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The National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) and the Professional Grounds Management Society (PGMS) will co-locate the PGMS 2026 Annual Conference: Transform with Elevate, taking place in Tampa, Fla., Nov. 8–11.
PGMS will co-locate Transform, with Elevate in Tampa, and Anaheim, Calif., expanding education, the Expo, networking and industry connections for both audiences.
PGMS attendees will have access to Elevate’s broader education, Expo, and networking opportunities, and Elevate attendees can attend PGMS’ concurrent education sessions. individual membership society of grounds professionals dedicated to advancing the grounds management profession through education and professional development
This is expected to create a stronger overall experience for landscape professionals, grounds managers, suppliers and industry partners by bringing more sectors of the green industry together in one place.
“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.”
“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.”
PGMS is an individual membership society of grounds professionals dedicated to advancing the grounds management profession through education and professional development.
PGMS has served the profession for more than 100 years and represents more than 1,000 industry professionals, many of whom are institutional grounds managers working for colleges and universities, municipalities, parks and recreation facilities, office parks, apartment communities, hotels, cemeteries, theme parks, and other properties.
Registration for Elevate will open in early June. Limited spots are still available at the Elevate Expo.
