Schedule of Events
Exhibit Hall Hours
Wednesday, Aug. 6 - 12:15 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Thursday, Aug. 7 - 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Times, sessions and speakers are subject to change. Sessions may be categorized under more than one topic. When selecting topics, please note that you may need to deselect your previous selections or choose "ALL" as multiple selections can be made at once.
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9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Garden Center Tour (additional fee)
Kansas City-area Garden Centers
Some of the best independent garden centers are in the Midwest, and the retailers of Kansas City, Missouri, are no exception. Join us as we tour three inspiring, nationally known Kansas City-area garden centers to see how they meet and exceed garden consumers’ demands and provide immersive experiences with spaces to learn, shop, dine and grow throughout the year. Space is limited, and the 2023 tour SOLD OUT.
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Registration Open
8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Registration Open
9:30 AM – 10:00 AM
Networking Refreshment Break
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
General Session 1
11:15 AM – 12:15 PM
General Session 2
12:15 PM – 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
12:30 PM – 1:15 PM
Merchandising & Solutions Session 1
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
General Session 3A
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM
General Session 3B
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Networking Refreshment Break
3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Keynote Session: Looking Back to Move Forward
