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Photosynthesis: Where the Industry Meets its Moment

Written by Tom Schoen | Apr 6, 2026 4:17:17 PM

ELEVATE 2025 brought landscape professionals together in Phoenix, Arizona, to connect, learn, and shape what’s next.

The National Association of Landscape Professionals’ ELEVATE 2025 in Phoenix delivered a high-energy mix of education, networking, and next-gen innovation—bringing together thousands of landscape professionals for four days of industry momentum. With 50+ education sessions spanning leadership, operations, HR, technology, sustainability, and business growth, the conference doubled down on what matters most right now: building smarter, stronger companies in a fast-changing market.

On the expo floor, ELEVATE continued its rapid climb as one of the industry’s fastest-growing events, showcasing the latest in equipment, materials, and solutions designed to improve efficiency and performance. Between the packed sessions, nonstop conversations, and a show floor built for discovery, ELEVATE 2025 proved that landscaping isn’t just a trade—it’s a modern, evolving industry with serious scale, talent, and ambition.

Off the floor? An incredible outdoor dinner scene with live music and a rodeo. Not too shabby. Who’s heading to Tampa? landscapeprofessionals.org/ELEVATE