VoltWorx26 - South East Amenity & Fleet Electrification Event

Join us for VoltWorx26 South East Amenity & Fleet Electrification Event, powered by Kress; a new industry event held in partnership with Crawfords Group and Plumpton College, focused on electrification, technology and sustainability within the amenity, groundcare and fleet sectors.

Taking place at the AgriFood Centre, Plumpton College, VoltWorx26 will bring together local authorities, private and state schools, groundcare professionals, sports pitch managers, government bodies and organisations exploring more sustainable ways of working.

Whether you are already on the journey towards net zero, starting to explore electric machinery, or looking for practical insight into future fleet and grounds maintenance solutions, VoltWorx26 will offer a valuable afternoon of expert discussion, breakout sessions, trade stands and networking.

Event Details

Date: Tuesday 28th July
Time: 1:00pm – 6:00pm
Location: AgriFood Centre, Plumpton College, Wales Farm Lane, Lewes, BN7 3AE

Refreshments provided throughout the afternoon with hot food and locally sourced drinks to close the event.

About VoltWorx26

VoltWorx26 has been created to support organisations as they navigate the move towards lower-emission, more sustainable and technology-led operations.

The event will provide a valuable platform for discussion, education and networking around the future of electrification, robotics and sustainable solutions within the amenity and fleet sectors.

Across the afternoon, guests will have the opportunity to hear from industry speakers, attend focused breakout sessions, join a panel discussion and plenary, visit a range of trade stands, and connect with professionals from across the sector over food and drinks.

What to Expect on the Day

• Keynote speakers: 
  • Tom Harris - Sustainability Manager, Brighton & Hove Albion
  • Oliver Tucker - Director, Green Bulb Energy
  • Further keynote speakers to be announced
    
    
• Breakout session: 
  • Paul Larsen & Kress - Turf Quality and Performance Using Kress Robotic Mowers.
  • Ed Dennett - Low-Emission Grounds Maintenance: Where Electric Tractors Fit in Public-Sector and Professional Turf.
  • Further breakout sessions to be announced
    
    
• Panel discussion and plenary session
• Trade stands from leading industry brands, including:
  • Fendt
  • MAXUS
  • Isuzu
  • Manitou
  • Can-Am
  • Komatsu
  • Paragon Finance
  • Direct Enviro Services
    
    
• Time to network with exhibitors and industry professionals.
• Hot food and drinks to close the event, including a hog roast, local beers and Plumpton Estate wine

Who Should Attend?

VoltWorx26 is designed for professionals and organisations working across the amenity, groundcare, sport, education, public sector and fleet industries.

The event will be particularly relevant for:

• Local authorities
• Private and state schools
• Groundcare professionals
• Professional sports pitch managers
• Government bodies
• Estate and facilities teams
• Fleet managers
• Contractors
• Organisations working towards net zero or sustainability targets

Why Attend?

VoltWorx26 is an opportunity to gain practical insight into the future of electrification and sustainability, hear from industry experts, meet leading suppliers and connect with other organisations facing similar challenges.

The event will help attendees better understand the options available, the direction of travel within the industry, and the role that electric machinery, robotics and sustainable solutions can play in day-to-day operations.

Prize Draw: Win the Use of a Fendt e107 Vario Electric Tractor

Attendees will have the opportunity to be entered into a prize draw to win the use of a Fendt e107 Vario electric tractor for 5 days*.

This is a fantastic opportunity to experience electric tractor technology first-hand and see how it could support lower-emission operations within your organisation.

*Terms and conditions apply.

Book Your Place

Spaces are limited, so we encourage early booking to secure your place at VoltWorx26.

Join us at Plumpton College on Tuesday 28th July for an afternoon of insight, discussion and practical advice around the future of amenity and fleet electrification.

All funds raised from ticket purchases will be donated to the Plumpton College Charitable Foundation.