Why Synthetic Surface Professionals Should Attend GroundsFest
If you install, manage, or maintain artificial sports surfaces, play areas, or recreational facilities, GroundsFest is your essential event for keeping up with the tools, technologies, and techniques that keep synthetic systems performing at their best.
GroundsFest offers a focused, hands-on experience for professionals working with all types of synthetic surfaces — from 3G pitches and MUGAs to tennis courts, running tracks, and play zones.
Keeping Synthetic Surfaces Safe, Compliant & Play-Ready
Artificial surfaces may be low-maintenance compared to natural turf, but they still require consistent care, specialist equipment, and a sharp eye on compliance and performance. GroundsFest gives you access to cutting-edge equipment, service providers, and surface innovations, all in one place.
Whether you manage a school sports pitch, contract for multiple facilities, or advise on surface specifications, GroundsFest helps you stay up to speed.
Discover the Right Equipment, Tools & Services
Across the show, you’ll find the machinery and services that support every stage of the synthetic surface lifecycle:
- Specialist equipment for synthetic turf
- Decompaction, brushing, and surface hygiene tools
- Maintenance solutions for 3G, 4G, and hybrid systems
- Shock pad inspections and testing services
- Line marking tools and accessories
- Infill top-up and cleaning systems
- Compact utility vehicles and sweepers
- Edge management tools and fencing solutions
- Water and drainage management systems
- PPE, safety signage, and access control options
You’ll be able to trial equipment, ask technical questions, and connect with trusted suppliers who understand your challenges.
Build Knowledge That Pays Off
GroundsFest also includes training, demos and education sessions on topics such as:
- Best-practice synthetic surface care
- Site inspections and compliance updates
- Hybrid pitch integration and maintenance
- Long-term asset planning and sustainability
Whether you’re on the tools or managing a team, you’ll leave with practical insights that can be applied straight away.
Who Should Attend
- Contractors Managing Synthetic Sports Pitches
- School & University Facility Managers
- Leisure Centre Operations Teams
- Sports Surface Consultants
- Surface Maintenance Technicians
- Local Authority Sports Provision Officers
- Club Volunteers & Maintenance Leads
- Stadium & Training Ground Managers
