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Glee 2026 Exhibitor List

Trade-orientedLarge-scaleIn-personInternational draw
📅 8 September 2026 – 10 September 🏛️ The NEC (National Exhibition Centre) 📍 Birmingham, GB ↗ 🏢 Hyve Group 🔁 annual

420

Exhibitors

9,500

Attendees

Glee is a major UK-based garden retail trade show covering landscaping, plants, home, gift, clothing, and outdoor living sectors.

Exhibitor mix: Themed zones: Landscaping, Garden Decoration, Pet Care, Food @ Glee, Green Heart, Future Plants, Glee First, Fire Grill & Chill.

Horticulture GardeningHome Decor InteriorsGifts StationeryRetail EcommerceFashion Apparel gardeninglandscapingplantsoutdoor livinggarden retailgiftshome decor

Glee is held annually. This page tracks the next confirmed edition — Glee 2027 dates will be added here once announced.

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Venue

The NEC

Exhibition centre · 105,000 m² · 18 halls · ~15,685 people

The NEC is the UK's largest exhibition venue located in Birmingham. It offers 18 interconnected halls totaling over 100,000 sqm of indoor exhibition space, plus dedicated conference facilities and outdoor space, hosting major B2B trade shows, consumer exhibitions, and concerts.

📍 National Exhibition Centre, North Ave, Marston Green, Birmingham B40 1NT, UK

Operated by NEC Group

150 events tracked at this venue → Venue website ↗

Organizer

Hyve Group

PE-backed · London, United Kingdom · Founded 1991

Hyve Group organizes category-defining international trade shows, conferences, and B2B networking ecosystems.

Runs 21 events → LinkedIn ↗ Full portfolio ↗

Exhibitor list

Glee exhibitor list

11 companies are exhibiting at Glee. The full list is shown below.

Why people attend

Sourcing new products, viewing the latest trends in horticulture and outdoor living, and visiting the GIMA Business Village.

Who attends

Retail buyers and decision-makers from garden centresindependent farm shopsonline retail giantsDIY supermarketshardware storesand landscape designers.

Exhibitor categories

LandscapingGarden DecorationPet CareFood & BeveragePlants/Horticulture

Speakers

36 speakers at Glee

M

Michael Perry

Director · Mr. Plant Geek

"Future Plants Walking Tour with Mr Plant Geek"

Bio

Michael Perry – Mr Plant Geek – is known for his enthusiasm and expertise in horticulture. He shares insights on plant trends, new breeds, and developments in the plant world.

horticultureplant trendsgardening innovation

Also speaking at Glee - Garden Industry Exhibition, FutureGrow Expo

L

Lissa Wood

Director of SME Customers · Wave

"Stop Pouring Money Away: Smarter Water Use for Garden Retail"

water managementcost savingsgarden retail

Also speaking at Glee - Garden Industry Exhibition

K

Kellie Channing

Water Contract Manager and Climate & Environment Advisor · National Trust

"Stop Pouring Money Away: Smarter Water Use for Garden Retail"

water managementcost savingsgarden retail

Also speaking at Glee - Garden Industry Exhibition

S

Sam Dickson

Managing Director · Squire’s Garden Centres

"A Year On at Squire’s: Lessons, Surprises and What’s Next for Garden Retail"

Bio

After a full trading cycle leading Squire’s Garden Centres, Sam Dickson brings a fresh, outside-in perspective on one of the UK’s most established garden retail businesses. With senior experience across Sainsbury’s, B&Q, Waitrose and Asda, she offers a rare view of the sector through a broader retail lens.

garden retailretail strategybusiness leadership

Also speaking at Glee - Garden Industry Exhibition

B

Boyd Douglas-Davies

Managing Consultant · The Boyd Partnership

"A Year On at Squire’s: Lessons, Surprises and What’s Next for Garden Retail"

garden retailretail strategybusiness leadership

Also speaking at Glee - Garden Industry Exhibition

G

Guy Moreton

Founder & Chairman · MorePeople

"People, Pay and Perception: Fixing the Talent Challenge in Garden Retail"

recruitmenttalent retentiongarden retail

Also speaking at Glee - Garden Industry Exhibition

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David Robinson

Global Brand Ambassador · Franklin & Sons

"Keynote Interview with David Robinson"

Bio

Franklin & Sons’ Global Brand Ambassador With extensive mixology experience, he specializes in flavor development and innovative tonic pairings. He’s an education advocate, educating bartenders globally on premium mixer applications.

flavor developmenttonic pairingsmixers

Also speaking at Glee - Garden Industry Exhibition, CLDA Final Mile Forum & Expo, Intersolar & Energy Storage North America Texas

T

Trevor Pfeiffer

Editor & Director · Garden Trade News

"Keynote Interview with David Robinson"

garden retailchristmas awardsfestive retail

Also speaking at Glee - Garden Industry Exhibition, Fashion at Spring Fair, Spring Fair

J

James Shorey

Partnerships Manager · Planet Mark

"The Business of Sustainability: Inside Hillier’s Journey to Lower Cost, Lower Carbon"

sustainabilitycarbon reductionsupply chain

Also speaking at Glee - Garden Industry Exhibition

G

George Hillier

Chairman · Hillier Nurseries Limited

"The Business of Sustainability: Inside Hillier’s Journey to Lower Cost, Lower Carbon"

sustainabilitycarbon reductionbusiness efficiency

Also speaking at Glee - Garden Industry Exhibition

D

David Blair

Owner and Founder · Beanworks

"The £4 Cup of Coffee: Driving Footfall, Loyalty and Spend"

coffee industry trendshospitality innovationretail footfall

Also speaking at Glee - Garden Industry Exhibition

M

"Welcome to the Glee Roadshow"

garden retailcollaborationindustry trends

Also speaking at Glee - Garden Industry Exhibition

R

Ricky Towers

Group Restaurant Director · British Garden Centres

Also speaking at Glee - Garden Industry Exhibition

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Linda Petrons

Director of Fundraising & Communications · Greenfingers Charity

"Floral Thursday: GreenFingers Charity Draw"

charity fundraisingchildren's hospiceshorticulture

Also speaking at Glee - Garden Industry Exhibition

B

Bunty Wickens

Sales & Marketing Manager · Arrange Spaces

Also speaking at Glee - Garden Industry Exhibition

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Nigel Gates

Gates Garden Centre

"In Conversation | Growing a Modern Family Business: The Gates Story"

family businessecommerceexperiential retail

Also speaking at Glee - Garden Industry Exhibition

+ 20 more speakers at this event.

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Frequently asked questions

When is Glee?+
Glee takes place on 8 September 2026 to 10 September 2026.
Where is Glee held?+
Glee is held at The NEC (National Exhibition Centre), Birmingham, GB.
Who organises Glee?+
Glee is organised by Hyve Group.
How many exhibitors attend Glee?+
Glee typically hosts approximately 420 exhibitors.
How often is Glee held?+
Glee is held annual.

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