Ticket sales are open
This is an outline programme which will be updated as speakers are confirmed.
Monday 6th July
Travel to venue
3pm tbc
Accommodation check-in opens
From 3pm
We’re working on a range of ‘stretch your legs’ activities. More information coming soon - so far we've confirmed two history walking tours in Norwich, a guided walk around the university's nature reserve, and a rock climbing session! More to come.
5pm
The bar will open ahead of dinner. Monday evening will be a relaxed welcome night.
Tuesday 7th July
7:30-8:30am
Gentle yoga. Booking will be via the conference app.
8:30am
Registration, networking and tea/coffee
9:30am
Welcome to the conference:
Chair's introduction - Philip Hygate, chair of the National Landscapes Association
Welcome from your host National Landscapes: Simon Amstutz, Dedham Vale and Suffolk & Essex Coasts & Heaths National Landscapes
Platinum sponsor's address
Setting the scene - John Watkins, Chief Executive, National Landscapes Association
Ministerial Address: Mary Creagh, Parliamentary Under Secretary (Minister for Nature), Defra
Refreshments and networking
Our 'Disrupt' session: we will hear from speakers who will challenge our thinking on a range of topics. The presentations will be followed by a Q&A session. Speakers confirmed so far:
• Sarah Housley. Design futurist, innovation researcher and author
• Jaz Brook. Founder and CEO of Youth Climate Solutions
Lunch
Workshop session
You’ll be able to attend two topics; booking will be via the conference app. Broad topics include:
• Nature-centric governance. Tom Johnstone, Natural England
• Making the business case for nature: top lessons from corporate pitches. NbS team, National Landscapes Association
• NSIPs
• The Chiltern's Climate Adaptation Project
• Ffermio Bro and FiPL
• Resilient landscapes: tree species beyond native planting. The Forestry Commission.
Fringe sessions
When you book your conference ticket you’ll be able to suggest a topic you’d like to host. We balance the topics to ensure a good spread and we provide a room; the rest is up to you! The topic can be anything you like, not necessarily related to the conference theme.
5pm
The bar will open ahead of dinner.
Wednesday 8th July
All day
It's site visit day. You’ll be able to attend one field trip, but we ask you to give your top three choices when you register so we can balance numbers. Field trip information to follow.
5pm
The bar will open ahead of dinner.
We’re continuing the tradition of an informal jamming session. If you play an instrument, bring it along and get stuck in after dinner.
Field Trips
Thursday 9th July
7:30-8:30am
Gentle yoga.
Booking will be via the conference app.
8:30am
Registration, networking and coffee
9:00am
Fitter for the Future. Tim Duckmanton and Myrthe Fonck
Refreshments and networking
3-minute 1-slide session - attendee presentations on the conference theme of Vitality
Inspiring speakers to bring us to a close. Speakers confirmed so far:
• Will Behenna, Beach Access Project
Closing remarks and conference reflections
1:00pm
Departure with a packed lunch
Photo: Dedham Vale