Future Countryside 2026 speakers
Welcome to the speakers' biography page for Future Countryside 2026. This page provides background information on the individuals contributing to our events and discussions.
Our speakers come from a range of sectors, including land management, policy, community development, and rural enterprise, all offering a variety of perspectives on the issues facing the countryside today.
Mary-Ann Ochota
PRESIDENT, CAMPAIGN TO PROTECT RURAL ENGLAND & CHAIR, PROTECTED LANDSCAPES PARTNERSHIP
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Matt Ridley
AUTHOR, FELLOW OF ROYAL SOCIETY OF LITERATURE AND OF ACADEMY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
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Melanie Thompson-Glen
DIRECTOR OF BUSINESS AND INNOVATION, NATIONAL INNOVATION CENTRE FOR RURAL ENTERPRISE
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