design thinking.

In April, the 2026 American Society of Irrigation Consultants (ASIC) National Conference in Rancho Bernardo, California, will bring together leading irrigation designers, managers, and consultants committed to improving water management. Hunter’s presence at ASIC will highlight scalable solutions such as smart control platforms, flow management tools, and integrated irrigation technologies. 

Together, these events reflect a simple idea: strong landscapes require both new talent and experienced professionals. Through education, competition, and collaboration, our industry continues to improve the responsible design and management of water-efficient landscapes.