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About the Conference
How can commercial landscapers seize the opportunity to realise the increasing expectation for outdoor space in developments being planned? How can this potential be realized and what do action is needed to accelerate this progress? What can we learn from the other business sectors?
These are the specific granular discussions that will be taking at The Future of Commercial Landscaping Conference on 6th June, NEC, Birmingham, brought to you by Pro Landscaper. This dedicated one day conference will unite over 100 key stakeholders within commercial landscaping and its wider supply chain, which will help identify common areas that will benefit and elevate the value of our industry.
Who Should Attend?
- Established and aspirational commercial landscapers / contractors in the UK
- Domestic landscapers looking at developing and managing commercial projects or explore
- Grounds Maintenance contractors
- Landscape architects
- Local authority planners
- Suppliers, industry consultants and solution providers
Who Will You Hear From?
Senior leaders from:
- Property developers and house builders
- Contractors
- Landowners
- Policy specialists and influencers
- Landscape architects
- Local authorities
Why Attend
- A focused and dedicated programme which is designed to help contractors and the supply chain unite to enable better collaboration to accelerate sector growth
- Hear and learn from and connect directly with business leaders and influencers from across the commercial landscaping sector
- Futureproof your business and fast track growth by getting insight on what is working for your peers
- Get an outside view from how other leaders are tackling and overcoming similar challenges
- Make new connections and partnerships with your peers and supply chain
Speakers
Who you will hear from?
Senior leaders from:
- Property developers and house builders
- Contractors
- Landowners
- Policy specialists and influencers
- Landscape architects
- Local authorities
Speakers already confirmed include:
Helen Nyul – Group Head of Biodiversity, Barratt Developments Plc
Liz Nicholson – Managing Director, Nicholsons
Chris Wellbelove – Director, Blakedown Landscapes
Jonathan Berry – Managing Director, Tyler Grange
Kate Slegg-Newton – Associate director and Regional Lead, WSP
Brian Hawtin – Associate Landscape Architect, Huskisson Brown
Ruth Lin Wong Holmes – Head of Landscape and Public Realm, Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park
Phil Haddleton, Principal, BentallGreenOak
Alistair Bayford, Managing Director, Frosts Landscapes
Sam Jones, Director, The Green Partnership
Lucy Clarke, Co-founder, Fixed Construction
Carolyn Irwin – Managing Director, Corporate & Purpose, Brands2Life
Fiona Ross, Environmental Legal Director, Pinsent Masons
Richard Gill, Sales Director, Green-tech Ltd
Max Aughton, Associate, Studio Egret West
Adam Dunnett, Amenity Director, Hillier Nurseries Ltd
Elizabeth Connelly, Head of Landscape and Telecom, Peabody Trust
Robert Cunliffe, Business Development Director, Tivoli
Lise Benningen, Associate Director, Arup
Want to attend?
Contact David.Griffiths@eljays44.com / 01903 777582 for speaking and partnering opportunities
About Pro Landscaper
Launched in 2011 by b2b publishers Eljays44, Pro Landscaper has established itself as the UK’s leading business to business publication within the landscaping sector – it is the only media brand that pulls all sectors of the industry together. The monthly magazine is content-driven, expertly designed and completely immersed in the industry that it represents, and is mailed direct to over 6,500 key landscape professionals and business owners in the UK.
Our portfolio includes the Pro Landscaper Business Awards, Pro Landscaper Sustainability & Biodiversity Awards, Pro Landscaper Project Awards, Pro Landscaper’s 30 Under 30: The Next Generation, and FutureScape.
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Session 1
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Policy update. Biodiversity Net Gain, Peat-free, housing plans, what’s next for the sector and how can it work better with government?
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Challenges and opportunities for the next five years – a perspective from the investment community?
• What will be critical considerations in determining where investments will be made?
• What will the commercial landscaping sector look like?
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Discussion points:
• The big opportunity for the sector
• Reconciling the need of people with nature
• What about carbon?
• Industry collaboration
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Session 2
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Presentation - Project case study
Panel - What about plants?
• BCP – what have we learned?
• Plant health and resilience – are we future-proofing our approach?
• The BNG opportunity?
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Tackling key things that will get commercial landscaping on the front foot?
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• Managing and understanding strict governance in place today
• Opportunities and actions that can help demonstrate our value?
• What benefits can emerging market opportunities around nature recovery provide?
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Presentation - Masterclass on story telling
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Presentation and fireside chat:
• What are employees looking for?
• How are we addressing the skills gap?
• What action can we take to elevate our profile and value?
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Closing remarks
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Want to attend?
Contact David.Griffiths@eljays44.com / 01903 777582 for speaking and partnering opportunities
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