TurfEducation 2026
The people shaping the future of football pitches meet in Central Asia for practical education, expert exchange and industry connections.
Kyrgyzstan
Bishkek
Uzbekistan
Tashkent
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.
TurfEducation is where specialists gain practical knowledge, share experience and together shape the future of the industry.Norbert Zatko · Founder, ENGO Group
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 announced7–9 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 announcedConference programme
What awaits you in Bishkek and Tashkent.
Two cities, one programme. Practical presentations, machinery demonstrations, shared experience and new business connections.
Bishkek
- 06.10Speaker sessions and discussion of current topics
- 06.10Gala dinner
- 07.10Machinery demonstration
Tashkent
- 08.10Speaker sessions and discussion of current topics
- 08.10AIR DOME (TILEA) presentation
- 08.10Gala dinner
Conference speakers
Leading industry experts will present.
Ralph TeunissenGreenfields
Mamdouh AldamanRhenac
Susanne SteigerRhenac
Teodor DenchevThe Toro Company
Chris MainRedexim
William BoogaartsBarenbrug
Marek StrempekTilea
Jan JencaVenueEra
Lee MorgadoCampey Turf Care Systems
Sergey GorushkinFC Zenit
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 fifth conference.
The fifth TurfEducation conference took place in November 2025 at the JA Resort in Jebel Ali. Over four days participants discussed modern sports turf technology, saw new machinery and equipment, shared experience and built professional connections.
Watch the official film
A closer look at the conference programme, live demonstrations, golf, networking and the gala evening.
Dubai 2025 diary
Four days of ideas, demonstrations, sport and connection.
From the conference room to live turf demonstrations, golf, padel and the gala evening.
Participation packages
Choose how you join TurfEducation 2026.
All the key costs are already included.
| What is included | Bishkek5–7 October | Tashkent7–9 October | Both cities5–9 October |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfers: airport — hotel — airport | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Accommodation in a 4–5 star hotel | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Conference attendance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Printed and handout materials | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Gala dinner | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Machinery demonstration | ✓ | — | ✓ |
| AIR DOME (TILEA) viewing | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Price | €1,200per participant | €1,200per participant | €1,800per participant |
Simultaneous interpretation is provided for all participants. Flights are not included.
Participation
Reserve your place.
Tell us where you would like to join. The TurfEducation team will contact you with participation details.
Partnership
Put your brand on the field.
Meet decision-makers and technical professionals across two important Central Asian markets.