Live and On-Demand Events
Idea Exchange: Mother’s Day Survey Results
Thursday, May 26 | 2:00 p.m. ET
Join us for an all-industry discussion reflecting on Mother’s Day. Floriculture economist Charlie Hall will present the results of SAF’s Mother’s Day surveys. Professionals from all sectors of the industry are invited to weigh in on how the holiday went from a logistical and sales standpoint — and what that might mean for flower demand for the rest of the year.
1-Day Profit Blast – Cedar Rapids, IA
Tuesday, June 7, 2022
Florists and staff get practical advice to boost their bottom line in a half-day program covering topics such as design profitability, digital strategies, customer service and financial management, plus a supplier showcase with plenty of networking time.
NextGen LIVE!
July 31 – August 2, 2022
Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon, Miami, FL
SAF is energizing and igniting passion in young floral industry employees, encouraging them to stay and grow in floriculture jobs. Join this 1.5 day event focused on leadership, management and technology.
SAF Orlando 2022 — 137th Annual Convention
September 6-8, 2022
Hilton Orlando, Orlando, FL
This annual event brings together all segments of the floral industry with in-person networking, keynote speakers, educational sessions, a Supplier Expo and more.
Next Gen LIVE! is a first of its kind event designed by and made for the next generation of floral industry leaders. This event is for floral professionals aged 45 and under from all segments who want to:
- Become an indispensable asset to their company
- Develop and expand their floral knowledge
- Have a thriving floral industry career
- Connect with floral peers
Attendees will return home with new skills and renewed motivation to make a positive impact on their company – and the industry.
Career Connection Learning Hub
Find the best training and development content created by the industry’s best trainers, teachers and floral pros in one central location. Access on-demand courses, attend SAF events, connect with peers and much more.
BUSINESS RESOURCES
Business discounts, marketing materials, free legal help, tools for getting local publicity and much, much more.
EDUCATION & NETWORKING
SAF’s annual convention, 1-Day Profit Blasts and WebBlasts, monthly magazine and weekly e-newsletters.
INDUSTRY ADVOCACY
Protecting the interests of floral industry business owners and floriculture as a whole.
FLORAL MANAGEMENT MAGAZINE
Each month, SAF member business and their teams enjoy the floral industry’s leading source for progressive business trends, shop management tactics, online marketing strategies, product quality and design trends and more.
PETAL IT FORWARD
Since 2015, SAF has choreographed one of the most engaging floral promotions in the industry’s history — Petal It Forward. What started as an SAF-led promotional event in New York City has grown into a nationwide initiative. Watch this video to see what it’s all about!
