With blue skies (mostly!)
beaming down over the Three Counties Showground, SAGE 2023 was an event to remember for
exhibitors and visitors alike.
Held on 19th and 20th
July, the event featured interesting talks on a variety of subjects, a Learning
Hub designed for those entering the industry, and of course, the UK Loggers
National Championships – demonstrating feats of precision and skill.
As
part of the packed agenda, market leaders shared their thoughts on the future
of chemicals in grounds maintenance, exploring the pros and cons of a
zero-chemical future.
Mark
Tomlinson, Head of Environmental & Sustainability Stadia Projects at
Bio-Circle Surface Technology Ltd also shared his wisdom on the importance of
washdown systems. Visitors also enjoyed meeting with experts who came together
to provide support, assistance and expertise on how businesses can best get
started and progress on a sustainable journey.
Market
leaders also shared their thoughts on electric machinery, while over at the
Green Business Expo, Alex Pearson from Midlands Net Zero Hub and Dominic Lavelle,
Managing Director at Go Green Experts discussed whether going green is viable
for a business, delving into the details of equipping a business with strategy
and practical knowhow on moving forwards.
An
expert-led panel talked about creating a successful tender bid, after which
Fusion for Business discussed managing rising energy costs. Also at the Green
Business Expo, visitors had the opportunity to meet a panel of innovators who
talked about how pioneering methods can challenge the norm by tackling market
leaders and traditional methods.
In
the Learning Hub, visitors were able to join experts for live workshops, talks
and interactive knowledge sharing and competitions, as they delved into the
challenges land-based colleges face.
Guests
enjoyed a live panel talk on Wednesday and an open workshop on Thursday.
Vicky
Panniers, organiser of SAGE, said: “We want to say a massive thank you to
everyone who attended the event – both exhibitors and visitors. We know that
many of our exhibitors made some big-ticket sales and that lots of hot leads
were also taken, which is fantastic to hear. Watch this space to hear more
about details for next year!”
