POWER UP YOUR PERFORMANCE AT SALTEX 2025

On 12th and 13th November, thousands of grounds staff, turf managers and decision-makers will again come together in Birmingham for SALTEX 2025 - the show built by the industry, for the industry

Why is SALTEX special? Because, unlike commercial exhibitions driven by profit, SALTEX is owned and run by the Grounds Management Association (GMA), with every surplus reinvested back into the sector through training, education, career development and membership. That’s why, for more than seven decades, SALTEX has stood as the trusted platform. It’s where the industry meets progress.

Learning that drives results

The world of grounds management is evolving at pace. From the rise of electric and autonomous machinery to the urgent need for sustainable practices that respond to climate change, today’s professionals are under pressure to adapt and deliver more than ever before.

Learning LIVE is a cornerstone of SALTEX, presented across three stages: the Main Stage, Spotlight Stage and Community Sport Stage. Together, they deliver a programme shaped around the real challenges and opportunities facing today’s professionals.

Sessions draw on expertise from across the grounds management sector, including elite sport, community facilities, estates, education, local authorities, horticulture and landscaping. This creates a rare chance for genuine cross-sector knowledge sharing, where everyone can learn from each other.

Attendees will gain insights from James Williams (London Stadium) on hybrid and stitched pitches, and Karl McDermott (Lord’s) on the global standards and challenges of cricket surfaces, hearing directly from leaders who manage some of the world’s most demanding venues.

Beyond elite sport, Dr Denise Ludlam of Sport England will address how climate change is reshaping participation and the strategies required to protect play for future generations, whilst Will Brierley brings insight into grassroots facilities and Matt Pottage of the RHS connects the conversation to estate and horticultural management. Every session is built to offer practical takeaways you can bring back to your own surface the very next day.

SALTEX reinvests every surplus back into training, education & careers

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400+ brands under one roof – Europe’s hub for grounds innovation

The show floor of the future

On the exhibition floor, innovation takes centre stage. Returning powerhouses Dennis, Husqvarna, Cramer, Kubota and ISEKI will showcase cutting-edge equipment and solutions, whilst first-time exhibitors like Fendt, LEDture, Holcim and Cleveland Alliances bring fresh ideas and smart technologies into the mix.

Whether it’s the latest in battery-powered machinery, autonomous mowers, or next-generation turf solutions you’re after, SALTEX is where you can see, test, and compare it all under one roof. With 400+ industry-leading brands, its Europe’s cutting-edge marketplace dedicated to grounds management.

By the industry, for the industry

What makes SALTEX unique is its DNA. It’s not just another trade show. It’s the one event that exists solely to advance the sector. Owned and delivered by the Grounds Management Association, every aspect of SALTEX is designed with practitioners at its heart: from cross-sector networking opportunities to career and skills initiatives, to providing a launchpad for the very latest innovations.

That means when you attend or exhibit at SALTEX, you’re investing in your own performance but also in the future of the entire industry.

If you’re ready to discover smarter solutions, learn from the best and connect with the entire industry under one roof, there’s only one place to be this November.

[SALTEX 2025 takes place on 12-13 November at the NEC, Birmingham. Visitor registration is free at saltex.org.uk](http://www.saltex.org.uk/)