Tickets now open for the BOA Technical Conference 2026
The UK’s ornamental horticulture sector will come together for the BOA Technical Conference on Wednesday 4th February 2026, hosted at the NFU Conference Centre, Stoneleigh.
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.
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 & Founder, Bionema Group
- Richard Hopkins, Chairman, West Sussex Growers’ Association
- Simon Conway, HCP
- Matthias Redlefsen, Benary
- Eirinn Rusbridge, Senior Project Engineer, NFU Energy
- Shaun Herdsman, Accelobrand & Accelopack (Owner), PulpVision BV (Sales Manager)
- Peter Marshall, Co-Founder (Technical), Volta Exo Systems
- Stefan Reiner, Selecta Klemm GmbH & Co
- Tim Parfitt, General Manager, Beadamoss
- Sean Whitworth, Senior Growing Media & Fertiliser Specialist, Fargro
- Lensli, speaker to be confirmed
- Beth Anderson, Events & Communications Officer, YPHA
- Alan Roper, Managing Director, Blue Diamond
Pre-Conference Dinner and Awards
On Tuesday 3rd 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
- 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
The BOA is proud to acknowledge the generous support of its sponsors, whose backing is vital in making the Technical Conference possible.
- Bulrush Horticulture Limited – Conference Sponsor
- Sinclair/Westland – Conference Sponsor
- Hutchinsons – Conference Sponsor
- Beekenkamp – Conference Sponsor
- MorePeople – Award Sponsor
We are also delighted to welcome new sponsors in 2026, whose involvement highlights the growing reach and relevance of the event:
- Plant Healthy – Conference Sponsor
- NFU Mutual – Conference Sponsor
- Proptek UK – Lunch Sponsor
Tickets
Discounted tickets are available for BOA members and for professionals aged 35 and under, making the event accessible to the next generation of horticultural leaders. Advance booking is strongly recommended to take advantage of the Early Bird rate.
Book your tickets HERE.
For further information or assistance, please contact andy.smith@britishgrowers.org