June 18, 2024 | Miami, FL

The Floral Conference - Miami

Join us at The Floral Conference - Miami for an interactive experience into the future of floral and explore how you can leverage research to drive change and prosperity in 2024 and beyond!

Why Attend?

Make connections with partners and ideas that drive success for your business and our industry. 

Who Attends?

If you're part of the floral supply chain, YOU belong at this conference. Your customers, suppliers and competition will be there.

Get Involved

Boost your company and your brand in front of this targeted, engaged floral audience. Sponsorships are available!

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Registration Open & Pre-Conference Networking

Take advantage of the first of several dedicated networking opportunities to develop connections among the floral supply chain. 

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Welcome & State of the Industry

Floral Futures: Unleashing Innovation and Exponential Thinking

Join us at The Floral Conference - Miami as we step into the future of floral. In this interactive experience, we will dive into the following 6 key growth areas shaping consumer shifts in the floral industry.

  1. Blossoming Everywhere - tapping new channels and partnerships and make sure that flowers are always within reach of the shopper.
  2. Flower Power - Using flowers as a natural way to combat anxiety and boost mood, helping people feel and perform their best.
  3. Experience Ambassadors - Reimagining the role of the employee and creating a long-term career path that rewards ambition and artistry.
  4. Augmented Arrangements -Leveraging digital tools to equip consumers with greater knowledge and insight at every stage in their journey. 
  5. Flowers for All - Reaching out to untapped consumer groups, and bringing the beauty of flowers to a  more diverse set of consumers.
  6. Sustainable Stems - Providing compelling evidence of industry-wide commitment to sustainability through engaging storytelling and clear impact labelling.

Embrace the future of floral, where peer-to-peer learning takes center stage. Building upon IFPA's research, attendees will embark on a collaborative journey, exploring the six key growth areas shaping consumer shifts in the floral industry.

Through these interactive sessions, participants will select one of the key growth areas of interest and engage in a facilitated discussion group to explore strategies for increasing consumption within the industry. Join us for a transformative experience where ideas blossom and creativity flourishes, shaping the future of flowers one conversation at a time.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

Workshop Part 1

Engage in peer-to-peer conversations on your first selected key area of preference to spark innovative ideas and transformative thinking.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

Networking Lunch

Discuss with peers the morning's biggest takeaways, including the six key growth areas shaping consumer shifts in the floral industry, and the lively conversations had in peer-to-peer interaction during Workshop Part 1.

2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Workshop Part 2

Engage in peer-to-peer conversations on your next selected key area of preference to spark more innovative ideas and transformative thinking.

3:00 PM - 3:30 PM

Recap

Review the day's greatest insights on the future of floral and how you can leverage research and data to drive change and prosperity in 2024 and beyond!

3:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Closing Reception

Close out the Conference with an interactive reception as you network with peers and discuss the novel ideas that can drive success for your business and our industry.

Event Location

Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon

5101 Blue Lagoon Dr
Miami, FL 33126
Ph: 305.262.1000

Hotel Information

Attendees are responsible for booking their own accommodations. The available room block has been reserved at:

Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon
5101 Blue Lagoon Drive
Miami, FL 33126, USA

Rate: $185 per night plus applicable taxes. Deadline for the special rate is May 18, 2024.

If you need additional assistance, please contact the hotel at +1 305-262-1000. 

Reserve your room now

 

Areal view of the Hilton Miami Blue Lagoon.

Thank you to our sponsors

Colour Republic logo
Deco Wraps - Enhancing special moments logo
Dutchman Tree Farms logo
The Elite Flower by Hannaford logo
GEMS logo
Maria Flowers logo
Posy logo
The Valley Springs logo

Have any questions regarding this event?

Deborah Zoellick headshot

Deborah Zoellick

Director, Floral

+1(302)607-2123