β One coffee shop conversation in East London... Eight years later, planning pitches for the 2026 FIFA World Cup across three countries.
At Learning LIVE, Alan Ferguson, Senior Pitch Management Manager at FIFA, shared the incredible challenge of preparing tournament pitches in domed stadiums, delivering temporary turf solutions and managing one of the most complex pitch projects in football history.
Fancy hearing stories and insights you won't find anywhere else? Join the waiting list for SALTEX 2026 π https://bit.ly/4wJYci8
OR become a GMA Member to get access to all Learning Live content π₯ https://bit.ly/4uLcyh3
Grounds Management Association
Saltex - Turf Management Show
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Europe's premier grounds management show for grounds care volunteers, professionals, suppliers, and manufacturers.
ποΈ 11 - 12 November 2026.
π NEC, Birmingham.
ποΈ FREE tickets.
#SALTEX2026
27/05/2026
Grounds management doesn't move forward in isolation.
It happens when grounds professionals, volunteers, exhibitors, partners, national governing bodies and industry-leading speakers come together to share ideas, tackle challenges and shape the future of the sector.
That's what makes SALTEX unique. Bringing every part of the industry under one roof to connect, learn, discover new innovations and do business.
Want your business to be at the forefront of grounds management? Find out why you should exhibit π https://bit.ly/4v8XTfs
Should you be overseeding in May? π±
At Learning LIVE, Kelly-Marie Clack, Technical and Research Lead at Origin Amenity Solutions, shared practical advice on seed timing, watering considerations and how to get the best results from your overseeding programme.
If you're responsible for maintaining playing surfaces, these are the kinds of insights that can make a real difference to your ground.
Donβt miss the opportunity to hear directly from the industryβs leading experts at SALTEX 2026.
Join the waiting list today π https://bit.ly/4wJYci8
21/05/2026
Looking for the business case to exhibit at SALTEX 2026?
π 75% of attendees are senior decision-makers
π· 36% manage purchasing budgets of Β£200kβΒ£500k
π 7% growth in international attendance
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85% of exhibitors achieved most or all of their goals
See why SALTEX continues to deliver results for exhibitors.
Request SALTEX Audience Insight Report π https://bit.ly/49gpqD7
The new SALTEX 2026 website is now LIVE π¨
Rooted in History. Driving Progress. π±
Europeβs leading grounds management show returns to the NEC Birmingham on 11-12 November 2026, organised by the Grounds Management Association.
Expect innovation, networking and free CPD-accredited education across two packed days for the industry.
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ΏοΈ Free parking returns for 2026
ποΈ Visitor registration opening soon
Check out the website π https://bit.ly/42wmDlq
Across the industry, buyers are actively searching, enquiring, and ready to invest. SALTEX puts you right in the middle of that momentum, connecting you with decision-makers and professionals who mean business.
If you want to be where the demand is, this is it.
Find out more π https://bit.ly/4uj2Z9j
Celebrating a busy and successful day at SALTEX, ISEKI UK & Ireland connected with a wide range of visitors and marked strong engagement on the exhibition floor.
SALTEX brings together professionals from sport, education, estates, local authority, and landscaping, creating a cross-sector platform like no other in the industry.
See if SALTEX is for you: https://bit.ly/4uj2Z9j
SALTEX is more than an exhibition. Itβs a chance to connect, learn, and engage with the whole grounds management industry.
Exhibitors and visitors alike experience high energy across the halls, meeting existing customers, discovering new contacts, and sharing knowledge that can be applied back on the ground.
From machinery to fertiliser suppliers, and education sessions to live demonstrations, SALTEX brings together a diverse cross-section of the sector in one place.
No other show in the industry does this... Make sure you're part of it π https://bit.ly/4uj2Z9j
26/03/2026
THE NEW RECRUITS! π€
Our GMA NextGen cohort is expanding with three more talented industry pros joining the fold.
Meet Calum, Sonny and James: https://www.thegma.org.uk/news/three-emerging-leaders-join-gma-nextgen-to-drive-the-future-of/
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