This year, the Aboricultural Association Conference heads to Lancaster University on 7 - 9 September 2026.

The first presentations and workshops have been announced, previewing a programme that features expertise, issues and emerging themes across the industry.

Organised by the Aboricultural Association, the conference invites arborists and aboriculturalists to hear from leading professionals across the two-day event.

Alex Needs, director of Holt Arboriculture, heads to the conference to discuss the toxic afterlife of trees, while Carla Padilla Salas, ISA certified arborist and University of Stirling student, will talk about tree equity, benefits and maintenance in Stirling.

Other names such as Ioan Stetca, Sean Shereston, Jim Mullholland and Mark Laurence also feature in the programme.

Tickets can be purchased until 24 August.

Photo credit: Arboricultural Association