Event Details

SAF's 137th Annual Convention

This annual event brings together all segments of the floral industry with in-person networking, keynote speakers, educational sessions, a Supplier Expo and more.

  • Tuesday, September 6, 2022

  •   Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 7:00 AM - Thursday, September 8, 2022, 9:00 PM (EST)

    Child Package (12 years and under)

    The Child Package includes entry for a child of a convention attendee (12 years and under) to attend Tuesday’s Welcome Reception, Wednesday’s Kick Off Breakfast, Thursday’s Business Session and Keynote Breakfast and Thursday’s Awards Dinner.
  •   Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 7:00 AM - Thursday, September 8, 2022, 9:00 PM (EST)

    Plus 1 Package

    The Plus 1 package includes entry for a guest of regular convention attendee to the Tuesday’s Welcome Reception, Wednesday’s Kick Off Breakfast, Thursday’s Business Session and Keynote Breakfast and Thursday’s Awards Dinner.
  •   Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 4:00 PM - Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 6:00 PM (EST)

    The Future of Floriculture & AFE Reception

    Jumpstart your SAF experience by attending the American Floral Endowment’s Future of Floriculture session!
  •   Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 6:00 PM - Tuesday, September 6, 2022, 8:00 PM (EST)

    Welcome Reception

    Join your peers for networking time at the official kick off of SAF’s 137th Annual Convention.

  • Wednesday, September 7, 2022

  •   Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 7:00 AM - Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 6:00 PM (EST)

    Educational Sessions & Food Functions - Wednesday

    Wednesday educational sessions and food functions
  •   Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 7:00 AM - Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 8:45 AM (EST)

    Kick Off Breakfast

    Join fellow attendees for the Kick Off breakfast featuring a keynote speaker presentation.
  •   Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 9:15 AM - Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 6:00 PM (EST)

    Educational Sessions - Wednesday Only

    Wednesday educational sessions only
  •   Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 12:30 PM - Wednesday, September 7, 2022, 3:00 PM (EST)

    Supplier Expo

    Meet and mingle with exhibitors at the Supplier Expo.

  • Thursday, September 8, 2022

  •   Thursday, September 8, 2022, 7:00 AM - Thursday, September 8, 2022, 6:00 PM (EST)

    Educational Sessions & Food Functions - Thursday

    Thursday educational sessions and food functions
  •   Thursday, September 8, 2022, 7:00 AM - Thursday, September 8, 2022, 8:45 AM (EST)

    Keynote and Business Session Breakfast

    Join fellow attendees for breakfast followed by SAF’s annual business session and a keynote speaker presentation.
  •   Thursday, September 8, 2022, 9:15 AM - Thursday, September 8, 2022, 6:00 PM (EST)

    Educational Sessions - Thursday Only

    Thursday educational sessions only
  •   Thursday, September 8, 2022, 1:30 PM - Thursday, September 8, 2022, 2:30 PM (EST)

    Intrigue Designs: Floral Installations That Increase Sales - A Hands On Workshop

    Intrigue Designs: Floral Installations That Increase Sales Speaker: Sarah Campbell (As seen on Netflix’s The Big Flower Fight)
  •   Thursday, September 8, 2022, 6:00 PM - Thursday, September 8, 2022, 9:00 PM (EST)

    Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner

    Join fellow attendees to honor the professional accomplishments of your peers during the awards dinner.