8th January 2024

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27th December 2024

The Brassica and Leafy Salad Conference will take place on Thursday, 30 January 2025, at the Leicester Tigers Conference Centre. This event promises an engaging day of innovation, collaboration, and celebration within the brassica and leafy salad industries.

We are thrilled to announce BASF Nunhems as the Main Conference Sponsor. Their invaluable support ensures the success of this event.

Naz Ahmed of BASF Nunhems shared, “It gives me immense pleasure that BASF Nunhems is the main sponsor of this upcoming event. We are dedicated to fostering innovation and collaboration and look forward to sharing ideas around quality, reliability, uniformity, and consistency. We are excited to support this initiative and eagerly anticipate an unforgettable experience!”

 We extend our heartfelt thanks to our other generous sponsors for their support:

• Bayer Crop Science Ltd – Networking Lunch Sponsor
• Elsoms Seeds – Technical Session Sponsor
• H L Hutchinsons – Conference Programme Sponsor
• Hazera – Networking Beverages Sponsor
• Sakata UK Ltd – Gala Dinner Drinks Reception Sponsor
• Enza Zaden UK Ltd – Gala Dinner Table Wine Sponsor

Would you like to join this fantastic line up of sponsors? Contact admin@britishgrowers.org to find out more.

An Agenda Packed with Insights and Networking

The conference will feature a full-day program of thought-provoking sessions and presentations, followed by a Gala Dinner in the evening. Attendees can look forward to:

• Agtech advancements presented by Autonomous Agri
• Consumer insights from Kantar
• Crop Protection: Past, Present, and Future by Horticulture Crop Protection
• Issues Management with Dieter Lloyd Marketing Consultancy
• Cutting-edge research updates from Professor Rosemary Collier of the University of Warwick

These and many more sessions will provide valuable insights into the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the industry.

The conference will also provide an invaluable platform for networking with industry peers and leaders in our large exhibition hall at Leicester Tigers.

Evening Gala Dinner

After the conference, members of the Brassica Growers Association or British Leafy Salad Association will have the chance to tour the iconic Leicester Tigers Stadium while the venue transforms for the Gala Dinner.

The evening will begin with a drinks reception, followed by a delicious three-course meal. Highlights of the evening include the presentation of the prestigious David Piccaver Award for outstanding contributions to the Leafy Salad industry and the Geoff Philpott Award for exceptional achievements in the Brassica industry. The evening will conclude with our after-dinner speaker, which we are delighted to announce is former England rugby player and Leicester Tigers captain, Tom Youngs.

Renowned for his resilience and adaptability, Tom’s illustrious rugby career included 28 caps for England, a role on the British & Irish Lions’ 2013 tour to Australia, and leading Leicester Tigers to success, including their 2012-13 Premiership triumph.

Join us as Tom shares his remarkable journey—from the rugby pitch to the fields—along with invaluable lessons on perseverance, transformation, and cultivating success in every field of life.

Secure Your Spot

Tickets for the Conference and Gala Dinner are available now on Eventbrite. Ticket sales close on 15 January 2025—book early to avoid disappointment!

For sponsorship or exhibition enquiries, please contact us at admin@britishgrowers.org. Your support is instrumental in making this event a success, and we are immensely grateful to all sponsors and exhibitors.

On behalf of the organising committee, we eagerly anticipate welcoming you to the 2025 Brassica and Leafy Salad Conference on Thursday, 30th January.

21^st May 2024

The Brassica Growers Association (BGA) and British Leafy Salad Association (BLSA) are thrilled to announce the return of the Biennial Brassica and Leafy Salad Conference in January 2025.

Set to take place on Thursday, 30th January 2025, at the Leicester Tigers Conference Centre in Leicester, this event will feature a comprehensive conference during the day followed by a gala dinner in the evening.

Attendees can look forward to gaining insights into the latest industry updates, discovering emerging technologies, and exploring cutting-edge research. Additionally, the conference will provide an invaluable platform for networking with industry peers and leaders.

Stay tuned over the coming weeks and months for announcements on ticket sales, keynote speakers, and other exciting news. If you’re interested in sponsoring the event or securing a spot in our exhibition hall, please contact us at admin@britishgrowers.org. Your generous support is crucial to the success of our events, and we extend our heartfelt thanks to all our sponsors and exhibitors.

On behalf of the organising committee, we eagerly anticipate welcoming you to the 2025 Brassica and Leafy Salad Conference on Thursday, 30th January.