# SALTEX

- Dates: 11 November 2026 to 12 November 2026
- Location: National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Organiser: Grounds Management Association
- Industry: AgTech
- Expected attendance: 7,463

## About

UK's leading event for grounds care, sports, amenities, estates & green space management. SALTEX exhibitors cover the whole range of grounds care services, latest products, equipment & expertise to Windsor Racecourse.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.saltex.org.uk/)
- [Registration](https://www.saltex.org.uk/saltex-2026-registration)

## Topics

- PROFESSIONAL SPORT
- GRASSROOTS SPORT
- LANDSCAPING
- EDUCATION GROUNDS
- HORTICULTURE AND FORESTRY
- NATIONAL INFRASTRUCTURE
- PARK MAINTENANCE
- CARAVAN AND HOLIDAY PARKS
- ESTATE AND HERITAGE MANAGEMENT
- LOCAL AUTHORITIES
- THEME PARKS AND ATTRACTIONS
- GOLF AND GREENKEEPING

## Speakers

- Tom Spencer, Independent Machinery Technician & Technical Trainer
- Dr Kate Entwistle, Turf Disease Centre
- Andy Clay, Programme Manager (Grass Pitches), The Football Foundation
- Callum Allsop, Deputy Head of Grounds, Leicester City F.C
- Ant Surrage, Plant Biologist, Ecospray
- Chris Hunter, Regional Pitch Advisor (Football), Grounds Management Association
- Christian Spring, Principal Scientist, STRI Group
- Colin Corline, Project Manager, SAPCA
- Dan Wiseman, Facilities and Investment Office, West Riding County Football
- David James, Group CEO, Labosport International

## Sponsors and partners

- ATE

## Where to stay

- **Grand Hotel**: 80 m from the venue, 5 stars, 1 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2FE
  - [Hotel website](https://www.thegrandhotelbirmingham.co.uk)
  - Phone: +44 121 827 9600
- **Hotel du Vin**: 100 m from the venue, 25 Church Street, Birmingham, B3 2NR
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelduvin.com/locations/birmingham/)
  - Phone: +44 121 794 3005
- **Premier Inn**: 110 m from the venue, 3-6 Waterloo Street, Birmingham, B2 5PG
  - [Hotel website](https://www.premierinn.com/gb/en/hotels/england/west-midlands/birmingham/birmingham-city-centre-waterloo-street.html)
  - Phone: +44 333 777 3903
- **The Briar Rose**: 170 m from the venue, 25 Bennett's Hill, Birmingham, B2 5RE
  - [Hotel website](https://www.jdwetherspoon.com/hotels/england/west-midlands/the-briar-rose)
- **Staybridge Suites**: 280 m from the venue, Martineau Place, Birmingham, B2 4UW
- **Britannia Hotel**: 310 m from the venue, 21-25 New Street, Birmingham, B2 4RX
- **Holiday Inn Express**: 390 m from the venue, St Chads Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6HY
  - [Hotel website](https://www.ihg.com/holidayinnexpress/hotels/gb/en/birmingham/bhxsh/hoteldetail)
  - Phone: +44 371 902 1636
- **Travelodge Birmingham Central Moor Street**: 450 m from the venue, Carrs Lane, Birmingham, B4 7SS
  - [Hotel website](https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/531/Birmingham-Central-Moor-Street-hotel)

## What people are saying

Official hashtag: #saltex2026

- [SALTEX shortlisted for industry award as it gears up to celebrate 80th ...](https://landscapeandamenity.com/articles/2026-05-28/saltex-shortlisted-for-industry-award-as-it-gears-up-to-celebrate-80th-anniversary)
  - As SALTEX prepares for its landmark 80th edition on 11-12 November 2026 at the NEC Birmingham, the show moves forward under the theme 'Rooted in History. Driving Progress.' - celebrating the heritage of the industry while championing the in
  - By landscapeandamenity.com
- [SALTEX marks 80th edition with The Archive | Landscape & Amenity](https://landscapeandamenity.com/sections/exhibitions-news/articles/2026-07-15/saltex-marks-80th-edition-with-the-archive)
  - SALTEX will celebrate its 80th edition when it returns to the NEC Birmingham this November. Since its inception, SALTEX has stood as the industry's flagship event, bringing together generations of grounds people and manufacturers from acros
  - By landscapeandamenity.com
- [Learning LIVE Expands With Expert‑Led Industry Takeovers At SALTEX](https://fsm-online.co.uk/learning-live-expands-with-expert-led-industry-takeovers-at-saltex/)
  - SALTEX is set to strengthen its acclaimed Learning LIVE programme for 2026 with the introduction of a series of specialist industry takeovers on the Spotlight Stage, giving visitors access to even more targeted education and expert insight
  - By fsm-online.co.uk
- [Gardenforum Diary - Saltex 2026](https://www.gardenforum.co.uk/diary/saltex-2026/)
  - 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
  - By gardenforum.co.uk
- [SALTEX 2025: Day 1 highlights | Europe's Premier Grounds Management ...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2V8hqGb2rD8)
  - Relive the best moments from day 1 of SALTEX 2025! This short highlights video captures the action, innovation, and networking from the first day of the UK's leading turf industry event.
- [SALTEX INTRO Connecting with Industry Leaders](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxeXIURSftU)
  - A quick look back at the energy, insights, and conversations from SALTEX 2025. From connecting with industry leaders to discovering the latest innovations in turf and landscaping, SALTEX continues ...

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