Enjoy 3 Days of Education, Training and Connecting with Green Industry Professionals
LIVE AND ON-DEMAND SESSIONS
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On-Demand Sessions - Register to watch now Available 24/7
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Wednesday | October 18
Live Sessions - 2PM EST
Live Sessions - 3PM EST
Networking Groups - 4PM EST
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5:15 PM EST
NGB - New Varieties for 2024 with Diane Blazek and Live Q&A
Always a popular presentation, Diane is now back live to give attendees an advance scoop on new plants for next year. Discover the innovations that the breeder members of National Garden Bureau introduced in the spring and summer of 2023. Learn about varieties that won’t be announced to the general public until November.
Thursday | October 19
Live Sessions - 2PM EST
Live Sessions - 3PM EST
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3:30 - 5:00 PM EST
Pitch Sessions - Meet the Editors Pre-Registered Event
GardenComm is excited to bring back Pitch Sessions at this year’s virtual conference!
Each pitch session consists of a fifteen-minute, one-on-one meeting in which participants pitch their projects and receive feedback from an editor. Feedback may include advice on improving your pitch, ways to refine your project, or a request to see your work.
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4PM EST
GardenCommunity - A Look at the NEW Member Community Platform
GardenCommunity is the new home for GardenComm members to make industry connections, get discovered for paid opportunities, develop your professional skills, and share with other professional communicators. In this session, Chris will walk you through through the GardenCommunity and provide a preview of what to expect when this exciting new platform is open to members, and limited access to non-members who are interested in taking their skills to the next level.
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5:15 - 6:30 PM EST
Plant & Garden Story Slam
Join in a festive evening of story-telling. Attend as a speaker or as an audience member. Think “The Moth goes horticultural!” If you’re not familiar with The Moth, check out the NPR program and podcast. To sign up to tell your story and for all the rules, visit the Story Slam page.
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Friday | October 20
Live Sessions - 2PM EST
Live Sessions - 3PM EST
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3:30 - 5:00 PM EST
Pitch Sessions - Meet the Editors Pre-Registered Event
GardenComm is excited to bring back Pitch Sessions at this year’s virtual conference!
Each pitch session consists of a fifteen-minute, one-on-one meeting in which participants pitch their projects and receive feedback from an editor. Feedback may include advice on improving your pitch, ways to refine your project, or a request to see your work.
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4:00 to 6:30 PM EST
GardenComm Virtual After Party
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