GIE+EXPO To Become Equip Exposition In 2022

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The Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) announces that GIE+EXPO will rebrand and relaunch in 2022 as Equip Exposition, evolving the industry’s largest tradeshow. Equip will be held October 19-21 in Louisville, KY.Equip

Concurrent with the launch of Equip Exposition, the OPEI Board of Directors and President Kris Kiser, opened new show offices on Main Street in Louisville. The ribbon-cutting event was attended by Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer, Secretary of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts, and Heritage Cabinet Michael Berry, and other invited guests.

“We’re excited to announce this evolution of our industry-leading tradeshow,” said Kris Kiser, President of OPEI. “The opening of our new office shows the investment our industry has in the event and in its long-standing location of Louisville. With OPEI bringing the management of the show wholly under the association’s umbrella, it was time to re-envision the event while honoring its long history.”

Equip Exposition will bring on veteran show management staff and Karen Williams, longtime head of Louisville Tourism, as Senior Vice President of Partnerships and Development.

Plans underway to expand education opportunities and enhance the attendee and exhibitor experience include:

  • Trace Adkins will headline the concert series
  • David Feherty will give the opening keynote
  • A series of educational workshops will be hosted
  • The TurfMutt Foundation will launch the first-ever Mulligan’s 5K and Fun Run in downtown Louisville

“Equip Exposition is where the landscape changes, and is the place for landscape contractors, outdoor power equipment dealers, distributors, and manufacturers to connect, learn, and grow,” Kiser said. “… We’re excited to evolve the show, and can’t wait to see you in Louisville October 19-21 next year.” For more on Equip, click here.