Hosted by the San Diego Cactus & Succulent Society
April 23 – 27, 2025
at the Mission Valley Marriott in San Diego
More information coming soon
It’s time to plan your visit to San Diego.
Springtime in San Diego with the Anza Borrego Desert to the east and Baja to the south makes a great destination and jumping off point for both pre and post convention plant tours.
It’s an inspiring location for our convention with great weather, informative speakers, plant and pottery vendors, auctions, fine food, and many opportunities to visit desert plant habitats.
Our local host society.
The San Diego Society is excited to be hosting this time, and is working with the CSSA to plan a fun, informative, and memorable experience.
The San Diego Society was founded in 1961, and has grown into one of the largest and most active in the country. Their regular meetings are held in the lovely Balboa Park. The region is blessed with perfect succulent weather, and San Diego county is home to a vast number of commercial, botanical, and hobbyist growers.
World Renowned Speakers
International Presenters
- Adam Harrower (South Africa)
- Andry Petignat (Madagascar)
- Julia Etter & Martin Kristen (Mexico)
- Atilla Kapitany (Australia)
- Pieter Van Wyk (South Africa)
- Elisabeth Sarnes (Germany)
US Presenters
- Brian Kemble (Agave, Yucca, Gasteria)
- Guillermo Rivera (Taxonomy, Pre-conference Tours)
- Jeremy Spath (Agave)
- Joe Stead (Fouqueria, Bursera)
- Kelly Griffin (Dudleya)
- Michelle Cloud Hughes (Opuntioids)
- Steven Hammer (Mesembs)
- Tom McCoy (Aloe, Asclepiads, Saudi Arabia)
Final list subject to change.
A Lovely Hotel
The San Diego Marriott Mission Valley is located in a bustling neighborhood next to Rio Vista Station on the San Diego Trolly’s Green line. It features a swimming pool, fitness center, and lovely succulent landscaping for attendees to enjoy. There are plenty of nearby restaurants.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR RESERVATIONS
Field Trips
More info coming soon
The Cactus & Succulent Society of America, Inc., founded in 1929, is dedicated to the study, cultivation, preservation, and propagation of cacti and succulent plants. The CSSA is also active in the dissemination of information and conservation of the plants worldwide.
CSSA Memberships start at only $20/year
We hope to see you there!