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This toolkit includes a variety of resources, including templates for job descriptions, interview questions, and offers.
Your all-in-one hiring platform! See how AvaHR can help you crush your hiring goals.
Your all-in-one hiring platform! See how AvaHR can help you crush your hiring goals.
This toolkit includes a variety of resources, including templates for job descriptions, interview questions, and offers.
The entire community of landscaping professionals is one of the most active professional industries. Every year, just in the USA, there are 100+ landscaping trade shows and conferences built to tackle some of the hardest challenges businesses in landscaping face.
Landscape and industry trade shows allow you to see the innovations, hear from experts, and network with other business professionals around the country to understand the pressures facing your business.
We have built a list of the top landscaping conferences to attend this year and beyond. This page is continually being updated with the newest landscape events, conferences, and learning courses for your industry.
AvaHR will be attending many of the landscape conferences listed below. Be sure to come to say “hi” and pick up some swag. 😊
📆 Date: January 8 – 10, 2025
📍 Location: Baltimore Convention Center
The 2025 Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (MANTS) is a premier event for horticulture, nursery, and landscaping professionals. Known as “The Masterpiece of Trade Shows,” MANTS offers a vast showcase of plants, landscaping products, equipment, and tools. Attendees gain access to hundreds of exhibitors, providing an unmatched opportunity to discover the latest trends, network with industry peers, and build valuable business relationships. This event is ideal for anyone looking to stay ahead in the green industry and connect directly with suppliers and experts. Whether you’re seeking new products, insights, or partnerships, MANTS 2025 is the place to be.
📆 Date: January 13-17, 2025
📍 Location: Greensboro, NC
The 2025 Green & Growin’ Expo is a must-attend event for professionals in the green industry, including landscapers, growers, garden center owners, and suppliers. Held annually, this expo combines a dynamic trade show with extensive educational sessions covering the latest in plant science, sustainable landscaping practices, and business growth strategies. Attendees can connect with industry experts, explore innovative products, and discover solutions to meet the demands of a growing market. With opportunities to network, learn, and gain inspiration, Green & Growin’ 2025 is perfect for those looking to enhance their expertise and grow their business in the green industry.
📆 Date: February 11 – 12, 2025
📍 Location: Indianapolis, IN
The 2025 Indiana Green Expo (IGE) is an essential event for green industry professionals, including landscapers, arborists, turf managers, and horticulturists. Known for its robust educational program, IGE offers attendees the latest in sustainable practices, pest management, and innovative landscaping techniques through workshops, hands-on demonstrations, and expert-led sessions. The trade show floor features hundreds of exhibitors, showcasing cutting-edge equipment, products, and services designed to enhance productivity and sustainability in the industry. With opportunities for networking and professional development, IGE 2025 is ideal for those seeking to advance their skills, connect with peers, and stay current on industry trends.
📆 Date: January 28-30, 2025
📍 Location: Denver, CO
The 2025 ProGreen EXPO is the premier event for green industry professionals, including landscapers, irrigation specialists, arborists, and lawn care experts. Held annually, ProGreen offers a comprehensive program featuring industry-leading education on sustainable practices, water management, and landscape design. Attendees can engage with top exhibitors showcasing the latest products, equipment, and technology solutions and connect with peers and industry leaders to build valuable relationships. With numerous networking opportunities, hands-on training, and expert-led sessions, the ProGreen EXPO is perfect for anyone looking to grow their expertise and business in the green industry.
📆 Date: February 26-28, 2025
📍 Location: Schaumburg, IL
The 2025 iLandscape Expo, held February 26-28 in Schaumburg, Illinois, is the must-attend event for landscape professionals in the Midwest. Managed by the Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA), iLandscape offers a dynamic blend of education, networking, and innovation tailored to today’s industry needs. With over 7,000 attendees at last year’s show, this event brings together top suppliers, cutting-edge products, and insightful sessions to inspire and empower your business. Join landscape professionals from Illinois, Wisconsin, and beyond to see what makes iLandscape the region’s premier landscape industry event.
📆 Date: July 23 – 25, 2025
📍 Location: Las Vegas, NV
The 2025 Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference, held from July 23-25 at Caesars Palace, is the only event dedicated exclusively to technology in the green industry. This unique conference offers landscaping professionals the chance to discover innovative software, tools, and tech solutions that streamline operations and boost productivity. Attendees can gain actionable insights, connect with industry peers facing similar challenges, and learn strategies to tackle future changes in the industry. Join us to explore how technology can drive growth and efficiency in your landscaping business.
📆 Date: August 5 – 7, 2025
📍 Location: San Antonio, TX
Embark on the trade show journey of The Nursery/Landscape EXPO 2025, where industry leaders unite to nurture professional growth, share expertise, delve into emerging product trends in horticulture, and establish connections with colleagues. Explore more than 900 booths and seize educational opportunities to earn CEUs.
📆 Date: August 20 – 22, 2025
📍 Location: Portland, OR
The 2025 Farwest Show is the premier annual event for green industry professionals on the West Coast in Portland, Oregon. This show offers unparalleled access to the latest plants, nursery products, landscape supplies, and equipment, with hundreds of exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge innovations. Attendees can participate in informative seminars, hands-on workshops, and networking events to enhance industry knowledge and business growth. Whether you’re a grower, retailer, or landscaper, the Farwest Show provides valuable insights, connections, and resources to help you succeed in a competitive market.
📆 Date: October 21-24, 2025
📍 Location: Louisville, KY
The 2025 Equip Exposition is a must-attend event for professionals in landscaping, outdoor power equipment, and hardscaping. Held in Louisville, Kentucky, Equip Expo offers hands-on access to the latest tools, equipment, and technologies that shape the industry. With expansive outdoor demo areas, attendees can test-drive machinery, attend expert-led training sessions, and participate in workshops that enhance practical skills. Equip Expo is also a top networking destination, bringing together thousands of industry professionals to share ideas and best practices. This event is perfect for anyone looking to stay ahead of trends, discover new products, and connect with key players in the green industry.
📆 Date: November 2 – 5, 2025
📍 Location: Phoenix, AZ
The ELEVATE conference and expo, organized by the National Association of Landscape Professionals, is a noteworthy educational and networking event annually. Tailored for professionals in landscape maintenance, lawn care, design build, irrigation, and horticulture, the event serves as a valuable platform for business growth. Attendees have the opportunity to stay informed about the latest trends and practices while fostering connections with skilled industry professionals.
Each of these categories of learning content at a landscaping conference will educate you about the current pain points you may be facing.
Some of the larger conferences will have breakout sessions for each of these categories, but you will gather more depth at a dedicated conference educating around a very specific niche.
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