Equip Exposition announces keynote speakers for 2026 event in Louisville
Equip Exposition will feature contractor and television personality Mike Holmes and media executive Susan Packard as keynote speakers during its Oct. 20-23, 2026 event at the Kentucky Exposition Center.
Holmes, known for his work on HGTV’s “Holmes Family Rescue,” is scheduled to deliver the opening keynote Wednesday morning. Packard, a co-founder of HGTV and former network executive involved in the launches of CNBC and Food Network, will speak at the Women’s Leadership Reception on Thursday afternoon. The event will run from 4 to 6 p.m., an expansion from previous years.
The keynote series will also include two additional sessions focused on business operations and industry challenges. “The Morning Show,” featuring podcast hosts Paul Jamison, Naylor Taliaferro and Caleb Auman, will address contractor experiences related to business growth. “ENERGIZE,” hosted by Brian Fullerton of Brian’s Lawn Maintenance and the Fullerton Unfiltered Podcast, will focus on sales, marketing and business strategy.
Equip Exposition is an annual trade show for landscape, outdoor living and equipment professionals. Organizers said the 2025 event drew nearly 30,000 registrants. The show is scheduled to begin a two-city rotation in 2029, adding Orlando before returning to Louisville in 2030. Registration for the 2026 event is open.
