400+
industry-leading brands
7,463
high-quality visitors
30
hours of free education
79
influential speakers



 

Power up your performance

 

THE FUTURE OF GROUNDS MANAGEMENT STARTS WITH SALTEX.

SALTEX is where innovation meets action for 80 years - the industry’s cutting-edge exhibition for sports turf, grounds care and landscaping since 1938.

Jjoin 7,463 professionals and volunteers, 400+ leading brands, and 79 expert speakers as we power up your tech, skills and connections at the NEC, Birmingham on 11 + 12 November 2026.

From game-changing kit to real-world learning, this is where the sector shapes what’s next.

Power up. Show up. Be part of it.

 

SALTEX IN PICTURES

WHO ATTENDS SALTEX?

SALTEX brings together the entire grounds management industry - whichever sector you're in, SALTEX has the latest innovations, expert insights, or practical solutions to power up your performance.

Over the years, SALTEX has welcomed people from all areas of grounds management, some of which include: 

  • Professional sport
  • Grassroots sport
  • Local authorities & public spaces
  • Arboriculture, horticulture & forestry
  • Park maintenance & communal spaces
  • Educational institutions
  • Estates management
  • Landscaping & lawn care
  • Country hotels & spa resorts
  • Theme parks & zoos
  • Caravan & holiday parks

Let's power up grounds management together.
 

400+
industry-leading brands
7,300+
high-quality visitors
55+
countries represented
60+
influential speakers

POWER UP YOUR GROUNDS

Explore cutting-edge technologies, tools and techniques that are shaping the future of grounds management. Discover innovations from leading exhibitors including Wessex International, Grillo, Kioti, ISEKI UK & Ireland, STIHL, Allett, and many more.

POWER UP YOUR SKILLS

Gain insights from over 65 industry leaders in our free seminar programme, with exclusive insights from UEFA, National Governing Bodies, Premier League clubs, Wembley, Wimbledon, Lord’s Cricket Ground, and more.

POWER UP YOUR NETWORK

Whether you're just starting out, still studying, or have years of experience under your belt, this is your chance to connect with fellow grounds people, industry experts, and the team behind the Grounds Management Association – the people championing the sector every day.

 

Power up your industry

 

WHY EXHIBIT?

Showcase your innovations to a highly engaged audience and position your brand at the heart of the industry. 

✔ Connect with decision-makers
✔ Showcase cutting-edge products
✔ Generate high-quality leads
✔ Access 75% purchasing power
36% of attendees have purchasing budgets of £200k - £500k+

Be part of the event shaping the future of the industry and take your brand to the next level.

Let's power up grounds together.

SALTEX NEWS AND INSIGHTS

ROOTED IN 90 YEARS OF EXPERTISE.

SALTEX is organised by the Grounds Management Association (GMA), the not-for-profit organisation driving excellence in the industry.

Every pound generated from SALTEX is reinvested into the sector - funding training, research, and advocacy to ensure a thriving and sustainable future for grounds professionals.

EXCLUSIVE MEMBER BENEFIT: GMA members enjoy exclusive access to the VIP Member Lounge, complete with complimentary refreshments - making it even easier to relax, recharge, and connect at the heart of the industry.

 

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