SALTEX - Sports Amenities Landscaping Trade Exhibition 2026
11 November 2026 – 12 November 2026
NEC Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom
47 sessions · 58 speakers
Organiser (1)
Grounds Management Association
Media Partners (7)
Turf Pro · Pitchcare · Government Business · Landscape & Urban Design · Service Dealer · Groundskeeping Journal · Turf Matters
Sponsor (1)
Association Partner (1)
Exhibitors (125)
Turfix · GGR Group · Premier Sports Surfaces · White Horse Contractors · Peacock Salt · STIGA · RANSOMES/CUSHMAN · TurfCare Supplies Ltd · Flails Direct Ltd · Low Energy Designs · PSD Groundscare Ltd · Iseki UK & Ireland · DeNaiyou intelligent Technology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. · Net World Sports · Wiedenmann (UK) · Hunter Grinders · Pro Landscaper · Supertrucks UK · Duralock · Prodata Weather Systems · Harrod Sport · Air-Seal Products Ltd · Cramer · BAGMA · Certis Belchim Amenity · Ledture Ltd · LIMONTA SPORT SPA · gcp Chartered Architects · Long Rake Spar Co Ltd · Myerscough College · Macmillan Cancer Support · Woodland Trust · Origin Amenity Solutions · SISIS · Agrigem · Allett Ltd · BigChange · Campey Turf Care Systems · Sports + Stadia · Turf Pro · KIOTI UK · Joblogic · Plantex UK · SBP Health · Farm Tech Supplies Ltd · Micromix Amenity · Smithco UK · INFINICUT · Block Blitz Ltd · Re-flow · Team Sprayers · Wessex International · Groundsman Industries · Wiseman Lighting Ltd · Howardson Group · LABOSPORT · Scoreboards Online · Lagan Valley Scientific Ltd · One Ash Training Ltd · Price Turfcare - Ventrac · BIGGA · Tails.com · Cleveland Sitesafe Ltd · Turf Tank · ICL · King Feeders UK · Lubbe & Sons · M H Goals · TreePlotter / TreePlotter Parks · The Digger Lady · Mapei · Greentek Solutions Ltd · Foams 4 Sports · TerrazzaMC - UK · Grass Smart · WorkPal · Football Foundation · Trimax Mowers · LAPU and Lets Talk Professional Groundscare · Barcham Trees · FLEET LINE MARKERS LTD · PRocon · Service Dealer · ProPitch · TurfTrax Ltd · Evolve Process Ltd · Stuart Canvas · Train Together Limited · AEDdonate · Premier Pitches · EverEdge · SAPCA · Amenity Forum · Covermaster Inc. · Grasstec UK Ltd · Phoenix Amenity Supplies Ltd · TDP Limited · ATE · RT Machinery · Boughton Loam · Mansfield Sand Company · Havspro · Boston Seeds · Signify · GreenBest · Raw Stadia · Stogger Turf Care / Abundigro · STM Machinery Ltd. · Foxwood Chippers · Consolidate Turf Health Solutions · Tudor Environmental · Geko Engineering Ltd · SMG Sportplatzmaschinenbau GmbH · GKB Machines · Graco Inc. · Henchman Ltd · Mammotion UK · Elliott Amenity Limited · STIHL · Springmasters Ltd · Turfdry · Hopespare Limited · FJ Dynamics · Boud Minerals · Kersten UK Ltd
Supporting Partners (6)
Premier League · England Rugby · Football Association of Wales · RFL · Football Foundation · ECB
Speakers (58)
- Tom Spencer Independent Machinery Technician & Technical Trainer
- Marcus Buckland
- Mark Clemmit
- Alan Thompson Sales Manager, SIS Pitches
- Flynn Good First Assistant Pitch Manager, Leicester City Football Club
- Gary Barwell Head of SportsTurf & Grounds, Edgebaston Stadium
- Greg Whately Principal Consultant, STRI Group
- Ian Graham Managing Director, Amenity Forum
- Karl McDermott Head Groundsman, Lord's Cricket Club
- Kelly-Marie Clack Technical and Research Lead, Origin Amenity Solutions
- Phil Tremayne General Manager, Association of Professional Landscapers
- Dave Luscombe CESAR/Police Liaison & Business Development Manager, Construction Equipment Association
- Adrian Kay Head Groundsman, York Racecourse
- Alex Vickers Turf Care Advisory Service Consultant, Grounds Management Association
