As the UK’s leading event for ornamental horticulture, the conference brings together growers, innovators, and industry experts to explore the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities shaping the sector.
Early Bird tickets are on sale now, ending 30 November 2025.
Programme Highlights
This year’s line-up will cover a wide range of topical issues, including:
Biologicals and plant health
Energy efficiency and sustainability
Crop protection and the regulatory outlook (CRD)
Cybersecurity and digital resilience
Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR)
Growing media developments
Insights from the YPHA Launch Success Accelerator Programme
Confirmed Speakers
Derek Jarman, BOA chair
Dr Minshad Ansari, CEO Bionema Group
Richard Hopkins, chairman, West Sussex Growers’ Association
Simon Conway, HCP
Matthias Redlefsen, Benary
Eirinn Rusbridge, NFU Energy
Shaun Herdsman, Accelobrand & Accelopack, PulpVision
Peter Marshall, Volta Exo Systems
Stefan Reiner, Selecta Klemm
Tim Parfitt, Beadamoss
Sean Whitworth, Fargro
Lensli, speaker to be confirmed
Beth Anderson, YPHA
Alan Roper, Blue Diamond
Pre-Conference Dinner and Awards
On y 3 February 2026, the BOA will host its pre-conference dinner at Woodland Grange Hotel, Leamington Spa. The evening will feature the presentation of the BOA’s annual awards:
Trumpet Blowers Award
Alan Hendy Award
Pot Plant Growers Award
Bright Spark Award
Chair’s Choice Award sponsored by HortWeek
New for 2026: The MorePeople Award, recognising outstanding industry talent.
The dinner will also include an update from Mike Smith (Floral Fantasia), followed by an after-dinner speech from Guy Moreton, Chairman & Founder of MorePeople.
Sponsors
Bulrush Horticulture Limited – Conference Sponsor
Sinclair/Westland – Conference Sponsor
Hutchinsons – Conference Sponsor
Beekenkamp – Conference Sponsor
MorePeople – Award Sponsor
HortWeek – Award Sponsor
Book your tickets HERE.
