2027 conference sponsorship packages
We’re inviting businesses across the horticultural and retail sectors to explore sponsorship opportunities with us for our 2027 annual conference, taking place from January 24–27, 2027.
The prestigious event at the Crowne Plaza, Stratford-upon-Avon will once again bring together key decision makers from leading garden centres across the UK, offering sponsors valuable exposure within the industry.
Strong interest
Peter Burks, our Chief Executive, says: “Following continued strong interest in our annual conference, we are pleased to offer a broad variety of sponsorship opportunities for 2027. These range from headline and day sponsorships through to supporting elements such as refreshments, delegate materials, guest speakers and our popular awards and competitions.
“More than 400 delegates are expected to join us across the two days and our conference provides an ideal platform for sponsors to engage directly with owners, directors and senior managers, all key decision-makers, from garden centres nationwide. It’s also a fantastic environment to build relationships and showcase products and services to a highly relevant audience.”
Sponsorship options
Available sponsorship options include secondary sponsorship packages, day sponsorship, tea and coffee break sponsorship, delegate materials such as pens, speaker sponsorship, as well as awards and competition sponsorship.
A key highlight of the conference is our awards programme, which celebrates excellence across the sector, with businesses able to align their brand with categories including the:
- Customer Service Award
- Ruxley Rose – Best Plant Area
- Best Garden Products Retailer
- Best Outdoor Living Retailer
- Best Indoor Lifestyle Retailer
- Catering Excellence Award – Best Garden Centre Restaurant
- The Paul Cooling Award for the Environment and Sustainability
- The Ian Boardman Award for Best Indoor Plants Retailer
- Best Food Hall/Farm Shop
- Best Clothing Retailer
- Best Hard Landscaping Retailer
- Social Media Award (new for 2027)
Unique opportunity
Peter continues: “Sponsorship of our awards offers a unique opportunity to associate your brand with excellence and innovation in the garden centre industry. These accolades are highly regarded, featured heavily in national trade and consumer press and widely celebrated by our members.”
Sponsorship brochure
Please take a look at our full sponsorship brochure outlining the available packages and benefits. Companies interested in getting involved are encouraged to review the brochure and reserve opportunities as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
The brochure can be accessed here.
Find out more
For more details or to discuss sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
peter@gca.org.uk or laura@gca.org.uk
Book conference tickets
For further information and to buy tickets, please visit our online members’ section here.
There’s an early bird 10% discount available for those booking before the end of July.