Turf Science Live 2026

23 September 2026
00 Days : 00 Hours : 00 Minutes : 00 Seconds

Speakers

Henry Bechelet
Technical Manager, ICL Turf and Landscape
Phil Collinson
Sales & Business Development Manager - UK North, ICL Turf and Landscape
Simon Watson
International Technical Manager, ICL Turf and Landscape
Eliana Lingard
Research & Development Chemist, ICL Turf and Landscape
Liam Hargreaves
Technical Field Research Manager, ICL Turf and Landscape
Sean Loakes
European Technical Manager, Syngenta Turf and Landscape
Pete May
UK & IE Technical Manager, Syngenta Turf and Landscape
Sarah Hughes
UK & Ireland Business Manager, Syngenta Turf and Landscape
Glenn Kirby
Director of Research, STRI Group
Craig Knight
Head of grounds & Playing surfaces, Everton FC

Join us for Turf Science Live 2026

Turf Science Live returns in 2026 with a practical, hands-on event focused on the latest thinking and technology in turf management. Expect technical insights, and straightforward advice you can apply on the job. Designed for turf professionals, this is a day built around real-world challenges, expert input, and meaningful discussion.

Turf Science Live is a pre-registered event, entry requires registration 

Agenda for the day

  • 09:30 – 10:00: Registration, Tea, Coffee & Pastries
  • 10:00 – 10:15: Welcome
  • 10:20 – 13:05: Morning Sessions & Pitch-side Discussions
  • 13:15 – 13:55: Lunch
  • 14:00 – 15:20: Afternoon Sessions
  • 15:30 – 15:45: Closing Comments

 

Throughout the day, you will rotate in groups through six stations:

  • Syngenta – Turf health programmes deliver consistent quality
  • Syngenta – The science of ITM combinations – proven by research
  • ICL – Formulations beyond the analysis
  • ICL – Performance under pressure: Advances in Turf Stress Management
  • Everton Grounds Team Q&A
  • STRI – Light is Energy

 

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