BIGGA Conference - Scotland

The largest education event in Scotland & Northern Ireland, with a day's worth of networking and learning and high class speakers in an established venue.

Each November the five regions of BIGGA host an annual conference, providing members the opportunity to network with their peers in their locality. The conferences are held in a high quality setting, with leading speakers ensuring an extremely worthwhile day. 

Who is it for? All BIGGA members are invited to attend. BIGGA members receive a discount on tickets. Non-members are also invited to attend and get an insight into the learning opportunities offered to BIGGA members.

Host

Alison Walker

Alison was the first female voice to be heard reporting on live football for the BBC in the 1990s. Since then she has been all over the world covering sport.

Conference Programme

The importance of the team

Karl Adams

Chief Executive Officer, Mortonhall Golf Club

 

SEPA; what we offer and what we can do Q & A

Jenny Davies

River Basin Planning Coordinator, SEPA

Lynda Gairns

River Restoration Specialist, SEPA

 

The future of autonomous mowing

Jake Gray

Product Manager, Husqvarna

 

Funding opportunities

Andrew Baptie

Head of Club Services & Governance, Scottish Golf

Andrew leads the club services team and the provision of support to Scottish Golf’s member clubs. This includes direct guidance and resources on key areas such as business planning and governance. The club services team also lead on Scottish Golf’s emerging equality and sustainability strategies. 

 

Introducing First Green

Find out how you can help turn your golf course into a classroom and become involved in a STEM learning opportunity to enhance your club's engagement with the local community.

Jenny Bledge

Workforce Project Manager, BIGGA

Contact Jenny

Jenny was appointed in early 2023 to oversee the implementation of the innovative First Green initiative in the UK, in addition to several other projects that will see the promotion of the greenkeeping industry to a wide audience

 

Making it your career

Craig Boath

Head of Sustainability, Carnoustie Golf Links

 

The five regions of BIGGA are: Scotland & Northern Ireland; Northern; Central England; South West & South Wales; and South East.