Industry Trade Shows & Events

The 2026 SERC Conference in downtown Raleigh offers hardscape professionals a premier platform to showcase their specialized materials and craftsmanship to a wide audience of landscape architects and designers. By participating as an exhibitor or sponsor, you can gain direct access to key decision-makers through dedicated networking sessions and booth space designed to highlight technical innovations in the field. This event serves as a strategic opportunity to build brand authority and secure your products in the specifications of upcoming high-profile regional projects.

The 2026 National Clay Brick Expo is a premier industry gathering hosted by the Brick Industry Association, featuring a comprehensive showcase of clay brick products, innovations, and masonry excellence. Hardscape professionals can gain a competitive edge by attending the Brick Excellence Gala and exploring technical resources specifically designed to enhance craftsmanship and design. The event provides vital networking opportunities with manufacturers and peers, offering mason contractors and designers direct access to the latest industry trends and procurement strategies before registration closes on February 28th.

Coverings 2026 is North America’s largest exhibition for the ceramic tile and natural stone industries.The show serves as a critical marketplace to source global products, explore emerging trends, and find technical solutions for both residential and commercial outdoor projects. Attendees can connect with nearly 1,000 exhibitors from 40 countries showcasing a massive variety of natural stone pavers, limestone, granite, travertine, and specialized outdoor tiles. Attendees can engage with trade organizations, such as Natural Stone Institute (NSI) and the National Title Contractors Association (NTCA), attend sessions across tracks like Workforce & Profits, and watch live demos on installation best practices.

The iLandscape Show is a premier three-day trade event for Midwest landscape professionals, scheduled for February 25–27, 2026, at the Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center. Hardscape pros can explore over 500 booths featuring the latest in paving stones, retaining walls, and heavy equipment, with specific exhibitors like Probst Inc. showcasing specialized handling tools. The education schedule offers high-value technical sessions, including workshops on stormwater and drainage solutions and specialized tracks on tools and equipment efficiency.

For hardscape professionals, ProGreen EXPO 2027 provides a comprehensive platform to prepare for the upcoming season through specialized education, hands-on product exploration, and regional networking. The expo floor features over 225 exhibiting companies, including suppliers for large power equipment, irrigation, and business services essential for hardscape projects. The event offers opportunities to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs), and hardscape pros can connect with more than 5,000 industry peers and suppliers from across the Rocky Mountain region.

The 2026 NJASLA Annual Meeting Conference is a premier gathering of landscape professionals taking place from February 1st – 3rd at Harrah’s Waterfront Resort in Atlantic City. Centered on the theme of "SCALE," the event offers hardscape pros a unique opportunity to explore technical innovations in materials—ranging from tactile paving stone details to large-scale green infrastructure. Attendees can connect directly with major industry vendors like Techo-Bloc and Bergen Brick Stone & Tile in the EXPO Hall to discover the latest products and solutions for their upcoming projects.

Northern Green 2026 offers hardscape professionals a dedicated "Village" experience that includes specialized education, peer-sharing sessions, and social events designed for their specific field. Attendees can also explore the region's largest green industry trade show to discover new equipment and materials from various exhibitors. The event provides a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues and grow professionally through targeted networking and pre-conference sessions.

World of Concrete is the industry's premier annual international event dedicated to the commercial concrete and masonry sectors, featuring over 1,500 exhibitors and 150+ expert-led education sessions. For hardscape professionals, the event offers a dedicated Concrete Masonry area showcasing the latest pavers, segmental retaining walls, and outdoor lighting, alongside live skills competitions and hands-on demonstrations of new installation technologies.

Hardscape professionals can explore the latest equipment, tools, and landscape innovations alongside a wide variety of nursery stock to elevate their business. The show facilitates peer-to-peer networking with over 11,000 industry experts and decision-makers, providing a direct marketplace to source specialized products and build essential vendor relationships.

HPBExpo offers a unique opportunity to explore over 300 exhibiting brands, including experts in outdoor kitchens, fire pits, and patio heating that seamlessly integrate with high-end hardscape designs. Attendees can benefit from hands-on technical training and live product demonstrations at the Outdoor Burn area, while also gaining business insights through specialized Business Bootcamp sessions designed to help contractors scale their operations. HPBExpo 2026 will feature more than 300 exhibiting brands across its indoor and outdoor display areas, including Hearth & Home Technologies, Blackstone Products, Bull Outdoor Products Inc., Amantii Fireplaces, Chicago Brick Oven, to name a few.

The Deck Expo 2026 in New Orleans is a premier event for hardscape contractors to source integrated outdoor living products, like high-end railing and kitchen components, from over 450 manufacturers. Proudly sponsored by the North American Deck and Railing Association (NADRA), the expo offers expert-led education and live demos focused on mastering material transitions and business growth. It serves as a vital networking hub for 8,000+ professionals to build referral partnerships and stay ahead of modern backyard design trends.