The Lead-In brings delegates together the night before the conference for relaxed conversation, good food, and a cheeky drink (or two). Hosted in a casual rural setting, it’s an easy way to settle in, meet like-minded people, network with fellow farmers and rural business leaders, and start the Cultivate experience early.
This pre-conference meet-up is free with every Cultivate ticket and takes place at The Plough Inn – just 15 minutes from Cultivate. Hot buffet food and welcome drink included.
Address: The Plough Inn, Macclesfield Rd, Eaton, Congleton CW12 2NH
Date: Tuesday 28th April 2026
Time: 7pm Onwards
- A full day of insight at Cultivate, with engaging, inspiring talks from leading business experts and rural industry pioneers.
- Connect and learn alongside like-minded rural leaders in a relaxed networking environment.
- Enjoy complimentary breakfast, lunch, tea, coffee, and a post-conference drink to keep you fuelled and refreshed throughout the day.
- Free access to The Lead-In on Tuesday 28th April 2026 – a pre-conference event the evening before Cultivate to get to know other attendees.
- The only leadership conference in the UK that’s focused exclusively on the rural sector.
- Network with like-minded rural business leaders and learn the latest growth strategies from industry experts and highly successful entrepreneurs.
- Gain practical, actionable advice from a day filled with valuable insights, conversation and collaboration.
- Walk away with tactics you can implement tomorrow to ensure the success of your rural business – whether you’re an owner, manager or ambitious individual.