The first wave of speakers have been announced for Pro Landscaper Premium Plus’ Landscaping Leadership Forum on 26 June.

The event is a space for leaders and their teams to build a helicopter view that can inform and identify where action may be needed within their organisations. The event, taking place in London, will also give opportunities for networking and collaboration.

The speakers are listed as follows:

Julia Baker, technical director, nature, Mott MacDonald

Kevin Barton, managing director, Robert Bray Associates

Andy Corcoran, operations director, Glendale

Sam Grayson, founder, Hyphae Learning

Tim O’Hare, managing partner and principal consultant, Tim O’Hare Associates

Jack Potter, head of BNG and nutrient neutrality, Wild Capital UK

Chris Wellbelove, managing director, Blakedown Landscapes

Nick White, principal advisor net gain, Natural England

The forum will discuss topics such as policy updates, expanding on what housing and infrastructure commitments really mean. Also, policy changes that will impact investor and developer decision making will be highlighted at the event.

Exclusive research will evoke discussion around industry growth, and if it is ready. There will also be talks based around biodiversity net gain that will involve opportunities for industry collaboration and how it is playing out.

Other topics included will cover growing costs, such as NICs, a SuDS masterclass and managing risk discussions.

Visitors can book earlybird tickets by 28 April, saving them £100 here or by contacting Will Williams, will.williams@eljays44.com / 01903 959390.

This event comes as part of a packed June with Pro Landscaper, also featuring the Pro Landscaper Hike Day and Pro Landscaper Golf Challenge. For more information on these, click here.