Pro Landscaper reveals full agenda for Landscaping Leadership Forum
Pro Landscaper Premium Plus is once again hosting its Landscaping Leadership Forum, which will take place across two days this year at Old Thorns Hotel & Resort on 2-3 July 2026.
The annual event brings together businesses across the sector and the supply chain to create a networking and learning space for leaders and their teams. Pro Landscaper Premium Plus has revealed the full agenda ahead of the forum.
Day one will include the unveiling of the State of the Nation industry research survey to the entire landscaping industry.
The day will continue with talks from business experts as well as a drinks reception and networking dinner with a guest speaker, David Dodd owner and managing director of The Outdoor Room.
Registration is open from 12.30pm.
Full agenda
Pro Landscaper State of Nation Industry research – What’s on the boardroom agenda?
Practical and strategic insight on some of the biggest opportunities, challenges and priorities for business and the sector.
What does the research really mean? And what can attendees take-away that will be key for business and will give (or maintain) competitive edge.
Host: Rachael Forsyth, editor, Pro Landscaper UK
Panel:
- Aidan Bell chief executive, idverde
- Jennifer Pheasey, director of policy & public affairs, HTA
- John Wyer, chief executive, Bowles & Wyer
Productivity and people
Finding capacity without hiring – Colin Smith, managing director, Land Technology
- Case study on implementing technology in your business
How else can I develop my people? – Laurence Stone, Senior Engagement Manager, CITB
- CITB initiatives for the wider construction sector to address skills shortages and how the landscape contractors can access programmes
Advocacy
Three top tips on storytelling to seize control and reinforce value – Lawrence Stubbings, actor, coach and associate director at Talik & Co
Managing disruption and volatility
Looking at what’s on the horizon and the action you can take to ensure your business is resilient.
What and where might any potential impact be? How can businesses get a grip on cashflow and payments? And how can new legislation support our sector?
Host: Phil Jones, founder of Appletree Bay Consultancy
Panel:
- Paul New, partner, Azets
- Ben Butler, senior policy manager, Federation of Small Businesses
- Jacob Berry, managing director, Refined Landscapes
Day two will host the iconic Pro Landscaper Golf Challenge, last year finishing with Wildflower Co. finishing on top.
Read more about the Forum inside the event guide, available here.
For more information on event tickets, please contact will.williams@eljays44.com or call 01903 959390.