The subsidised, all inclusive package for delegates of £259 plus VAT includes entrance to the conference, lunch, dinner with an after dinner speaker, overnight accommodation at Stratford Manor Hotel, and breakfast and lunch on the second day plus refreshments during the event.
The two day event at Stratford Manor Hotel encompasses a themed conference programme --Equip yourself for success-- which will bring together the best brains in horticulture to provide growers with help in overcoming some of the common problems they face in the day to day running of their businesses.
The roll-call of speakers is now unveiled, including:
- Marshall Dirks, Proven Winners, USA
- James Simpson, MD of Adrian Scripps Ltd, UK top fruit growers
- Jane King, CEO of the Agriculture & Horticulture Development Board (AHDB)
- Dr Ed Moorhouse, Technical Consultant to G’s Fresh
- Alex Fisher, Saturn Bioponics and Consultant for Valefresco Ltd
- Bruce Harnett, Nuffield Scholar and MD for Kernock Park Plants
- Alfie Moore, BBC Radio 4 presenter
- Dr Clare Sampson, Keele University – pest & disease expert
- Carol Paris, CEO of the Horticultural Trades Association
- Amanda Sizer Barrett MBE, Director General of The Federation of Garden & Leisure Manufacturers
URICA is the latest sponsor to support the event. URICA helps businesses of all sizes, across all sectors get access to supply chain finance, early payments and import finance. It joins fellow event sponsors Bulrush Horticulture, Hortifeeds, XL Horticulture, PG Horticulture and MorePeople. GrowQuip is also supported by the trade organisations, Horticultural Trades Association (HTA) and the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH).
Allied to the conference programme is an exhibition showcase, where conference attendees will be able to view the latest products and services available to commercial growers from major suppliers to horticulture. Stand sales are going extremely well to date and potential participants are encouraged to book now to avoid disappointment as numbers are strictly limited for this element of the event.
The first day culminates in a networking dinner with an after dinner speaker. On day two, the exhibition will also be open free of charge to all growers. A new introduction to the second-day of the event will see a number of free seminars available to all attendees.
CHA Chairman Pat Flynn comments: “GrowQuip 2016 is a cross-industry commercial horticultural conference which provides ideas, diversity and possibly solutions which maybe come from a different growing sector to your own – equipping you for success, equipping you for the future.”
And in the year the world commemorates the 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare, the Bard’s hometown of Stratford-upon-Avon is the town to visit in 2016. Excursions for delegates and/or their partners can be arranged to tour Shakespeare’s birthplace, pay respects at his grave at Holy Trinity Church or simply explore the beautiful Warwickshire town he called home.
A two day conference and dinner package, including accommodation with breakfast and lunch, is £259+VAT and exhibition costs start at £555+VAT.
CHA members receive a 10% discount on delegate packages or exhibition bookings. Further sponsorship packages are also available on request.
For more information:
GrowQuip
Pat Flynn
07778 313623
Pat@cha-hort.com
Gemma Chandler
01959 565995
www.cha-hort.com/growquip.html