2026 BOA Technical Conference
📅 Conference: Wednesday 4th February 2026
📍 Venue: NFU Conference Centre, Stoneleigh
🍽️ Pre-Conference Dinner: Tuesday 3rd February 2026, 7:00pm
📍 Location: Woodland Grange Hotel, Leamington Spa
Join us for the 2026 BOA Technical Conference, the UK’s leading event dedicated to the future of ornamental horticulture. Taking place on 4th February 2026 at the NFU Conference Centre in Stoneleigh, this annual event brings together experts, innovators and growers to explore the latest developments and emerging trends shaping our industry.
Confirmed speakers include:
- Dr Minshad Ansari – Bionema Group
- Eirinn Rusbridge – NFU Energy
- Richard Hopkins – West Sussex Growers’ Association
- Shaun Herdsman – Accelobrand & Accelopack
- Beth Anderson – YPHA
- Simon Conway — HCP
- Peter Marshall – Volta Exo Systems
- Matthias Redlefsen – Benary
- Stefan Reiner – Selecta One
- Tim Parfitt – Beadamoss
- Alan Roper – Blue Diamond
- Sean Whitworth – Fargro
The evening before the main event, we warmly invite you to our Pre-Conference Dinner on Tuesday 3rd February at the Woodland Grange Hotel. Beginning at 7:00pm, the dinner will feature two speakers:
- Guy Moreton – MorePeople
- Mike Smith – W D Smith
We will also be presenting our prestigious annual awards, including:
- The Trumpet Blowers Award
- The Alan Hendy Award
- The Pot Plant Growers Award
- The Bright Spark Award
- The Chair’s Choice Award – sponsored by HortWeek
- The MorePeople Award
This celebratory evening is a fantastic opportunity to connect with colleagues and peers in a relaxed and sociable setting.
🎟️ Ticket Information
- Early Bird offers available until 30th November 2025 for both in-person and virtual attendance.
- BOA members can access exclusive discounts – please email info@britishornamentals.org before booking via Eventbrite.
- Don’t miss our “Under 35 for £35” offer – making the conference accessible for young professionals looking to build their future in horticulture.
Sponsorship opportunities are available for this event, please contact us for further details: info@britishornamentals.org
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