Calendar of conferences & seminars
TDAG liaises with UK, European and other partners to identify urban forestry conferences (highlighted in green below) and other events and seminars relevant to the wider built environment (highlighted in brown).
Events featuring presentations on TDAG guides are signalled with a small TDAG logo.
Events featuring presentations on TDAG guides are signalled with a small TDAG logo.
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Past events:
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A log of past events with links to access associated proceedings can be downloaded here.
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Upcoming events: COVID-19 (CORONAVIRUS) - PLEASE CHECK WEBSITES FOR CHANGES OF DATES, CANCELLATIONS ETC
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26 March 2020
ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS, KEW, UK |
Women in Arboriculture Networking Day - POSTPONED
This first ‘Women in Arboriculture Group’ event provides an opportunity for the growing women in arboriculture community to share experiences, ideas, projects and to spark further initiatives which hope to encourage greater diversity within the sector. The inaugural event will be free of charge and will feature two guest speakers, networking sessions and an afternoon tour. For further details visit: www.trees.org.uk/Careers/Women-in-Arboriculture/Women-in-Arboriculture-Events |
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15-16 May 2020
WESTONBIRT, THE NATIONAL ARBORETUM, UK |
The Arb Show - CANCELLED
The annual trade fair for the Arboriculture industry featuring demonstrations, interactive training sessions and speakers each day. No booking required. Free to Arboricultural Association members Find out more: www.trees.org.uk/Training-And-Events/The-ARB-Show |
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20-22 May 2020
TORINO, ITALY |
IV International Symposium on Woody Ornamentals of the Temperate Zone
Organised by the International Society for Horticultural Science (ISHS) and the University of Torino in parallel to Flor, one of the most important market expo in the ornamental horticultural sector in Italy, with over 200 exhibitors. Find out more: www.woodyornamentals2020.com |
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19-22 May 2020
MANCHESTER, UK |
23rd European Forum on Urban Forestry (EFUF): Urban Forestry for a Resilient Future - POSTPONED
In 2020, the European Forum on Urban Forestry the will be exploring three themes: Theme 1: ‘Keeping cities cool and reducing flood risk’ – How our urban forests help to provide resilience, and what we can do to make them more adaptable to climate change and urban expansion Theme 2: ‘The air we breathe, the water we drink and the way we feel’ – The role of the urban forest in meeting our basic life needs and addressing the challenges of physical and mental health Theme 3: ‘Trees and urban design’ – How trees and GI are integral to the development of our towns and cities in creating places where people want to live, work and play and how forest products can help to reduce our carbon footprint. Deadline for submissions of abstracts is 1st February 2020. See: www.cityoftrees.org.uk/efuf-2020-call-abstracts For further details visit: www.cityoftrees.org.uk/23rd-european-forum-urban-forestry |
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16-24 May 2020
LONDON (MULTIPLE VENUES), UK |
Urban Forest Festival: Celebrating Trees in London and Beyond
The Urban Tree Festival is a celebration of urban and suburban trees, woods, forests, scrubland, hedgerows and all the wild places that bring life and joy to our cities. For the past two years the festival has celebrated urban trees walks, workshops, talks, parties, and practical advice for planting and maintenance. The festival is run by a small group of volunteers. Festival organisers are looking to recruit volunteers with a range of skills in marketing, fundraising, event management, as well as people who can help out during the festival at events around London. Find out more: https://urbantreefestival.org/ |
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23-25 June 2020
MANCHESTER, UK |
Housing 2020
The Chartered Institute of Housing’s Annual Conference, Europe's largest housing festival, takes place annually in June in Manchester. With 8500+ attendees, 10 theatres, 500+ speakers, and 400+ sponsors and exhibitors over the three days - it is the biggest meeting place for the whole housing sector. Housing is the must-attend event for local authorities, housing associations, key partners and suppliers, government, housebuilders, and developers For further details visit: cihhousing.com/ |
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29-30 June 2020
LONDON, UK |
The Planner Live (formerly the Planning Convention)
Combining the strengths of the RTPI and The Planner magazine this revamped national conference for planners across the UK will offer delegates two full days of conference sessions and a gala dinner to maximise your networking opportunities. For further details visit: www.rtpi.org.uk/events/the-planner-live/ |
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30 Jun-1 Jul 2020
BIRMINGHAM, UK |
