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• APL AGM 12.00-13.00

• THE FUTURE OF INTERIOR LANDSCAPING 14.00-16.00 Connecting buildings with nature, the value of green infrastructure, and a panel discussion Hosted by Ed Suttie, BRE; Richard Sabin, Biotecture

SEMINAR PROGRAMME

FutureScape is renowned for its carefully compiled programme of seminars and debates. This year’s programme will cover a huge range of useful topics, from business information to technical knowledge and product demonstrations. They are an ideal way to educate yourself with current technical knowledge, and upcoming industry trends.

PRO LANDSCAPER THEATRE ROOM 1 ROOM 2 ROOM 310.00 – 10.45 • THE BEAUTY IS IN THE BUILD

David Dodd will be giving an insight into how he built his business into a multi-award winning company Hosted by Jim Wilkinson, Pro Landscaper; Presentation by David Dodd, The Outdoor Room

• THE FUTURE OF ARBORICULTURE Jonathan Hazell hosts a panel of industry figures to discuss pressing topics such as the future of street trees and the impact of Brexit Hosted by Jonathan Hazell

• MEADOWOLOGY – NEW WAYS OF DESIGNING WITH MEADOWS A discussion on how we can realistically emulate natural style in today’s urban landscape using modern cost-effective methods and products. Through the case studies and research findings of his company, Pictorial Meadows, Jonathan Wild will inspire people to have the confidence to introduce a ‘meadow’ into their next scheme Hosted by Jonathan Wild, Pictorial Meadows

• HOW TO BUILD YOUR ONLINE PRESENCE AND GENERATE NEW BUSINESS Come and learn all the key hints and tips for building a powerful online presence that will enable you to connect with new clients. Houzz will also be sharing key insights from their most recent Landscape Trends Study Hosted by Melissa McCafferty, Houzz

11.00 –11.45 • THE PASSION IS IN THE PLANTS

The year’s panel debate will be focusing on the ever-increasing threat of disease and how we can tackle it Hosted by Prof. Nicola Spence, Chief Plant Health Officer; Panel: Nigel Dunnett, University of Sheffield; Tim Edwards, Boningale Nurseries; Richard McKenna, Provender Nurseries; Robert Crowder, Crowders Nurseries

• THE FUTURE OF GROUNDS MAINTENANCE Jim Wilkinson quizzes a panel of experts on where they see the grounds maintenance market heading and how we can keep it alive. Hosted by Jim Wilkinson; Panel: Matt O’Conner, John O’Conner Grounds Maintenance; Tim Howell, Mitie Landscapes; Stephen Thompson, Out There Services; Dr Marcus Watson, Ground Control; Simon Jacob, Gavin Jones Ltd; Mike Brunskill, Glendale

• THE LOVE IS IN THE LIGHTING How to take an initial idea through to

implementation resulting in an exceptional lighting scheme Hosted by Sam Cox, Landscapeplus; Panel: Paul Willavoys, Landscapeplus; Kate Gould, Kate Gould Gardens Ltd; Robert Webber, Scenic Lighting; Mark Draper, Graduate Gardeners

• THE EVOLUTION OF DECKING Karl Harrison and Ben Cracknell present the key issues and benefits on how to choose the correct decking for your project Hosted by Karl Harrison & Ben Cracknell, Exterior Decking

14.00 –14.45 • THE CRAFT IS IN THE COMMERCIAL

Our panel of top names will discuss the future of the world of commercial landscaping Hosted by Jim Wilkinson; Panel: David Houghton, Kings Landscapes; David T Binks, Landstruction; Ken White, Frosts Landscape Construction

• THE FUTURE OF LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE Adam White and a cross panel of industry experts made up of

landscape architects and property developers discuss how they feel the direction of landscape architecture is going, with the opportunity for the audience to ask questions Hosted by Adam White

• IT’S BETTER WHEN WE’RE TOGETHER: HARD LANDSCAPING MEETS HORTICULTURE How the world of soft landscaping can meet the world of hard landscaping to create a wonderful garden. This session will explore how the two work better when they work together Hosted by Jamie Butterworth, horticulturist

• BUILDING A BETTER BUSINESS This seminar is designed to help you uncover what ‘better’ means to your business and provide ideas and tools to help you achieve the results you want Hosted by Richard Gardiner, NAG Solutions

15.00 –15.45 • THE DETAIL IS IN THE DESIGN

Aims to throw a positive light on the garden design industry Hosted by Jamie Butterworth; Panel: Rosemary Coldstream, Rosemary Coldstream Garden Design; Charlotte Harris, Harris Bugg Studio; Janine Pattison, Janine Pattison Studios; Richard Miers, Richard Miers Garden Design; Matt Keightley, Rosebank Landscaping

• BALCONIES TO ROOF TERRACES Learn how specifying the correct materials and systems

can help you make a success of balconies and roof terrace projects Hosted by Karen Sawyer, Livingreen Design

• SOIL COMPACTION – THE BIGGEST PROBLEM FOR LANDSCAPE SOIL This talk will cover the causes, implications and remedies for soil compaction Hosted by Tim O’Hare, Tim O’Hare Associates

• GROWING YOUR BUSINESS, IS IT EASY? Paul Downer takes to the stage to explain how he

has progressed his business into a successful, profitable operation. He explains the highs and the lows, pitfalls and the things he would have done differently, on reflection Hosted by Paul Downer, Oak View Landscapes

• PEOPLE: THE MOST VALUABLE ASSET All businesses are built on two things: the quality of their ideas and the quality of their people. John Wyer talks about how to recruit and retain the people who are going to make a difference to your business Hosted by John Wyer, Bowles & Wyer

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