UK & Ireland Rural Conference 2025
Hollywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough University, LE11 3TR
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From £177.60 + VAT
Overview
The RICS Rural Conference returns this year to bring together rural surveyors and land professionals keen to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving industry. Set in a brand-new location at Holywell Park Conference Centre, Loughborough University, this year’s event offers an enhanced environment for learning, collaboration, and networking, helping you stay at the forefront of rural land management.
Join us to explore the key drivers shaping rural land management—from emerging policies and regulatory reforms to sustainable land use practices. With expert speakers, you'll gain valuable insights and practical tools to effectively navigate complex challenges, such as land use frameworks, tax considerations, and decarbonisation strategies, empowering you to drive success in your work.
Expect engaging, high-value sessions on critical topics like the UK government’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill, compulsory purchase reforms, and nature recovery initiatives. Discover how new technologies like geospatial data and AI are revolutionising rural land management and how regenerative agriculture can boost both sustainability and land health. By attending, you’ll walk away with actionable knowledge to future-proof your practice, ensuring you're equipped to meet evolving industry demands and secure long-term success.
This conference is more than just learning—it’s a chance to build lasting connections with industry leaders, share best practices, and gain the expertise you need to not only stay compliant but also excel in a dynamic rural sector.
Don’t miss this opportunity to gain a competitive edge, expand your professional network, and position yourself as a leader in the future of rural surveying.
Learning outcomes
Navigate Emerging Land Use Policies: Understand the implications of the UK government’s Land Use Framework and learn how rural surveyors can influence land management decisions balancing food production, infrastructure, energy, and nature recovery.
Master New Planning Reforms: Stay ahead of the curve with an in-depth look at the Planning and Infrastructure Bill, and how the latest regulatory changes will impact rural landowners, businesses, and communities.
Adapt to Compulsory Purchase Reforms: Explore how recent reforms to compulsory purchase processes are reshaping land acquisitions and gain strategies for advising clients on these changes.
Optimize Tax Strategy for Rural Landowners: Get expert guidance on capital gains tax, inheritance tax, and the tax implications of environmental schemes to optimize financial and strategic outcomes in rural land management.
Engage with Nature Recovery: Learn how to leverage natural capital and biodiversity net gain initiatives to restore natural assets and unlock new opportunities for financial and policy-driven incentives.
Accelerate Decarbonisation and Energy Generation: Discover how the rural sector plays a pivotal role in achieving net-zero goals. Gain insights into emerging opportunities for renewable energy projects, from wind to solar to bioenergy.
Harness Geospatial Intelligence: See how geospatial data, GIS, and remote sensing are transforming rural land management and planning. Learn how to use data to improve policy compliance, biodiversity initiatives, and climate resilience.
Explore Regenerative Agriculture: Understand the principles of regenerative agriculture and how adopting sustainable farming practices can restore soil health and enhance long-term land productivity.
Published date: 16 May 2025
Sponsors
Saffery
Saffery is a partner-led and people-focused firm, supporting more than 25% of the top 100 landowners in the UK. We provide market-leading audit, accountancy, tax, and succession planning services to our diverse portfolio of clients. Our specialists advise individuals, businesses, trustees and charitable owners on areas including: succession planning, capital taxes mitigation, heritage matters, VAT issues, renewable energy projects, accounting for natural capital and tax compliance. We provide a personalised service, helping to navigate potential business opportunities and achieve personal ambitions. Our team also hold positions on committees including Historic Houses, Scottish Land & Estates and the Country Land & Business Association, providing valuable insight into the development and implementation of legislation that impacts our clients.
Group discounts
Book 3 to 5 places and get 5% off
Book 6 to 7 places and get 10% off
Book 8 to 25 places and get 15% off
Book 26 to 50 places and get 20% off
Book 51 to 100 places and get 25% off
Book 101 and more and get 30% off
Any subscriber to the Qualification Support Package receives 15% discount on conferences that are not included in either package.
Only one discount available per booking. This cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer from RICS. Please note the group booking discount will not be applicable with the Early Bird rate (if any).
To benefit from the group discounts, please email training@rics.org or call +44 (0) 2476868584
Did you miss the Rural Conference 2024? You can now watch the conference recordings and gain valuable insight.
