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28 February - 4 March 2027
Victoria, Vancouver Island, Canada
The AIPH Spring Meeting 2027 will take place from 28 February to 4 March 2027 in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, organised in collaboration with AIPH's Canadian member, the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA).
Taking place on Vancouver Island, Victoria provides a distinctive setting for bringing together AIPH Members and horticultural industry leaders from around the world. British Columbia is known for its spectacular natural landscapes, gardens and diverse horticultural industry, making it an ideal location to explore the opportunities and challenges shaping the sector.
The programme will combine AIPH meetings and conferences with opportunities to exchange knowledge, strengthen international relationships, and experience Canadian horticulture first-hand through professional visits.
What to Expect
28 Feb Welcome Dinner
Begin your AIPH Spring Meeting experience at the Welcome Reception in Victoria, reconnecting with colleagues and meeting horticultural industry professionals from around the world in a relaxed and welcoming setting.
1 March International Horticultural Expo Conference
Explore how AIPH-approved Expos are using plants and green solutions to address urban challenges, hear updates from upcoming Expos, and connect with Expo organisers and city leaders shaping greener cities around the world.
2 March Horticultural Industry Conference
Gain fresh perspectives on leadership, strategy and the challenges shaping the future of horticulture. Hear from international industry leaders as they explore stronger partnerships, developing the next generation of leaders and practical applications of AI to help businesses and organisations thrive.
3-4 March Professional Visits and Local Tours
Explore the diversity of British Columbia's horticultural industry through professional visits to growing operations, horticultural businesses and gardens in Victoria and the surrounding region. Gain first-hand insights into production practices, innovation and the opportunities shaping Canadian horticulture.
Looking back...
"My interest in leaning into our AIPH membership and getting more involved is really to make those connections - see what we could learn, what we could share. It has been incredibly rich and valuable from that point of view."
- Jo Cave, Former CEO, Greenlife Industry Australia
Land Acknowledgement
We acknowledge that the City of Victoria is located on the traditional territory of the Lekwungen-speaking peoples, represented today by the Songhees Nation and Xʷsepsəm (Esquimalt) Nation. We are grateful for their enduring stewardship of these lands and waters.
