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

Published on October 2, 2025
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.

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.

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.

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.