2026 EVENTS SCHEDULE

January 7-9, 2026 MANTS 2026

Baltimore Convention Center, One West Pratt Street, Baltimore, MD. 21201

MANTS can help your company connect with a wide variety of horticultural industry suppliers and/or customers depending upon the needs of your business. For more information, please visit the website MANTS 2026.

January 14-15, 2026 LI Agricultural Forum

There will be sessions on General Agricultural Issues which will include updates on policy, labor, DEC regulations, and more, plus sessions on Cut Flowers, Nursery, Viticulture, Tree/Small Fruit, Transitioning Farms, Resilient and Sustainable Agriculture, and Aquaculture. Details on registration and DEC credits available can be found by clicking here.

January 14-16, 2026 Gulf States Horticultural Expo

Mobile Outlaw Convention Center, One South Water Street, Mobile AL 36602

The Gulf States Horticultural Expo (GSHE) has become the premier winter trade show of the South. For more information, please visit the website http://www.gshe.org/.

January 19-23, 2026 Green & Growin’ Show

Sheraton Greensboro, 3121 Gate City Blvd., Greensboro, NC 27403

For more information, please visit the website Green & Growin.

January 20, 2026 LI Greenhouse & Floriculture Conference

January 20-22, 2026 Northern Green Expo

Saint Paul Rivercentre, 175 Kellogg Blvd West, St Paul, MN 55102

You won’t find a better value for your educational dollar than Northern Green. World-class presenters who speak “green industry” fluently. PLAN TO EXPERIENCE IT FOR YOURSELF! For more information, please visit the website https://northerngreen.org/.

January 21, 2026 8:30am – 12:30pm Session 1: Plant Biology & Soil Basics

CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901.

Topics: 1) How Plants Function Nick Menchyk, PhD., Farmingdale State College 2) Soil Moisture, Texture, and Aeration Debbie Aller, PhD., Cornell University. For more information on the CLNP program, please visit the 2026 CNLP Review Sessions.

January 21-23, 2026 Tropical Plant International Expo

Broward County Convention Center, Fort Lauderdale, FL

The Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE) is THE trade event showcasing the latest trends in foliage, floral and tropicals.. For more information, please visit the website https://www.tpie.org/.

January 28, 2026 8:30am – 12:30pm Session 2: Landscape Assessment/Installation and Invasive Species Awareness

CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901.

Topics: 1) Landscape Establishment & Maintenance Vinnie Drzewucki, CCE-Nassau 2)Invasive Plants & Invasive Species Regulations Cassandra Moise, Long Island Invasive Species Management Area (LIISMA). For more information on the CLNP program, please visit the 2026 CNLP Review Sessions.

February 3-5, 2026 ProGreen Expo

Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St, Denver, CO 80202

ProGreen EXPO is the premier green industry conference and trade show in the Rocky Mountain Region. More than 6,500 green industry professionals gather in Denver for four days. This year it will be ONLINE! For more information, please visit the website www.progreenexpo.com.

February 4, 2026 8:30am – 12:30pm Session 3: Nutrient Management and Hardscape 101

CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901.

Topics: 1) Landscape Nutrient Management BMPs Mina Vescera,CCE-Suffolk 2) Introduction to Hardscape – Steve Dougherty, ISA, McMahon & Dougherty Landscape Design. For more information on the CLNP program, please visit the 2026 CNLP Review Sessions.

February 13, 2026 8:30am – 12:30pm Session 4: Introduction to Problems of Ornamental Woody Plants

Bayard Cutting Arboretum, 440 Montauk Hwy, Great River, NY 11739, Lower Carriage House. In-person only.

Topics: 1) Woody Plant Morphology – Vincent Simeone, Planting Fields Arboretum. 2) Introduction to Pruning of Woody Plants – Joseph Patrone, Hofstra University. 3) Afternoon Outdoor Session: Woody Plant Walk & Talk ID. For more information on the CLNP program, please visit the 2026 CNLP Review Sessions.

