| For Immediate Release Name: Maria Zampini Company: UpShoot™ LLCAddress: 5010 South Ridge Rd Madison, OH 44057 Cell:440.812.3249 Email:maria@upshoothort.com Website: www.upshoothort.com 2022 Global Garden Retail Virtual Conference & Show Announced (December 1, 2021) – For the first time ever, retail horticulture industry professionals worldwide can join together to share, discover, learn and discuss new industry horizons and opportunities at the 2022 Global Garden Retail Virtual Conference & Show. Co-chaired by veteran retail consultants Sid Raisch and John Stanley, this “Free for Attendee” virtual event will feature fast-paced presentations in 90-Minute segments spanning the time zones of the world over three days, February 1, 2, and 3, 2022, with a virtual trade show that will be open the entire month of February. John Stanley, an international consultant and speaker based in Australia said, “It is time for a global virtual event for our industry. This will be the largest audience ever in an industry-wide conference and trade show, hearing thought leader points of view, experiences, and examples from around the world.” Each of the daily conference sessions consists of three 20-minute sessions which can be accessed on-demand, followed by a variety of bonus and Q&A sessions and Discussion Rooms on topics related to the presentations. The Tuesday, February 1, the kickoff keynote address, “Our Views of the Massive Worldwide Opportunities for Horticulture” will be presented by Anna and Susanna Ball. World Class Thought Leaders Speaking  The conference kicks off on Tuesday, February 1, with the kickoff keynote address, “Our Views of The Massive Worldwide Opportunity for Horticulture” presented by Anna and Susanna Ball. In advance of their talk, Anna says, “Every single consumer and business trend is in our favor. We have never been in such a position. We have been given a gift! Let’s wrap it up beautifully and share it.” Anna and Susanna feel that now is not the time to be boring at retail but to take calculated risks in merchandising, product selection, pricing and marketing and their talk will delve more in to opportunities for success, profitability and having an impact on the world.The conference format consists of four 20-minute sessions which can be accessed on-demand, followed by a variety of bonus and Q&A sessions and Discussion Rooms on topics related to the presentations. Additionally, to begin each day the conference begins with a ‘Trend Swaps from Around the World’ session. Panelists from all corners of the world will inspire by bringing forth and discuss what’s hot, what’s not and what they see coming in the future. Karen Moad, President of the International Garden Centre Association, said, “Independent garden centres have a virtal role in the future of gardening, lifestyle and wellness. Together, we have the opportunity to make a difference. The virtual conference will bring some key industry leaders together to inspire and share ideas specifically focused on IGC’s.” Karen went on to say, “As the President of the IGCA, I look forward to being engaged with fellow garden centre owners at this event and see it as a wonderful opportunity to keep connected.”Sponsors Provide FREE Attendee RegistrationWhy attend the Garden Retail Conference? There is no registration fee or travel cost for the attendee. Industry suppliers are providing sponsorship and virtual booth rental covers the costs of the event, which is expected to be the biggest gathering of horticulture professionals ever. Ball Horticulture, a global supplier, is the event Diamond Sponsor. Additional sponsors include but are not limited to AmericanHort, Garden Communicators International, Gardenex, International Garden Centre Association, Orlandelli Group, Smeimans Projecten and The Garden Center Group.Expansive Industry Cooperation |
| Trade associations, breeders, brands, growers, manufacturers, distributors, and other professional interest groups are encouraged to invite and enroll their members and customers to help build maximum industry participation facilitating a first-in-a-lifetime opportunity to network, learn and grow from each other. An annual worldwide event has been the passion of John Stanley for many years. Stanley and Sid Raisch held three North American “New Vision Forum” events with small invitation-only audiences from across the US and Canada in 2013 and in 2014. Stanley held industry think-tank-style events titled “The Gathering” in 2017 in Paris, France, and in Prague, Czechoslovakia in 2018. With broad support, this will be the largest single gathering of horticulture professionals ever. Hurry now and invite your friends and colleagues and register your team. Find attendee registration, sponsor and exhibitor information today by visiting https://gardenretailconference.com.Event Contact:For more information about the 2022 Global Garden Retail Virtual Conference & Show, contact: Ken Klopp The Marketing Garden ken@themarketinggarden.com 970-646-5183About UpShootUpShoot, LLC is a boutique horticulture marketing firm specializing in the sales, licensing and marketing of new plant introductions and gardening related products to both trade and consumer audiences. |