Our yearly symposium could not be produced without the generous support of our industry partners. As anticipation builds for us to be together this July in Chicago, we checked in with some of our partners to see what they have in store for us. We’ll be sharing these highlight previews from our partners with you over the coming weeks, so stay tuned for more installations in the Symposium Partner Highlight Series!

Platinum Elite Partner Marginpar

The Dutch grower Marginpar will be back with us as a Symposium Partner for a second year. Helena van Achterberg shared that “last year was our first Symposium. Hanneke Frankema is one of our ambassadors and we went along to see her, Max van der Sluis and the AIFD stage for the first time. We LOVED it. So many passionate people, so many flower lovers, so many enthusiastic florists!”

Check out a behind the scenes look at that presentation!

Marginpar are most known for their Clematis and Eryngium series, but they actually carry over 100 different varieties in their portfolio. Many of those are very niche, and some still unknown to the American florists.

Marginpar is generously sponsoring Per Benjamin (among others), and reports that “we’ll bring enough Marginpar flowers to be present throughout the event”, so keep your eyes peeled for some of the “unknown” goodies that they may be bringing stateside!

Helena says “We are really looking forward to meeting florists and designers. So, if you spot me or my colleague, please don’t hesitate to say ‘Hi’. And we like to know your story, how we can help you excel and make you stand out from the crowd. So, any advice on what we can do to help American florists: let us know! A DM on Insta works too.”

Best Ways to Follow Marginpar:

Facebook @Marginpar @ClematisAmazing Instagram @Marginpar @ClematisAmazing

Pinterest @Marginpar Linkedin @Marginpar Twitter Marginpar

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Gold Elite Partner Florists’ Review Media Group

As the publisher of one of the preeminent magazines in the industry, Florists’ Review Media Group will be back with us in Chicago! Nita Robertson AIFD says “We are always excited for symposium. We love the amazing floral design, high energy, and networking opportunities.”

Keep an eye out for the social wall that they are generously sponsoring in the lobby, it will be a “must post” for sure!

Who doesn’t love some swag? Look for a copy of Florists’ Review magazine in your welcome bag when you arrive at registration.

Best Ways to Follow Florists’ Review Media Group:

Facebook @FloristsReview Instagram @Florists_Review

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Topaz Elite Partner American Horticulture Society

The American Horticultural Society (AHS) is proud to be a sponsor of AIFD’s National Symposium. Suzanne Laporte says, “Having celebrated our centennial last year, AHS is the longest-running and one of the most respected nonprofit organizations to foster innovation and passion for gardening in the Americas. It is wonderful to support AIFD, a like-minded organization and a branch of the horticultural field, to help advance AIFD’s pursuit of furthering the floral industry.”

Alike in Education: Suzanne goes on to share, “2023 is an exciting year for AHS, a year of innovation and advancement. We hired a new Director of National Programs, Courtney Allen, who will be creating amazing new educational events for our members and gardening enthusiasts. We also hired a Director of Development & Engagement, Katie Tukey, who will bring new attention to our members and donors, and strategic guidance and leadership to AHS’s fundraising efforts. You’ll also be seeing a new website and rebrand to represent AHS’s commitment to gardening.

Best Ways to Follow AHS:

Facebook @American Horticultural Society Instagram @AHS_Gardening