Call for speakers: Share your expertise at the 2027 Farwest Show

The Oregon Association of Nurseries is now accepting speaker proposals for the 2027 Farwest Show, a trade show and conference serving the national nursery and greenhouse industry.

The show will take place Aug. 25 to 27, 2027, at the Oregon Convention Center in Portland.

“Farwest brings together the brightest minds and boldest ideas in the nursery and greenhouse industry,” said OAN Events and Education Coordinator Jamie O’Brien. “We are seeking presenters who can help make the 2027 show our best yet, by sharing their expertise, innovative practices or solutions to industry challenges.” 

The show is planning more than 50 educational sessions. Topics may include horticulture and plants; pesticide application; integrated pest management; wholesale grower-focused information; marketing, merchandising, retail and business tactics; consumer trends; landscape design and architecture; and mechanization, technology and innovation, as well as other topics.

Speaker proposals may be submitted at FarwestShow.com/Speaker_Signup. The site lists speaker requirements and outlines the speaker selection process. All proposals must be submitted by Dec. 16, 2026, to be considered. A committee will review the proposed presenters and topics and make selections based on timeliness, ingenuity and industry relevance.

In addition to speaker proposals, the show is looking for feedback from participants on what to include in the educational seminar lineup.

“We’d love your ideas,” O’Brien said. “Whether you have a topic suggestion, a speaker recommendation or a trend you’d love to see explored, your feedback will help shape the 2027 seminar lineup.”

Feedback may be submitted here.

“We make certain to provide a balanced and innovative educational program to educate, enrich and inspire the green industry leaders of today and tomorrow,” O’Brien added.

The Farwest Show features more than 300 exhibiting companies, including wholesale growers, re-wholesalers, garden centers, landscape designers and service providers, allied service providers, and suppliers.

More than 4,000 attendees and guests typically browse the latest plants, products and services available to horticultural businesses.

Complete details on the Farwest Show are available at FarwestShow.com. For further questions, contact Jamie O’Brien at JOBrien@OAN.org or 503-582-2010.