2026 Indiana Green Expo Delivers Strong Educational Impact, Industry Engagement, and Measurable Value
The 2026 Indiana Green Expo (IGE), held February 9–11 at the Indiana Convention Center, marked another highly successful year for one of the Midwest’s leading educational and networking events for turfgrass, landscape, nursery, and green industry professionals. The Expo drew 1,412 attendees and hosted 113 exhibiting companies, reinforcing its role as a premier regional hub for science‑based training, professional development, and industry innovation.
Comprehensive Education for a Diverse Industry
Education remained the centerpiece of the 2026 program. The event opened with nine intensive workshops on February 9, offering hands‑on training in plant diagnostics, communication skills, turfgrass and landscape fundamentals, and plant selection for challenging landscapes. These sessions provided practical, applied instruction for professionals across multiple sectors.
February 10–11, attendees participated in more than a dozen concurrent educational tracks, covering topics such as pest and disease management, soil health, sports turf renovation, native and pollinator habitat management, invasive species control, and leadership and business development. Survey respondents praised the breadth and relevance of the content, citing strong sessions across the program.
A High‑Value Trade Show Experience
The IGE trade show featured 113 exhibitors, offering attendees direct access to new technologies, equipment, plant material, and services supporting modern turf and landscape management. Participants described the trade show as a major highlight, with one new attendee noting that the Expo was “larger than anticipated” and provided exceptional opportunities to connect with vendors and colleagues.
Strong Participant Outcomes and Measurable Impact
Post‑event survey results underscore the Expo’s educational and economic value:
- 74% learned something new
- 71% increased awareness or confidence in key topics
- 82% plan to share knowledge with colleagues
- 93% of returning attendees have previously adopted practices from IGE that resulted in improvements in turf quality, landscape maintenance, resource efficiency, or economic return
Survey respondents believe they will save an estimated $3,500 annually for their organization using information gained at the 2026 Expo.
A Collaborative Effort Supporting Indiana’s Green Industry
IGE is jointly presented by the Midwest Regional Turf Foundation (MRTF) and the Indiana Nursery & Landscape Association (INLA), with program leadership from Purdue University Extension specialists. The 2026 event marked the 20th year of this partnership, which continues to deliver high‑quality, research‑based education tailored to Midwest conditions.
About the Indiana Green Expo
The Indiana Green Expo is an annual three‑day conference and trade show serving turfgrass, landscape, nursery, and green industry professionals. The event provides more than 100 hours of educational programming, hands‑on workshops, and access to industry‑leading exhibitors. Proceeds support research, education, and workforce development initiatives that strengthen Indiana’s green industry.
Mark your calendar for next year’s Expo: February 8-19, 2027.