THE FUTURE OF GROUNDS MANAGEMENT STARTS WITH SALTEX.

SALTEX is where innovation meets action for 80 years - the industry’s cutting-edge exhibition for sports turf, grounds care and landscaping since 1938.

Jjoin 7,463 professionals and volunteers, 400+ leading brands, and 79 expert speakers as we power up your tech, skills and connections at the NEC, Birmingham on 11 + 12 November 2026.

From game-changing kit to real-world learning, this is where the sector shapes what’s next.

Power up. Show up. Be part of it.

SALTEX brings together the entire grounds management industry - whichever sector you're in, SALTEX has the latest innovations, expert insights, or practical solutions to power up your performance.

Over the years, SALTEX has welcomed people from all areas of grounds management, some of which include: 

• Professional sport
• Grassroots sport
• Local authorities & public spaces
• Arboriculture, horticulture & forestry
• Park maintenance & communal spaces
• Educational institutions
• Estates management
• Landscaping & lawn care
• Country hotels & spa resorts
• Theme parks & zoos
• Caravan & holiday parks

Let's power up grounds management together.

ROOTED IN 90 YEARS OF EXPERTISE.

SALTEX is organised by the Grounds Management Association (GMA), the not-for-profit organisation driving excellence in the industry.

Every pound generated from SALTEX is reinvested into the sector - funding training, research, and advocacy to ensure a thriving and sustainable future for grounds professionals.