The abundant amount of landscaping conferences to choose from in 2024 and beyond can be overwhelming so it’s important to maximize your resources by choosing the right ones.
All of these landscaping conferences will provide you a variety of benefits:
Use this article to discover the leading landscaping conferences to attend in 2024 and beyond.
When: November 3 - 6, 2024
Where: Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, NC
In addition to their Annual Education Conference, NALP (i.e. National Association of Landscape Professionals) also hosts ELEVATE—a landscaping conference that provides:
ELEVATE gathers industry icons, thought leaders, and new partners to present the future needs of the green industry.
Registration for this landscaping conference has already begun.
When: October 6 - 9, 2024
Where: Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, DC
All attendees of ASLA’s Conference of Landscape Architecture have access to:
Registration for this landscaping conference has already begun, and the advanced rate ends August 26, 2024.
When: July 13 - 16, 2024
Where: Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, OH
To see what’s up-and-coming in plant material, hard goods, products, and more, be sure to check out AmericanHort’s Cultivate24.
At this landscaping conference, attendees can expect:
Registration for this landscaping conference has already started.
When: February 26 - 28, 2025
Where: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center in Schaumburg, IL
While they’ve already hosted their 2024 landscaping conference, the 12th annual iLandscape Show is all set for 2025.
Attendees will have the chance to experience things like:
Registration for this landscaping conference will begin in Fall 2024.
When: January 8 - 10, 2025
Where: Baltimore Convention Center in Baltimore, MD
The Mid-Atlantic Nursery Trade Show (i.e. MANTS) provides attendees with:
Registration for the 2025 landscaping conference has not yet opened.
When: January 13 - 17, 2025
Where: Sheraton Greensboro at Four Seasons and Greensboro Coliseum in Greensboro, NC
The North Carolina Nursery and Landscape Association’s Green and Growin’ provides attendees with:
Registration for this landscaping conference begins in November of 2024.
When: August 21 - 23, 2024
Where: Oregon Convention Center in Portland, OR
The Oregon Association of Nurseries’ Farwest Show is an opportunity to access:
Registration for this landscaping conference has already begun.
When: August 14 - 16, 2025
Where: Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, TX
The Texas Nursery and Landscape Association’s Nursery/Landscape Expo is a chance for attendees to access:
Registration for this landscaping conference has already started.
When: July 23 - 25, 2024
Where: Signia by Hilton Atlanta in Atlanta, GA
The Lawn and Landscape Technology Conference is a chance for attendees to access:
Registration for this landscaping conference has already begun.
When: October 15 - 18, 2024
Where: Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, KY
As one of the largest professional landscape contractor gatherings, Equip Exposition is one of the landscaping conferences businesses don’t want to miss.
Attendees can expect:
Registration for this landscaping conference has already started.
When: TBD 2024
Where: TBD
Xplor Technologies’ Service Edge Conference (i.e. SEC) offers members and non-members alike to attend an event that’s all about the field service industry.
At SEC23, attendees had access to:
Registration for this landscaping conference hasn’t started yet. The date and location of SEC in 2024 is yet to be announced. Stay tuned to our website for more information!
Finally, you have everything you need to choose from the top-tier landscaping conferences in 2024 and beyond.
Now, you can use these landscaping conferences to stay ahead of industry trends, streamline operations, scale faster, and so much more!
Related: The Top 2024 Lawn Care Trade Shows to Attend
Originally published July 16, 2024 12:20 PM CT
With the wide variety of lawn care trade shows you can attend in 2024, it’s important to be selective in the time and money spent allocating towards them.
The best lawn care trade shows provide you with:
In this article, you’ll discover only the top 2024 lawn care trade shows you should attend.
When: January 10 - 12, 2024
Where: The Baltimore Convention Center
MANTS is hosted by the State Nursery and Landscape Associations of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia.
The event is considered an annual Masterpiece of Trade Shows, which gathers horticulture industry leaders every January.
MANTS has been running since the 1970s and draws exhibitors and attendees from the U.S., Great Britain, Australia, Europe, and Asia.
In the past few years this event has averaged:
If you’re in the landscape industry, then this is a great event to attend and explore new industry trends and products.
