Registration Now Open for NALP's ELEVATE Conference in Tampa
Register by June 30 for the Best Prices
FAIRFAX, Va., (June 4, 2026) — Registration is now open for ELEVATE, the National Association of Landscape Professionals’ annual conference and Expo, taking place Nov. 8-11, 2026, at the Tampa Convention Center in downtown Tampa, Florida.
Designed for landscape and lawn care owners, executives, managers and emerging leaders, ELEVATE brings the industry together for four days of practical education, peer learning, supplier connections and high-value networking.
“ELEVATE is where landscape professionals come to work on their business,” said NALP CEO Britt Wood. “The 2026 program is designed to give attendees practical ideas they can take home and use right away, while also creating the kind of peer connections and candid conversations that help companies move forward.”
This year’s event will offer a convenient, all-in-one conference experience, with core education sessions and the Expo located under one roof at the Tampa Convention Center. The schedule also includes signature networking events, such as the ELEVATE Welcome Reception, ELEVATE Bash at Splitsville Tiki + Social, happy hours, breakfast and lunch events.
New and expanded features for 2026 include a Hot Topics Roundtable Breakfast, Role-Based Roundtable Discussions and Peer Circle Chats on the ELEVATE Expo floor. These sessions are designed to help attendees compare ideas with peers and find practical solutions to challenges in labor, profitability, operations, sales, safety, leadership development, technology, systems and growth.
ELEVATE will also feature expanded pre- and post-conference opportunities. Sunday’s pre-conference events include the NALP Women’s Forum, Advocacy Ambassador Academy and an AI workshop for executives hosted by Justin White. On Wednesday afternoon, attendees can take part in a post-ELEVATE On Tour event at Sunrise Landscape for a behind-the-scenes look at a leading landscape operation. Tickets for pre- and post-conference events are limited, so early registration is encouraged.
Adding even more value this year, the Professional Grounds Management Society will co-locate its Transform event with ELEVATE. Attendees will have access to education sessions offered by both organizations, creating more opportunities to learn from peers and build connections across the landscape, lawn care and grounds management professions.
ELEVATE is an all-inclusive experience, with core education, meals, networking events and the Expo included in one registration fee. Companies are encouraged to bring multiple team members so leaders and rising talent can attend different sessions, compare takeaways and return with shared priorities and actionable ideas.
Registration is open now. Attendees can register by June 30 to receive the best available pricing. To register or learn more, visit the ELEVATE website.
ELEVATE is made possible through the support of ELEVATE’s Title Partner, Caterpillar. ELEVATE is also supported by NALP’s other three Elite Partners: Aspire, Hustler/DeWalt, and STIHL.
About NALP
The National Association of Landscape Professionals is the national trade association and leading voice for the $150 billion landscape industry, which employs more than 1 million professionals. NALP helps shape policy and regulations and provides industry-leading education, training, and resources to help companies reach their full potential. For more information, visit www.landscapeprofessionals.org.