The Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) and the National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) announced the co-location of the PGMS 2026 Annual Conference: Transform with Elevate, taking place in Tampa, Florida, November 8–11, 2026.
PGMS attendees will have access to Elevate’s broader education, Expo, and networking opportunities, and Elevate attendees can attend PGMS’s concurrent education sessions.
This is expected to create a stronger overall experience for grounds managers, landscape professionals, suppliers and industry partners by bringing more sectors of the green industry together in one place.
“PGMS is proud to take this next step in our long history by partnering with NALP,” said Michael Gildea, CGM, PGMS president. “This move expands access for our members and fosters new networking opportunities that strengthen connections and deliver greater value for grounds professionals at every stage of their careers.”
“Elevate is where serious landscape and lawn care company professionals come to tackle their biggest challenges, learn from peers, and leave with ideas that drive growth, said NALP CEO Britt Wood. “By welcoming PGMS and its members, we are creating an event with broader education offerings, deeper peer connections, and more value for attendees, exhibitors, and sponsors alike.”
Registration for Elevate will open in early June.