Plus, with thousands of attendees from across the globe, this trade show serves as an excellent opportunity to network.
When: January 15 - 19, 2024
Where: Sheraton Greensboro Hosted by the NC Nursery & Landscape Association, Green & Growin’ serves as one of the largest member-owned green industry events in the southeast.
At a recent event, there were:
Both the three-day education conference and the two-day trade show are great resources for those interested in certification credits and business growth.
When: January 31 - February 2, 2024
Where: Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center Hotel in Schaumburg, Illinois
Owned and managed by the ILCA (i.e. Illinois Landscape Contractors Association), The Illinois + Wisconsin Landscape Show gives landscape professionals essential industry insight.
In addition, this event serves as an excellent networking opportunity, with over 7,000 attendees at the 2023 show.
If you are in or around Illinois, this is the place to be!
When: July 23 - 25, 2024
Where: Signia by Hilton in Atlanta, GA
Lawn & Landscape Technology Conference is set to take place from July 23 - 25, 2024 at the Signia by Hilton in Atlanta, GA.
And if you’re in the green or pest industry, you won’t want to miss it!
If you’re currently investing in technology or are curious about new tech, this conference will give you all the information you need.
Use this leading software and technology event for the green industry to learn and network with industry professionals who’ve successfully integrated technology into their businesses.
When: August 14 - 16, 2024
Where: Henry B. González Convention Center in San Antonio, TX
While more details have yet to be announced, the Nursery Landscape Expo brings together those in landscape, irrigation, and more to discover new industry trends, products, and practices.
At this event, there are:
Network with peers, experience diverse products, access quality education, and gain easy CEUs (i.e. Continuing Education Units).
When: August 21 - 23, 2024
Where: Portland, OR
The Farwest Show is one of the biggest green industry events in the West.
Businesses in the landscape industry can expect to gain new ideas for increasing profitability, sales, and efficiency.
Plus, with over 350 exhibitors, you’ll be sure to uncover the latest industry trends, ideas, new plants, and more.
When: October 15 - 18, 2024
Where: Kentucky Exposition Center
Equip Exposition, formerly known as GIE+EXPO, serves as one of the largest lawn care trade shows every successful green industry business should attend.
This industry-leading event attracts more than 4,000 attendees from all 50 US states as well as 49 countries.
Plus, the Equip Exposition has more than 20 acres of outdoor demonstration areas and over one thousand exhibits.
You can even tour over 600+ Oregon nurseries as part of the event.
With endless networking opportunities, industry insights, exclusive equipment demonstrations, and more, anyone in the lawn and landscape industry stands to gain a great deal by attending one of the biggest green industry events of the year.
If you can’t attend any other lawn care industry event in 2024, then this is the one to attend.
While there is discount pricing for those registering early, you still have the opportunity to register at the event.
When: November 3 - 6, 2024
Where: Charlotte, NC
In addition to their Annual Education Conference, NALP (i.e. National Association of Landscape Professionals) also presents ELEVATE. This is a national conference and expo for landscape, lawn care, design build, irrigation, and tree professionals.
ELEVATE gathers industry icons, thought leaders, and new partners to present the future and needs of the green industry.
Last year Elevate had:
Connect with new people, experiences, and technology to ELEVATE your business and inspire successful business growth.
Registration will be open soon for this powerful industry event.
When: November TBD, 2024
Where: TBD
Service Edge Conference (i.e. SEC) is one the only conference focused on increasing growth and development for service business owners and their teams.
Green industry businesses can expect to get answers to the questions you've always wanted to ask a service industry expert:
Get a "hands-on" perfect plan to create a business you've always dreamed of building.
Plus, hear incredible talks, create business-building blueprints in step-by-step workshops, and discover proven strategies to GROW FASTER NOW.
Field service business owners, high-level team members, Service Autopilot members and non-members alike.
Early registrants will receive a discount, and the exact dates of the early bird special are TBA.
Here’s what a few attendees had to say about past Service Edge Conferences:
“The speakers were inspirational. They were able to meet people where they’re at and inspire them to do more.”
VP & Part Owner, New Castle Lawn & Landscape, Birdsboro PA
“My favorite thing about the conference is meeting up with different business owners year after year and getting to grow those friendships and the knowledge I’ve picked up through them.”
