Monday, February 24, 2025
Registration Open
Welcome Reception
Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Registration Open
Breakfast
Welcome to The Floral Conference
Breeder Showcase Open
State of Floral
Dive into the Floral Industries Journey of the past year, exploring the trends, challenges, and opportunities that will shape the year ahead and beyond.
Speaker
Economic Currents
Explore how shifting macroeconomic conditions in North America influence consumer behaviors and purchasing decisions. This session delves into regional and national economic dynamics, translating complex trends into actionable insights. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how these factors impact their markets and learn strategies to navigate the evolving economic landscape effectively.
Speaker
Lunch
The Power of Shopper Insights for Floral
Dive into key insights from Circana’s sales and behavior retail data to understand the driving forces behind floral sales. This session will explore the current U.S. retail and consumer climate, growth of floral sales, trends within the product segments of floral, and how shopper’s are engaging with the floral department. Attendees will gain a comprehensive view of what is being purchased in the floral category, where these purchases are occurring, and who the loyal shoppers driving these transactions are to unlock strategies for future growth.
The Modern Consumer
Discover the key drivers shaping consumer behavior in the floral industry. This panel brings together consumers from all generations to explore emerging trends, purchasing preferences, and evolving expectations.
Breeder Showcase Open
Happy Hour with Breeders
Wednesday, February 26, 2025
Breakfast
Blooming Responsibly: The Future of Sustainable Floral
Explore how sustainability is transforming the floral industry, from eco-friendly sourcing to reducing waste and carbon footprints.
Networking Break
Innovation in Bloom
Discover the next frontier of floral breeding as experts unveil cutting-edge techniques and advancements shaping the future of flower varieties. From enhancing resilience to creating stunning new aesthetics, this session explores the innovations driving the evolution of floral genetics and design.