Back for 2025, The GCS is pleased to once again be partnering with Lawn & Garden Retailer on our education program. There will truly be something for everyone — from IGCs to other specialty retailers.
All education sessions are included with your FREE registration.
Monday, Aug. 11
Lawn & Garden Retailer Garden Center Bus Tour*
Tuesday, Aug. 12
- Keynote: Jeff O’Brien, co-founder & president of Brands In Blooms: “Garden Centers Reimagined: Cultivating the Next Generation of Garden Lovers”
- Ask the IGCs: Hear from the garden centers featured during Lawn & Garden Retailer’s Garden Center Bus Tour
- Natalie Carmolli, public relations specialist, Proven Winners ColorChoice: “Partnering with Content Creators: How to create relationships that work”
Wednesday, Aug. 13
- Keynote: Gail Pabst, marketing director, National Garden Bureau: “Pinterest Power: Reach new audiences to grow your business”
- Innovator of the Year Roundtable
- Lunch & Learn
*Cost associated with bus tour
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Reinventing Experiences
Melisa Rock
How you transform your business as technology, consumer, habits industry dynamics change? Find out from those leading the charge. How you transform
Cultures of Creativity
Agaton Ronald
How you transform your business as technology, consumer, habits industry dynamics change? Find out from those leading the charge. How you transform
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Lucy Melisa
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