Must-Attend 2025 Landscaping Trade Shows

The landscaping industry hosts several conferences and trade shows annually for industry professionals to network, gain new skills, earn continuing education units (CEUs), and learn about the latest landscape industry trends.

Consider attending one of these industry trade shows in 2025 to expand your knowledge and gain new connections.

2024 landscaping trade shows

Hardscape North American and Equip Exposition (formerly GIE+EXPO)

Oct. 16-18, 2024, Kentucky Exposition Center, Louisville, Kentucky

Cost: 

• Before June 1: $25

• June 1-Sept. 5: $30

• Sept. 6-Oct. 13: $60

• Oct. 14 and after: $120

Hardscape North America and Equip Exposition offers participants over 1,000 exhibitors inside the Kentucky Exposition Center, a 675,000-square-foot gathering space, plus 20+ acres of outdoor demonstration area. Landscape professionals attend seminars, learn technology to boost their efficiency and bottom line, and network with others in the industry.

ELEVATE 

Nov. 3-6, 2024, Charlotte Convention Center, Charlotte, North Carolina

Cost: Registration details coming soon.

Hosted by the National Association of Landscape Professionals, ELEVATE brings together industry professionals to reimagine the future of the profession and the needs of the green community. The event offers educational sessions, facility tours, and networking opportunities.

Irrigation Show and Education Week

Nov. 4-7, 2024, Long Beach Convention & Entertainment Center, Long Beach, California

Cost: Registration details coming soon.

The Irrigation Show offers education opportunities, access to the latest in irrigation technology, and networking within a community of peers. Available CEUs and on-site certification exams give you the opportunity to advance your career.

Tree Care Industry Association Expo

Nov. 7-9, 2024, Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore, Maryland

Cost: 

• Before July 9: $695, or $275 for members for an all-access pass

• July 10-Sept. 6: $55, or $35 for members for trade show; all-access pass: $695, or $375 for members 

• Sept. 7-Nov. 5: $65, or $45 for members for trade show; all-access pass: $725, or $475 for members 

• On-site registration: $75, or $55 for members for a trade show; all-access pass: $795, or $495 for members 

TCI Expo is the largest conference and trade show specifically geared toward the tree-care industry. It brings together tree-care companies, equipment and product providers, and industry professionals, offering networking and training opportunities.

Oklahoma Grows

Nov. 20-22, 2024, Grand Casino Event Center, Shawnee, Oklahoma

Cost: More registration details coming soon.

Oklahoma Grows is a multi-state green industry and professional affiliates conference and trade show. The 2024 event included 30+ exhibitors and educational sessions. Details for 2025 will be posted soon.

2025 Shows

2025 Landscape Pro University Expo

Jan. 29, 2025, Cobb Galleria, Atlanta, Georgia

Cost: Details to come. 

The event features a full-day of educational sessions and a supplier expo with dedicated trade show hours for networking. Some classes will be held in Spanish. Professionals have the opportunity to earn CEUs.

San Antonio Home and Garden Show

Feb. 21-23, 2025, Alamodome, San Antonio Cost: $10 Gain inspiration for upcoming designs at San Antonio’s Home and Garden Show. While this event is open to the public, it’s still a good place to network and learn about home and garden trends. 

Lawn & Landscape Business Builders Summit

May 7-8, 2025, Loews Vanderbilt Hotel, Nashville, Tennessee Cost: $675, or $775 on-site

The Business Builders Summit brings together growth-oriented landscape and lawn care businesses, investment bankers, private equity firms, and banks. It connects landscape operators with investors and provides insight into valuing a business, accessing capital, and succession planning.

National Lawn & Garden 30th Anniversary Show

June 10-11, 2025, Westgate Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas Cost: Details coming soon.

Considered the premier trade event in the industry, the National Lawn & Garden Show celebrates its 30th anniversary by helping industry professionals generate sales leads, build relationships, gain national exposure, and grow their businesses. Vendors highlight the newest trends and products on the market. 

Southeast Green

June 10-12, 2025, Gas South District, Duluth, Georgia Cost: Registration details coming soon.

Hosted by the Georgia Green Industry Association (GGIA), Southeast Green offers networking opportunities, CEUs, and more. Session topics for 2025 will be announced soon.

SIMA Snow & Ice Symposium

June 17-20, 2025, DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, Michigan Cost: Details coming soon

The 2025 Annual SIMA Snow & Ice Symposium and trade show features the latest snow removal equipment, deicing products, software providers, consultants, and more. Attendees can learn about the latest technologies and trends at one of several tech talks and network in the exhibition hall.

Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference

July 23-25, 2025, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas Cost: Details coming soon.

The Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference is the only industry conference dedicated exclusively to education and exhibits focused on technology in the green industry. Session topics for 2025 will be announced soon.

New Jersey Contractors Showcase Expo

Aug. 6, 2025, County College of Morris, Landscape and Horticultural Technology Building, Randolph, New Jersey Cost: Registration details coming soon. 

NJ Contractors Showcase Expo is the New Jersey Landscape Contractors Association’s outdoor show. Companies can see and test-drive new equipment and try out the latest technology for the green and outdoor living industry. 

Farwest Show

Aug. 20-22, 2025, Location TBD Cost: Registration details coming soon.

Farwest, the biggest nursery/landscape expo show in the West, offers exhibits, educational sessions, and networking opportunities. Session topics last year included gardening in a changing climate, managing garden pests, and succession planning.

Ignite 2025

Sept. 15-17, 2025, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, California Cost: Info on registration and sponsorships is coming soon. 

This three-day user conference hosted by Aspire and FieldRoutes offers an expo hall, interactive workshops, and numerous networking opportunities. Attendees will learn how to get the most out of their software while engaging in thought leadership and training sessions.

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