CEO, Salcido Lawn, Tyler TX
Now, you know the top 2024 lawn care trade shows you should attend in order to start growing your business into a huge success.
Plus, use this article to stay in the know on the latest trade show announcements and updates.
Related: Service Edge Conference Recap: 5 Key Takeaways
Originally published Dec 19, 2023 3:25 PM
The best field service conference has come and gone and we’re already looking forward to next year’s event! Judging by attendees’ reactions, Service Edge Conference 2023 was a huge success!
FieldEdge and Service Autopilot members walked away with a wealth of new knowledge and ideas to grow their businesses.
The overall goal of the conference was to help you GROW YOUR BUSINESS! We did just that with amazing speakers, one-on-one support lab sessions and practical workshops. Then we threw in a bunch of fun networking events culminating with the After Party at the House of Blues.
Fun was had and memories were made (and many new friendships were forged!). A few calories were consumed as well. You can work them off in weeks to come!
Let’s review the highlights and speakers of this three-day field service extravaganza!
Jonathan has built $10M+ businesses in both lawn care and cleaning. Also known as the Lawn Care Millionaire, this entrepreneur discussed what he’s learned about the economy, and helped get attendees started with the right mindset.
Jonathan and facilitator Jason Cupp discussed trends and what’s next in service industries.
Jonathan spoke about his deep knowledge of building and scaling businesses. His best-selling book, “The Sales Boss,” stands as a clear indicator of his expertise. Jonathan specializes in aiding clients in constructing efficient teams, tailored to their business’s unique requirements. His targeted approach mitigates the disappointment that often results from recruiting the wrong talent.
From the beginning of his career, Jonathan has been building his own businesses from the ground up. CNN Money recognized his acumen by featuring him. Plus his ventures were listed among the Top 50 High-Growth Companies during Global Entrepreneur Week.
Jonathan shared his truths about job performance, selecting the right team, and major misconceptions that all business owners share.
John McCammond, with his extensive background in partnerships and channel development, unveiled the latest FleetSharp integrations in FieldEdge and Service Autopilot.
The collaboration between FleetSharp, Service Autopilot and FieldEdge promises enhanced GPS tracking solutions for service businesses. Attendees were urged to explore the FleetSharp booth.
Tony Ricketts, the founder of Lawnline Marketing, shared compelling insights into marketing and recruiting statistics.
Drawing from his 15 years of experience, Ricketts presented key findings from a comprehensive year-over-year analysis. Attendees left with next steps on how to navigate the changing landscape of online search and social media.
Julie Vena, a seasoned field services leader, brought her 20 years of management experience to the stage.
She challenged attendees to move beyond simply adding "CEO" to their names and truly embrace the responsibilities of leadership. Vena's effective implementation methods and growth strategies will help guide service companies towards greater success.
Jonas Olson, the 2022 Biggest Badass Winner, took the stage to lead a hands-on bootcamp workshop.
The session aimed to demonstrate the ultimate lead generation tool for rapid results. Olson's entrepreneurial journey and focus on innovation left attendees eager to implement his strategies.
Brandon Dawson, a serial entrepreneur and scaling expert, shared his extraordinary journey to a $100 million net worth.
Attendees were given insights into Dawson's mindset, tactics, and the exact path that led him to success. He shared specific tips for mindset and steps to take to scale businesses higher.
Betsy Allen-Manning, a renowned leadership speaker, kicked off Service Edge Conference day two with a refreshing perspective on leading a purposeful and impactful life.
Her extensive experience in leadership training and cultural development provided attendees with actionable insights to eliminate stress, negativity and burnout. She also led attendees through exercises and a dance off!
Tim Fisher, Director of Market Intelligence at HARDI, delved into HVAC trends and market analysis.
With a focus on preparing HVAC contractors for the upcoming season, Fisher provided valuable lessons learned from the summer and offered a sneak peek into the 2023-24 State of the Channel Report.
Naylor Taliaferro, a former corporate professional turned entrepreneur, emphasized the power of networking in business success.
His journey from Corporate America to launching his lawn care business showcased the significance of social networks in today's competitive landscape. He shared how to better leverage personal and professional networks to grow your business and yourself.
