Continue to Learn with Syngenta at BTME 2026

The incredible BIGGA Continue to Learn experience at BTME is open for booking for January 2026.

This year there will be four opportunities to listen and interact with Syngenta speakers at the event, covering key topics for turf management now, and into the future - see the details below.

All of the seminar topics will also feature on Syngenta stand at BTME - where you can meet the team and explore the issues in greater detail. You can also catch up with all the latest Syngenta new innovations and product developments.

See us on stand 226 - in the centre of the show Hall 2

Don't forget you can use your Syngenta/ICL Turf Rewards points to discount your booking cost for any seminars or conference, where fees apply.

CLASS: Supporting disease decisions

Sunday 18^th January, 9.30-1pm

With climate change driving more severe and prolonged disease and pest pressures, understand how the threats develop and how that influences turf management actions. Explore how digital tools can keep you ahead, and support your everyday discissions.

Learning outcomes

Develop a proactive ITM programme
Identify high risk situations sooner
Prioritise actions for greater effect

CONFERENCE: Biomarker science selects target for designer biostimulants

Tuesday 20 January

New R&D techniques can identify how stress factors impact on the health of turf, and the role of genes in upregulating the plant’s natural response mechanisms. With biostimulants becoming ever more important for sustainable turf strategies, understand the way different products work to get the best possible performance.

Learning outcomes

Understand how biostimulants work in plants
Select the best biostimulant for different situations
See results of season long biostimulant programmes in the UK

SEMINAR: Dollar spot under the spotlight

Tuesday 20^th January, Seminar Theatre A – 1.00 – 1.45pm

Dollar spot pressures have been rising year on year – hitting earlier and lasting longer every season. Identify what creates the conditions for the disease to thrive, and what ITM measures can relieve the pressure that will keep turf clean.

Learning outcomes

Recognise the risk factors for dollar spot
Understand why the pathogen is getting more severe
Develop an ITM programme to prevent damage

SEMINAR: Weeding out clean turf

Thursday 22 January, Seminar Theatre A – 11.00 – 11.45am

Synopsis of proposed session

Invasive broad-leaved and coarse grass weed species seriously affect the visual appearance and playability. Research into application timing and techniques have highlighted ways to improve results. Get up to date with the latest developments and practical techniques.

Learning outcomes