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Illinois Land Improvement Contractors Association, Inc.
Associate/Partner Events
ILICA recognizes the benefits our Associates and partners provide our membership through various education training sessions, product demonstrations, etc. Please find listed below some of these opportunities. If your company has an upcoming event, we want to hear about. Please email michelle@illica.net with details.
Nov 11, 2026
Webinar: Nutrient Reduction Around the World - New Zealand
Protection of Water Quality in New Zealand Rural Landscapes: Innovative Tools for Policy, Farmers and Communities.
Nov 11, 2026
Purple Wave Auction: Watkins Construction Fleet Replacement Auction
Construction owners and operators worldwide can bid on construction equipment in the Watkins Construction Fleet Replacement Auction. This Watkins-specific auction gives the Purple Wave buying community a unique opportunity to take home equipment they can use on their next project for years to come.
Nov 12, 2026
Understanding Water Governance & Management in Illinois
Understand agency roles, governance gaps, and opportunities for stronger statewide coordination.
Nov 12, 2026
Turning the Excavator Loose to Complete the Job on Time & Safely
Explore the realities excavators face in the field and challenge utility owners, locators, contractors, project managers, and executives to examine the environment they create for the person operating the equipment.
Dec 3, 2026
IL Nutrient Loss Reduction Strategy Annual Partnership Conference
This conference brings together researchers, agency leaders, conservation professionals, and practitioners to share progress, explore emerging science, and strengthen partnerships supporting nutrient loss reduction across Illinois.
Dec 8, 2026
Online & In-Person: Nutrient Reduction Around the World - United States
The Nonpoint Source Challenge: Obstacles and Opportunities for Meeting NutrientReduction Goals in Diverse Agricultural Watersheds.
Jan 12-14, 2027
North America Conservation & Drainage Expo
NACADE will be held at Peoria Civic Center in Peoria, Illinois, January 12-14, 2027. If you are in farming, drainage, conservation, contracting, or equipment/material manufacturing, NACADE '27 will have something for you.
Jan 21-22, 2027
IADD Annual Conference
Join IADD for their annual conference at the DoubleTree in Bloomington, IL.
Details coming soon