Enter into the exciting world of horticultural and garden communication with programming specifically built for the industry's next generation, the NextGen Summit. Join young and new professionals from across the county as they gather at the stunning Longwood Gardens for an inspiring look at what's ahead in the industry. This day will give attendees the keys to build their own "route" to this ever-changing career. 

• Complimentary  special pass, provided the America's Garden Capital, granting them access to many of outstanding local gardens during the week of September 4 - 7. 
• Courtesy of the American Horticultural Society, one year of complimentary AHS membership. 

Do not miss your opportunity to meet and connect with the next generation of the horticultural community.

Thursday, August 25 | 10:15AM - 3:00PM
Madison, WI

All-America Selections and National Garden Bureau are holding their annual Summer Summit August 24 - 26 in Madison, Wisconsin. This annual event is an opportunity for AAS Judges, Display Gardens, breeding companies, brokers and media to gather and visit AAS Trial sites as well as other horticulturally interesting locations in one central area. This year's event will be held in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin.

Garden writers, GWA members and non-members alike, are invited to meet up just outside of Madison to tour the impressive sustainable landscaping at Epic Systems; your opportunity for a behind the scenes tour of an award-winning landscape installation.

Then, travel a short distance to the idyllic setting of A. Whaley Seeds for a lovely lunch before touring the 2016 AAS Edible Trials. This is your chance to preview (and taste-test) some of the delicious, top-performing new veggies that might just become AAS Winners. You can also mix and mingle with AAS Judges, breeders, breeding company representatives and more.

Thursday, August 25 - Saturday, August 27
Portland, OR

The GWA Association Outreach Task Force is excited to announce an exciting line up of special offers and events at this year’s Farwest Show in Portland, OR, August 25-27. GWA members will have the opportunity to gain special access to the trade show, education sessions and other valuable networking events. For more information about Farwest please visit www.farwestshow.com.

Key Times and Dates

• Thu, August 25: Tradeshow, 10AM – 5PM
• Fri, August 26 (Garden Writers Day): Tradeshow, 10AM – 5PM
• Sat, August 27: Tradeshow, 10AM – 2PM

Registration
Expo: All GWA members receive a complimentary 3-Day Expo Pass code. Click here for your complimentary code and to register.

Press Pass: Complimentary press passes will be available to all Qualified Media. The Press Pass is our All Access Pass which provides complimentary access into the Expo, all Seminars and Pesticide Classes. (Does not include Bus Tours), Qualified Media Members can contact Allan Niemi at OAN ([email protected]) to submit their request.

Hotel
Attendees can reserve their rooms at the Farwest housing portal here.

“Garden Writers Day”
In honor of GWA, OAN and the FarWest Show have declared Friday, August 26 as “Garden Writers Day.” Join us for a line-up for GWA-tastic activities and events, culminating in the GWA Connect meeting following the trade show.

GWA Connect Meeting
There will be a GWA Connect meeting immediately following the tradeshow on Friday, August 26, 5PM-6PM. Registration is free and non-members and visitors are welcome to attend! Learn more and register here

Expo Floor
GWA will have a booth on the trade show floor, and anyone willing to volunteer to work the booth for an hour or two should email Diane Blazek by August 15 with your schedule of availability. Working the booth is a great way to meet growers, garden centers and others who could use your skills.

The GWA AOTF Committee and Farwest are proud to provide you with one of the best educational and networking opportunities in the country with a potential value of $199 (including the educational sessions and trade show).