Montana Green Expo
January 5th - 8th, 2026
Billings, 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! Want a sneak-peek of what's in store? Check out the Expo Brochure, Schedule-at-a-Glance, or view the detailed Conference Schedule.
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
There will be several in-depth Workshops held prior to the conference this year. A separate registration is required for each of the workshops. We are excited to offer the following workshops:
Monday, January 5th:
Tuesday, January 6th:
These workshops are an add-on to your main conference registration. A separate registration is required for each workshop. You can add workshops during online conference registration. If you would like to register for workshops-only, without also registering for the Montana Green Expo, complete your workshop registration(s) here. View the agenda for each workshop by selecting the workshop name from the list above. Note: Registration for the Hardscape Workshop is completed on the course website. The Certified Plant Professional exam and Cut Flower Workshop can be registered for by selecting the hyperlink above. All Workshops will be held at the conference venue: Billings Hotel and Convention Center.
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
Industry-leading speakers will address a variety of topics that are top-of-mind in the green industry. Many seminars qualify for Continuing Education credits from the Montana Department of Agriculture, 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.
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. View all available Continuing Education Credits here. Note: list includes credits that are available at the Montana Green Expo conference as well as pre-conference workshops.
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 that will set you up for success. Grow your network. Grow your customer base. Grow your company.
Register by December 1st and $ave!
Register before the Early Bird deadline of December 1st for the best rates. Online registration is open through December 25th. Your registration includes admission to the Trade Show Exhibits free of charge and the seminars do not overlap with the Trade Show so you can attend both!
Follow the link on this page to register online.
To view Members-Only Discounted Registration prices, log in using the email address associated with your MNLA membership.
Conference Schedule
Monday, January 5th
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Workshops:
First Aid CPR AED Course: 1-4:30pm
Hardscape University - Day 1 of 2: 8am-5pm
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Tuesday, January 6th
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Workshops:
Plant Health Care Clinic: 8:30am-4pm
Irrigation College: 8am-4pm
Hardscape University - Day 2 of 2: 8am-4pm
Profit Margins Workshop: 8am-12pm
Communication Breakdowns Workshop: 1-4pm
Cut Flower Workshop: 10am-4pm
Certified Plant Professional Exam: 1-5pm
Trade Show: 4-7pm
Welcome Reception: 5-7pm
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| Wednesday, January 7th |
Conference Seminars: 8am-2:30pm
Trade Show: 2:30-6:30pm
Awards Banquet: 6:30-9:30pm
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Thursday, January 8th
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Coffee Social: 8-8:30am
Conference Seminars: 8:30am-12:00pm
Annual Meeting Luncheon: 12:00-1:30pm
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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, 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 be 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.
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, and is a good time to catch up with the MNLA Board of Directors to 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 Billings Hotel and Convention Center for Montana Green Expo attendees. We have negotiated a discounted rate of $129/night. The group discount does expire, so reserve your room early. To receive the discounted rate, reserve before December 15th, 2025. Room reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly: 406-248-7151, 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 Nursery and Landscape Association 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
Gold Level
Bronze Level
Blooming Nursery
Great Falls Farmers' Market
Hash Tree Company
A portion of the programming has been funded by the Montana Department of Agriculture's Specialty Crop Block Grant Program. This funding was made possible by a grant/cooperative agreement from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Agricultural Marketing Service. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of the USDA.
Online registration closes December 24th. To register after that time, contact us, or register in-person at the Montana Green Expo Registration Table, located in the conference center at the Billings Hotel and Convention Center, 1223 Mullowney Ln., Billings, MT, from 7:00 - 8:30 am on Jan. 5th, 6th, 7th, or 8th.
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.