Jason Atha, with his diverse skill set and extensive experience, demonstrated the benefits of a well-organized price book.
Focusing on FieldEdge Flat Rate, Proposal Pro, and more, Atha showcased how these tools can contribute to the ultimate success in 2024 and beyond.
Brian Minter, with over 5 years at Service Autopilot, shared the top three powerful plays to maximize efficiency and profitability in 2024.
Leveraging his experience as a Project Manager, Minter provided insights to help Service Autopilot Members implement best practices for optimal results.
Eric Gude, Director of National Sales at EGIA, explored the growing trend of using homeowner financing for business growth.
The session highlighted the convenience of a cashless customer experience and how embracing finance solutions can propel businesses to a 25% growth spurt.
John DeCausmaker, a seasoned entrepreneur, shared his journey of building Little John's Lawns with his wife, Nikki.
Focused on the impact of taking a single key action, DeCausmaker's presentation inspired attendees to consider how strategic moves and personal growth can drastically alter the trajectory of their businesses.
Heather Block, Vice President of Learning and Development at Cardone Ventures, brought her expertise to the stage.
A key lead in strategic creation and deployment of learning programs, Block emphasized the role of people development, cultural alignment, and clear communication in scaling businesses successfully.
Jason Atha returned to the stage to delve into advanced selling techniques using FieldEdge software. Exploring multi-option quoting, Docusign, and FieldEdge Payments, Atha demonstrated how these tools operate in harmony for ultimate success in 2024.
Scott Howard, with over 10 years of experience, shared insider hacks for automating businesses efficiently. From basic automations to advanced strategies, Scott guided Service Autopilot Members on leveraging Automations to regain control of their time.
Alex Menendez returned with over 8 years of experience to demonstrate how FieldEdge agreements can streamline the tracking of preventative maintenance plans. The session highlighted the importance of automated reminders for customers to schedule and renew maintenance services.
Rebekah Spencer, a 10+ year veteran at Service Autopilot, shared strategies for generating more revenue during the off-season. By leveraging additional services such as snow removal, holiday lights, and pet waste removal, Spencer guided attendees on making their businesses thrive year-round.
Paul Baccaro, the CEO of Social Jazz, offered insights into future-proofing businesses. He highlighted how to streamline your social channels to grow more!
Marvin, an industry trailblazer and business growth maestro, delved into the art of "Growth Through Mergers and Acquisitions." He shared the highs and lows of catapulting his business growth over 1,500% through strategic mergers and acquisitions.
In a captivating session, Marvin outlined the crucial factors of when to merge and acquire, offering key insights on selecting businesses that align with your vision and goals. The audience was left inspired and armed with actionable strategies to take their businesses to new heights. Join us in extending a warm round of applause for Marvin Salcido!
This candid panel discussion, fueled by real-world experiences, provided a glimpse into the strategies and tactics employed by successful business owners in navigating today's economic landscape.
Participants joined from plumbing, lawn care, cleaning and landscaping industries. Together, they answer questions about growth, motivation and leadership.
Dan and Teresa from the Product Team at FieldEdge and Service Autopilot took the spotlight.
They presented the roadmap for the future of Service Autopilot and FieldEdge in 2024 and beyond. Attendees were treated to an exclusive preview of the upcoming features and enhancements that will help them run their businesses even more efficiently.
In a heartwarming segment, Chris Volpe and Jessie Barrack returned to the stage to announce the prestigious "Biggest Badass" award, presented by Field Services Academy.
This recognition celebrated the hard work and dedication of Service Autopilot and FieldEdge members, acknowledging their transformative journey in building not just better businesses, but better lives.
Well, that was fun (and helpful!). Let’s do it again! We hope you are as ready as we are to make this conference even more exciting in 2024. Check back for more details in the coming months!
Related: Countdown to Service Edge Conference 2023: Latest Updates
Originally published Nov 16, 2023 4:00 PM CT
Service Edge Conference 2023 is the biggest opportunity you’ll have all year to network with like-minded businesses and learn from world-renowned industry experts.
Service Edge Conference 2023 (i.e. SEC23) is a premier event created for field service businesses, by field service businesses.
From lawn care to HVAC to residential cleaning, plumbing, and more, all service business professionals are welcome!
