The Society of American Florists has a full slate of events for 2022 that will help take your business to the next level, including the new Next Gen conference for members of the industry who are age 40 and under.
The 2022 events include:
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. Check back for more dates.
- March 22, Albany Capital Center, Albany, New York
- June 7, Marriott Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, Iowa
42nd 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 28-29, Ritz Carlton Pentagon City, Arlington, Virginia
Next-Gen Conference: A new SAF event! Members of the floral industry under the age of 40 will come together to learn and network with educational sessions focused on trending topics for the next generation. Stay tuned for more information.
- July 31-Aug. 2, Miami, Florida
137th Annual Convention: Gather with peers from all segments of the floral industry at the Hilton Orlando in Orlando, Florida for two full days of education, networking, awards, and the latest floral and tech products.
- Sept. 6-8, Hilton Orlando, Orlando, Florida
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!
- Oct. 19, 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 communications and event coordinator for the Society of American Florists.
