# BCPC Congress

- Dates: 3 November 2026 to 4 November 2026
- Location: Cedar Court Hotel, Harrogate, United Kingdom
- Address: Mayo Ave, Rooley Ln, Bradford BD5 8HW
- Organizer: BCPC
- Industry: AgTech

## About

The BCPC Congress is an event focused on UK crop production, covering topics such as policy, regulation, resistance, and innovation in crop protection. It is designed for professionals in crop protection, agronomy, regulatory affairs, farming, research, and advisory roles. The event includes sessions for informed discussion and networking opportunities.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.bcpccongress.org/)
- [Registration](https://www.bcpccongress.org/register/)
- [Agenda](https://www.bcpccongress.org/programme/)

## Topics

- Medical & Pharma

## Speakers

- David Bell, Farmer & Chairperson, The Voluntary Initiative
- Dave Bench, Chief Executive, CropLife UK
- Prof Tim Benton
- Emma Brown, Director of Public Affairs, CropLife Europe
- Helena Busby, Deputy Director, Defra
- Dr Sam Cook, Principal Investigator – Lead of Insect IPM, Rothamstead Research
- Dr Henry Creissen, Director, Institute for Agronomy and Agriculture at UHI Orkney
- John Cussans, Principal Consultant – Weed Science, ADAS
- Prof Pete Falloon, Met Office/University of Bristol
- Dr Chris Hartfield, Senior Regulatory Affairs Adviser, National Farmers Union (NFU)
- Jonathan Howarth, Group Leader Regulatory Affairs UK & Ireland, BASF
- Stephen Kildea, Research Officer, Teagasc
- Graham Mullier, Lead Architect, Data Collaborations, Syngenta
- Dr Aoife O’ Driscoll, Senior Scientist, Plant Pathology, Niab
- Max Schulman, Arable Farmer & Chair, Copa-Cogeca Phytosanitary WG
- Grant Stark, Policy Advisor
- Ellie Vinnicombe, Head of Crop Protection and Agronomy Sector, Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC)
- Julian Westaway, General Manager, British Crop Production Council (BCPC)

## Sponsors and partners

- Enviresearch
- Sagentia Regulatory
- NIAB
- IPC

## Ticket pricing

GBP 868.5 to 1930

## Where to stay

- **Cedar Court Hotel**: 0 m from the venue, Chase Way, Bradford, BD5 8HW
- **Holroyd House Hotel**: 1.2 km from the venue
- **The Guide Post Hotel**: 1.8 km from the venue, Common Road, Bradford, BD12 0ST
- **Travelodge Bradford South**: 1.8 km from the venue, Roydsdale Way, Bradford, BD4 6SA

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