Focus on Young Plant Production
Explore best practices for young plant production and sharpen your skills in live discussions led by horticulture experts during Plug & Cutting.
Requesting Speaker Proposals
Share your expertise and help greenhouse and nursery growers gain actionable insights to improve plant quality and production efficiency in young plant production.
Sessions can be in English or Spanish. Deadline: December 31, 2025.
Learn from Leaders, Apply with Impact
The Plug & Cutting Conference is a young plant grower-focused educational event that incorporates experiential production tours (for an additional fee), a trade show, and provides insights into cutting-edge research and technology.
Explore topics to enhance skills with real-world practicality. Peer-led panel discussions take place during on-site education sessions.
The conference includes:
Participants will:
- Enhance young plant growing skills
- Visit top-notch operations
- Obtain behind-the-scenes look at young plant production
- Build network with industry peers
- Meet vendors who service young plant growers
Save the Date
September 14-16, 2026
Philadelphia, PA
Registration & Pricing
Registration opens in April
Member: $645
Premium Member: $545
Non-Member: $845
The fee includes access to in-person and on-demand education sessions, the trade show, and the networking reception.
Educational Sessions
This conference takes a collaborative approach to learning, with peer-led discussions and grower-led panels during on-site education sessions. Registrants also receive access to on-demand tracks, providing flexible learning opportunities after the event. To support Spanish speaking attendees, one education track will be available in Spanish.
Sessions are categorized into the following educational topics.
Production & Growing Practices (Producción de cultivos)
Crop production, propagation, cultural practices, efficiency
Plant Health & Diagnostics (Enfermedades, plagas y diagnóstico de cultivos)
Pests, diseases, disorders, scouting, prevention
Research & Applied Science (Aplicación de avances científicos)
University research, trials, data-backed insights, emerging science
Technology, Automation & AI (Tecnología, Automatización e IA)
Tools, systems, software, automation, emerging tech
Resource Management (Sostenibilidad y gestión de recursos)
Water, energy, inputs, environmental stewardship
Business Finance & Operations (Finanzas y operaciones empresariales)
Experiential Production Tours
Learning outside the classroom allows for an experience and provides inspiration and enhances knowledge. The behind-the-scenes tours provide you with visits to companies revolutionizing industry, and workshops designed to provide a hands-on learning approach.
$195
The registration fee includes transportation to the sites and lunch.
Trade Show
Plug & Cutting features an intimate show experience designed specifically for this industry segment. Unlike large-scale expos, this format provides direct access to vendors so you can build connections, and businesses can share valuable insights on new resources and products tailored to young plant growers.
Exhibitor and Sponsorship Details
By exhibiting at this conference, you can highlight your products and services with new and existing customers. The Plug & Cutting Conference is unique as it combines world-class education and tours. This event attracts industry professionals, providing you with the ability to grow your network.
Booth Sales Open
What's Included?
- 8′ x 10′ booth space, back and side wall drape
- (1) 6’ table, 2 chairs, and a wastebasket
- Booth identification sign with booth number and exhibiting company name
- Two complimentary session passes for both personnel or customers
- Electronic list of eligible attendee leads (after the event)
Sponsorship Opportunities
Discover creative sponsorship opportunities to connect with your customers and highlight your brand. Explore options that creatively focus on your products or services.
Contact Cindy Lee for additional information.
Hotel Information
Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown
201 N 17th St, Philadelphia, PA 19103
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