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Skills for Greener Places

27 Sep 2023

15:30 - 16:15

Seminar Theatre 2

Join us at LANDSCAPE 2023 for what promises to be a lively and engaging panel session that delves into the critical theme of industry skills and addressing the skills shortages in our profession.
Explore the evolving skill requirements in landscape architecture and garden design, as seasoned professionals with diverse backgrounds share their insights and experiences. Gain valuable knowledge on attracting more individuals, especially young talent, to pursue careers in landscape architecture and garden design. Discover successful initiatives and programs that have inspired and attracted new talent to the industry, and explore the crucial role of universities, colleges, and educational institutions in nurturing and developing the necessary skills and talent pipeline.
Don't miss this opportunity to be part of an inspiring and informative panel session, where experts in landscape architecture, design, and garden design come together to address the skills shortages and chart a course towards a vibrant and thriving future for our profession.

Chairperson

Jane Findlay - Fira Landscape Limited

Speakers

Adam White - Davies White Landscape Architects

Elaine Cresswell - reShaped

Gemma Jerome - Building with Nature

Ruth Lin Wong Holmes - London Legacy Development Corporation

Donald Roberts - London Legacy Development Corporation

"It's our industry, it's a great place to come and meet people and share ideas"

Arit Anderson
Diamond Hill Garden Design
"I’m bound to come back next year because it’s a great forum for design! Every year I come to the LANDSCAPE Show, I meet new suppliers, new people. Without fail , I am putting orders in"

Andrew Fisher Tomlin
Fisher Tomlin & Bowyer
"It is an amazing event, there’s such a breadth of knowledge and wealth of exhibitors here. I don’t think you can be in the industry and not see this!"

Kate Gould
Kate Gould Gardens
"This is a great show for making contacts. I’ve been coming to the LANDSCAPE Show for five years and I have gained work out of every single show"

Claire Vokins
Wilson | Vokins
"The speaker programme is very, very varied, there’s something for everybody of all different disciplines. CPD’s the way to go. There’s a lot of networking, a lot of high end people, a lot of top people here, the networking is part of the show"

Mark Gregory
Landform Consultants
"There’s such a diverse range of trade stands here, from all areas of landscaping, there’s something for everyone!"

Cleve West
Cleve West Landscape Design
"It’s a great coming together of expertise. This is the powerhouse of gardens in the UK. I’ve got a really broad mix at my fingertips, I’m finding lots of my questions answered!"

Lucy Hall
Gardeners’ World Magazine

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PARTNERS

WINS - Women in Natural Stone