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Extra Features and Video Online FloristsReview.com R E A D O N L I N E 31 v i z AIFD 2024 National Symposium – "Emerge" July 2-6 Orlando, Fla. aifd.org/2024-symposium Hosted annually by the American Institute of Floral Designers, the "AIFD National Symposium" is one of the premier fl oral design and education events in the world, featuring world-class designers and educators. In addition to spectacular "Main Stage" fl oral design programs, attendees can take advantage of business and marketing seminars and interactive hands-on workshops. Other events include a "Student Design Competition"; a "Professional Floral Design Evaluation (PFDE)" session, for fl oral designers wanting to achieve AIFD (Accredited in Floral Design) and CFD (Certifi ed Floral Designer) credentials; awards and induction ceremonies; and a glamorous fi nal-night gala. z y ] h i p v Cultivate'24 July 13-16 Columbus, Ohio cultivateevent.org American Hort's "Cultivate'24" is a premier event for the entire green industry, including greenhouse and nursery growers, fl orists and other retailers, distributors, interior and exterior landscapers, students, educators, researchers and manufacturers. The event offers opportunities to thousands of industry professionals from all 50 states and more than 40 countries to grow their businesses, learn best practices, build networks and foster business connections, and discover the latest industry trends. Events include more than 160 educational seminars, half- and full-day hands- on workshops, and industry production tours. z p i y ] v SAF Miami 2024 Annual Convention and Sylvia Cup Design Competition Aug. 6-9 Aventura, Fla. safnow.org/events-education/ sylvia-cup-design-competition The Society of American Florists' 139th annual convention in 2024 will take place a month earlier than usual in 2024—August, instead of September. The date was shifted to early August in response to feedback that September is a busy time of year with weddings and back-to-school. The convention will feature more than two dozen education sessions, the 55th-annual "Sylvia Cup Design Competition," the "Outstanding Varieties Competition," a "Supplier Expo," and countless opportunities to network—all in the beautiful Miami area, the importing hub of the U.S. fl oral industry. v i z Gateway to the Americas Cup Sept. 1-5 Panama City, Panama gatewaytotheamericascup.com The "Gateway to the Americas Cup" is a world-class fl oral design competition founded in 1996 by Gus and Deborah De La Flor AIFD, CFD, PFCI. This event will also feature fl oral design presentations by world-renowned fl oral artists, hands-on workshops and a vendor showcase. During the competition, each fl oral designer will represent his or her country by completing fi ve design tasks, each covering a different category of fl oral design. Some countries have preliminary competitions while others select qualifi ed individuals to represent their nations. The fi nal lineup of competitors and design categories will be released in the spring of 2024, so check the website regularly for the latest information. u y i p z Fun 'N Sun Floral Convention 2024 Sept. 4-7 Carlsbad, Calif. cafgs.org/fns2024 The biennial "Fun 'N Sun Floral Convention"— this year, at the newly renovated Omni La Costa Resort & Spa—provides professionals from all segments of the fl ower industry with a casual and relaxing environment in which to meet with fl ower farmers, friends and colleagues and to attend educational programs and networking cocktail parties, luncheons and dinners. Special events include the "Flower Fair," "Grower Tour" and "Fun 'N Sun Golf Tournament." There will be things for entire families to do, such as enjoying in the resort's eight swimming pools, beautiful gardens and lush landscape; booking an appointment at The Spa at La Costa; shopping at Carlsbad's premier shopping centers; and visiting the nearby Legoland California Resort. One need not be a member of the host organization— CalFlowers, the California Association of Flower Growers & Shippers—to attend.

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