Outdoor Power Equipment Institute

Equip Exposition is an international trade show focused on the landscape, outdoor living, and equipment industries. Owned and managed by the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI), its core mission is to serve as a proving ground for the industry, enabling professionals to explore and evaluate new products, innovations, and business strategies. The event's operations are headquartered in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, reflecting OPEI's long-standing commitment to the city, which has hosted the exposition for over four decades.

The exposition showcases a wide array of products and services, including outdoor power equipment, lawn and garden equipment, light construction and landscape equipment, hand tools, and outdoor living solutions. It caters to a diverse audience of landscape contractors, outdoor power equipment dealers, distributors, manufacturers, hardscapers, arborists, and professionals involved in grounds management and turf care. Beyond product displays, Equip Exposition provides extensive educational sessions, hands-on demonstrations, and networking opportunities designed to foster business growth and industry advancement.

Led by Kris Kiser, President & CEO of OPEI, Equip Exposition maintains a strong market position, consistently ranking among the largest trade shows in the United States and earning accolades such as the "Greatest Trade Show of 2024" and "Most Innovative Show." In a significant development, the exposition announced a strategic two-city rotation plan beginning in 2029. While Louisville will continue to host the show in 2028, 2030, and 2032, Orlando, Florida, will welcome the event in 2029, 2031, and 2033, aiming to expand global access and enhance programming. The 2025 show attracted nearly 30,000 attendees and covered 1.2 million square feet of exhibit space, demonstrating its continued growth and influence within the industry.