The Society of American Florists has a full slate of events for 2023 that will help you learn, prosper and connect!
The 2023 events include:
Virtual Events
Virtual Idea Exchange: These informal meet ups the second Wednesday of each month invites participants to discuss strategies and solutions to the industry’s most pressing challenges.
Ultimate Roundtable: SAF Ultimate level retail members gather virtually on the last Wednesday of the month for an exclusive cross-segment discussion with growers, wholesalers and suppliers on the most pressing issues in the floral industry.
In Person Events
1-Day Profit Blasts: Get practical advice to boost your bottom line in a one-day program covering topics such as design profitability, digital strategies, customer service and financial management, plus a supplier showcase with plenty of networking time. Checksafnow.tempurl.host for more dates and locations to be announced soon.
- January 14, Embassy Suites by Hilton, San Marcos, Texas
43rd Annual Congressional Action Days: Retailers, wholesalers, suppliers, and growers gather on Capitol Hill to tell lawmakers about their businesses and the floral industry’s biggest legislative priorities.
- March 20-21, DoubleTree by Hilton Crystal City, Arlington, Virginia
Next Gen LIVE!: Members of the floral industry under the age of 45 will come together to learn and network with educational sessions focused on trending topics for the next generation.
- June 11-13, Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon, Miami, Florida
138th Annual Convention: Gather with peers from all segments of the floral industry at the Westin Kierland Resort & Spa in Phoenix for four days of education, networking, awards, and the latest floral and tech products.
- September 6-9, The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, Phoenix, Arizona
Petal It Forward: Take part in the goodwill initiative where participants hand two flowers or bouquets to an unsuspecting stranger, urging them to keep one and share the other with someone else. Join SAF in this event to illustrate the positive health benefits of giving and receiving flowers with your community!
- October 18, nationwide
Stay tuned for registration information on these upcoming events and tune in to SAF’s Events and Education page for more details!
Stephanie Brady is the project manager for the Society of American Florists.