Hort Connections 2024

• Industry: Horticulture
• Location: MCEC, VIC
• Date: 3rd - 5th June, 2024

As the leading horticulture conference and trade show in Australia and New Zealand, Hort Connections 2024 provides an exceptional platform to network, explore the latest industry innovations, and gain critical insights. It’s an essential event for professionals dedicated to advancing horticulture as well as driving innovation and sustainability in the field.

Event Highlights  

• Over 200 industry-leading companies showcasing the latest products and services 

• About 3,000 expected delegates in attendance  

• Horticulture Awards for Excellence, where industry visionaries and innovators are recognised 

• Multiple networking lounges to connect with peers and industry leaders 

• Grower Funding to make the event more accessible to local and interstate farmers 

• Off-site farm and retail tours 

Visitors should keep their eye on the Tuesday Trade Day on Day 2, 4th June. This part of the three-day program allows selected exhibitors and industry leaders to represent their companies and champion their innovations and advocacies through enriching speaker sessions. 

Check out the event’s refreshed floor plan to see the full list of exhibitors. 

Who Should Attend This Event? 

• Anyone passionate about plants, gardening and sustainable agriculture 

• Professional growers and horticulturists 

• Landscape architects 

• Garden enthusiasts  

• Students and educators in agricultural and environmental sciences  

• Equipment manufacturers 

• Distributors of plant care products 

Benefits of Exhibiting  

Diversity 

Celebrate and recognise all areas of horticulture—vegetables, fruits, florals and everything in between. 

Location 

Melbourne has a strong tradition of horticulture and gardening, with many well-established public gardens and parks. 

Charity 

The event organisers support local farming communities and sustainability initiatives. 

Wider Lead Generation 

Access the largest gathering of growers from Australia and New Zealand, enhancing your lead generation efforts. 

Who Should Exhibit? 

Professionals offering solutions and products in the following fields would benefit from showcasing their expertise at the event: 

• Agricultural technology 

• Greenhouse and nursery supplies 

• Horticultural products 

• Landscape architecture 

• Sustainable solutions 

• Research and education 

• Pest and disease control 

• Garden and outdoor living 

• Wholesale and retail nurseries 

• Water management