July 15,2023 CV & Abstract Submission Ends
August 28,2023 Notification of Abstract Acceptance
October 30,2023 Poster Submission Ends
November 27,2023 Complete Paper Manuscript Submission Ends
Change of Date for the Taiwan WOC
February 24-28, 2024
Since 1954 World Orchid Conferences (WOCs) have followed a triennial schedule with host sites representative of organizations worldwide at various locations worldwide. These Conferences provide an opportunity to bring the global orchid community together. Individuals and firms worldwide look forward to participating in this triennial event. The opportunities for camaraderie, competition, and information exchange are unsurpassed. Each orchid WOC is a dynamic event full of local cultural flare and is enjoyed by both residents and visitors worldwide.
Included in each WOC are:
1. Orchid exhibits,
2. Individual orchid entries,
3. Educational exhibits,
4. Exhibit and individual entry judging by renowned judges from the world over,
5. Scientific lecture program featuring content from the botanical, horticultural, and conservation advances in the field of orchidology, and
5. Social program including tours of the surrounding area
The most recent 22nd World Orchid Conference took place in Guayaquil, Ecuador, in November 2017. The 23rd WOC was scheduled to be hosted by Taichung, Taiwan, in 2020. Regretfully, the COVID pandemic interfered with Taiwan’s plans for a conference. Even though the pandemic prevented a “live” WOC with participation by countries worldwide, the Taiwanese were able to host a Virtual WOC conference on April 23-26, 2021. This show was a total virtual experience and success for the “locked-down” world. Judges worldwide participated in a virtual 3-D format to review and select various orchid entries for trophies and awards. The symposium was also a success, as represented by almost 100 lectures worldwide. The virtual format allowed the registrants to review and hear lectures at their leisure following the actual live lecture. Notably, the Conference Proceedings were published within one year of the conference.
The next opportunity to host the World Orchid Conference will be in 2026. If your group is interested to learn more about hosting the 24th WOC, please refer to the guidelines published in our Site/Venue Selection tab. Unfortunately, the COVID epidemic interrupted the typical 6-year planning cycle shortening the timeline for preparations. The application deadline to host the 24th WOC (2026 ) is no later than January 15, 2024.
Applications are also being accepted to host the 25th WOC scheduled for 2029. Please specify in your application for which conference your organization is applying.