Events

Pershore Horticulture Conference

A conference organised to connect students to with professionals to gain invaluable insights to navigate and grow within the horticultural field

Pershore College

Themed, “Helping You Grow a Better Future”, the Pershore Horticulture Conference brings together students from Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, and BSc programs and industry leading professionals for a day of learning, networking and exploration.

The conference takes place on the on the 12th of February 2025, at Pershore Horticultural College (part of Warwickshire College) and runs from 10:00 – 3:00.

Featured conference speakers include:

  • Andrew Wilson of ICL Growing Solutions – The latest advancements in sustainable horticulture with a talk on biodegradable fertiliser coatings.
  • Nigel Pugh of Impact Aerial Ltd – Exploring the exciting role of drones and technology in modern horticultural practices.
  • Boyd Douglas-Davies of the Boyd Partnership – Gain insights into the current state of the industry and what the future holds.
  • Michael Perry – Uncover future trends and cultivars that are transforming the world of horticulture.
  • Neil Gow of the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation – Learn about the foundation’s scholarship program and how it can benefit aspiring horticulturists.
  • Anjana Patel (WCG) – Sustainable Horticulture Technologies and the BSc course at Pershore college.

The conference is free to attend (limited spaces) and open to students looking to launch their careers in horticulture and industry professionals keen to share their experiences.