SALTEX
SALTEX – the grounds management show to take your career to the next level
S arah Cunningham is Director of Events at the Grounds Management Association( GMA).
Run by the GMA, SALTEX is Europe’ s cutting-edge grounds management show – it’ s free to attend and takes place from 12 – 13 November at the NEC Birmingham.
Groundspeople have never been in greater demand. Grassroots sport is thriving, professional seasons are getting longer across many sports, and there’ s a growing national appetite for high-quality green spaces.
It’ s a crucial time for anyone in the industry.
Whether you’ re looking to grow your career or your organisation wants to unlock more from its grounds team, SALTEX is unmissable.
Take your career to the next level
Education has always been at the heart of SALTEX, and in 2025 we want to help more people than ever supercharge their careers.
Taking place across 12 and 13 November at the NEC Birmingham, this year’ s show will feature over 65 expert speakers as part of our Learning LIVE line-up. It’ s the industry’ s largest free-to-attend education programme, giving attendees access to some of the most knowledgeable professionals in the business, including:
- lan Ferguson, FIFA Senior Pitch Management Manager
- Lee Guerriero, Stadium Operations and Pitch Expert at UEFA
- Neil Rodger, Principal Project Manager, STRI Group
- Graeme Beatt, Course Manager at Royal Portrush Golf Club
- GMA NextGen, young professionals and grounds management ambassadors
Our world-class speakers will cover the hot topics shaping the future of grounds management – from innovation and sustainability to long-term sector growth. Industry-leading insights you won’ t get anywhere else.
Earn CPD points as you learn from the best in grounds management. Hear from the industry’ s top minds, unlock ideas to power your career forward, and enjoy free access to as many Learning LIVE seminars as you like.
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