2024 Attendee Brochure

THE PREMIER HORTICULTURE EXPERIENCE

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. In essence, EXPO is where knowledge, innovation, and networking converge, providing an experience for personal and professional growth.

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YOUR ULTIMATE GUIDE TO THE TNLA EXPO EXPERIENCE

Lawn & landscape equipment, fertilizers, computer software, organics, growing media, greenhouses, irrigation equipment & supplies.

This year, we’re excited to unveil new features that elevate your EXPO experience. Interact with our innovative AI Chatbot, your personal event navigator, providing pre-event planning and answering all your queries. Dive into our vibrant new blog for EXPO updates, industry insights, and community engagement.

Visit our TNLA booth for exclusive giveaways, find your next star employee and networking opportunities. Attend special events to connect with peers and explore shared interests. Download our mobile app for access to floor plans, session ratings, and speaker details.

Get ready to Dream, Believe, Achieve at the TNLA EXPOthe ultimate destination for industry innovation and growth!

REDEFINING YOUR UNIVERSE

THE NURSERY/LANDSCAPE EXPO REPRESENTS ALL ASPECTS OF THE NURSERY AND LANDSCAPE INDUSTRY!

LANDSCAPE

Design/Build, Maintenance, Architects, Arborists, Building Contractors

GROWER

Greenhouse, Trees, Shrubs, Grasses, Tropicals, etc.

RETAIL

Merchandisers, Buyers, Lawn & Garden Centers, Dealers

SUPPLIER

Re-Wholesalers, Hardgood Suppliers

IRRIGATION

Irrigators including Sub, Drip, Surface, Deficit, Micros

MORE THAN 80% of the attendees indicated receiving a high return on investment from attending EXPO & the majority participated in no other show.

YOUR SPECTACULAR EXPERIENCE

Engage with your peers as you build profitable business connections.

BECOME A TNLA MEMBER TODAY!

Be sure to visit the TNLA booth located on the tradeshow floor.

2024 EXPO PRICING

Register for Early Bird Rates prior to July 26, 2024 & Save!

TRADESHOW PLUS PASS TRADESHOW ONLY PASS

(Includes access to Tradeshow and one free drink ticket to Thursday’s Welcome Party)

Bring your entire team to this Texas-sized event as the outdoors comes to life indoors. Experience networking possibilities and educational opportunities alongside hundreds of exhibitors showcasing the newest and hottest products. ONSITE RATE

This pass includes access to all education demos on the tradeshow floor Thursday and Friday, along with standard Tradeshow Only benefits.

RATE

CEU EDUCATION PASS

Wednesday, August 14, 2024 | CEUs from TNLA, ISA, LA CES, TDA and TCEQ

(Includes access to Tradeshow and one free drink ticket to Welcome Party PLUS access to ALL education demonstrations on the tradeshow floor both Thursday and Friday of EXPO)

ADVANCED RATE:

$265 MEMBER • $355 NON-MEMBER

ONSITE RATE:

$315 MEMBER • $410 NON-MEMBER

EXPO EDUCATION CEU SCHEDULE

Must register to attend EXPO Education CEU classes

SPANISH LANDSCAPE EDUCATION CEU PASS ALSO AVAILABLE!

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Unveil a diverse spectrum of educational experiences at the Nursery/Landscape EXPO, meticulously curated to empower landscape professionals, retailers, irrigators, growers, arborists, landscape architects, builders, and beyond.

WEDNESDAY,

AUGUST 14

Gain entry to full-day Wednesday CEU Sessions with your pass, allowing you to choose on-site which classes to attend. Delve into the Tradeshow and Demonstrations on the Show Floor, and savor a complimentary drink ticket for the Welcome Party.

EARN UP TO 8 HOURS OF CEUS FROM ACCREDITORS

WEDNESDAY EARLY BIRD RATES FOR CEU EDUCATION PASS

(ENGLISH OR SPANISH)

MEMBERS: $265 NON-MEMBERS: $355

ACCREDITING BODIES INCLUDE:

Texas Nursery & Landscape Association (TNLA)

7 - 8 CEU Hours

Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA)

7 CEU Hours

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)

8 CEU hours for English & Spanish Sessions

American Society of Landscape Architects (LACES)

7 CEU Hours

International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 15

FRIDAY, AUGUST 16

Learn from experts! Your pass grants access to the Tradeshow and Demonstrations on the Show Floor, where sessions are continuous, and participants can select onsite which demonstration they want to attend. Plus, enjoy one complimentary drink ticket to the Welcome Party. Enjoy 6 hours of educational demos on the show floor.

THURSDAY & FRIDAY DEMOS

(SELECT THE EARLY BIRD TRADESHOW PLUS PASS)

DEMONSTRATIONS INCLUDE:

Landscape & Irrigation Lab

Technology and Robotics

Retail Workspace

Propagation Station

Exhibit Product Demonstrations

MEET UPS

(SELECT THE EARLY BIRD TRADESHOW PLUS PASS)

EXPLORE ENGAGING HOT TOPICS INCLUDING:

Labor Challenges

Updates on H2A & H2B

Drought Challenges and Collaborating with Municipalities

Hiring and Retention Benefit Ideas

SPECIAL EVENTS

AIM HIGH TOGETHER!

JOIN OUR EXPO SPECIAL EVENTS TO NETWORK WITH INDUSTRY LEADERS AND EXPERTS, FOSTERING COLLABORATION AND GROWTH

NEWCOMERS SHINDIG

Want to make the most of your EXPO?

Come get the lay of the land with us on the Newcomers Tour!

(First Time EXPO Attendees only

WOMEN IN HORT GET TOGETHER CERTIFICATION RECEPTION

Celebrate with the Women in the Hort Industry as they share life, and career experiences that showcase their passion for the Green Industry & their community. (Ladies in Hort Only)

Celebrate over 800+ industry professionals who pride themselves on maintaining the highest standards in the Green Industry, at the TNLA Certified Reception (By invitation only)

WELCOME PARTY

Calling all Attendees and Exhibitors! Come unwind over a cocktail and some light bites! (Free Drink Ticket with Badge!)

WE EXTEND HEARTFELT APPRECIATION TO OUR 2024-2025 KEY CONTRIBUTOR INVESTMENT PARTNER:

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS FOR THEIR INVALUABLE SUPPORT IN MAKING THIS YEAR’S SESSIONS IN SPANISH POSSIBLE:

WE ALSO EXPRESS OUR GRATITUDE TO THE SPONSORS OF THIS YEAR’S SPECIALIZED AREAS:

Product Knowledge Area: