Save the date for the 2025 Annual Conference!

Date: Tuesday, October 14 - Friday, October 17, 2025          Location: Seelbach Hilton Hotel, Louisville, KY

Early Bird Tickets available in May - stay tuned!                   Reserve your room in the IPPS Room Block - available soon!

Join us in Louisville for the premier event dedicated to plant propagation, horticultural innovation, and professional networking. The IPPS-Eastern Region's 2025 Annual Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, offers unparalleled networking and educational opportunities at the iconic Seelbach Hilton Hotel. Engage in unique horticultural tours such as the renowned Cave Hill Cemetery and Roundstone Native Seeds. Enjoy half-day tours to nurseries and famous bourbon distilleries, creating lasting connections and learning from industry experts. Join us and become part of cultivating a brighter future!

Sponsorship

Click here to view the Sponsorship Packet. Support our industry and gain recognition by becoming a sponsor, multiple levels are available to fit your needs.
Questions? Contact Keith Osborne at ippsersponsorships@gmail.com.

Conference Tours

 Full-Day Preconference (Oct 14) 

•  Cave Hill Cemetery –  Explore the celebrated arboretum featuring an extensive variety of mature trees and historical botanical collections. (2.5 hrs) 
• Roundstone Native Seeds – Gain insights into native seed production, sorting, and processing at one of the leading native seed providers.
• Optional bourbon distillery tour in Downtown Louisville (TBA): Cap your day with an authentic taste of Louisville's famous bourbon heritage.

Half-Day Tour (Oct 15): 

• Riverfarm Nursery - Visit this specialty nursery renowned for its innovative propagation practices and extensive plant selections.
• Yew Dell Botanical Gardens & Kentucky Artisan Distillery  - Explore picturesque gardens showcasing unique horticultural collections, followed by a delightful tour and tasting at a local artisan bourbon distillery. 

Half-Day Tour (Oct 16)

• Buffalo Trace Distillery - Enjoy a guided tour of historic grounds and gardens, complemented by a bourbon tasting experience at one of Kentucky’s most iconic distilleries.
• Summers Nursery  - Discover innovative plant propagation techniques at this specialized nursery, well-known for exceptional grafting and unique plant collections.

 Thank you to Paul Capiello and our Local Site Committee for coordinating these enriching tours! 

Program details coming Soon!

Travel Information to get to Louisville
Airports

• Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) – approximately 10-15 minutes drive to the Seelbach Hilton Hotel. 
• Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) – approximately 90 minutes drive. 

Getting to the Hotel

• Call ahead to the Seelbach Hilton Hotel to arrange for the shuttle.
• Taxi and rideshare services are available from SDF and CVG. 
• Public transportation via TARC (Transit Authority of River City) from SDF.  

More details to come!