HeadlineRecord-Breaking Year for Green Industry Show & Conference 2025

the two-day event, a record-setting attendance at the GISC, and a 70 per cent increase in foot-traffic since the show changed venues in 2022.

Key Performance Highlights

The 2025 event, hosted at Westerner Park in Red Deer, established new records across key metrics:

Attendance Record: GISC saw a substantial 8 percent year-over-year increase in attendance, reaching a final count of 1,726 visitors over the two-day event. This marks an all-time attendance record since the show's relocation to Red Deer in 2022, representing a more than 70 percent growth in visitors since moving to the new venue.
Exhibitor Expansion: The total number of participating organizations grew significantly from 110 to 128 in 2025, an impressive 16 percent increase, demonstrating strong industry confidence and engagement.
Conference Strength: The educational component was highly successful, with over 300 conference passes sold for the 24 sessions and two keynote speakers.
Fundraising Impact: The Landscape Alberta Nursery Producers Annual Dinner and Auction hosted a record number of guests, raising over $28,000 for ongoing research and education initiatives in Alberta.

Industry Momentum

Over 300 conference passes were sold for the 24 sessions and two keynote speakers at the 2025 Green Industry Show & Conference in November.

GISC 2025 has once again proven to be a pivotal event for horticultural professionals in Western Canada, reflecting the industry's upward trajectory.

When the weather cooperates like it did this year, it truly makes all the hard work that much more satisfying. GISC is recognized as one of the largest tradeshows for the horticulture industry in Canada and continues to expand robustly following pandemic interruptions. With so many new faces at GISC this year, the future of the Green Industry is surely bright.

Joel Beatson, Landscape Alberta Executive Director.

The organizers extend their heartfelt gratitude to all exhibitors, participants, speakers, and sponsors for their unwavering support and vital contribution to the success of GISC 2025.