Mark your calendar for the Society of American Florists ' two premier live result . The 2nd yearly Next Gen Live ! will take place June 11 - 13 in Miami , Florida , and SAF ’s 138th one-year convening will be Sept. 6 - 9 in Phoenix , AZ.Next Gen Live!Last class , Next Gen Live ! brought together 160 new floral professional person from 31 states and Colombia , and Ecuador for the first event contrive by and project only for floral pros under 45 . The schedule included a full day of education with topics such as how to moderate as a young gaffer , societal medium hack , and the floral supply mountain chain . attender also tour import facilities , a local fragrancy Godhead and distributor . This year ’s attendees can expect a like , high - vitality , synergistic event with plenty of time to internet and learn . Educational sessions will centre on consistent five - star customer service , digital selling , communication backsheesh , and leaders trend — including how to lead with empathy . There will also be a circuit of importing deftness at the Miami International Airport , floral distributors , and progressive flowered retail business . “I feel so much best equipped for my career after Next Gen " says Grace Winters , a 2022 attendee from George ’s Flowers in Roanoke , Virginia . " I have better societal medium ability and a better working knowledge of the atomic number 49 and out of the industry . It was amazing run across unseasoned professionals from all over , and meeting growers and [ supplier ] . I would , without a doubtfulness , give ear again . “Learn moreandregisterfor Next Gen Live !
SAF Phoenix 2023SAF ’s yearly conventionbrings together retail merchant , middleman , and suppliers for public - form business preparation , growth strategy , inspiration , and internet across industry segments . The four - twenty-four hours outcome also features theOutstanding Varieties Competition , theSylvia Cup Design Competition , the Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner , and a Supplier Expo . “The [ 2022 ] SAF convention was a unequalled opportunity to fray shoulders with professionals in our industry , " says Emily Duncan of Flowers By Michelle in Las Vegas . " It was great to make connections that can last for years , and to larn about all facets of the floral business from farm to retail and everything in between . “In increase to the competitions , Supplier Expo , and award dinner , the 2023 educational academic term will address increase topic for your operation , gross sales , and staffing . Sessions will cover operational scheme and tools to support your business , building brand loyalty , digital marketing , and marketing to younger generation of consumer , employee ontogeny , health at work , successiveness planning , and much more . And , new this class , attendees will have an opportunity to take a behind - the - scenes tour of large local retailer and a wholesaler . Registration for SAF Phoenix will be live shortly . SAF ’s other 2023 in - person events:43rd Annual Congressional Action Days : March 20 - 21 , Washington , D.C. Retailers , middleman , provider , and growers tell Capitol Hill about their business enterprise and the floral industry ’s legislative priorities . Learn moreand register for CAD.1 - Day Profit Blast : Join local equal in cities across the res publica for a half day of learning about timely topics and the opportunity to speak with vendors and see their ware and service . Sunday , July 23 – Boston , MASunday , Oct. 8 – Portland , ORSunday , Nov. 5 – Chicago , IL
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