Come Grow With Us at Southeast Green in June 2026!
You're Invited: The Georgia Green Industry Association (GGIA) is thrilled to invite you to Southeast Green, Georgia’s premier multi-day conference and trade show dedicated to the green industry.
Connect, Learn, and Grow: Southeast Green offers an unparalleled opportunity to network with industry leaders, innovators, and peers from across the region. Our commitment to enhancing the value of this event ensures that every participant gains insights and connections that are instrumental for business growth.
Why Wait? Register Now! Secure your spot today, and be part of the community that's shaping the future of the green industry. Forge impactful connections, access cutting-edge tools, and acquire the knowledge that will drive your business to new heights in 2026.
Explore and Plan: Dive into our class schedule and navigate through our exhibitor map to strategize your visit. Join us for a limited-capacity, behind-the-scenes Garden Tour in Athens, offering green industry professionals rare access to private gardens and UGA research spaces—guided by Michael Dirr, Allan Armitage, and John Ruter—with immersive learning, collegial networking, hosted lunch, and return in time for The Social After Hours.
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Trade Show Hours:
Wednesday, June 10, 9:00 AM-4:00 PM
Thursday, June 11, 9:00 AM-2:00 PM
Southeast Green and GGIA require at least a three-week notice, prior to an event to request an interpreter.
By attending Southeast Green, all participants agree to abide by the GGIA Code of Conduct, which ensures a respectful, safe, and inclusive environment at all GGIA-hosted events.
SUPER TICKET
3 days of educational training and 2 days of trade show
Early Bird - $325
Late/On-Site - $350
The Super Ticket is the ultimate value for Georgia's premier event for the green industry. Your super ticket includes access to all *regular educational sessions and entrance to the trade show at a super price. *Excludes Floral Design Workshop
DAILY TICKET
1 day of educational training and 1 day of trade show
Early Bird - $125
Late/On-Site - $150
Whether you choose one day or two, the Daily Ticket allows you the flexibility to move between *multiple education sessions as you please and attend Georgia's largest green industry trade show.
*Excludes Floral Design Workshop
GCPP Test
Demonstrate true plant expertise by sitting for the Georgia Certified Plant Professional Plant Identification exam at Southeast Green.
Test with Manual:
Early Bird - $225
Late/On-Site - $350
Test Retake:
Early Bird - $190
Late/On-Site - $215
This industry-recognized credential is one of the most respected and challenging certifications in Georgia’s green industry. It reflects deep knowledge, disciplined study, and real-world experience. Only dedicated plantsmen and plantswomen earn this distinction.
This ticket will also include access to the trade show on Wednesday and Thursday.
Garden Tour
*Max attendance is 50 tickets on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Early Bird - $125
Late/On-Site - $150
oin us for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes Garden Tour in Athens—one of the most plant-rich and influential horticulture communities in the country. Designed for green industry professionals, this immersive day offers rare access to private gardens and research spaces guided by three of the most respected names in horticulture: Michael Dirr, Allan Armitage, and John Ruter.
This ticket will also include a Chick-fil-A box lunch during the tour and access to the trade show on Wednesday and Thursday.
