Your official ALCC guide for education, events and networking, ensuring you don’t miss a thing at the conference!

Event Dates: February 3-5, 2026
Location: Colorado Convention Center
Visit with green industry supplier companies and learn about innovative solutions.

While you’re at the EXPO, check out the following happenings:

Visit ALCC at the partner lounge.
Learn about ALCC membership and the new sustainable certification program, ColoradoScaping™.
EXPO hours: February 4th, 10am  – 4pm and February 5th, 9am – 4pm.

Potting Challenge
A friendly competition on the EXPO Floor! Qualifying rounds will be throughout the day on Wednesday (12:00 pm and 2:00 pm) and Thursday (10:30 am), with the final round on Thursday at 1:30 pm. Drop by to cheer on your friends and colleagues. Pre-registration is required.

NEW! Electric Equipment Demo
Wednesday, February 4, 10:30 am – 3:00 pm
Located on the EXPO show floor, this new demonstration area provides an opportunity to see the latest innovative electric products in action. Select exhibitors will spend 30 minutes showcasing the performance, features, and benefits of this equipment.

Arborist Corner
Watch climbing and pruning demonstrations right on the show floor. Participate in arborist education talks with certified experts and earn ISA CEU credits.

Don’t to forget to catch up with colleagues at one or more of the networking events:

VIP Breakfast
Wednesday, February 4, 7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Join us for an exclusive VIP Breakfast featuring Richard Wobbekind, Associate Dean for Business & Government Relations at the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business.  He will be discussing the outcomes of the 2025 economy and what to expect in 2026.  Enjoy the opportunity to learn about “Swimming Through Uncertainty in Today’s Economic Currents” while networking with peers to kickoff the 2026 EXPO!

Advance registration required: $45.00
Sponsored Tables (10 seats): $650.00

ALCC Member Reception at ProGreen EXPO
Wednesday, February 4, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Wright Room; 535 16th St Mall #240
Unwind with cocktails, heavy appetizers, and great networking after a full day at ProGreen – no advance registration needed; just bring your badge! Open to all green industry professionals.

Women in Green Luncheon
Thursday, February 5, 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m
Join other like-minded women in the green industry to network over lunch. Enjoy a hands-on Kokedama workshop with Christine Hise, where you’ll create your own moss-wrapped plant to take home. This uplifting, interactive experience is designed to empower and recharge—bringing together like-minded women in the industry to connect, unwind, and leave feeling refreshed and inspired.

Advance registration required: $35.00
Sponsored Tables (10 seats): $750.00

Latino Happy Hour
Thursday, Feb. 5, 2:15-3:30 pm, Room 610-612
Network with the ALCC LatiKnow Committee and others at the Latino Happy Hour. The happy hour will be held during the final Spanish language session on Thursday – La Fuerza Laboral Latina – in Room 610-612.

EDUCATION HIGHLIGHTS:
Don’t miss these ALCC-recommended sessions listed below. The full education agenda can be found here.
Spanish-speakers, don’t forget about Spanish language sessions on Thursday, February 5!

Sustainable Landscape Management Training Class
8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Tuesday, February 3, Room 703
Advance registration required on www.alcc.com/slm.

Water Conservation Pressure Reduction for Irrigation Systems
8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. 
Tuesday, February 3, Room 601-603

Landscape FAQs Answered: The Top 10 Extension Office Questions in 2025
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m. 
Tuesday, February 3, Room 709-711

Advanced Backflow Prevention for Landscape Irrigation
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 
Tuesday, February 3, Room 709-711

Water Conservation While Conserving Trees
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 
Tuesday, February 3, Room 708-712

Achieving Precision Irrigation with Water Control and Safety Innovations
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. 
Tuesday, February 3, Room 702-706

Policy Change and Implementation of Water Conservation
3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 3, Room 601-603

Landscape Education for Water Conservation Update
8:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. 
Wednesday, February 4, Room 709-711

KEYNOTE PRESENTATION: 
Choosing to Care: How Curiosity Creates Community in the Workplace
9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. 
Wednesday, February 4, Room 605-607

Culture by Design: Navigating the People Side of Business
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, February 4, Room 601-603

H2 Visa Programs – Compliance, Best Practices, Avoiding Penalties
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 
Wednesday, February 4, Room 610-612

Raising the Bar: The Next Chapter for Colorado’s Landscape & Irrigation Professionals
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Wednesday, February 4, Room 709-711 

Adapting Front Range Landscapes to a Changing Climate
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 
Wednesday, February 4, Room 709-711

Is Artificial Turf a Beneficial Water Conservation Tool?
3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. 
Wednesday, February 4, Room 702-706

What is a ColoradoScape?
8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Thursday, February 5, Room 705-707

Introduction to the ColoradoScaping Certification program
9:15 a.m.  – 9:45 a.m.
Thursday, February 5, Room 705-707

Troubleshooting Pumps 101
8 a.m. – 9 a.m.
Thursday, February 5, Room 601-603

Economic Impact of the Green Industry
8 a.m. – 8:30 a.m.
Thursday, February 5, Room 605-607

Understanding Pump System Basics
10:30 a.m. -11:30 a.m.
Thursday, February 5, Room 705-707

Fire Concerns for Landscaping in the Wildland Urban Interface
1:00 p.m. -2:00 p.m. 
Thursday, February 5, Room 708-712

La Fuerza Laboral Latina: La Visión de Líderes en la Industria del Paisajismo

The Latino Workforce: A Vision from Landscape Company Leaders (Happy Hour Panel)
2:15 – 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, February 5, Room 610-612

ProGreen EXPO is the ultimate gathering for the green industry, offering unparalleled education, networking, and exposure to the latest trends. Register here

Event Dates: February 3-5, 2026
Location: Colorado Convention Center

ProGreen EXPO is the only green industry conference in the Rocky Mountain Region of its kind.

More than 5,000 green industry professionals gather every year at the Colorado Convention Center in Denver to gain vital knowledge and skills to improve business, educate employees and discover the latest information for the upcoming season.

Pro tip: If your ALCC membership is due for renewal, renew now to lock in the significant member discounts for ProGreen.

Know a company that hasn’t joined yet?  Encourage them to become members so they can access these exclusive savings too.

For supplier companies, ProGreen EXPO is your best opportunity to connect with hundreds of potential new buyers.

For landscape companies, municipalities, water providers and others, it’s the best time to get green industry education, network with peers and consider equipment or material purchases. 

Questions? Please contact email: progreen@kinsleymeetings.com