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32 Feature December | 2023 z u y i p Expo Flor Ecuador 2024 and AGRIFLOR 2024 Late September or early October; dates TBA Quito, Ecuador fl orecuador.com agrifl or.com Hosted by the Ecuadorian National Association of Flower Producers and Exporters (Expofl ores), "Expo Flor Ecuador" is a biennial international fl oriculture and horticulture trade fair highlighting the Ecuadorian fl ower sector. Running concurrently with "AGRIFLOR," the exhibitions are open to professionals in all segments for the fl ower industry, including retailers, and provide a platform to exchange ideas, explore new trends, and build relationships with attendees and vendors from around the globe. Attendees will have opportunities to network with industry leaders, discover the latest innovations in the fl oriculture and horticulture industries, and gain valuable insights into the current state of the industry. A variety of education programs and interactive experiences will provide an engaging learning experience for all who attend. z y ] u i p IFPA The Global Produce & Floral Show October; dates and location TBA freshproduce.com/events Meet the entire fresh produce and fl oral supply chain, make new and lasting connections, and reconnect with peers at the International Fresh Produce Association's "The Global Fresh Produce & Floral Show." Attendees will gain insights from high-caliber speakers on wide-ranging topics, peers, and industry change-makers while experiencing technology, innovation, products and services that can advance their businesses and help solve their problems. z y ] u p Trade Fair Aalsmeer 2024 Nov. 5-7 Aalsmeer, Netherlands tradefairaalsmeer.royalfl oraholland.com Royal FloraHolland's "Trade Fair Aalsmeer" is a world-class networking and inspiration event for everyone in the fl oriculture industry—one that all fl orists and fl oral designers should attend at least once. This event showcases the "world's largest" display of cut fl owers and blooming and foliage plants and offers great opportunities to make new contacts, catch up and do business. Royal FloraHolland also hosts a "Winter Fair" (Jan. 10-11), a "Spring Fair" (April 10-11), and an "Autumn Fair" (Sept. 4-5). While in the Netherlands for this event, make plans to also visit "IFTF – International Floriculture & Horticulture Trade Fair," Nov. 6-8, in nearby Vijfhuisen (hppexhibitions.com/iftf)—two spectacular events in one trip! z y ] u i p IFTF – International Floriculture & Horticulture Trade Fair Nov. 6-8 Vijfhuisen, Netherlands hppexhibitions.com/iftf "IFTF—International Floriculture & Horticulture Trade Fair" is one of the world's largest fl ower trade fairs serving trade professionals in all segments of the fl oriculture and horticulture industries, including the world's most important breeders, propagators, importers, wholesalers and retailers. Attendees will discover new products, tools and supplies from hundreds of exhibiting companies from more than 100 countries, as well as ideas for increasing sales, exciting and satisfying customers, streamlining processes, and more. While in the Netherlands for this event, make plans to also visit "Trade Fair Aalsmeer," Nov. 5-7 (tradefairaalsmeer. royalfl oraholland.com/en)—two spectacular events in one trip! u y i p z ASCFG 2024 Conference Early November; dates and location TBA ascfg.org Hosted by the Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers, the "ASCFG 2024 Conference" will feature three full days of fl oral design and business sessions, a trade show exhibiting the latest and greatest specialty cut fl ower types and varieties from North American fl ower growers, and tours of fl ower farms. u y v Certifi ed American Grown "Field to Vase Dinner Tours" Various dates and locations TBA americangrownfl owers.org/ fi eld-to-vase (Continued on Page 33)

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