PestWorld 2026
Organised by the National Pest Management Association (NPMA), PestWorld 2026 will be held 20–23 October 2026 at the Gaylord Texan Resort & Convention Center in Grapevine, Texas — and once again, a series of events is designed specifically for the large number of international delegates who attend. In 2025, nearly 640 international attendees from 75 countries took part, and PestWorld continues to offer overseas delegates the chance to socialise, network, attend dedicated business and industry meetings, and gain a truly global perspective on the profession.
Overseas delegates are welcomed from the outset with a dedicated international welcome and registration desk. Before the programme swings into action, the international welcome session on Tuesday at 11:00 offers an overview of the events ahead and a chance to ask questions. On Wednesday evening at 17:30, the international reception — sponsored by Orkin and restricted to international delegates — provides a relaxed setting to catch up with familiar faces and meet new colleagues.
On Thursday 22 October at 14:00, the Global Pest Management Coalition (GPMC) holds an open meeting under President Manuela Cordeiro, reviewing a year focused on greater professionalism and collaboration with bodies such as the World Health Organisation, and presenting the incoming board for the 2027–2028 term. The programme closes Friday evening with the PestFest closing party, sponsored by MGK — a high-energy, Texas-style celebration with live music, food, drinks and plenty of fun. Boots, hats and Texas flair encouraged!
Registered delegates can choose from seven concurrent educational tracks covering the technical, business, regulatory and emerging issues facing pest management professionals worldwide, plus daily opening sessions. The sold-out exhibition hall features more than 250 exhibitor stands from across the US, Europe and Asia.
It is not too late to register, and international delegates receive a special reduced registration rate. Full details, including hotel accommodation, are available at www.pestworld2026.org.
