E very January, Harrogate transforms into the beating heart of the turf management world as BTME and Continue to Learn bring thousands of grounds professionals together for a week of innovation, inspiration and unmissable learning.
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BTME 2026: Europe’ s Premier Turf Management Event Returns – Discover why its unmissable
E very January, Harrogate transforms into the beating heart of the turf management world as BTME and Continue to Learn bring thousands of grounds professionals together for a week of innovation, inspiration and unmissable learning.
From 20 – 22 January, the British & International Golf Greenkeepers Association( BIGGA) hosts Europe’ s largest and most influential turf management exhibition— three action-packed days filled with new ideas, new technology and new opportunities. Running alongside, from 18 – 22 January, the renowned Continue to Learn programme offers a comprehensive world-class education programme tailored for turf professionals.
Whether you’ re a first-time visitor or a seasoned expert, BTME 2026 promises a fresh start to the year. Expect a powerful blend of hands-on education, forwardthinking insights and practical solutions crafted by the people who understand the industry best.
Continue to Learn features everything from intensive fullday technical workshops to bite-sized seminars and a twoday management conference. Topics span agronomy, irrigation, sustainability, leadership and more, each session built to deliver immediately applicable knowledge. Many courses are deliberately small and interactive, giving delegates valuable time with leading practitioners who know the pressures and complexities of maintaining exceptional turf.
On the exhibition floor, BTME delivers six halls packed with innovation. From cuttingedge machinery to the latest technological breakthroughs, it’ s the ideal place to see what’ s emerging, compare solutions and plan future investment- all free of charge. Just as importantly, BTME acts as the profession’ s annual meeting point,
offering space to network, recharge, share challenges and reconnect with colleagues from across the UK and beyond.
A standout moment of the week is the BIGGA Celebration sponsored by Bernhard Academy where the BIGGA Awards shine a spotlight on the individuals and teams raising standards across the industry. It’ s a night of recognition, pride and genuine inspiration.
And for 2026, there’ s an added bonus: thanks to support from KRESS, everyone who registers will be entered into a special prize draw— making this the perfect start of the year for one lucky attendee.
If you’ re looking to sharpen your skills, expand your network and stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry, Harrogate in January is the place to be. BTME and Continue to Learn remain the essential professional development experience for anyone serious about turf management.
12 GroundskeepingJournal. co. uk | January / February 2026