Your Roadmap to More Sales, Stronger Buyer Relationships & Bigger Revenue Opportunities
Henry B. González Convention Center | San Antonio |
August 11–12, 2026
If you're a supplier in the Texas Green Industry and you're not at EXPO this August, your customers will be. Landscape contractors, nursery growers, irrigators, arborists, retail garden centers, and decision-makers from across Texas will be walking the show floor looking for smarter products, better partners, and new solutions. Will they find you? Or your competitor?
In 2026, suppliers who win aren't just selling products — they're solving problems. Helping customers save labor. Improve margins. Protect water. Increase plant performance. Strengthen operations. This isn't just exhibiting. This is your growth strategy. These education sessions help suppliers understand exactly what buyers need, what problems they're trying to solve, and how to position your products as the solution. Because the best sales happen when you understand the business behind the buying decision.
Understand What Your Customers Need Most
Must-Attend Sessions
Managing Water by the Gallon
Irrigation Flow Monitoring and Management — Preston
Swor, Hunter IndustriesAug. 11, EXPO Full Day
Education Session
Design for Drought
Strategic Irrigation Planning That Works in Texas — Dean
Minchillo, Texas Water Resources InstituteAug. 11,
EXPO Full Day Education Session
Why This Matters
Customers aren't just buying products. They're buying solutions. These sessions help suppliers understand:
The suppliers who win know demand before the buyer does. These sessions help you predict:
Plant demand shifts
Build Stronger Relationships with Contractors & Buyers
Relationships close deals. These curated meet-up events create direct access to the people who matter most to your business.
Growers Meet Retailers Meet Up
Located at the Meet Up Garden — a dedicated space for growers and retailers to connect face-to-face, share challenges, and explore new supply partnerships.
Emerging Leaders Meet Up
Located at the Meet Up Garden — connect with the next generation of industry decision-makers before they become your biggest accounts.
Internship / Student / University Meet and Greet
Located at the NEW TNLA Career Center Tailgate — meet future professionals and build your talent pipeline while expanding your brand presence. 4x
Stronger Retention
Face-to-face connections drive repeat business
Repeat Sales
Relationships built at EXPO convert to long-term accounts
Stay Ahead of Innovation Before Your Competitors Do
Innovation changes buying behavior. Suppliers who understand new technology sell faster. These Aug. 12, EXPO Demo Sessions on the tradeshow floor put you at the cutting edge.
Let It Roll: Autonomous Cart Demo
Chris Theison, Burro
Next-Gen Greenhouse Solutions
Dave Bishop, Next G3N Greenhouses
AI Takeoff Demonstration
Michael Ding, Bobyard
From Greenhouse to Jobsite
Portable Generator Power Solutions
Michael Brawner, Ed.S., Holt
Future-focused selling = competitive advantage + stronger market share + bigger opportunities. Suppliers who understand new technology sell faster and position products for future demand.
The Show Floor Is Where Deals Start
Seeing products in action creates faster trust. Buyers want proof. These live EXPO Education Demonstrations on Aug. 12 give you the ultimate sales advantage. 1 Designing with Light Software Tools, Fixture Types & Proven Techniques
Preston Swor with Hunter Industries
Prescription Pruning Greg Fox, CleanScapes
Why Live Demos Win
Live demonstrations help suppliers:
• Showcase product value in real time
• Answer objections faster
• Shorten the sales cycle
• Generate stronger buying confidence ROI
Live education = stronger buying decisions + better close rates + higher booth ROI
Final Truth: Your Buyers Will Be Here
The only question is — Will they leave with you?
Because missing EXPO doesn't just mean missing sales. It means handing them to someone else.
New Vendor Relationships
Buyers will forge new supplier partnerships on the show floor
New Product Solutions They'll discover products that solve their biggest challenges
Stronger Buying Strategies
New Purchasing Decisions
Education sessions sharpen how they spend their budgets
Deals start on the floor — and close after the show
The 2026 Nursery/Landscape EXPO is produced by the Texas Nursery & Landscape Association. For a full schedule and to register, visit www.nurserylandscapeexpo.org.
