Trees + Tech Summit
Technology is evolving urban forestry, so let’s talk about it.
The Trees + Tech Summit is packed with presentations on technology, trees, data, and the future of urban forestry decision-making. Presenters across the public, private, and nonprofit sectors will introduce and analyze the software, hardware, and data changing the way they work with trees.
Summit Highlights:
- Keynote: Danielle Gift & Becky Schwartz with American Forests
- Where We’re Headed: Urban Forestry from Your Community to the National Level
- Practical Uses of Sensing and Field Technology
- Lightning Rounds: The Lifecycle of a Tree
- Our Tech and Who’s Using It
- Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Breakfast and lunch provided
Trees + Tech Summit 2026
2026 Partners in Community Forestry Pre Conference Event
St. Louis, Missouri
November 16, 2025
Trees + Tech Summit registration is offered as a Pre Conference event OPTION when you register for Partners in Community Forestry conference. Click the green button to get started. The 2026 Agenda coming soon.
Trees + Tech Summit 2026 Presenters
Hannah Gregory
GIS Analyst, PlanIT Geo
Ian Hanou
Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, PlanIT Geo
Rachel Ormseth
Arbor Day Foundation
Tifany Albrecht
Director of Product, PlanIT Geo
More Presenters Coming Soon
Agenda Highlights
10-Year Urban Forestry Action Plan: Technology & Data Takeaways
American Forests: Danielle Gift & Becky Schwartz
Scaling Urban Forestry Through Technology and Collaboration
Arbor Day Foundation: Rachel Ormseth
Engaging Homeowners at Scale: A New Tech Layer for Cities, Land Trusts, and Community Rewilding
Plan it Wild x Wildr
Patch Work: Stitching Together Canopy Fragmentation, Connectivity, & GIS
PlanIT Geo: Hannah Gregory
Trees + Tech Summit 2026 Sponsors
Learning Outcomes
Learn
Attendees will get a foundational understanding of what’s here and what’s coming in urban forestry technology, including interactive instruction, real-world examples, and suggested use cases
Discuss & Network
Attendees will have time for in-depth discussions on technology in urban forestry to share and compare how others’ ideas can work for them
Compare Tools & Data Outputs
Attendees will be able to compare tools and data outputs presented with traditional methods to find new ways of measuring and managing their urban forest and tree care operations.
Try It Out
Attendees will be able to apply the discussed tech and innovations to their own specific urban forestry needs, challenges, and interests
Trees + Tech Summit 2026 Speakers
