ELEVATE brings landscape and lawn care professionals together for practical learning, peer conversations, new solutions and the kind of industry connections that continue long after the event ends. Get a feel for the energy, people and experience waiting for you in Tampa.
ELEVATE education is built for landscape and lawn care professionals who want ideas they can actually use. Learn from industry leaders, hear what is working inside companies like yours and join peer conversations designed around your role, specialty and stage of growth. Every part of the program is designed to help you solve business challenges, strengthen your team and return with clearer next steps.
Arrive, check in, attend pre-conference programming, and kick off the week at the ELEVATE Welcome Reception.
Opening Main Stage, concurrent education, Role-Based Roundtables, ELEVATE Expo, and Expo Happy Hour.
Hot Topics Breakfast, education sessions, ELEVATE Expo, Expo lunch, Let’s Talk Shop specialty roundtables, and the ELEVATE Bash.
Final education sessions, Closing Main Stage, and optional On Tour experience.
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ELEVATE Connect brings peer learning into the heart of the conference through guided conversations, role-based roundtables, specialty discussions and hot-topic peer exchanges. Connect with professionals who understand your role, your business challenges and your stage of growth, then leave with practical ideas you can put to work.
Peer Circle Chats | Role-Based Roundtables | Let’s Talk Shop | Hot Topics Roundtable
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The ELEVATE Expo is designed for focused conversations, practical discovery and meaningful connections. It is a curated Expo experience where you can talk directly with manufacturers, suppliers and experts, compare solutions and discover ideas that support your next stage of growth. Use lunch, Happy Hour and peer conversations to turn product discovery into real business insight.
Technology & Software l Equipment & Fleet Solutions l Lawn Care, Irrigation & Plant Health Solutions
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ELEVATE 2026 takes place at the Tampa Convention Center in downtown Tampa, with conference education and the ELEVATE Expo together in one waterfront destination. Step outside the convention center and you are close to all conference hotels, restaurants, entertainment and the energy of Tampa’s walkable downtown.
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I have attended many industry events over the years, Elevate was my favorite education experience I have ever had. Even after 15+ years, I still learn so much attending NALP events!" Paul Fraynd, Sun Valley Landscaping
I have attended many industry events over the years, Elevate was my favorite education experience I have ever had. Even after 15+ years, I still learn so much attending NALP events!"
I thought this was the best industry conference I have attended in the last 20 years. You know it was a good show when you wake up the day after, mentally and physically exhausted, but still missing it just a little bit.” Doug McIntosh, McIntosh Grounds Maintenance, Inc.
I thought this was the best industry conference I have attended in the last 20 years. You know it was a good show when you wake up the day after, mentally and physically exhausted, but still missing it just a little bit.”
When I leave ELEVATE, it does for my business what church does for my faith. I come out energized and motivated to improve my path.” Noe Loarca, Avanza Landscaping
When I leave ELEVATE, it does for my business what church does for my faith. I come out energized and motivated to improve my path.”
ELEVATE turned out to be an energizing, revitalizing experience. It came at a time of the season when everyone feels a bit drained. It certainly made me feel more focused and determined to finish the year strong.” Stuart Griffith, Property Care Division Manager, Lifescape Colorado
ELEVATE turned out to be an energizing, revitalizing experience. It came at a time of the season when everyone feels a bit drained. It certainly made me feel more focused and determined to finish the year strong.”
The first Elevate exceeded all of my expectations. The knowledge, friendships and experience my team gained is exactly what we needed after a long hard summer!” Teddy Russell, Russell Landscape
The first Elevate exceeded all of my expectations. The knowledge, friendships and experience my team gained is exactly what we needed after a long hard summer!”
With over 20 years in the industry, attending well over 75 conferences through the years; Elevate is in the top 2 as far as Education, Scheduling, Opportunities for Networking and most importantly FUN! This is a MUST ATTEND event for you and your business!” J. Wise, Grass Roots Turf
With over 20 years in the industry, attending well over 75 conferences through the years; Elevate is in the top 2 as far as Education, Scheduling, Opportunities for Networking and most importantly FUN! This is a MUST ATTEND event for you and your business!”
ELEVATE brings together growth-minded landscape and lawn care companies from across the country, including owner-led small businesses, to multi-branch teams, and national industry leaders.
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