February 18, 2026 8:00am – 4:30pm Session 4: Introduction to Problems of Ornamental Woody Plants

CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901.

Topics: 1) Pesticide Use in the Landscape – Marie Boulier, CCE-Suffolk. 2) Characteristics of Biotic & Abiotic Plant Disorders – Margery Daughtrey, PhD., Cornell University. 3) Insect, Mite, & Other Plant Pests – Dan Gilrein, CCE-Suffolk. For more information on the CLNP program, please visit the 2026 CNLP Review Sessions.

February 20, 2026 8:00am – 12:00pm Source & Distributing Native Seed: Wild & Commercial

Webinar

This webinar will review the use of ecotypic seed in native plant production and is intended for commercial producers. Click here for the full schedule and to register.

February 25, 2026 10:00am – 12:30pm Session 6: Lawn Establishment & Maintenance

CCE-Suffolk Education Center, 423 Griffing Ave., Riverhead, NY 11901.

Topics: 1) Lawn Establishment & Maintenance – Garrett Price, CCE-Suffolk. For more information on the CLNP program, please visit the 2026 CNLP Review Sessions.

February 25-27, 2026 iLandscape

Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center, 1551 Thoreau Dr N, Schaumburg, IL 60173

The Illinois Landscape Contractors Association (ILCA) and Wisconsin Green Industry Federation (WGIF) are proud to unveil iLandscape. This year’s show will be hosted virtually. For more information, please visit the website iLandscape Show.

March 3, 2026 7:30am – 4:30pm Long Island Horticluture Conference

Brookhaven National Lab, 98 Rochester St, Upton, NY 11973

We invite you to join us for the 36th Annual Long Island Horticulture Conference! Landscapers, nursery growers, arborists, landscape architects and designers, turf managers, and others in the horticulture industry throughout Long Island and beyond are invited to attend.

March 3-5, 2026 BIO Controls USA Conference 2025

Doubletree By Hilton, 2233 Cesar Chavez Blvd, Fresno, CA 93721

Biocontrols gives growers and PCAs the opportunity to explore new products, discuss their concerns and learn more about the rapidly changing developments related to biocontrol technology. For more information, please visit the website BIO Controls 2026.

April 19-21, 2026 NGMA Spring Meeting

Sheraton Sand Key Resort, 1160 Gulf Blvd, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767

The National Greenhouse Manufacturers Association (NGMA) is a professional trade organization for the manufacturers and suppliers of greenhouses and greenhouse components. For more information, please visit the website https://www.ngma.com/.

June 9-11, 2022 Southeast Green Conference

The Classic Center, 300 N Thomas St, Athens, GA 30601

Georgia’s premier event for landscaping and green‑industry professionals! Join us for a multi-day conference and trade show filled with exhibitors showcasing the latest products, educational sessions, and networking opportunities with industry leaders. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and grow your business. For more info visit Southern Green 2026.

June 25-27, 2026 FNLGA Annual Convention

Biltmore Hotel, 1200 Anastasia Ave., Coral Gables, FL 33134

FNGLA’s Annual Convention is a time each year for FNGLA members and industry friends to celebrate the past year of success while welcoming FNGLA’s new leadership taking office.. For more information, please visit the website FNLGA.

July 11-14, 2026 Cultivate 26 (formerly OFA Short Course)

Greater Columbus Convention Center, 400 North High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215

The trade show floor is the only place in the U.S. where you can see all of the major players when it comes to the new varieties, greenhouse equipment, structures, and other new products. For more information, please visit the website Cultivate 2026.

August 11-13, 2025 Nursery / Landscape Expo 2026

Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205

The Nursery/Landscape EXPO: The Premier Horticulture Show. Attending EXPO is an invaluable opportunity for individuals seeking to gain the knowledge necessary to thrive in their respective green industry segment. By participating in EXPO, you not only stay up to date with the latest trends, explore new products, and learn to effectively manage issues, but you also have the chance to connect with the best minds and experts the industry has to offer. For more information, please visit the website Nursery/Landscape Expo.