Palm Springs to Host The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) 60th Anniversary Symposium ‘Reflection’
July 7, 2025 | 2 min to read
Palm Springs, CA – The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD®) is set to celebrate its 60th anniversary with the Annual National Symposium, themed “Reflection,” from July 12–15, 2025, at the Palm Springs Convention Center. This landmark event will transform Palm Springs into a vibrant hub of floral artistry, innovation, and education.
More than just an ordinary flower show, the Reflection Symposium will host a spectacular lineup of the industry’s best educators. Attendees can look forward to exceptional main stage presentations, engaging hands-on workshops, insightful lecture sessions, and so much more!
“Reflection” will feature an exceptional lineup of internationally acclaimed floral designers, including Bart Hassam (Australia), Harijanto Setiawan (Singapore), Derek Woodruff AIFD (USA), Pirjo Koppi (Finland), and others. Attendees can participate in dynamic workshops led by experts like Donald Yim AIFD (Canada), Joyce Mason Monheim AIFD (USA), and the team of Per Benjamin (Sweden) and Max Van de Sluis (Netherlands).
In honor of AIFD’s 60th anniversary, the Symposium will host the culmination of the “Designs of the Decades” competition, where winners from a year-long series of contests will compete for the prestigious Designs of the Decades Cup.
Whether you’re a seasoned designer, an educator, or just beginning your journey in floristry, the Reflection Symposium offers something meaningful for everyone.
For more information and registration details, please visit aifd.org.
About AIFD®:
The American Institute of Floral Designers (AIFD) is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting and advancing the art of floral design. It provides education, certification, and networking opportunities for floral designers, educators, and industry professionals. AIFD aims to establish and maintain high standards in the floral design industry.