EDUCATION SCHEDULE UNVEILED

Organisers of the upcoming SALTEX exhibition, the GMA,  have unveiled the full Learning LIVE schedule that includes a roster of speakers from organisations such as UEFA, Wembley Stadium, Wimbledon and Edgbaston.

The programme will feature over 20 industry pioneers, technical specialists, and experts across three different stages. 

On day one, the Main Stage will feature a panel discussion with industry figures including Karl Standley (Wembley Stadium), Neil Stubley (All England Lawn Tennis Club), Jim Buttar (Twickenham Stadium), and Gary Barwell (Edgbaston Stadium), who will tackle the topic of Sustainable Solutions.

The day continues with a conversation on ‘How to Attract Young People into The Industry’ with members of the GMA NextGen and wraps up with an session on ‘Maintenance of 3G Artificial Turf – Effective Practice and the Evidence’ led by Professor Paul Fleming from Loughborough University.

On day two, the Main Stage will host Phil Sharples (Caspian Sport & Landscape), Vicente Alpuente (Villarreal), Iker Orue (Real Sociedad) and Dean Gilesby (Naturalgrass) as they delve into ‘Dealing with Climate Change Challenges at Top International Football Venues’. Attendees will also gain valuable tips on ‘How to Keep Your Team Members Motivated’, before finishing with ‘The Tools and Methodology to Ensure Excellent Surfaces’, presented by Reece Watson (Raw Stadia) and Neil Rodger (STRI Group).

Elsewhere the Spotlight Stage will feature ‘Ask-the-Expert’ style forums and brand-new for this year, the Community Sports Stage will put all its focus on community and grassroots sports.