(Columbus, July 8, 2021) — North America’s largest horticulture tradeshow returns to the Greater Columbus Convention Center (GCCC) featuring over 150 educational events, over 500 exhibitors, and attracting more than 7,500 industry professionals and visitors from July 10 – 13, 2021.
“We are proud to welcome the return of North America’s largest all-horticulture industry show as our first signature event and the relaunch of the hospitality industry and experience of GCCC 2.0 featuring our extensive health and safety enhancements and stellar customer service”, said GCCC General Manager John R. Page.
Cultivate’21 will feature educational sessions, tours and workshops that will focus on interior plantscape, garden retail, greenhouse, landscape, nursery and business operation aspects of the industry.
New this year are hybrid/virtual options for attendees to participate in and the two-day AmericanHort Hemp Conference held prior to the opening of Cultivate’21 on July 9 – 10, 2021 inside of the Battelle Grand Ballroom.
Additionally, Cultivate’21 will feature:
- Women in Horticulture – A powerful, inspiring networking experience
- Unplugged by AmericanHort GenNext Community
- LuxFlora Virtual 5K Flower Run
- Ohio State University Plant Trails Tours
- Franklin Park Conservatory & Botanical Gardens Tours
With Cultivate’21 returning to Columbus and the GCCC, it has brought the opportunity to relaunch segments of the GCCC that had remained dormant throughout the pandemic, as well as introduce new businesses. The GCCC reopened its Starbucks location and Smartfarm -indoor vertical hydroponic garden- on July 1, 2021, and welcomed a new merchant, Fresh Look Beauty & Barber Boutique, to the South Café & Marketplace on July 6, 2021. On-site florist, Donya’s Florals, will also be available during Cultivate’21.
AmericanHort is the leading association representing the interests of the green industry, which contributes about $196 billion to the nation’s economy and employs more than 1.6 million residents. To learn more, visit https://www.americanhort.org/ and https://www.cultivateevent.org/.
ABOUT GREATER COLUMBUS CONVENTION CENTER:
The award-winning, 1.8 million-square-foot Greater Columbus Convention Center offers 373,000 square feet of contiguous exhibit space, 75 meeting rooms and a total of 114,000 square feet of ballroom space among three ballrooms. The facility is owned and developed by the Franklin County Convention Facilities Authority and managed by ASM Global. For more information, please call (614) 827-2500, or visit https://columbusconventions.com . Like us on Facebook at facebook.com/ColumbusConventions and follow us on Twitter @CBusConventions.
ABOUT ASM GLOBAL:
ASM Global is the world’s leading venue management and services company. The company was formed by the combination of AEG Facilities and SMG, global leaders in venue and event strategy and management. The company’s elite venue network spans five continents, with a portfolio of more than 325 of the world’s most prestigious arenas, stadiums, convention, and exhibition centers, and performing arts venues. From Aberdeen to Anchorage, and Sydney to Stockholm, its venues connect people through the unique power of live experiences. ASM Global’s diverse portfolio of clients benefit from the company’s depth of resources and unparalleled experience, expertise and creative problem-solving. Each day, the company’s 61,000 passionate employees around the world deliver locally tailored solutions and cutting-edge technologies to deliver maximum results for venue owners and amazing experiences for guests. By consistently looking for new ways to envision, innovate and empower the spaces and places that bring people together, ASM Global elevates the human spirit while delivering the highest value for all stakeholders. For more information, please visit www.asmglobal.com.
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