Montana Green Expo

January 5th - 7th, 2027

Missoula, MT

MNLA is committed to bringing the horticulture industry together and planting the seeds for success. We are proud to offer programming that highlights best practices, explores innovative and creative business solutions, and helps you grow your business.

We are planning a great seminar line-up for you! This year, we are excited to offer two days of educational seminars and trade show, pre-conference workshops for in-depth learning, an exciting trade show showcasing the latest developments, and several networking receptions over the course of the conference. 

The Montana Green Expo is generously co-sponsored by:

Hands-On Workshops

Take your professional development further with specialized workshops held immediately before the conference. Gain valuable hands-on experience and practical skills by choosing from the following workshops:

Tuesday, January 5th:

• Plant Health Care Clinic
  

• Irrigation Workshop - Irrigation Association
• Business Management Workshop
• Certified Plant Professional Exam

Five Education Tracks

Five tracks guarantee there's something for everyone. We have seminars focused on:

• Business Management
• Growers & Plant Health
  
• Landscape Design & Install
• Tree Care
• Fundamentals

Learn from an incredible lineup of nationally recognized speakers, researchers, and industry leaders as they dive into topics that are top-of-mind in the green industry. Walk away with practical knowledge and strategies you can put to work immediately.

Continuing Education Credits

Several seminars and workshops qualify for Continuing Education credits from the Montana Dept. of Ag. Pesticide Applicator Program, International Society of Arboriculture, Urban Integrated Pest Management Program, Wyoming Dept of Ag, and Idaho Dept. of Ag. We will link available CEUs after final approval has been received.

Connection-Building Trade Show

Discover new varieties, new products, and new services at the Trade Show. The trade show is your opportunity to meet suppliers that can help you find solutions to set you up for success. Admission to the trade show is included with your conference registration, and we intentionally don't overlap educational sessions with trade show hours so you can attend both. Grow your network. Grow your customer base. Grow your company.

To view Members-Only Discounted Registration prices, log in using the email address associated with your MNLA membership. 

Conference Schedule

Looking for More Details on the Montana Green Expo Events? Read on to find out what's in store:

The Trade Show portion of the MT Green Expo will be open on Tuesday and Wednesday. Visit with vendors and see what’s new for the upcoming year! Growers, educators, and industry suppliers  are all part of the trade show. A Welcome Reception with complimentary hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be held on Tuesday evening, followed up with Cocktails with Exhibitors on Wednesday evening for a fun way to make new connections with exhibitors.

The Annual Banquet and Awards Show will take place on Wednesday evening. Relax, kick back and enjoy a delicious dinner and great entertainment. Find out who the winners are for the Best of Montana Landscapes and Container Planting Contests, and meet the Member-of-the-Year!  A banquet ticket is included with all full 2-day conference registrations. If you register for 1-day only and would like to attend the Awards Banquet, contact the MNLA office to register.

A Coffee Social will be held Thursday morning. Join us for a fun mix-and-mingle networking opportunity with your industry peers.

The Annual Meeting Luncheon will be open to all attendees on Thursday. This is a good time to catch up with the MNLA Board of Directors and hear about plans for the future of the Association. You will have the opportunity to ask your questions and offer suggestions. Board member elections will be held during the Annual Meeting; we encourage you to come participate in electing the leaders that will shape the future of the MNLA.

A Certified Plant Professional (CPP) Exam will be offered on Tuesday. This is one of only two times a year that we offer testing for this certification. Space is limited, so make sure you register early. You can register for the exam by following this link: Certified Plant Professional Exam Registration.

Lodging. We have a room block set up at the Hilton Garden Inn for Montana Green Expo attendees. We have negotiated a discounted rate. The group discount does expire, so reserve your room early. To receive the discounted rate, reserve before December 23rd, 2026. Room reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly: 406-532-5300, or by following this link to book online. You may need to adjust the dates in online booking to view all available rooms. Ask for the Montana Green Expo group rate when booking over-the-phone. 

Very Important: MNLA does NOT use a third-party service for hotel reservations. You should make your reservations directly with the hotel through our booking link, or by calling the hotel directly. If contacted by a company representing themselves as an authorized housing company for the conference, please note that MNLA does not contract for such services and these companies are not affiliated with the MNLA or Montana Green Expo. (If you have made reservations through such a third party, you may wish to consider cancelling those reservations and notifying your credit card company to ensure that no fraudulent charges are posted against your account.)

We look forward to seeing you at the Montana Green Expo!

Thank you to our Generous Sponsors

We appreciate their support in making this event a success.

Event Co-Sponsor Level

Platinum Level

Available

Gold Level

Available

Bronze Level

Cancellation policy: If you need to cancel your registration for the Montana Green Expo, you must contact our office before December 1 to receive a full refund. Cancellations received between December 1-24 will receive a refund of 75% of registration fees. Cancellations received after December 24 and before January 1 will receive a 50% refund of registration fees. Refunds will not be made for cancellations received after January 1.

Questions? Contact us: expo@plantingmontana.org or call 406-755-3079.

*While we try to keep the schedule that is posted on our website, schedules may change in order to accommodate the special needs of the presenters or the hotel. MNLA reserves the right to substitute speakers or modify the convention schedule as the need arises. The final schedule will be printed in programs that will be available at the registration desk. Changes may also be announced outside seminar rooms or posted on the announcement board at the registration desk.