Landscape and Place Convention - Landscape at Scale
Building on the success of its 2018 Valuing Landscape conference, the 2020 Landscape Institute conference will explore key themes around ‘Landscape at Scale’. Join delegates and high-profile speakers from around the world, network with experts and engage in panel discussions during this exciting 2-day event. Find out more: www.landscapeinstitute.org/events/events/ |
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9-12 Aug 2020
ALBUQUERQUE, NEW MEXICO, USA |
2020 ISA Annual International Conference and Trade Show
The International Society of Arboriculture's annual conference - more details on the conference programme to follow. For further details visit: www.isa-arbor.com/Events/Annual-Conference/2020-Annual-Conference |
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6-9 Sept 2020
EXETER, UK |
Arboricultural Association Amenity Conference – Trees and Society
This year’s Conference focussed on the heart of arboriculture – managing trees and tree populations, from the macro to the micro, through canopy and crown. For further details visit: www.trees.org.uk/Amenity-Conference |
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22-23 Sept 2020
LONDON, UK 
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Landscape Show
The Landscape Show includes exhibitors offering their latest products and services to meet the needs of all aspects of the landscape industry. There will be an accompanying CPD Accredited Seminar Programme with over 40 seminar sessions (worth up to 11 CPD points!) with a range of experts in the field (including TDAG members!) sharing their knowledge and understanding of the challenges that we all need to respond to. For further details visit: www.landscapeshow.co.uk |
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29 Sept 2020
MANCHESTER, UK [Rescheduled from 28 Apr 2020 due to Covid-19] |
Air Quality Conference: North
As the levels of toxic air being registered in our towns and cities increase and the numbers of deaths which are attributed to air pollution grow, there is a clear and perceptual change in mind-set with regard to delivering policies which offer quantifiable solutions across health, energy, urban design and transport. The conference agenda includes presentations from organisations and sector leading specialists including: Dr Gary Fuller from King’s College London, directors from the Joint Air Quality Unit, Jane Burston from Clean Air Fund, Dr Suzanne Bartington from the University of Birmingham, Katie Neald from ClientEarth and Stephen Arnold from Birmingham City Council. For further details visit: https://airqualitynews.com/event/air-quality-conference-north-manchester-april-2020/ |
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30 Sept 2020
BIRMINGHAM, UK [Rescheduled from 26 March 2020 due to Covid-19] |
England's Community Forests 2020 Conference
The annual Community Forest Conference will be held in Birmingham at the Midland Institute on 26th March 2020 starting at 10am. The focus this year is on trees and carbon. What role can trees play in helping to tackle climate change? There is a lot of media attention on plans for rapid acceleration of new tree planting. The conference will explore the opportunities as well as look a the issues that might be faced. Places cost £30 plus VAT For further details visit: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/englands-community-forests-annual-conference-2020-tickets-88503158329 |
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Oct 2020
UK |
Arboricultural Association Student Conferences
Arboricultural Association Student Conferences:
These events will be free for all AA Student Members and all Arboriculture Students. Morning lectures will offer young professionals the chance to delve into some fantastic CPD. The events will also give you an introduction to the work of the Arboricultural Association plus an exciting afternoon of in-depth demonstrations and industry exhibitors providing you with the latest technological updates, advice and expertise. For further details visit: www.trees.org.uk/Training-Events/Student-Conference |
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4-5 Nov 2020
UPPSALA, SWEDEN |
Swedish Tree Associations Annual Conference – The Tree Days 2020
The full programme will be released on 20th May 2020. For further details visit: www.tradforeningen.org/event/traddagarna/ |
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18-19 Nov 2020
AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLAND |
3rd European i-Tree Conference – using i-Tree to help combat climate change
Expert speakers including David Nowak, PhD (i-Tree programme lead), and Dr Cecil Konijnendijk van den Bosch (Professor of urban forestry) on all aspects of the urban forest. For further details visit: www.itree-europe.com |
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Feb 2021
BIRMINGHAM, UK [Rescheduled from 22-23 Apr 2020 due to Covid-19] 
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Trees, People and the Built Environment 4 - Trees as Infrastructure
Urban tree research conference hosted by the Institute of Chartered Foresters (ICF) at the University of Birmingham. For further details visit: www.charteredforesters.org |