BIAC Events

On Thursday 9th October 2025

Being held at The British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwick.

Programme Overview:

• Session 1: Rural Planning Reality Check

  • The Government’s overhaul of the planning system – Kevin Hollinrake MP

  • In Conversation: Sarah Beeny and Tony Kernon – Challenges and opportunities in rural development

• Session 2: Development Meets Turbo-Charged Nature

  • Planning and nature policy – Paul Smith, The Strategic Land Group

  • Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) rollout – Adam Shepphard, University of Birmingham

  • Grey Belt to Green Energy: Planning case law – Thrings LLP

• Session 3: Farming and Diversification Side by Side

  • Practical insights from Tom Homfray, Penllyn Estate LLP, in conversation with Alex Madden, Hugh James

• Session 4: Buckle Up... A Look to the Future

  • Levelling-up, Regeneration Act and enforcement – Ben Du Feu, Cornerstone Barristers

  • Farming, taxation and planning – George Badger, Ceres Rural

  • Community engagement in rural planning – Paul Miner, CPRE

Tuseday 14th October 2025

Being held at G05, Percy Building, Newcastle University.

Programme:

• 6.00pm - tea/ coffee/ registration 
• 6.30pm – welcome & introductions to the panel 
• 6.45pm – question time with the panel
• 8.00pm – close

The event will be chaired by Simon Britton, Frank Knight.

Panel Guests TBC

This is a Free event but registration is essential.

For anyone interested in attending this event, Free of Charge BIAC Student Membership will be encourage.

Thursday 23rd October 2025

Being held at Medrus Conference Suite,MedRus 4, Penbryn, Penglais Campus, Aberystwyth University.

Programme:

• 6.30pm - tea/ coffee/ registration 
• 7.00pm – welcome & introductions to the panel 
• 7.15pm – question time with the panel
• 8.30pm – close

The event will be chaired by Wendy Jenkins, BIAC CEO, CARA Ltd

Panel Guests TBC

This is a Free event but registration is essential.

For anyone interested in attending this event, Free of Charge BIAC Student Membership will be encourage.

Tuesday 11th November 2025

Being held at Parkinson Lecture Theatre, Royal Agricultural University.

Joint Event by BIAC & IAgrM

Programme:

• 3.00pm - tea/ coffee/ registration 
• 3.30pm – welcome & introductions to the panel 
• 3.45pm – question time with the panel
• 5.00pm – close

The event will be chaired by Professor Nicola Cannon, Professor of Agriculture at the Royal Agricultural University.

Panel Guests TBC

This is a Free event but registration is essential.

For anyone interested in attending this event, Free of Charge BIAC & IAgrM Student Membership will be encourage.