American Society of Landscape Architects - ASLA 2026
Event Date
September 16–18, 2026
Location
Los Angeles, CA
Expected Exhibitors
300
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture is the annual gathering of the American Society of Landscape Architects, and the profession's largest annual gathering, convening more than 6,000 landscape architects and allied professionals. The 2026 conference convenes at the Los Angeles Convention Center from September 16 to 18, 2026, uniting landscape architects, planners, and designers to advance the profession through shared knowledge and inspiration.
The event is open to a broad, interdisciplinary audience. ASLA especially invites professionals and students from allied disciplines in design, planning, and science—including landscape architects, landscape designers, architects, urban planners, ecologists, engineers, educators, researchers, developers, product suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers.
Attendees come for education, connection, and inspiration. Over three dynamic days, attendees come together to learn, connect, share knowledge, gain inspiration, and advance their practice through in-depth education and professional development, including thought-provoking classroom and field sessions covering topics across practice, sustainability, design innovation, firm and project management, ecology, and emerging industry trends. Field sessions throughout the city turn Los Angeles into a living classroom, providing real-life examples of landscape architecture in action.
Show Highlights
The 2026 conference is built around the theme "Action!" The conference will spotlight design leadership and practical solutions related to climate resilience, ecological stewardship, public space and community well-being.
Key features include:
- Keynote speaker: Best-selling author Kindra Hall will give a presentation on storytelling crafted to move design professionals from ideation to action.
- The EXPO: The conference offers sessions, professional development, networking opportunities, and a world-class EXPO featuring over 300 vendors showcasing cutting-edge products and services.
- Field sessions: Field sessions throughout the city turn Los Angeles into a living classroom, providing real-life examples of landscape architecture in action.
- Legacy Project: In the wake of the 2025 Eaton Fire, local ASLA members are working with key stakeholders in Altadena to support ongoing community rebuilding and recovery efforts.
- Continuing education: The conference offers continuing education units—professional development hours (PDH), the term ASLA and the Landscape Architecture Continuing Education System (LACES) use to describe how much credit a course carries.
Attendance
The ASLA Conference on Landscape Architecture and EXPO draws more than 6,000 attendees and over 250 exhibitors each year. The event convenes more than 6,000 landscape architects and allied professionals for the profession's largest annual gathering. Attendees consistently rate the EXPO as the "most valuable event" at the meeting each year.
Registration
Registration for the ASLA 2026 Conference is available online through the official conference website. Registration includes multiple pricing windows, so early planning is worth it; attendees can act to take advantage of Early Bird rates by June 15, 2026.
Key points:
- On-site registration opens at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 15th at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
- Attendees are encouraged to scan their QR code using the mobile app or confirmation email at onsite registration, which quickly allows check-in and badge printing.
- Booking a hotel room is part of the online registration process; once you complete your registration preferences, you are automatically directed to your housing options.
- Refund requests must be submitted in writing to conferences@asla.org on or before August 4.
- For questions about registration, call ASLA Registration at (864) 641-4525.
History
The conference is organized by the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA) as the profession's flagship annual event. Recent host cities illustrate its national rotation: New Orleans (October 10-13, 2025), Washington, DC (October 6-9, 2024), and Minneapolis (October 27-30, 2023). The conference and EXPO draws more than 6,000 attendees and over 250 exhibitors each year, making it the profession's largest annual gathering. For 2026 the conference moves to Los Angeles under the theme "Action!"
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: July 24, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is the ASLA 2026 Conference on Landscape Architecture?
The conference takes place Wednesday, September 16 through Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, California 90015.
Who should attend the conference?
Everyone is welcome, and the conference is open to all who are passionate about shaping healthier, more resilient, and more beautiful communities. ASLA especially invites professionals and students from allied disciplines including landscape architects, landscape designers, architects, urban planners, ecologists, engineers, educators, researchers, developers, product suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers.
How do I register and are there early rates?
Registration is handled online through the official conference website and includes multiple pricing windows. Early Bird rates are available by June 15, 2026, and on-site registration opens at 10:00 am on Tuesday, September 15 at the Los Angeles Convention Center.
What can I expect at the EXPO?
The conference features a world-class EXPO with over 300 vendors showcasing cutting-edge products, materials, services, and technologies. Attendees consistently rate the EXPO as the most valuable event at the meeting each year.
Where should I stay and how do I get to the venue?
ASLA contracts discounted rates with hotels, most within a five-to-ten-minute walk of the convention center, and booking is part of the online registration process. The venue is one block from the Metro Pico Station, accessible via the 110, 101, and 10 freeways, and near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
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