Field service owners and high-level team members will all benefit from this action-packed conference.
Plus, all Service Autopilot and FieldEdge members AND non-members alike are encouraged to attend.
At Service Edge Conference 2023, you’ll have the unique opportunity to:
Scale faster and refuel your passion for success at this year’s Service Edge Conference 2023!
At Service Edge Conference 2023, you’ll have exclusive access to industry expert keynote speakers who will share their best-kept secrets for long-term success and growth:
Also joining SEC23 are HARDI, FleetSharp, Optimus, and many other industry-based organizations.
All speaker sessions are tailored to streamline and improve every aspect of your field service business.
In addition to hearing from the best experts in the industry, Service Edge Conference 2023 will also feature actionable workshops and industry-specific sessions.
Many of these learning sessions will be led by service business entrepreneurs—they have been there, done that and achieved MASSIVE success!
These successful industry pros will help uncover insights on how to improve every area of your business, including:
Sign up for a one-on-one support lab session at Service Edge Conference 2023!
At SEC23, you don’t miss out on this exclusive opportunity to get one-on-one, in-person support from our skilled support lab team.
At SEC23, you’ll have the chance to join roughly 200 field service business owners and professionals from across North America in this massive networking opportunity.
Use these relationships with like-minded field service businesses to:
Did you know, one of the best ways to level-up your business is by becoming a member of Field Services Academy (i.e. FSA)?
At Service Edge Conference 2023, you’ll have the opportunity to meet FSA members and hear their success stories.
This is a unique chance to join FSA as well as meet the leaders, coaches, and partners in this exclusive group.
Plus, see firsthand the kind of impact this group of successful professionals can have on your business!
The SEC23 After Party is a legendary way to celebrate your business with surprises, fun, and excitement.
Step into the House of Blues and elevate your Service Edge Conference 2023 experience with:
Join the After Party for an unforgettable night filled with live music, “mystery acts,” and non-stop action in one stunning and historic venue.
Whether you’re indulging in a glass of wine, or letting loose with friends (old and new), After Party tickets are sure to sell out every year.
Don’t forget to add your SEC23 After Party tickets during registration—tickets WILL sell out!
Don’t miss the best opportunity you’ll have all year to learn firsthand the strategies and shortcuts for explosive growth in your service business.
Plus, all Service Edge Conference 2023 tickets include:
Former Field Services Academy business growth winner and SEC23 speaker, Marvin Salcido, stated:
Don’t wait—claim your spot to attend Service Edge Conference 2023 now!
Related: The Best Field Service Conference: 5 Reasons to Attend SEC
Originally published Sept 26, 2023 2:16 PM CT
The 2022 Service Edge Conference gave hundreds of field service business owners from across North America the necessary tools to make 2023 the most successful year yet.
All Service Edge Conference attendees discovered the most effective ways to conquer their most ambitious goal in 2023 and beyond using strategies such as:
Use this article to discover the 5 key takeaways from the annual Service Edge Conference, and explore how to grow your business in 2023!
Take a sneak peek at a few of the many keynote speakers who demonstrated how field service businesses can achieve success in the midst of a challenging economy:
Through these sessions, all attendees were equipped with the necessary tools to overcome adversity in the midst of any crisis through:
Mike Callahan, founder of SimpleGrowth and president of Callahan’s Lawn Care, demonstrated how field service businesses can use powerful automations to create a better work/life balance.
All Service Edge Conference attendees had the opportunity to access the latest insider hacks for quickly automating your business and getting your life back.
Plus, Chris Volpe, the senior director of field services for Xplor, provided a hands-on automations workshop.
Chris provided a step-by-step workflow to demonstrate how to use automations to:
Julie Verna, the lead master advisor at CEO Warrior, showed conference attendees how to use the power of servant leadership to foster a strong, loyal company culture.
Through Julie’s successful strategies field service business can achieve even more success using effective:
With these proven efforts, you can equip your business with the proper tools to become a multimillion dollar success.
In addition, Dan Ralphs, CEO and founder of Dream Leadership Consulting, provided a hands-on workshop to help field service businesses find purpose and a vision.
Using his strategies, all field services businesses have the power to set a vision for 2023 and commit to acting on it.
