LEARNING LIVE 2026

 

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FREE EDUCATION. PRACTICAL INSIGHT. REAL-WORLD LEARNING.

Learning LIVE returns to SALTEX 2026 with a packed programme designed to help grounds professionals and volunteers develop their skills, earn valuable CPD and tackle the challenges shaping the industry.

Across three dedicated stages, hear from industry experts, leading grounds professionals and specialist organisations covering everything from sports turf best practice and workforce development to technology, climate resilience, water management and funding.

Whether you're looking to develop your career, improve your surfaces, discover new approaches or bring fresh ideas back to your team, Learning LIVE gives you access to expert-led education across both days of SALTEX.

And it's all completely FREE with your SALTEX ticket.

Join us at the NEC Birmingham on 11-12 November 2026 to discover new solutions, share knowledge, and be part of the conversations driving the industry forward.

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THREE STAGES. MORE WAYS TO LEARN.

MAIN STAGE

Hear from leading grounds professionals and industry experts as they tackle the big conversations shaping the future of grounds management, from elite sports turf and workforce development to technology, sustainability and climate resilience.

SPOTLIGHT STAGE

Focused sessions tackling specialist topics and emerging issues, alongside dedicated takeovers from leading industry organisations sharing expert insight, research and practical guidance.

COMMUNITY SPORT STAGE

Practical support for the people responsible for maintaining and developing community and grassroots sports facilities, covering funding, grants, pitch maintenance, weather resilience, machinery and more.

8 THEMES. TWO DAYS. PLENTY TO DISCOVER.

🏟️ SPORTS TURF BEST PRACTICE
Discover practical approaches to pitch preparation, performance and management across the world of sport.

👥 WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Explore career progression, team culture, apprenticeships and CPD to develop people at every level.

🌱 SUSTAINABILITY + CLIMATE RESILIENCE
Discover practical approaches to drought, extreme weather and a changing climate to build greater resilience.

⚙️ INNOVATION + TECHNOLOGY
See how technology, research and data are helping grounds teams make smarter management decisions.

💧 WATER MANAGEMENT + DRAINAGE

Explore practical approaches to irrigation, alternative water and drainage for more resilient surfaces.

🌿 SYNTHETIC + HYBRID SURFACES

Discover the latest thinking around installation, management, performance and recycling of modern surfaces.

🔍 WEED, PEST + DISEASE MANAGEMENT

Gain practical insight into integrated approaches to weed, pest and disease control across amenity environments.

💷 CLUB FUNDING + FACILITY SUPPORT

Explore funding and grant opportunities to support community sport, alongside practical guidance on developing and protecting facilities and equipment.

SALTEX at Windsor

 

7,463
GROUNDS PEOPLE

 

SALTEX at Windsor

 

30
HOURS FREE CPD EDUCATION

 

 

400+
INDUSTRY BRANDS

 

 

79
EXPERT SPEAKERS

 

£500 CASH PRIZE DRAW

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CELEBRATING 80 EDITIONS OF DRIVING INDUSTRY PROGRESS.
Join the grounds management community at SALTEX on 11-12 November 2026.
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