Education

About the tour: Put on your walking shoes for a unique production tour, slated to take place a day prior to TPIE's Opening Day. Join industry colleagues for the 2027 TPIE Road Show! Don't miss this unique opportunity to explore Florida's tropical foliage industry. This full-day tour will take ...

The 3 Disciplines of a Trusted Sales Advisor Some sales professionals consistently win business—regardless of market conditions. Their pipelines stay active, their customer relationships grow, and they know how to turn opportunities into revenue. It’s not luck. It’s a disciplined ...

Running a garden center, nursery, or growing operation can easily become all about the next order, the next crop, the next customer, and the next challenge. But when was the last time you stepped back and asked, “Why am I doing this?” This interactive session invites you to pause, reflect, and ...

What’s happening below the surface can make all the difference. This session takes a practical look at growing media for indoor plants, covering the fundamentals of media composition, key components, and the unique properties that influence plant health. Participants will explore how ...

What does it take to turn a new hire into a confident, capable horticulturist who understands their role, takes ownership, and grows with your organization? It starts with the first 12 weeks. This interactive session will walk through a practical 12-week training journey designed to build ...

Knowing your WHY is powerful—but knowing what to do with it is where transformation begins. In Part 2, participants will build on the vision work from Part 1 to identify where their business is today, where they want it to go, and what needs to change to get there. We’ll explore the opportunities, ...

As the global interior plantscape industry continues to evolve, professionals are increasingly challenged to create environments that support occupant well-being, sustainability, operational efficiency, and long-term plant performance. This 90-minute Continuing Education (CEU) ...

What’s happening in retail around the world, and what can we learn from it? Join Joe Baer, CEO + Creative Director of ZenGenius, and Meg Lefeld, Sensory Merchandising + Design Strategist, for a look at the trends, ideas and experiences shaping what’s next in retail. Drawing from their travels ...

The plant industry is changing—and the strategies, assumptions, and traditions that built yesterday’s success may not be enough to drive tomorrow’s growth. In this candid presentation, two generations of horticulture leaders come together to challenge each other, share lessons learned ...

Managing the Modern Exterior Landscape: Palms, Performance, and Property Success  Whether you’re a landscape professional or resort property manager, this 1/2-day workshop is your chance to gain cutting-edge insights into palm care, pest control, and overall landscape health. Dive ...