Organisers of this year's GIE-EXPO which takes place at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville, Kentucky from  October 17-19 2018, is on course to be bigger than ever.

The team behind the show say exhibit space sales are running ahead of this time last year and the Outdoor Demonstration Area is expected to meet or exceed last year’s record-breaking 20 acres.

Kris Kiser, president and CEO of the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute said, "This year’s show is a must-attend event for industry members who are looking to move their businesses to the next level.

"With the addition of trade show hours for contractors on Wednesday and an incredible keynote on the lineup, GIE+EXPO continues to be an extremely valuable business investment for exhibitors and attendees alike.”

This year, a new format will be implemented, allowing contractors an extra day on the show floor. Following an earlier dealer preview on Wednesday, the indoor exhibits will open for the entire industry from 3 to 7 p.m., including a welcome reception on the show floor beginning at 5 p.m. The indoor exhibits and Outdoor Demonstration Area will be open Thursday and Friday for all industry members.

Admission to Hardscape North America exhibits, which takes place alongside GIE-EXPO - both indoors and out - is included with GIE+EXPO registration. This co-location gives landscape professionals the opportunity to see a range of related new products and explore ways to tap into the growing hardscape market. 

Back by popular demand, the GIE+EXPO workshops will feature 10 sessions to help landscape pros grow their businesses. This year’s lineup will include two hardscape sessions with insights and tips for contractors interested in tapping into that market. Other workshops, which are sponsored by the National Association of Landscape Professionals, include topics such as marketing strategies, safety programs, developing a new generation of professionals and more.