BOOKINGS SURPASS 2024 NUMBERS

BIGGA have said they are gearing up for a bumper edition of their annual BTME trade show and education conference, with only a "..handful of exhibition stands available and education bookings at an all-time high."

The Association says by early December, stand bookings had already exceeded the overall total achieved for the 2024 edition of the show, while the Continue to Learn education programme has achieved over 1,000 bookings at its earliest point ever. 
 
To date they say, 133 stands have been allocated across 4,105m2 of exhibition space at the Harrogate Convention Centre. In 2024, the total exhibition space was 4,086m2. To accommodate this demand, BIGGA has introduced solutions including the debut of the Industry Launchpad attraction.
 
Industry partners due to return to the event include The R&A, BAGMA, EIGCA, Grounds Management Association, England Golf and the GCMA.
 
The trade show also supports BIGGA’s flagship education initiative, Continue to Learn. Open to anyone working within golf greenkeeping and sports turf management, the programme has already seen 80% of Continue to Learn classes already sold out. 
 
Jim Croxton, BIGGA CEO, said, “I’m incredibly proud of the BIGGA team, whose dedication and innovation has propelled BTME and Continue to Learn to new heights. Their commitment to creating an exceptional experience for our members and the wider turf industry has established BTME as a cornerstone of the golfing calendar that is growing in size and reputation each year.
  
Kress will be exhibiting at BTME for the second time, having made its debut at BTME 2024. Kress was recently announced as headline sponsor of the BIGGA Celebration, which takes place on the opening evening of the event in the Harrogate Convention Centre’s Royal Hall.
 
Nicki Jones, Kress Head of Marketing, said, “Kress is dedicated to driving innovation and sustainability in the sector and we look forward to connecting with the talented professionals who make this industry thrive.”