- Andrew Turnbull Senior Lecturer in Turfgrass Agronomy, Myerscough College
- Andy Mackay Pitch & Grounds Advisor, English Cricket Board
- Ash Hendrickx-Nutley Regional Pitch Advisor Football (South-West), Grounds Management Association
- Beckie Street Project Manager, Football Foundation
- Ben Weatherall Key Account Manager, Grounds Management Association
- Bojan Jovanovic Learning Programme Lead, Grounds Management Association
- Charlie Yeomans Grounds Operations Manager, University of Warwick
- Christia Killen Health and Safety Manager, Lister Wilder Ltd
- Christian Spring Group Principal Scientist & Secretary, European Turfgrass Association
- Colin Corline Technical Lead, The Sport & Play Construction Association (SAPCA)
- Dan Milgate Regional Pitch Advisor, Grounds Management Association
- Dan Prest Head of Technical and Learning, Grounds Management Association
- Daniel Ratling Head of Grounds Development and Estate Sustainability, Whitgift School
- Dean Tingley Turf Consultant, ProPitch
- Detective Sergeant Chris Piggott DS, National Rural Crime Unit
- Doug Poole CEO, UK Golf Federation
- George Warren Integrated Water Management, Anglian Water
- Iain James Head of Facilities Services, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB)
- Ian Mather-Brewster Key Account Manager, Grounds Management Association
- Jack Langley Deputy Head Groundsperson, Bristol City FC
- Jo Langston Head of Member Services, Grounds Management Association
- Kathryn Severn Managing Director, Labosport
- Kieran Spencer Facility Development Executive, Rugby Football Union
- Lee Guerriero UEFA Stadium Operations and Pitch Expert, UEFA
- Lee Marshallsay Head of Grounds, Eton College
- Lewis Blois Business Development Manager, Landscape, Amenity and Private Label, ICL Group
- Mark Ferguson Agronomist, All England Lawn Tennis Club
- Nick Darking General Manager, BAGMA
- Ollie Mahon Head of Grounds, Bradfield College
- Paul McGrail Executive Director / Assistant Principal - Apprenticeships, Skills & Employer Engagement, Mysercough College
- Phil Fifield Head of Sports Turf Stadia, Brighton & Hove Albion Football Club
- Phil Jeggo Regional Pitch Advisor, Grounds Management Association
- Reece Watson CIO and Founder, Raw Stadia
- Richard Earl Principal Consultant, Labosport
- Ruby Armitage Pitch Power Officer, Football Foundation
- Russell Horsey Chartered Urban Forester, Woodland Dwelling
- Ruth Mann Head of Integrated Crop Technologies, Agrii (Envirofield)
- Ryan Bearss Director of Research & Development, Capillary Flow
- Simon Gibson Head of Grounds, Leicester City Football Club
- Simon Gumbrill Global Key Account Manager, SGL
- Sonny Keywood Sports Turf Technician, Brighton and Hove Albion FC
- Stuart Edmonds Pitch Maintenance Lead, Bingham Town Football Club
- Stuart Vause Head Groundsman, Castleford Tigers
- Colin Abrahams Club Volunteer, Leeds Maccabi Football Club
Agenda
- Review of the UEFA Club Season 2025/2026 and a Preview of EURO 2028 Pitch Programs 11 November 2026 · Main Stage
- European Turfgrass Society TAKEOVER: Putting Science and Research at the Heart of Turfgrass Management 11 November 2026 · Spotlight Stage
- Volunteers: Tractors, Mowers and Attachments 11 November 2026 · The Workshop
- How to Deal with Extreme Weather Issues to Get The Game On 11 November 2026 · Community Sport Stage
- Mechanics Forum: Challenges and Solutions 11 November 2026 · The Workshop
- Understanding Apprenticeship Opportunities for your Facility 11 November 2026 · Spotlight Stage
- Expert Drainage Advice to Help Prevent Game Cancellations - Due to Flooding. 11 November 2026 · Community Sport Stage
- FIFA World Cup 2026 - Delivering Exceptional Surfaces 11 November 2026 · Main Stage
