Who Should Submit
Only individuals who are public horticulture/garden professionals, volunteers, or trustees with current Association membership are eligible to submit presentations.
Non-members and Corporate Partners/Sponsors may not submit but are highly encouraged to collaborate with current members to submit presentation ideas and can then participate as presenters.
Interested in becoming a member? Email info@publicgardens.org for details.
Please note that each person is limited to a maximum of two session submissions, including Workshops, Rapid-Fire Presentations, etc. While Individuals can be a part of multiple submissions, after session selection, they will be restricted to presenting two sessions in order to encourage a diverse representation of speakers.
Corporate/Sponsor Presentation Opportunities
- Co-Present with Member Garden Staff – An Institutional member submits the proposal during the Fall Call for Sessions (by Oct. 31, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. ET). Sessions submitted by a Corporate Member will not be considered. -- Deadline passed
- Present a 15-minute BITE Session - Submit your proposal during the Fall Call for Sessions (by Oct. 31 , 2025 at 3:00 p.m. ET). This session can be conducted by a Corporate Member with no required co-presenter but must be educational in nature. No sales pitches. -- Deadline passed
- Sponsor an Industry Insights Session – This is an opportunity to present a demonstration or education session during the Conference for 30 or 60 minutes. Learn more from our Giving Guide.
The Annual Conference will also feature a variety of sponsorship and promotional opportunities to choose from. These include sponsoring key events like the Welcome Lunch and Opening Reception, branded materials such as water bottles and lanyards, Exhibit Hall Booths, and so much more!