MEAL FUNCTIONS
Kick-Off Breakfast and State Of The Industry
Thursday, September 19, 2019, 7:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.
After the much-anticipated announcement of the winner of Floral Management's Annual Marketer of the Year Award, attendees will take a deep dive into key business trends affecting the floral industry and consumers today.
Innovation Breakfast and Keynote
Friday, September 20, 2019, 7:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.
Attendees start the day with an inspiring and informative look at one of most critical aspects of operating a growing floral business today: Emerging E-Commerce Trends.
Networking Dinner
Friday, September 20, 2019, 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Your company will be the highlight of the evening where attendees will gather for great food and networking in a relaxed setting.
SAF Business Session and Keynote
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 7:00 A.M. – 9:00 A.M.
Attendees learn results of the SAF elections and People's Choice Outstanding Varieties, get an update on SAF's 2020 activities and hear from a keynote speaker.
Stars of the Industry Awards Dinner
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 6:30 P.M.–10:00 P.M.
As the grand finale of every Annual Convention, this highly anticipated event celebrates some of the most accomplished and dedicated people in the floral industry.
Lunch and Learn
Fuel attendees while they soak in a mid-day educational session. Your company will be the sole sponsor of lunch. Sponsorship includes logo recognition on signage in the lunch area and on screens at the lunch.
+Cost of speaker
SAF President’s Welcome Party
Wednesday, September 18, 2019, 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.
Reconnect with friends and make new ones at the opening reception hosted by SAF President Bill LaFever, PFCI. Sponsor recognition includes verbal recognition at the beginning of the party, logo recognition on event-specific signage.
RECEPTIONS
First-timers Reception
Wednesday, September 19, 2019, 5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
New to convention? This private happy hour will make you feel at home. You’ll meet other first timers and members of the SAF Volunteer Leadership. Sponsor recognition includes verbal recognition at the beginning of the reception, logo recognition on event-specific signage.
Next-Gen Reception
Friday, September 20, 2019, 5:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.
The industry’s Next-Gen members who are age 40 and under get some real face-time networking with each other at this special happy hour. Sponsor recognition includes verbal recognition at the beginning of the reception, logo recognition on event-specific signage.
After Glow Party
Saturday, September 21, 2019, 10:00 P.M.–Midnight
Continue the celebration with music and dancing — a fun finale for SAF’s 135th Annual Convention. Sponsor recognition includes verbal recognition at the beginning of the party, logo recognition on event-specific signage and branded glow-sticks distributed to all attendees of the Saturday night event.
ALL SPONSORS RECEIVE
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Logo recognition on event and/or item specific signage
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Logo recognition on official Convention App
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Logo recognition on the Annual Convention website
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Logo recognition in the onsite program
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Exclusive "sponsor only" offers on print and digital advertising to reach SAF members year-round.Supplier Expo
Connect with buyers one-on-one from your own table-top exhibit during this stand-alone can’t-miss convention event.
Give your products a third-party endorsement from Professional Floral Communicators – International during this wildly entertaining — standing-room only — educational products and services demonstration presented right before the Supplier Expo. Fee starts at $300; Supplier Expo exhibitors save $150.
That’s Not All! Opportunities at Other SAF Events
1-Day Profit Blast
Connect with retail buyers from your own table-top exhibit during this educational event’s Supplier Showcase. The event is held in various cities up to four times per year.
Congressional Action Days
Retailers, wholesalers, suppliers and growers tell Capitol Hill about their businesses and the floral industry’s legislative priorities. The event is held annually in March.