2026 TNLA Lone Star Hort Forum Schedule

January5–7 Grapevine,TX

5thAnnualTNLALoneStarHortForum

January5-7,2026,DFWHiltonLakes inGrapevine,TX

Presentedbythe TexasNursery&LandscapeAssociation

WhereTexasGreenIndustry LeadersLearn,Connect&Grow

Getreadyforthreedaysthatwilltransformhow yougrowyourbusiness,leadyourteam,and shapeyourfutureintheTexasGreenIndustry.The LoneStarHortForumbringstogetherTexas’top owners,managers,andleaderstoconnect, collaborate,andelevatethroughpowerful education,tours,andunmatchednetworking whereROImeetsinspiration.

EmbracetheUnknownatHortForum:

AnnualLoneStarHortForum–theultimateeducationand networkingevent

TNLALeadershipBootcampGraduation–supporting23rising professionalseachyear

ProfessionalDevelopment&EducationSessions–advancing workforceskills

StudentInvolvement–developingthenextgeneration AwardsBreakfast–shiningalightonSummit, Arp,andYoung LeaderAwardwinners+TEILandTGRARecognitions IndustryTours–supportinghands-onlearningforTexasGreen Industryprofessionals EmergeSessions&Tour -givesC-suiteexecutivesandsenior leadersexclusiveaccesstocompaniesoutsidethegreenindustry toexplorehigh-levelstrategiesinleadership,innovation,and culture.

“TheLoneStarHortForum iswherebusiness strategy,leadership development,andthe futureofthegreen industryintersect.”JoeHarden Mortellaro’sNursery

KEYNOTE PRES S

MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026

OPENING KEYNOTE

TexasGreenIndustry EconomicForecastfor2026, Dr.CharlieHall, TexasA&MUniversity

Gainpowerfulinsightintothetrends,ch nities shapingtheyearahead.Dr.Hall'sexpertforecastwillhelpyoumake smarterbusinessdecisionsandpositionyourcompanyforsuccess in2026andbeyond.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026

CLOSING KEYNOTE

Smarter,Faster,Stronger:How AICanFuture-ProofYour Business TerryBrock,Achievement SystemsInc. Walkawaywithtoolstobuildabusinessthatdoesn'tjustadapt,it thrives.DiscoverpracticalAIapplicationsthatwilltransformyour nurseryandlandscapeoperations.

GENERAL EDUCATION

MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026

7:15am–8:00am Registration,FoyernearTexasGrande,Exhibitsand Coffee,TexasGrande

8:00am–9:10am Welcome&OpeningKeynotePresentation,Economic ForecastwithDr.CharlieHall,TexasA&MUniversity,TexasGrande

9:30am–10:30am

ACFO'sGuidetoUpgradingYourSalesForce,TomNieson,Acuity Systems,Inc.PoweredbySandlerSystems,PheasantRidge

SpeedMastermind:ChallengesoftheDay,HollyMcIlwain,SkilledPro AcademyLLC,DelaneyII

AIintheGreenIndustry:FromInspirationtoInstallation,Mario Cambardella,Scapify,CrossTimbersI&II

BrandLikeaBoss,JustinDorsey,SPHR,GPHR,TexasHRTeam,DelaneyI

TheGreenReportLIVEpodcastRoom,SpeakerTBD,Homestead

10:45am-11:45am

WhattodoWhenICEappears,JacobMonty,MontyandRamirezLLP, AttorneysatLaw,PheasantRidge

CoachingLeaderstoHandleSensitiveEmployeeRelationsSituations, MichaelMirarchi,MirarchiManagementGroup,DelaneyII

SubstratesUnderPressure:GlobalTrendsReshapingtheTexasGreen Industry,JenniferNeujahr,ProfileProducts,CrossTimbersI&II

