Last chance to book: GIMA Day Conference 2025

Time is running out to secure your place at the GIMA Day Conference, happening Tuesday, 25th March 2025, at Warwick Conferences. This unmissable event will explore AI, marketing strategies, and intellectual property, providing key insights to keep your business ahead.

What’s in-store

  • Keynote speaker: Alan Roper, Managing Director of Blue Diamond, will offer valuable insights into Blue Diamond’s growth strategy, market positioning, and his vision for the future of our industry.
  • AI in business: Green Solution’s Edwin Meijer will deliver expert guidance on marketing content and AI-driven image generation, equipping businesses with tools to enhance their brand presence.
  • Protecting your business: ACID CEO Laura Newbold Breen and IP expert Tony Catterall will discuss the legal considerations surrounding AI and intellectual property rights. As AI continues to reshape the business landscape, this session will provide crucial insights into safeguarding designs and protecting business assets in the digital age.
  • Industry panel: A highlight of the conference will be a GIMA panel discussion featuring industry leaders who will share their own experiences of integrating AI into their businesses. Speakers include Jonathan Stobart from Smart Garden Products, Dave Harker from Fothergill’s Seeds, Stuart Whalley from Woodlodge, and Robert Patten from Plantworks by Empathy. This session will provide real-world insights into how AI is already influencing decision-making, operational efficiency, and business strategies across the horticultural sector.

Don’t miss out

The GIMA Day Conference will begin at 10:45 am, following the GIMA AGM, and will run until approximately 3:30 pm. Throughout the day, attendees will have ample opportunities to network with industry colleagues and to make new connections.

Bookings can be made at www.gima.org.uk/events/gima-day-conference-agm.

  • GIMA Members: £100 + VAT (£50 for each additional delegate)
  • Associate Members: £100 + VAT (£50 for each additional delegate)
  • Non-Members: £190 + VAT (£90 for each additional delegate)

The ticket price includes a buffet lunch and refreshments.

Find out more

Any businesses interested in joining GIMA are invited to contact the GIMA team on (01959) 564947 or info@gima.org.uk. Full details regarding GIMA’s multiple member benefits can be found at www.gima.org.uk

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