Save the Date:
October 26 - 28, 2026 | San Antonio, TX
Join us for the 2026 STC Annual Conference!
We are thrilled to announce the 2026 STC Annual Conference will take place on October 26-28, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas, bringing together synthetic turf industry leaders, experts, and professionals for three days of
unparalleled networking, learning, and collaboration.
Event Details
- Conference Dates: October 26-28, 2026
- Host Hotel: InterContinental San Antonio Riverwalk, 111 E Pecan Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
- Room Rate: $229 per night, plus taxes and local fees (Note: Amenity fees will be waived upon checkout)
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Why Attend?
Forge Game-Changing Connections That Drive Your Business Forward
Walk
away with meaningful partnerships, new clients, and a significantly
expanded circle of influential contacts among the synthetic turf
industry's top professionals. Our unrivaled networking—powered by
intentional gatherings, receptions, and relaxed social events—creates
the kind of authentic relationships and lasting memories that turn into
contracts, collaborations, and long-term growth opportunities.
Stay Ahead of the Curve with Insights That Shape Your Competitive Edge
Equip
yourself with actionable knowledge from the industry's most respected
thought leaders and innovators. Dive deep into emerging trends,
breakthrough technologies, proven best practices, and forward-looking
strategies that help you make smarter decisions, improve operations,
reduce risks, and position your company as a leader in a fast-evolving
market.
Amplify Your Voice and Directly Influence the Future of the Industry
Step
into the conversation and make a real difference. Through open,
inclusive sessions—including poster sessions and dynamic
roundtables—you'll collaborate on STC initiatives, share your expertise,
tackle pressing challenges head-on, and help shape policies, standards,
and priorities that impact your entire business landscape.
Discover Solutions That Solve Your Toughest Challenges—All in One Place
Immerse
yourself in an exclusive tabletop showcase featuring the synthetic turf
field's leading companies and their newest innovations. Evaluate
cutting-edge products, services, and technologies side-by-side, uncover
efficiencies, explore cost-saving opportunities, and find the exact
solutions that will elevate your projects, enhance performance, and
boost your bottom line—without endless vendor hunting.
Schedule at a Glance
Event times are subject to change.
Sunday, October 25
- 10:00 a.m. - Board of Directors Meeting (closed)
- 5:00 p.m. - Board of Directors Dinner (closed)
Monday, October 26
- 7:30 a.m. - Departure to STC Golf Tournament sponsored by Sportsfield Specialties, Inc. (9:10 a.m. shotgun start; registration required)
- 8:00 a.m. - Exhibitor Setup
- 1:00 p.m. - Poster Sessions
- 3:30 p.m. - Advocacy Power moves (registration required)
- 5:00 p.m. - New Member, First-Timer and Volunteer Reception
- 6:00 p.m. - Welcome Reception and Exhibitor Showcase
Tuesday, October 27
- 7:00 a.m. - Breakfast in Exhibit Hall + Poster Sessions
- 8:00 a.m. - General Session
- 9:40 a.m. - Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall + Poster Sessions
- 12:00 p.m. - Lunch in Exhibit Hall
- 1:40 p.m. - General Session
- 2:50 p.m. - Refreshment Break in Exhibit Hall + Poster Sessions
- 4:00 p.m. - Community Interest Groups (round tables)
- 5:00 p.m. - Exhibitor Breakdown
Wednesday, October 28
- 7:00 a.m. - Breakfast
- 8:00 a.m. - General Session
- 9:40 a.m. - Coffee Break + Poster Sessions
- 10:00 a.m. - General Session
- 11:45 a.m. - Adjournment of Annual Conference
- 12:00 p.m. - New Board of Directors Meeting (closed)
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We look forward to welcoming you at the 2026 STC Annual Conference for an unforgettable experience!