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BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition ( BTME )
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International Golf Greenkeepers Association is proud to welcome readers of the Groundskeeping Journal to Harrogate this January for the highly anticipated BIGGA Turf Management Exhibition ( BTME ). Renowned as Europe ’ s premier event for turf professionals , BTME has become a pivotal date on the groundskeeping calendar , offering unparalleled opportunities for education , networking and innovation .
This year ’ s event is already breaking records , with exhibitors set to showcase their products across five halls of the Harrogate Convention Centre . The 4,145m 2 of space reserved by exhibitors by mid-December saw BTME exceed the overall floor size of the 2024 edition . To accommodate the growing interest , BIGGA has introduced the Industry Launchpad , a platform designed to help first time exhibitors participate on a smaller scale while making their mark on the industry .
Education at the core of BTME A cornerstone of BTME is the Continue to Learn education programme , which serves as a vital resource for those working in sports turf and golf course management . Since the 2025 programme was launched in October , demand for the programme has surged . By mid-December over 80 % of the Continue to Learn : Classes sessions were sold out and more than 1,000 individual bookings secured . This milestone was reached faster than ever before , underscoring the industry ’ s growing appetite for professional development .
This year ’ s programme features the most extensive lineup of free education sessions to date and Jim Croxton , BIGGA CEO , expressed his pride in the event ’ s continued growth , adding : “ I ’ m incredibly proud of the BIGGA team , whose dedication and innovation has propelled BTME and Continue to Learn to new heights . Their commitment to creating an exceptional experience for our members and the wider turf industry has established BTME as a cornerstone of the golfing calendar that is growing in size and reputation each year .
“ The strong support for Continue to Learn also highlights a positive shift in attitudes towards greenkeeper
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