Join us at the Fifth Annual TNLA Lone Star Hort Forum for an educational reset in 2026! With an updated schedule and expert speakers coming soon, this event is designed to give you a competitive edge. Immerse yourself in full-day education sessions at the DFH Hilton Lakes Executive Conference Center. Network with industry leaders over coffee, lunch, Awards Festival and at the Opening Night Reception. Choose from diverse breakout education sessions covering sales & technology, business, HR & leadership, grower & plant trends, and retail trends

Each session is worth 1 hour of TNLA CEUs

Monday, January 5, 2026
8:00 am – 9:10 am Welcome, Texas Grande

8:10 am – 9:10 am Economic Forecast 2026 with Dr. Charlie Hall, Texas A&M University, Texas Grande

9:10 am – 9:30 am Break with Exhibitors before education breakout sessions

9:30 am – 10:30 am  Session TBD, Hot Topics

9:30 am – 10:30 am  Session TBD, Business Strategies

9:30 am – 10:30 am  Session TBD, Culture and Performance

9:30 am – 10:30 am   Session TBD, Plant Trends, Tips & Updates

10:30 am-  10:45 am  Break

10:45 am – 11:45 am   Session TBD, Hot Topics

10:45 am – 11:45 am   Session TBD, Business Strategies

10:45 am – 11:45 am  Session TBD, Culture and Performance

10:45 am – 11:45 am  Session TBD, Plant Trends, Tips & Updates

12:35 pm – 1:35 pm  Session TBD, Hot Topics

12:35 pm – 1:35 pm  Session TBD, Business Strategies

12:35 pm – 1:35 pm  Session TBD, Culture and Performance

12:35 pm – 1:35 pm  Session TBD, Plant Trends, Tips & Updates

1:35 pm – 1:50 pm Break 

1:50 pm – 2:50 pm Session TBD, Hot Topics

1:50 pm – 2:50 pm  Session TBD, Business Strategies

1:50 pm – 2:50 pm  Session TBD, Culture and Performance

1:50 pm – 2:50 pm   Session TBD, Plant Trends, Tips & Updates

2:50 pm – 3:00 pm Break

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm  Session TBD, Hot Topics

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm  Session TBD, Business Strategies

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm  Session TBD, Culture and Performance

3:00 pm – 4:00 pm  Session TBD, Plant Trends, Tips & Updates

4:00 pm – 5:00 pm Break

4:10 pm – 5:00 pm  Session TBD, Hot Topics

4:10 pm – 5:00 pm  Session TBD, Business Strategies

4:10 pm – 5:00 pm  Session TBD, Culture and Performance

4:10 pm – 5:00 pm  Session TBD, Plant Trends, Tips & Updates
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5:10 pm – 6:00 pm  Opening Night Reception with Exhibitors, Texas Grande

Tuesday, January 6, 2026
8:00 am – 10:30 am
TNLA Awards Festival, Texas Grande (Breakfast Provided)
11:00 am – 4:00 pm 
Industry Tour Day (shuttle bus + complimentary lunch)​
11:00 am – 5:00 pm
​Industry Tour (Must be registered for to attend the tour, lunch provided)

Wednesday, January 7, 2026
 8:30 am - 9:30 am Registration + Coffee with Exhibitors

10:00 am - 12:00 pm TNLA Foundation Leadership Bootcamp, Graduation & Closing Keynote Presentation ​ TBD