Registration is now open for the U.S. Action Plan for Plant Conservation Summit: Adapting and Implementing the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation for Botanic Gardens, taking place October 28–29, 2026, at the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, Missouri.

This in-person summit will bring together conservation leaders and practitioners from U.S. botanic gardens to advance a coordinated national approach to plant conservation. Over two days, participants will review and refine proposed actions and outcomes and identify opportunities for collaboration that support measurable progress toward the 2030 targets of the Global Strategy for Plant Conservation.

The summit is open to anyone interested in contributing to the development and implementation of the U.S. Action Plan for Plant Conservation. Sessions will be held 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Central Time on both days.

Registration: US$125
Registration includes all summit sessions, lunch on both days, refreshments, transportation to and from Embassy Suites St. Louis Downtown, and admission to the Missouri Botanical Garden
Registration deadline: October 5, 2026
Format: In-person only

Can’t attend the Summit in person? You can still contribute to the development of the U.S. Action Plan for Plant Conservation. If you would like to stay informed, provide input, and receive an invitation to a virtual follow-up meeting, please email usactionplan@bgcius.org