DAY TWO: Tuesday 3 March | Victoria Convention Centre

AIPH HORTICULTURAL INDUSTRY CONFERENCE

Bringing together industry leaders to exchange knowledge and shape the future of ornamental horticulture.

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The AIPH Horticultural Industry Conference brings together international association leaders and horticultural industry professionals at the Victoria Convention Centre to explore how organisations can lead, adapt and thrive in a changing world.

Under the theme ‘Leading Associations in a Changing World’, the programme will examine effective leadership, evolving member expectations, building partnerships and developing the next generation of industry leaders. Through expert insights, practical examples and interactive discussions, delegates will explore new approaches to strengthening their organisations, embracing technologies such as AI, and driving positive change across the global horticultural industry.

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What to Expect

  • Hear from international industry leaders on effective leadership, business strategy and navigating change in horticulture.
  • Explore how evolving expectations, stronger partnerships and new approaches to engagement can help organisations and businesses thrive.
  • Discover practical applications of AI and emerging technologies to improve efficiency and create new opportunities.
  • Connect with industry professionals from around the world and explore how the next generation of leaders can shape horticulture's future.

MORNING PROGRAMME

Leadership in a Changing World

As the horticultural industry navigates evolving expectations, new challenges and opportunities for growth, effective leadership is more important than ever.

This session explores how understanding people, embracing different perspectives and developing the next generation of leaders can help businesses and industry organisations adapt, strengthen their teams and drive positive change.

AFTERNOON PROGRAMME

Building Stronger Organisations for the Future

As the horticultural industry evolves, businesses and industry organisations must find new ways to remain relevant, strengthen relationships and respond to changing needs.

This session explores how strategic thinking, effective partnerships and practical applications of AI can help organisations work smarter, create greater value and drive positive change across the sector.

The full agenda and speaker list for this conference will be updated soon.

MORNING PROGRAMME

Leadership in a Changing World

As the horticultural industry navigates evolving expectations, new challenges and opportunities for growth, effective leadership is more important than ever.

This session explores how understanding people, embracing different perspectives and developing the next generation of leaders can help businesses and industry organisations adapt, strengthen their teams and drive positive change.

Title
Speaker
Welcome by Chair
Welcome from AIPH President
Leonardo Capitanio, AIPH President
Introducing the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA)
Victor Santacruz, Executive Director, CNLA (TBC)
The Leadership Advantage of Understanding People - Reading the Room
An interactive leadership experience in which participants discover their own behavioural style, experience personality differences in real time, and leave with practical strategies they can use immediately.
Jennifer Maxwell, DISC Human Behaviour Practitioner
Panel Session: Women in Leadership - Breaking Barriers, Building Opportunities, and Leading Change
Bringing together accomplished women from horticultural industry and association leadership, this panel will explore the challenges, opportunities and experiences that have shaped their careers. Through personal insights and practical lessons, panellists will share perspectives on effective leadership, overcoming barriers and creating opportunities for the next generation of industry leaders.
Chair & Panellists: TBC
The Next Generation of Industry Leaders
Hear fresh perspectives from emerging leaders across the international horticultural industry as they share their experiences, initiatives and ambitions for the future. Through short presentations followed by a panel discussion, this session will explore opportunities for the next generation to contribute to industry development, bring new ideas and help shape the future of horticulture.
Chair: Leonardo Capitanio, AIPH President
Panellists: TBC

AFTERNOON PROGRAMME

Building Stronger Organisations for the Future

As the horticultural industry evolves, businesses and industry organisations must find new ways to remain relevant, strengthen relationships and respond to changing needs.

This session explores how strategic thinking, effective partnerships and practical applications of AI can help organisations work smarter, create greater value and drive positive change across the sector.

Title
Speaker
Welcome by Chair
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
TBC
AI and Associations - Working Smarter, Strengthening Organisations, and Creating New Opportunities
TBC
Q&A and Closing Remarks

SPEAKERS & PANELLISTS

Jennifer Maxwell

Professional speaker, entrepreneur and Certified DISC Human Behaviour Practitioner

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Leonardo Capitanio

AIPH President and CEO of Vivai Capitanio. Former President of the Associazione Nazionale Vivaisti Esportatori (ANVE)

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