Workshop Sign-Ups

How it works:

  • VIP Ticket Holders – Please send us an email if you haven’t gotten your coupon code in the mail!

  • General Admission – Use this link to signup for workshops.

Meet & Greet Sign-Ups

  • Meet & Greet – Details were sent on Wednesday, August 20 and will be uploaded here on August 26th.

Presentation Sign-Ups

How it works:

  • Click the RSVP button on any presentation you'd like to attend

  • Fill out a quick form to reserve your spot

  • RSVPs are free but recommended for popular talks

7pm
reception

Opening Reception - VIP Only

180MIN 📍 RSVP Required
8am
doors

Doors Open - Industry Pass Holders

📍 Level 1, Main Entrance 🎫 Industry Pass Required
9am
auction

Silent Auction

📍 Level 2, Auction Area 🏷️ Bidding Opens, onsite only
doors

Doors Open - VIP Ticket Holders

📍 Level 1, Main Entrance 🎫 VIP Pass Required
10am
doors

Doors Open - Early Entry Ticket Holders

📍 Level 1, Main Entrance 🎫 Early Entry Pass Required
11am-2pm
doors

Doors Open - GA Group 1 Entry

📍 Level 1, Main Entrance 🎫 General Admission Group 1
12pm
presentation

Cultivation from Nature to Consumer

45MIN 📍 Level 4, Main Stage 🎤 Justin Hancock (Costa Farms) RSVP →
workshop

Staghorn Ferns: Care and Mounting

90MIN 📍 Level 3, Workshop Space 🎤 Kseniya Crespo (Parkside Plants)
1pm
presentation

Beneficial Insect Basics

45MIN 📍 Level 4, Main Stage 🎤 Jamie Stanton (DMV Beneficials) RSVP →
meet & greet

Kunzo Nishihata Meet & Greet

90MIN 📍 Level 3, Meet & Greet Area 🎤 Kunzo Nishihata RSVP →
1:45pm
workshop

What is a Trellis

60MIN 📍 Level 3, Workshop Space 🎤 Ara Flink (Propagation Diaries)
2pm-5pm
doors

Doors Open - GA Group 2 Entry

📍 Level 1, Main Entrance 🎫 General Admission Group 2
2:30pm
keynote speaker

✨ Leaf, Stem, Root: How to Read a Plant ✨

60MIN 📍 Level 4, Main Stage 🎤 Summer Rayne Oakes RSVP →
3pm
workshop

Basic Botany

90MIN 📍 Level 3, Workshop Space 🎤 Dr. Jamie Boyer (NYBG)
3:45pm
presentation

Special Presentation: Into the Mind of Kunzo Nishihata

60MIN 📍 Level 4, Main Stage 🎤 Kunzo Nishihata RSVP →
4pm
meet & greet

Summer Rayne Oakes Meet & Greet

90MIN 📍 Level 3, Meet & Greet Area 🎤 Summer Rayne Oakes RSVP →
4:45pm
workshop

Mini Orchid Terrariums

75MIN 📍 Level 3, Workshop Space 🎤 Lucas Cerrano (J&L Orchids)
5pm-8pm
doors

Doors Open - GA Group 3 Entry

📍 Level 1, Main Entrance 🎫 General Admission Group 3
5:15pm
presentation

Light: Most Important, Least Understood

60MIN 📍 Level 4, Main Stage 🎤 Darryl Cheng (House Plant Journal) RSVP →
6:15pm
workshop

Rooted In Tarot

90MIN 📍 Level 3, Workshop Space 🎤 Monica Garcia (Monica's Porch)
6:45pm
meet & greet

Darryl Cheng Meet & Greet

90MIN 📍 Level 3, Meet & Greet Area 🎤 Darryl Cheng (House Plant Journal) RSVP →
7:45pm
entertainment

DJ Set from DJ Poon

60MIN 📍 Level 4, Main Space 🎤 DJ Poon
9pm
doors

Doors Close - End of Day One

📍 All Levels 🚪 PlantCon Day One Ends
8am
doors

Doors Open - Industry Pass Holders

📍 Level 1, Main Entrance 🎫 Industry Pass Required
9am
doors

Doors Open - VIP Ticket Holders

📍 Level 1, Main Entrance 🎫 VIP Pass Required
10am
doors

Doors Open - Early Entry Ticket Holders

📍 Level 1, Main Entrance 🎫 Early Entry Pass Required
11am-2pm
doors

Doors Open - GA Group 4 Entry

📍 Level 1, Main Entrance 🎫 General Admission Group 4
11:30am
workshop

Cactus Grafting

90MIN 📍 Level 3, Workshop Space 🎤 Nathan Marchak (NYC Cactus & Succulent Society)
11:45am
keynote speaker

✨ Leaf, Stem, Root: How to Read a Plant ✨

60MIN 📍 Level 4, Main Stage 🎤 Summer Rayne Oakes RSVP →
meet & greet

Kamili Bell Hill Meet & Greet

90MIN 📍 Level 3, Meet & Greet Area 🎤 Kamili Bell Hill RSVP →
meet & greet

Veronica Moore Meet & Greet

90MIN 📍 Level 3, Meet & Greet Area 🎤 Veronica Moore (Brown Skin Plant Mama) RSVP →
1pm
presentation

Discover the Hidden World of Epiphytes

45MIN 📍 Level 4, Main Stage 🎤 Matt Henry (Aqua Rodeo) RSVP →
1:30pm
workshop

Rooted Reflections: A Creative Journaling Workshop

90MIN 📍 Level 3, Workshop Space 🎤 Veronica Moore (Brown Skin Plant Mama)
2pm-5pm
doors

Doors Open - GA Group 5 Entry

📍 Level 1, Main Entrance 🎫 General Admission Group 5
auction

Silent Auction Ends

📍 Level 2, Auction Area 🏷️ Final bids due
2:15pm
presentation

Unlock Your Plant Parent Personality

60MIN 📍 Level 4, Main Stage 🎤 Maria Failla RSVP →
3:15pm
meet & greet

Maria Failla Meet & Greet

90MIN 📍 Level 3, Meet & Greet Area 🎤 Maria Failla RSVP →
meet & greet

Darryl Cheng Meet & Greet

90MIN 📍 Level 3, Meet & Greet Area 🎤 Darryl Cheng (House Plant Journal) RSVP →
3:30pm
workshop

Habitat Style: Potting & Staging Succulents

60MIN 📍 Level 3, Workshop Space 🎤 Lower East Side Cactus & Succulent Society
panel

Reflect, Root, Renew Panel

60MIN 📍 Level 4, Main Stage 🎤 Kamili Bell Hill & Veronica Moore 🎙️ Moderated by Monica Garcia RSVP →
4:45pm
entertainment

DJ Set from DJ Poon

45MIN 📍 Level 4, Main Space 🎤 DJ Poon
6pm
doors

Doors Close - End of Day Two

📍 All Levels 🚪 PlantCon Day Two Ends