International sports turf conference

TurfEducation 2026

Two cities. One playing field.

The people shaping the future of football pitches meet in Central Asia for practical education, expert exchange and industry connections.

Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek

5–7 October 2026

Uzbekistan

Tashkent

7–8 October 2026

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About the event

Where turf expertise becomes better playing surfaces.

TurfEducation brings together professionals involved in the design, construction and maintenance of sports facilities, with a strong focus on football pitches.

Owners, grounds teams, engineers, investors, suppliers and international experts meet to exchange practical knowledge, discuss market needs and build partnerships that continue beyond the conference.

“A platform for acquiring the most up-to-date knowledge related to industry management and development.” Norbert Zatko · Founder, ENGO Group

30+events since 2008

8host countries

150+invited speakers

1000+industry participants

5–7 October

Kyrgyzstan

Bishkek

At the foot of the Tian Shan, the conference opens with a regional perspective on resilient natural turf, construction and field performance.

Venue details will be announced

7–8 October

Uzbekistan

Tashkent

A fast-growing sports market and the second stage of TurfEducation 2026, connecting international technology with local ambitions.

Venue details will be announced

Conference focus

Built around the real work behind every great pitch.

Focused sessions move from establishment and infrastructure to daily maintenance, performance and lifecycle planning.

Grass seed & establishment

Species selection, climate-ready mixtures, seeding, overseeding and recovery planning.

Irrigation systems

Design, automation, water efficiency and reliable moisture management.

Football pitch construction

Base design, grading, drainage, rootzones and quality control.

Maintenance machinery

Mowing, aeration, renovation and equipment choices for efficient care.

Turf nutrition

Testing, fertilisation, biostimulants and strategies for resilient growth.

Hybrid football pitches

System options, installation, maintenance and intensive-use performance.

Synthetic football surfaces

Standards, infill care, testing, cleaning and lifecycle management.

Performance & sustainability

Diagnostics, data-led maintenance, resource efficiency and practical cases.

More than a conference

Knowledge in the room. Relationships beyond it.

Expert sessions

Direct access to specialists working across turf technology, construction and operations.

Roundtables

Honest, useful discussions around regional challenges and practical decisions.

Industry networking

Purposeful connections with venue leaders, suppliers, engineers and investors.

City experience

A considered social programme that introduces guests to Bishkek and Tashkent.

Dubai · 2025

The story continues

Built on a proven international platform.

TurfEducation 2025 brought the industry together in Dubai for speaker sessions, roundtable discussions, machinery showcases and a full networking programme.

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19industry presentations

45+partner brands across the event history

4days of business and networking

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