International Newsletter, March 2026: International Tour Registration, Throwback Corner, Events in 2026
Register for International Tour: Now Open!
Registration is now open for the 2026 IPPS International Tour, hosted by the IPPS Eastern Region, bringing together plant production professionals from around the world for an immersive educational and networking experience across the Midwestern United States. The tour features behind-the-scenes visits to leading nurseries, botanical gardens, research institutions, and production facilities, with direct access to industry experts and innovative practices in propagation, production, and sustainability. Offered in two options: a Long Tour (September 11-25, 2026) and a Short Tour (September 18-25, 2026), the program combines educational events with cultural exploration and high-value networking. Pricing ranges from $2,995 to $5,995 depending on tour length and occupancy, with limited spots
available; registration is available at https://ena.ipps.org/event/2026international-tour/ until April 15 or spots are sold out.
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Throwback Corner
IPPS International is excited to begin sharing some of the exciting historical material preserved in our archives. This month, we are highlighting the last International Tour that was hosted by the Eastern Region of North America. It highlighted the Mid-Atlantic Area of the United States. The above photos are just a few of the attendees who enjoyed the trip!
The “Big Apple and Beyondˮ international tour brought together IPPS members and plant professionals from around the world for an immersive horticultural and cultural experience spanning New York City, surrounding regions, and the Mid-Atlantic, culminating in the IPPS Eastern Region Conference in Newark, Delaware. Participants began with a welcome dinner overlooking Manhattan and spent the following days exploring renowned botanical gardens, historic landscapes, cultural landmarks, commercial production nurseries, and research facilities across Brooklyn, Manhattan, Long Island, New Jersey, and the Philadelphia area. The program highlighted ornamental production, plant breeding research, and public garden excellence, while also offering flexible full and short tour options. The experience concluded with the Eastern Region Conference, themed “Plant Production around the World: From Backyard to Outback,ˮ featuring international and local speakers who shared global perspectives, technical expertise, and
production insights, with many attendees extending their stay to explore the regionʼs exceptional concentration of public gardens.
2026 Upcoming Events
Regional Conferences:
Southern Africa: March 3 – 5, 2026
New Zealand: April 30 – May 3, 2026
Australia: May 26 – 29, 2026
Western Region of North America: September 1 – 4, 2026
Eastern Region of North America: September 22 – 25, 2026 (during International Tour)
Europe: September 30 – October 2, 2026
Southern Region of North America: October 18 – 22, 2026
International Tour 2026: Hosted by the Eastern Region of North America, the long tour will start on September 11, 2026, with the short tour starting on September 18, 2026, and both tours concluding on September 25, 2026. More information is available at:
https://ena.ipps.org/event/2026-international-tour/
*Please note these dates could change as regions finalize their conference details. Visit your regional website through ipps.org for the most up-to-date information!