The Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition (TPIE) is THE trade event showcasing the latest trends in foliage, floral and tropicals in warm and inviting South Florida. TPIE's trade show is more than an exhibit area – its 200,000 square feet of living and vibrant plants creating a virtual indoor garden of show stopping displays and an ideal venue for the tropical and houseplant industry to source material and ideas for 2014!
With just over 400 exhibiting companies with nearly 800 booth spaces, TPIE offers wholesale buyers the widest array of resources for foliage and tropical plants in the country. Connect with vendors in person and touch and feel their plants and products.
TPIE offers informal, free workshops provided by the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD). A daily theme (weddings, events and holidays) set the tone for the presentations which take place on the show floor as part of the "TPIE Create Theater" happenings and feature many of the plants and products found on the TPIE show floor. Sessions are free and open to all TPIE show attendees.
Also an attendee attractor, TPIE's Short Course links industry professional seeking top-quality educational programming with the programs they need to increase their knowledge. Now produced in partnership with FNGLA, AmericanHort and PLANET, the TPIE Short Course is a custom-built national educational conference specifically for interiorscapers. And the TPIE Road Show Tour offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of Homestead's top nurseries.
Don't Miss These TPIE Key Events:
TPIE Road Show Tuesday, January 21, 7:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
TPIE Road Show attendees tour select Homestead area nurseries: Costa Farms, Sunshine Tropical Foliage, The Jungle Nursery, Plant Creations and RF Orchids are all planned stops. The TPIE Road Show is a great additive to your show experience with an up-close look at some of Florida's top nursery producers and their behind the scenes practices.
Welcome to TPIE Welcome Orientation Wednesday, January 22, 9 a.m.
For first-time TPIE attendees, this is the perfect opportunity to learn about the show, discover the various programs and meet industry volunteer leaders who can give insight into making the most of the show.
TPIE Opening Session Wednesday, January 22, 9 a.m.
Innovate & Create – Change That Brings Success presented by John Kennedy TPIE's Opening Session will get your creative energy flowing as sales and service strategist, John Kennedy, provides insights on putting Innovative and Creative thinking to work to solve challenges and incite your business brilliance! John will provide ways to rethink every aspect of your business and offer tools which can be put to use immediately. John Kennedy is an international speaker, author and business strategist who stretches your thoughts, bends your comfort zone and pushes you to the limits of creativity. Sponsored by Live Trends Design Group and SK/Soendgen Keramik.
TPIE Happy Hour Wednesday, January 22, 5 p.m.
Enjoy a relaxing hour meeting with colleagues at the end of the day as TPIE moves outside. Ft. Lauderdale's mild winter temps and an ocean in the background create the ideal conditions to grab a drink, meet with industry friends and take in some tropical entertainment. It's all good! Sponsored by SunParasol.
TPIE Short Course Wednesday, January 22 & Thursday, January 23, 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Gain insight on the most current and key industry topics to improve your business performance and opportunities for the upcoming year. Among the list of speakers, this year's TPIE Short Course features two tracks of education both days with a general session/key note to kick-off each day of learning. Keynote speakers are Melissa Laughon, Catch Your Limit Consulting, Tallahassee, FL (Wednesday) and Amanda Campbell Bennett, Atlanta Botanical Garden, Atlanta, GA (Thursday).
TPIE Exhibitors' Showcase (also called TPIE's Innovation Lounge) offers the industry's newest tropical plants and related products in a lounge atmosphere where attendees can relax, view industry-related innovative and creative thinking videos, and even recharge their mobile devices . Exhibitors have the opportunity to feature plants and products in this special area. Stop by after 3 p.m. Wednesday to see which items have been voted as the favorite new plants and products for TPIE 2014.
Complimentary Demonstrations via the TPIE Create Theater
Free demonstrations will be presented daily on the trade show floor themed to weddings (Wednesday), events (Thursday) and holidays (Friday). Presented by members of the American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD). These talented floral designers will show creative ways to add value and capitalize on lifestyle using foliage and tropicals.
>> Access official show facts and details.
>> Visit the online FNGLA Press Room for details on the show and on FNGLA's latest happenings.
>> Download the TPIE Show Logo.
We hope to see you at the Tropical Plant Industry Exhibition: January 22 – 24 in Ft. Lauderdale!
About TPIE
TPIE 2014 marks the 41th year of this unique event taking place. TPIE 2015 is scheduled for January 21-23, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, at the Broward County Convention Center in Fort Lauderdale. TPIE is produced by FNGLA, the nation's largest state nursery and landscape association. FNGLA is the nation's largest state nursery and landscape association and represents Florida's environmental horticulture industry, which in 2010 produced $15.3 billion in sales and directly employed nearly 205,000 Floridians. For more information on FNGLA, visit www.fngla.org or call 800.375.3642.
TPIE is produced by FNGLA, the nation's largest state nursery and landscape association and represents Florida's environmental horticulture industry, which in 2010 produced $15.35 billion in sales and directly employed nearly 205,000 Floridians.
Source: FNGLA – Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association
