FSHS 2026 Annual Conference

Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront
Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville, Florida

Mark your calendar for the 139th Annual Meeting of the Florida State Horticultural Society
to be held June 7-9, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville, Florida

In addition to over 125 technical presentations, there will also be special programs, including a
Pre-conference farm tour, Receptions, Poster session, In-Service-Training (IST) to reconnect with friends and colleagues.

2026 Annual Meeting Program Book 
Good to Know Before You Arrive
Welcome from
VISIT JACKSONVILLE
(Information on Parking and Transportation)

Conference Registration
at the Hyatt Regency
Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville. 

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Diamond Level Sponsor ($5,000 and above)

None

Platinum Level Sponsor ($2,000 — $4,999)

University of Florida, IFAS, Horticultural Sciences Department
Citrus Research and Development Foundation (Inc) CRDF

Gold Level Sponsor ($1,000 — $1,999)

ICL Group
Citrus Research and Education Center, University of Florida, IFAS
Everglades Research and Education Center, University of Florida, IFAS
Technology in Horticulture — Maximum Academic Press

Silver Level Sponsor ($500 — $999)

Florida Nursery Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA)
Food and Resource Economics Department, University of Florida, IFAS
Tropical Research and Education Center, University of Florida, IFAS
Florida Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education (SARE)

Bronze Level Sponsor (under $500)

SW Florida Research and Education Center, University of Florida, IFAS

 Sponsors 2026


• Sponsor the FSHS Annual Meeting (See below)
• Registration Fees (See below)
• Cancellation Policy (See below)
• Sponsor the FSHS Annual Meeting (See below)

 

2026 Conference Registration Fees:

 

Until Mar 31st

April 1st -May 15th

From May 16th

Member Basic1

$265

$315

$355

Member Full2

$365

$415

$455

Non-Members Basic1

$365

$415

$455

Non-Member Full2

$465

$515

$555

Student Member Basic1

$175

$200

$225

Student Member Full2

$275

$300

$325

Student Non-Member Basic1

$225

$250

$275

Student Non-Member Full2

$325

$350

$375

Grower 1-day Basic1 Registration (Monday or Tuesday)

$50

$75

$100

1Basic registration includes receptions only:

• Welcome Reception (Sunday evening)
• Poster Session Reception (Monday evening)

2Full registration includes receptions and two full meals:

• Welcome Reception (Sunday evening)
• Poster Session Reception (Monday evening)
• Horticultural Crops Breakfast (Tuesday morning)
• Extension Luncheon (Tuesday noon)

All student registrations will include a box lunch on Monday in appreciation of their participation in the conference.

Cancellation Policy:
On or before March 31 = Full refund less a $20 processing fee
March 31 through May 15 = 75% refund less a $20 processing fee
May 16 through May 31= 50% refund less a $20 processing fee
On or After June 1 = No refund

How to Sponsor the FSHS:
Sponsor our organization and network with other horticultural professionals in Florida! The FSHS welcomes sponsors for it’s annual meeting. If you’re interested in being an FSHS sponsor, please contact Dr. Gene McAvoy at [email protected] for an explanatory letter.  Click here to sponsor or donate.