LawyerUnplugged:Ican'tbelieveIsaidThat-DustinPaschal,Simon PaschalPLLC

TheGreenReportLIVEpodcastRoom,SpeakerTBD,Homestead

11:45am–1:00pm ComplimentaryLunchwithExhibitors,TexasGrande

12:35pm-1:35pm

TheDutyofCare:AnImmigrant'sPerspective,AniqueWatson,ActionVisa Assistance,PheasantRidge

ResilientLeadership:TransformingChallengetoTriumph,MannyRodriguez, LivingEarth,DelaneyII

FMLA…HeyIthoughtyouKnewthatLaw-DustinPaschal,SimonPaschalPLLC

TheGreenReportLIVEpodcastRoom,SpeakerTBD,Homestead

GENERAL EDUCATION

12:35pm-1:35pm

TheDutyofCare:AnImmigrant'sPerspective,AniqueWatson, ActionVisaAssistance,PheasantRidge

ResilientLeadership:TransformingChallengetoTriumph, MannyRodriguez,LivingEarth,DelaneyII

FMLA…HeyIthoughtyouKnewthatLaw-DustinPaschal,SimonPaschal PLLC

TheGreenReportLIVEpodcastRoom,SpeakerTBD,Homestead

1:50pm-2:50pm

AutomationfortheWin!,SpeakerTBD,PheasantRidge

SalesCultureNotjustDriveThruOrders,BenThoennes, VerdeLandscape,DelaneyII

OvertonPlantTrialUpdate,AndrewKing,TexasA&MAgriLifeExtension, CrossTimbersI&II

FutureReady-LeveragingEarlyTalent-RickElmore,Holt,DelaneyII

TheGreenReportLIVEpodcastRoom,SpeakerTBD,Homestead

3:00pm-4:00pm

5:10pm–6:30pm OpeningNightReception,TexasGrande MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026

TransformingtheCustomerExperiencewithRFID,SpeakerTBD, PheasantRidge

HavingDifficultConversations,ToddNesloney,DelaneyII

GrowingSalesBeyondtheGreenhouse,McKennaJenkins,TMCNP, AlldredgeGardens,CrossTimbersI&II

HowtoMitigateARIssuesthroughContractClausesandLienRight, ChristianDewhurst,GrayReed,DelaneyI

TheGreenReportLIVEpodcastRoom,SpeakerTBD,Homestead

GENERAL EDUCATION

4:10pm-5:00pm

MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026

LegislativePanelDiscussion,PanelistsTBD,PheasantRidge AI:Hype,Hope…orYourSecretWeapon?,TerryBrock,TerryBrock, DelaneyII

TexasCertifiedCleanNurseryProgram:WhatItMeansforYourNursery GrowerBusiness,AmyGraham,TNLAPresident,CrossTimbersI&II Whenyouareexpecting…ALawsuit,BrettHolubeck,Attorney, FisherPhillips,DelaneyI

TNLAWomenInHortPanelDiscussion,PanelistsTBD,Homestead

5:10pm–6:30pm OpeningNightReception,TexasGrande

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026

7:15am–8:00am ExhibitsandCoffee,TexasGrande

7:15am–10:30am Registration,foyernearTexasGrande

8:00am–10:30am TNLAAwardsFestival,TexasGrande(BreakfastProvided)

11:00am–4:30pm IndustryTourDay(boxedlunchprovided)

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026

8:30am–10:00am Registration,FoyerofTexasGrande

8:30am–9:30am ExhibitsandCoffee,TexasGrande

10:00am–12:00pm TNLAFoundationLeadershipBootcampGraduation,Closing KeynotePresentation,"Smarter,Faster,Stronger:HowAICanFuture-ProofYour Nursery&LandscapeBusiness"withTerryBrock,TerryBrockAchievementSystems Incorporated,TexasGrande TheLoneStarHortForumisn’tjustanotherevent—it’swherethefutureof theTexasGreenIndustryisbeingbuilt.

