Participants at the 2018 Western are invited to stop by the new Demonstration Center to join hands-on education sessions. The Demonstration Center will feature 30-minute sessions on products, plants and techniques important to the horticulture industry. In addition, participants can visit the tabletop displays set up by each participating company to ask questions and learn more about the plants or products featured in the demonstrations.
Participating companies thus far:
GreenBlue Urban
Vista Professional Outdoor Lighting
Alliance Gator
GrowIt
Better Bilt Products
SiteOne Landscape Supply
Loda Enterprises, Inc.
Hunter Industries
Companies interested in purchasing a tabletop display and leading 3, 30-minute demonstration sessions can visit the Western's website for more information. The Demonstration Center is limited to 20 companies.
The Western’s Learning Center concept, Roundtable Discussions, Fashion Show of New Plants, Emerging Leaders Facilitated Discussion, Student Forum, Design Workshop and now the new Demo Center make the Western Trade Show one of the most innovative and interactive events in the industry.
The 2018 Western will be January 17, 18 & 19 in Kansas City, Mo. and will focus on celebrating Plants with Purpose! This timely theme will highlight the economic, environmental, and quality of life benefits plants offer.