
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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