News published: 22 October 2025

Partners for a Thriving Planet: The 9th Global Botanic Gardens Congress in Chicago, USA. August 2 to 6, 2027

Join the Chicago Botanic Garden, The Morton Arboretum, Botanic Gardens Conservation International, and leaders from around the world in Chicago—whose civic motto is Urbs in Horto, or City in a Garden—to explore why botanic gardens are uniquely positioned to address the global call for habitat restoration. Experience this welcoming city with its legacy of green spaces and its deep connection to restoring natural areas, and let Chicago’s beautiful summer season inspire you as we envision a thriving planet, together.

Sign up to receive direct Global Botanic Gardens Congress communications, including registration information and the call for papers, and visit the website for more information.