Landscape & Urban Design Issue 63 2023 | Page 126

SALTEX SHOW PREVIEW

SALTEX SET TO TACKLE THE BIGGEST CHALLENGES

With the climate and economy throwing more challenges than ever before at those responsible for keeping our landscapes in top condition learning from others , networking and seeing new innovations has a key role to play .
This is where SALTEX , Europe ’ s largest free , sports turf , amenities , and landscaping trade exhibition can step in . The event delivers an unmissable mix of learning and networking opportunities , education , and exhibition , all in one place over two days .
If your work involves managing landscapes – whether you are a groundsman , contractor , gardener , or horticulturalist - you will be able to learn from your industry ’ s opinion formers and see new products and services from the industry ’ s leading suppliers .
Now in its 77th year SALTEX 2023 will provide the visitor the chance to view over 400 brands in three halls , across two days ¬– 01 and 02 November – at one central location – Birmingham NEC .
Alongside the exhibitors is an all-encompassing Learning LIVE education programme . Free to attend it provides advice , insight , and real solutions to the biggest issues that the grounds management industry faces . This year , SALTEX will host a series of over 30 sessions enabling visitors to hear directly from industry leaders , technical specialists , and experts from across the industry .
Already booked to appear on one of the three themed stages are Dr Kate Entwistle and Dr Deborah Cox who will run an interactive turf disease clinic ; with Alex Vickers , Dr Richard Earl and Dr James Welsh running an interactive soil science clinic . Leatherjacket and Chafer Grub control will be tackled by Sean Loakes ( Syngenta ) and Dr Minshad Ansari ( Bionema ). Also tackling a key issue for a growing number of groundscare professionals of ‘ Working in a Chemical-free world ’ will be Dr Christian Spring and Neil Rodgers from the STRI .
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