EVENTS
A series of events designed specifically for the large number of international delegates are to be held at PestWorld 2026.
They provide opportunities for international delegates to socialise, network, attend specific business and industry meetings and to gain a truly global perspective on the industry.
In 2025 there were nearly 640 international attendees from 75 countries.
Organised by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), PestWorld 2026 is to be held between 20-23 October 2026 at the Gaylord Texan Resort and Convention Center, Grapevine, Texas, USA. Full details of the all that is happening are available on the PestWorld website.
Specifically for international delegates
Right from the start, overseas delegates are made to feel most welcome as there is a special international welcome and registration desk. And at 11am on Tuesday 20 October, before events swing into action, there is the international welcome session.
Here an overview of the forthcoming events will be given and delegates have the opportunity to enquire about any features they are uncertain about.
On Wednesday evening, the international reception commencing at 5.30pm, sponsored by Orkin, is an event not to be missed.
Restricted to international delegates, this very social session offers an ideal opportunity to catch up with overseas friends, as well as getting to meet new colleagues.
On Thursday 22 October at 2pm, the Global Pest Management Coalition (GPMC) is holding an open meeting. Under the leadership of the GPMC President, Manuela Cordeiro, find out what this group has been doing over the last year and goals for the year ahead.
The Group has focused on increasing professionalism and collaboration with leading agencies, such as the World Health Organisation and other industry stakeholders.
In addition, the new board of GPMC directors for the 2027-2028 term will be presented to the members.
The event finishes on Friday evening with the PestFest closing party, sponsored by MGK.
With everything bigger in Texas, this promises to be a high-energy, Texas-style closing party with live music, great food and drinks, and plenty of fun. Boots, hats and Texas flair encouraged!
Choice of all the educational sessions and the exhibition
As a registered delegate, there are the opening sessions on each day to attend. In addition, there is the choice of seminars to attend from seven concurrent educational tracks covering virtually every technical topic a professional pest controller is likely to encounter, business sessions, regulatory issues and emerging trends.
There is also the sold-out exhibition hall to visit housing over 250 exhibitor stands, not only from the US but also from Europe and Asia.
It’s not too late to register and international delegates are offered a special reduced rate registration, details of which, along with information regarding hotel accommodation, are available on the PestWorld 2026 website.
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