10/19/2025
🎙️ Big News + Exclusive Conversation!
This morning on our podcast, we sat down with Kris Kiser, President of OPEI and the force behind Equip Exposition, just days before he heads to Louisville for the show—and WOW, the timing couldn’t be better. 🙌
Equip Exposition was just named “The Greatest Trade Show of 2024” by Trade Show Executive! It also won the “Against All Odds Award” and ranked #3 largest trade show in the U.S.
But what truly sets Equip apart—and what we dove into with Kris—is the purpose behind the show:
✅ The power of networking (“You can’t not be known each year.”)
✅ Massive education and training opportunities
✅ Hands-on industry events and demos
✅ The impact of the TurfMutt Foundation, reaching 70 million kids with outdoor stewardship education
✅ Dog adoption events at the show (yes, there’s even a dog superhero—and a real dog behind it!)
Equip isn't just the biggest trade show… it’s the most impactful. 🌱🐾
We also got a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2025—new programming, new experiences, and even deeper community engagement.
🎧 Episode link
https://hubs.la/Q03Pfyb_0
Kris shares why Equip continues to grow, inspire, and lead the industry.