- Mechanics Meet-up 11 November 2026 · Clubhouse
- How Strong Team Culture Ensures Success at the AELTC, Lords Cricket Club, University of Leeds and Leicester City Football Club 11 November 2026 · Main Stage
- Masterclass: How to use Pitch Data to Improve Multi-Sport Surfaces 11 November 2026 · Spotlight Stage
- Understanding the Correct Use of Seed and Fertiliser - All Year Round. 11 November 2026 · Community Sport Stage
- NEW for 2026: Mechanics Meet-up in The Clubhouse 11 November 2026 · Clubhouse
- Mechanics Meet-up 11 November 2026 · Clubhouse
- GMA NextGen Meet-up 11 November 2026 · Clubhouse
- Professionals and Volunteers: Sprayers 11 November 2026 · The Workshop
- How to Get Your Pitch Summer and Winter Ready 11 November 2026 · Community Sport Stage
- Tree Management in a Changing Climate 11 November 2026 · Main Stage
- Thinking of Installing a Hybrid Pitch? Get Advice from the Experts. 11 November 2026 · Spotlight Stage
- The Role of Technology in Turfcare Management 11 November 2026 · Main Stage
- Professionals: Mowers 11 November 2026 · The Workshop
- BAGMA: Powering the Future Safely: EV Technology in Off-Highway and Outdoor Power Equipment 11 November 2026 · Community Sport Stage
- SAPCA TAKE OVER: Maintenance Considerations for Sports Turf with Different Infills 11 November 2026 · Spotlight Stage
- From Problem to Resource: Unlocking Alternative Water for Turf Irrigation 11 November 2026 · Main Stage
- Getting to Know the GMA: Supporting the Groundscare Industry 11 November 2026 · Community Sport Stage
- SAPCA TAKE OVER: The Latest Trends in Player-Surface Interactive Research 11 November 2026 · Spotlight Stage
- Volunteers: Tractors, Mowers and Attachments 12 November 2026 · The Workshop
- Alternative Irrigation in a Changing Climate 12 November 2026 · Main Stage
- AMENITY FORUM TAKEOVER: Safeguarding the Future of Amenity Protection 12 November 2026 · Spotlight Stage
- Creating a Sustainable Business Model for Your Sports Club 12 November 2026 · Community Sport Stage
- AMENITY FORUM TAKEOVER: Creating a Strategic Plan for Integrated Pest, Weed and Disease Control 12 November 2026 · Spotlight Stage
- Meeting Pitch Challenges at Test Cricket Venues across the UK 12 November 2026 · Main Stage
- Mechanics Forum: Challenges and Solutions 12 November 2026 · The Workshop
- Helping Your Club Thrive: Funding and Support Available 12 November 2026 · Community Sport Stage
- Matching Fertiliser Inputs to Plant Needs Following Drought Stress 12 November 2026 · Spotlight Stage
- GMA AWARD WINNERS TAKEOVER: Pitch Improvement through Advanced Technology and Sustainable Solutions 12 November 2026 · Main Stage
- How to Protect your Machinery from Theft 12 November 2026 · Community Sport Stage
- Essential Racecourse Management in a Changing Climate 12 November 2026 · Main Stage
- Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) TAKE OVER: Business Protection – Protecting Your Business Through Professionalism 12 November 2026 · Spotlight Stage
- Professionals and Volunteers: Sprayers 12 November 2026 · The Workshop
- How to Obtain a Machinery Grant 12 November 2026 · Community Sport Stage
- GMA NextGen Meet-up 12 November 2026 · Clubhouse
- Professionals: Mowers 12 November 2026 · The Workshop
- FUTURE MANAGERS: How to Progress Your Career Through Education and CPD 12 November 2026 · Main Stage
- Association of Professional Landscapers (APL) TAKE OVER: Raising Standards – Why BS 7533-102 Matters 12 November 2026 · Spotlight Stage
- Ask the Experts: Your Questions Answered by the PAS Team 12 November 2026 · Community Sport Stage
- Professionals: Mowers 12 November 2026 · The Workshop