Connect, Learn, and Lead at The Great Lakes Trade Expo

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Attendees seated for the Green Industry lunch at the Great Lakes Trade Expo
Attendees seated for the Green Industry lunch at the Great Lakes Trade Expo

Michigan’s annual conference and trade show for Green Industry Professionals.

Presented by MNLA, the Great Lakes Trade Expo brings together growers, contractors, retailers, suppliers, educators, and industry leaders for professional education, exhibits, and connection. Everything you need to plan your GLTE experience lives right here.

Attendees walking through a busy exhibit aisle at the Great Lakes Trade Expo
Attendees walking through a busy exhibit aisle at the Great Lakes Trade Expo

Where Michigan’s Green Industry Comes Together

GLTE gives professionals across the landscape, nursery, greenhouse, retail, irrigation, turf, snow management, and supplier communities a place to exchange ideas, discover new products, and stay connected to the people moving the industry forward.

Professional Education

Explore sessions covering topics, trends, and skills relevant to your work. Many sessions may offer credits for industry certifications and professional accreditations.

Trade Show Exhibits

Meet companies offering equipment, plant material, products, technology, and services for Green Industry businesses.

Industry Connection

Build relationships with peers, suppliers, colleagues, and leaders from across Michigan and the Great Lakes region.

Attend the 2027 Great Lakes Trade Expo

The 2027 Great Lakes Trade Expo will take place January 19–21, 2027, at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan. A discounted room block is available at the headquarter hotel, the Amway Grand Plaza, connected to the DeVos Place by skywalk.

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Find What You Need at GLTE

Each part of the Expo has its own page. Start with what brings you here.

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    Education Sessions

    GLTE's professional education sessions cover the topics, trends, and skills shaping Michigan's Green Industry. The 2027 education lineup is coming Fall 2026, so check back as sessions are announced.

    View Education Sessions
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    Certification and Accreditation Credits

    Select GLTE sessions qualify for credits toward industry certifications and professional accreditations, including CGIP, ISA, NALP, MDARD Pesticide, and more. See which credits are available before you build your schedule.

    View Available Credits
  • A large indoor exhibition hall with multiple booths and displays, featuring vehicles and automotive products, filled with visitors

    2027 Trade Show Floor Map

    Explore the show floor before you arrive. Use the interactive map to locate exhibitors, plan your route, and make the most of your time at GLTE.

    View the Floor Map
  • Man giving a presentation at a trade show booth about Meadowood Center for the Arts, with attendees sitting and standing nearby.

    2027 List of Exhibitors

    Meet the companies offering equipment, plant material, products, technology, and services for Green Industry businesses, and review the 2027 Exhibiting Contract if you are ready to join them.

    Review the 2027 Exhibiting Contract

    View the Exhibitor List
  • Trade show booth with multiple people engaging, displaying landscaping equipment and promotional banners for SiteOne Landscape Supply, with flags and displays showcasing products and services.

    Booth Information

    Everything exhibitors need in one place: booth details, the Booth Payment Form, and the 2027 Booth Staff Registration Form.

    View Booth Information
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    Sponsors

    GLTE sponsors put their companies in front of Green Industry professionals across Michigan and the Great Lakes region. See this year's sponsors, and complete the Become a Sponsor form to add your company to the list.

    View GLTE Sponsors
Volunteers scooping ice cream at the ice cream social at the Great Lakes Trade Expo
Volunteers scooping ice cream at the ice cream social at the Great Lakes Trade Expo

Plan Your GLTE Experience

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Mark Your Calendar

The 2027 Great Lakes Trade Expo runs January 19–21 at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids.

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Choose How You Will Participate

Attend education sessions, walk the trade show floor, exhibit, or become a sponsor.

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Join the Industry in Grand Rapids

Connect with Green Industry professionals, discover new ideas, and bring useful knowledge back to your team.

FAQS

Questions About the Great Lakes Trade Expo

  • The Great Lakes Trade Expo, also known as GLTE, is an annual Green Industry conference and Michigan landscape trade show presented by the Michigan Nursery & Landscape Association. It features professional education, exhibitors, networking, and industry events.

  • The 2027 Great Lakes Trade Expo is scheduled for Tuesday, January 19 through Thursday, January 21, 2027.

  • The 2027 Great Lakes Trade Expo will be held at DeVos Place in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

  • GLTE is designed for landscape, nursery, greenhouse, retail, irrigation, turf, snow management, supplier, and other Green Industry professionals.

  • Select GLTE education sessions may qualify for credits through participating certification and accreditation organizations. Review the Certification and Accreditation Credits page for current information.

  • Yes, review the 2027 List of Exhibitors and Exhibiting Contract, then visit Booth Information for booth details, the payment form, and booth staff registration.

  • A discounted room block is available at the Amway Grand Plaza, GLTE's headquarter hotel, connected to DeVos Place by skywalk. Visit the Hotel Accommodations page for rates and reservation information.

Man demonstrating a zero turn mower during an equipment demo at the Great Lakes Trade Expo
Man demonstrating a zero turn mower during an equipment demo at the Great Lakes Trade Expo

Join Michigan’s Green Industry at GLTE

Explore the education, exhibits, and relationships that make the Great Lakes Trade Expo an important annual gathering for Green Industry professionals.

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