Agenda and Program Information

World orchid conferences are held to further the cause of orchidology. We are proud to present 72 speakers representing 18 countries and two keynote speakers to open the lecture series. There will be 6 lectures daily in each of the 3 fields. To see the speakers list, please click here or on the Speakers link to the left.

19th World Orchid Conference® Agenda & Events Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel & Exhibition Center 777 NW 72nd Ave, Miami, Florida 33126 January 19 - 21, 2008 Saturday - Monday Exhibitors will be notified of assigned times. Show Set-up January 21, 2008 Monday 1 pm - 8 pm Plant and Display Registration January 22, 2008 Tuesday 8 am - 3 pm Judging Breakfast and lunch provided January 22, 2008 Tuesday 7 pm - 10 pm Show Opening Ceremony & Premier Party (Registrants ONLY) Sponsored by Bacardi January 23, 2008 Wednesday 10 am - 6 pm 9 am - 9:30 am 9:30 am - 12 pm 1 pm - 6 pm Show & Sales Open Lecture Series Opening Lectures - Keynote Speakers Lectures Concurrent Scientific, Horticultural & Conservation January 24, 2008 Thursday 10 am - 6 pm 9 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 5 pm Show & Sales Open Lectures Concurrent Scientific, Horticultural & Conservation January 25, 2008 Friday 10 am - 10 pm 6 p.m. 9 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 5 pm Show & Sales Open Happy Hour and Silent Auction Lectures Concurrent Scientific, Horticultural & Conservation January 26, 2008 Saturday 10 am - 6 pm 9 am - 12 pm, 1 pm - 3 pm Show & Sales Open Lectures Concurrent Scientific, Horticultural & Conservation January 26, 2008 Saturday 4 pm - 5 pm Conference Closing Ceremony January 26, 2008 Saturday 6 pm - 11 pm Gala Banquet Off Site January 27, 2008 Sunday 10 am - 6 pm Show & Sales Open January 27, 2008 Sunday 6 pm - 10 pm Show Tear Down January 28, 2008 Monday 10 am - 6 pm Show Tear Down

Lectures sponsored by The Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation The Official Shipper of the 19th World Orchid Conference™