Eighteen speakers will share their knowledge on more than 20 topics at the September 17-19 event at Birmingham NEC, with the aim of helping companies improve their profits.

Speakers will include designer, journalist and broadcaster Andy Sturgeon, whose Cancer Research Garden won a gold award at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show. He will discuss planting and materials.

“The programme is not only relevant and highly practical, but will also provide a wealth of business-boosting ideas to help retailers capitalise on today’s trends,” said Glee marketing manager Rochelle Jayawardena.

Meanwhile, the organisers said that a record number of 29 US manufacturers have signed up to attend GLEE 2006.