Martha Woodward, the employee retention expert, and Dominique Williams, the hiring expert, joined forces at the annual Service Edge Conference in a hands-on session.
Together, they shared the crucial elements in attracting more ideal applicants with:
By utilizing the strategies Martha and Dominique laid out, you can solve your hiring problems and recruit top local talent in no time.
Tony Ricketts, the founder of Lawnline Marketing, has helped countless field service businesses generate millions of dollars in revenue—all through marketing!
Through Tony’s in-depth marketing workshop, attendees were able to walk away with the ability to build, refine, and execute a plan.
All conference attendees were able to use Tony’s valuable insight to determine where to allocate marketing dollars next year.
This article only covers a few of the many keynote speakers at the 2022 Service Edge Conference.
However, each session provided key lucrative takeaway strategies for businesses to immediately begin implementing.
By taking advantage of these winning strategies from the Service Edge Conference, attendees have the power to scale their businesses with:
Finally, you can use these top 5 takeaways from the annual Service Edge Conference to soar your field service business to success in 2023 and beyond!
Related: The Best Field Service Conference: 5 Reasons to Attend SEC
Originally published Nov 29, 2022 5:21 PM
Your hunt for the best field service conference is over. By attending SEC (i.e. Service Edge Conference), you’ll gain exclusive insider industry access to top-of-the-line resources.
SEC is a new annual event for Service Autopilot and FieldEdge members and potential customers. Also, this program is tailored to streamline all areas of field service business.
This premier event is especially created for field service businesses, by field service businesses. All field service businesses are encouraged to attend—lawn care, residential cleaning, snow removal, pool services, and more!
All SEC registrations for this field service conference include:
In addition, improvements on operations, marketing, CRM, sales tactics, strategic planning, financials, and growth plans are among a few of the insights attendees will receive.
With this hands-on experience, you’ll be able to craft the perfect roadmap to meet the needs of your growing business.
Conquer goals and build the future business you’ve been dreaming of with answers and strategies from leading experts and top business owners.
The best field service conference of the year will provide answers to common questions like:
At SEC, you’ll explore how to push past your biggest obstacles, and ignite ideas you can’t wait to implement.
Plus, you’ll get exclusive first inside looks at what’s new in Service Autopilot and FieldEdge! Get special access to our latest updates, and see new features in action.
At this year’s field service conference, you’ll hear from industry experts who have overcome some of the biggest challenges all field service businesses are currently facing.
Access the best secrets for long-term success and growth, and listen to keynote speakers like:
Plus, with your SEC registration, you’ll get two and a half FULLY FOCUSED days of engaging speakers who will show you exactly how to improve:
New Service Autopilot or FieldEdge members will have a unique opportunity to utilize one-on-one support lab sessions at this field service conference.
Likewise, if you’re a seasoned Service Autopilot or FieldEdge member, you’ll have the opportunity to explore new ways to utilize the field service software.
Use these one-on-one support lab sessions to:
Attend over 23 hours of hands-on workshops and sessions that will immediately change your business and WIN BIG.
Service Autopilot and FieldEdge members alike will discuss crucial topics, such as:
Whether you’re burned out, or simply want to grow and keep ahead, ALL attendees will have the unique opportunity to reignite their passion and fuel for growth.
With over 400 owners and employees in attendance at this SEC field service conference, you’ll have endless networking opportunities from across North America.
Take charge of this special opportunity to get firsthand inspiration from your peers. Discover their strategies, shortcuts, and secrets to explosive business growth.
At SEC, you’ll meet successful, seasoned field service business owners making upwards of $1M, $5M, and even $10M year-after-year.
You won’t want to miss the best chance you have this year at soaring your business to newfound heights of success at SEC—the best field service conference of the year.
SEC is the ONLY conference focused on growth and development for field service business owners and their teams.
By attending SEC, you’ll gain exclusive access to the top pro secrets to success in the field service industry.
Plus, all field service conference attendees will have the opportunity to:
Service Autopilot and FieldEdge members and non-members alike are encouraged to attend this premier field service conference. Click here to find out the latest information about the SEC.
Related: 2022 Service Edge Conference
Originally published Oct 4, 2022 7:00 AM