The Green Industry Event 
for Education and Innovation

January 7-10, 2024
​​Grapevine, TX

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Grapevine, Texas

​TNLA'S Lone Star Hort Forum will be held at the Hilton DFW Lakes Executive Conference Center, January 7-10, 2024. Participants are able to connect with colleagues,  earn CEUs, enjoy keynote presentations and breakout sessions, take a tour (separate registration required), and celebrate at the TNLA's Awards Festival!

Please note the 2024 schedule has changed, the Master Class Student Competitions will be held January 7th with the rest of the conference education and events being held between January 8-10, 2024.

Surround Yourself
With Decades Of Experience

​​Our industry brings beauty to the world using cutting-edge technology and research to provide new plants, products, and services to those we serve. Industry innovation comes from research at universities, entrepreneurs, and resourceful minds with decades of experience in the industry. Lone Star Hort Forum brings these elements together and celebrates all that Texas Horticulture has to offer.
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Our commitment to delivering the most relevant and accurate information ensures you are equipped with the expertise needed to navigate the Texas market successfully.

 
​EDUCATION SESSIONS 

New!! This year we're welcoming the Emerge Education Sessions exclusively for CEOs, Execs & Managers!
​Get the full schedule of all the Education Sessions available to you during the Lone Star Hort Forum 2024 by clicking the button below!

Tour
Jan 9, 2024 - ​10am-4pm
Join in on the fun and enjoy an Industry Tour 
*includes a boxed lunch

Southwest Wholesale Nursery​
Our first stop will be at Southwest Wholesale Nursery. To learn more about them visit https://www.southwestnursery.com/
North Haven
Our second stop will be at North Haven. To learn more about them visit ​https://www.nhg.com/
George Bush Library
Then we'll head on to Laura W. Bush Native Texas Park. To learn more about the park visit ​https://www.bushcenter.org/plan-your-visit/native-texas-park
Coming Soon

The Emerge Tour is separate and only for Emerge Pass Individuals

Awards Festival

Come join us for the Annual LSHF Awards Festival! We're celebrating and showcasing the best talent the Texas Green Industry has to offer. You don't want to miss out on celebrating your industry peers the Mardi Gras way! With special guest host, Scotty Rigsby, owner of Silverado Lawn & Landscaping, LLC. Reserve your ticket and/or Awards Festival Sponsored Round Table Top Today (seats 8 attendees)! EXHIBITORS-ONLY 6 BOOTHS LEFT

​Schedule Of Events

January 7, 2024, Sunday
  • 7:30 am – 9:00 am
    Master Class Registration, Foyer of Texas Grande
  • 8:00 am – 8:20 am
    Student Welcome, Texas Grande
  • 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Master Class Student Competition and White Paper Research Presentations
  • 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
    ​Master Class Lunch Buffet, Texas Grande
January 8, 2024, Monday
  • 7:15 am – 8:00 am
    Registration, Foyer of Texas Grande​
  • 7:15 am – 8:00 am
    Exhibits and Coffee, Texas Grande
  • 8:00 am – 9:10 am
    Welcome & Opening Keynote, Texas Grande
  • 9:30 am – 5:00 pm
    Education Breakout Sessions
  • 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Emerge Experience Pass Tour Day (shuttle bus + complementary lunch)
  • 10:30 am – 10:45 am
    Snack Break with Exhibitors, Texas Grande
  • 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
    Complimentary Lunch Buffet with Exhibitors, Texas Grande
  • 5:10 pm – 6:30 pm
    Opening Night Reception, Texas Grande
January 9, 2024, Tuesday
  • 7:15 am – 8:00 am
    Registration, Foyer of Texas Grande
  • 7:15 am – 8:00 am
    Exhibits and Coffee, Texas Grande
  • 8:00 am – 9:45 am
    TNLA Morning Deep Dive Education Session
  • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Emerge Experience Pass Education Day
  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    Optional Deep Dive
  • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm
    Off-site Tour (shuttle bus + complementary lunch)
  • 11:45 am – 1:00 pm
    Complimentary Education Lunch Buffet, Texas Grande
  • 5:15 pm – 6:45 pm
    TNLA Awards Festival Registration, Foyer of Texas Grande
  • 6:00 pm – 6:30 pm
    TNLA Awards Festival Reception, Texas Grande
  • 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm
    TNLA Awards Festival, Texas Grande
January 10, 2024, Wednesday
  • 8:30 am – 9:30 am
    Registration, Texas Grande
  • 8:30 am – 9:30 am
    Exhibits and Coffee, Texas Grande
  • 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
    ​TNLA Foundation Leadership Bootcamp Graduation, Closing Keynote Presentation & Brunch Buffet

Premier Sponsors

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​Sponsor Information

For Questions Contact Amy Prenger, at Amy@tnlaonline.org or
​call 512-579-3858

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8'x10's and Tabletops Available

For Questions Contact Amy Prenger, at Amy@tnlaonline.org or
​call 512-579-3858
For General Questions
​Contact Aliza Smith at ​512-579-3853 or email aliza@tnlaonline.org

 For Information on Education and Speaking ​
Contact Sarah Riggins at ​512-579-3854 or email sarah@tnlaonline.org.