EMERGE EDUCATION

MONDAY, JANUARY 5, 2026

7:15am–8:00am Registration,FoyernearTexasGrande,Exhibitsand |Coffee,TexasGrande

8:00am–9:10am Welcome&OpeningKeynotePresentation,Economic ForecastwithDr.CharlieHall,TexasA&MUniversity, TexasGrande

9:30am–9:45am WelcomeandAnnouncements,KyleCahill, Grow&Company

9:45am–11:45am VisioningfortheFuture,RyanWatkins,HortMentor

11:45am–12:45pm Lunchprovided

1:05pm–3:05pm ToughConversations,CourtneyRamsey, CourtneyRamseySpeaks

3:15pm–5:00pm CreatingaLegacyBuiltaroundCustomerService, ThomasMcNutt,CollinStreetBakery

5:10pm–6:30pm OpeningNightReception,TexasGrande

TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, 2026

7:15 am–8:00 am Exhibits and Coffee, Texas Grande

7:15 am–10:30 am Registration, foyer near Texas Grande

8:00 am–10:30 am TNLA Awards Festival, Texas Grande (Breakfast Provided)

11:00 am–5:00 pm Emerge Pass Exclusive Tour (Must be registered for Emerge Pass to attend tour, lunch provided.)

EMERGE EDUCATION CONTINUED

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, 2026

8:30 am–10:00 am Registration, Foyer of Texas Grande

8:30 am–9:30 am Exhibits and Coffee, Texas Grande

10:00 am–12:00 pm TNLA Foundation Leadership Bootcamp Graduation, Closing Keynote Presentation, "Smarter, Faster, Stronger: How AI Can FutureProof Your Nursery & Landscape Business" with Terry Brock, Terry Brock Achievement Systems Incorporated, Texas Grande

PRICES

General Education Pass $325 Member Rate & $500 Non-Member Rate (Full access to all general education)

Your Gateway to Industry Leadership & ROI

This pass is your gateway to the strategies, trends, and tools to power your business through the next decade. What's Included:

Opening Night Reception (with drink ticket)

Full-day education access

TNLA Awards Festival entry

Wednesday's Keynote & Leadership Bootcamp Graduation

The Emerge Pass: Executive-Level Education $1,300 Member Rate and $1,600 Non-Member Rate

Designed for CEOs, Executives & Managers

This isn't about staying current; it's about getting ahead. With intimate, advanced sessions led by nationally recognized experts, the Emerge Pass delivers elite business, finance, and HR tailored for growth-focused leaders. What's Included:

Opening Night Reception (with drink ticket)

Full-day Emerge education access

Exclusive Executive Tour

TNLA Awards Festival entry

Wednesday's Keynote & Leadership Bootcamp Graduation

PRICES CONTINUED

AWARDS FESTIVAL $70 PER PERSON IF NOT REGISTERED FOR EDUCATION PASS

CELEBRATE EXCELLENCE. CONNECT WITH GREATNESS

Join us for an inspiring celebration of the professionals who define what's possible in Texas horticulture.

AWARDS INCLUDE: SUMMIT AWARD

ARP AWARD

YOUNG LEADER AWARD

TEXAS EXCELLENCE IN LANDSCAPING + BEST OF SHOW

TEXAS RETAIL GARDEN

AWARD + RETAILER OF THE YEAR

PRICES CONTINUED

Industry Tour $80 Members, $180 Non-Members, & $50 Students Explore. Innovate. Inspire.

Visit top horticultural operations like Southwest Perennials, Green Lake Nursery, and Ruibal's Plants of Texas. This immersive experience takes you behind the scenes at the most innovative facilities in the region, where you'll see cutting-edge practices in action and connect directly with the operators who are setting new standards.

STREAMLINE OPERATIONS

Proven strategies to optimize efficiency and reduce costs

LATEST TECHNOLOGY

Insights in plant technology and sustainability practices

RETAIL EXCELLENCE

New ideas to strengthen your customer experience