Schedule of Events🌵

Wednesday, May 19, 2027Arrival Day
7:00am to 5:00pmPre-Convention Field Trip
Boyce Thompson Arboretum and Desert Botanical Garden in Phoenix, via bus		*Prior purchase required – Meet in front of hotel at 6:45am
3:00pm to 6:00pmConvention Check-inLobby Foyer
4:00pmHotel Check-inLobby
6:00pm to 8:00pmMeet and GreetHotel Bar / Lobby
Day 1 – Thursday, May 20, 2027
6:00am to 7:30amBreakfast on Your Own
7:00am to 3:00pmConvention Check-inLobby Foyer
7:30am to 8:00amWelcome and OpeningGrand Ballroom I and II
8:00am to 8:45amOpening Program – Sonoran Desert Overview – Mark DimmitGrand Ballroom I and II
9:00am to 9:45amProgram 2 – Bill PeachyGrand Ballroom I and II
10:00am to 10:45amProgram 3 – Dr. Peter BreslinGrand Ballroom I and II
11:00am to 11:45amProgram 4 – Rob RomeroGrand Ballroom I and II
11:45am to 1:00pmLunch On Your Own
1:00pm to 1:45pmProgram 5 – Dr. Lucas MajureGrand Ballroom I and II
2:00pm to 2:45pmProgram 6 РDr. Alberto B̼rquez
Grand Ballroom I and II
3:00pm to 3:45pmProgram 7 – Ricardo Ramírez ChaparroGrand Ballroom I and II
4:00pm to 4:45pmProgram 8 – Dr. Tania HernándezGrand Ballroom I and II
5:00pm to 5:45pmProgram 9 – Panel DiscussionGrand Ballroom I and II
5:00 to 6:00pmCSSA Affiliate Representatives MeetingVerbena
6:00pm to 7:30pmWelcome Reception – with No Host Bar and Light Hors d’oeuvresGrand Foyer and Arizona Patio
6:00pm to 7:00pmSilent AuctionGrand Foyer
6:00pm to 9:00pmArt Gallery OpeningIndigo
7:30pm to 9:00pmVendor Preview Sale – Open to Registrants OnlyGrand Pavilion
Day 2 – Friday, May 21, 2027
6:00am to 8:00amBreakfast On Your Own
7:00am to 1:00pmConvention Check-inLobby Foyer
7:30am to 11:30amField Trip – Pima Prickly Park and Saguaro National Park West*Prior purchase required – Meet in front of hotel at 7:15am
7:30am to 11:30amField Trip – North Loop Cactus and Succulent Nursery Tour plus Pima Prickly Park*Prior purchase required – Meet in front of hotel at 7:15am
9:00am to 5:00pmPlant, Pottery, Art, Seeds, CSSA Books, and TucsonCSS Plant and Gift Sales – Open to PublicGrand Pavilion
12:00pm to 5:00pmArt Gallery – Open to the PublicIndigo
11:30am to 1:00pmLunch On Your Own
1:00pm to 1:45pmProgram 10 – Stefan CampbellGrand Ballroom I and II
2:00pm to 2:45pmProgram 11 – Graham CharlesGrand Ballroom I and II
3:00pm to 3:45pmProgram 12 – Dr. Lucas MajureGrand Ballroom I and II
4:00pm to 4:45pmProgram 13 – Dr. Michiel PilletGrand Ballroom I and II
5:00pm to 5:45pmProgram 14 – Conservation Committee MeetingGrand Ballroom I and II
Dinner On Your Own
8:00pm to 9:30pmRare Plant Auction – donated plants, books, pottery, etc. – benefitting CSSA Conservation and Research – with No Host BarGrand Ballroom I and II
Day 3 – Saturday, May 22, 2027
6:00am to 7:15amBreakfast On Your Own
7:00am to 1:00pmConvention Check-inLobby Foyer
7:30am to 12:30amField Trip – Arizona Sonora Desert Museum*Prior purchase required – Meet in front of hotel at 7:15am
7:30am to 11:30amField Trip – East Loop Cactus and Succulent Nursery Tour*Prior purchase required – Meet in front of hotel at 7:15am
9:00am to 5:00pmPlant, Pottery, Art, Seeds, CSSA Books, and TucsonCSS Plant and Gift Sales – Open to PublicGrand Pavilion
12:00pm to 5:00pmArt Gallery – Open to PublicIndigo
11:45am to 1:00pmLunch On Your Own
1:00pm to 1:45pmProgram 15 – Ernst van JaarsveldGrand Ballroom I and II
2:00pm to 2:45pmProgram 16 – Pijaya VachajitpanGrand Ballroom I and II
3:00pm to 3:45pmProgram 17 – Sandy MasuoGrand Ballroom I and II
4:00pm to 4:45pmProgram 18 – Dr. Roy EarleGrand Ballroom I and II
5:00pm to 5:45pmProgram 19 – Jane EvansGrand Ballroom I and II
6:30pm to 8:30pmNo Host BarGrand Foyer
7:00pm to 10:00pmBanquet and Awards – Keynote Address by Graham Charles (Program 20)Grand Ballroom I and II
Day 4 – Sunday, May 23, 2027
6:00am to 7:30pmBreakfast On Your Own
7:00am to 12:00pmConvention Check-inLobby Foyer
7:30am to 11:30amField Trip – Plants in Habitat Hiking Tour*Prior purchase required – Meet in front of hotel at 7:15am
7:30am to 11:30amField Trip – Southwest Loop Cactus and Succulent Nursery Tour*Prior purchase required – Meet in front of hotel at 7:15am
9:00am to 3:00pmPlant, Pottery, Art, Seeds, CSSA Books, and TucsonCSS Plant and Gift Sales – Open to PublicGrand Pavilion
9:00am to 4:00pmPlant Packing Area – Convention Attendees ONLYIndigo
11:30am to 1:00pmLunch On Your Own
1:00pm to 1:45pmProgram 21 – Stephen McCabeGrand Ballroom I and II
2:00pm to 2:45pmProgram 22 – Stefan CampbellGrand Ballroom I and II
3:00pm to 3:45pmProgram 23 – Robert WebbGrand Ballroom I and II
4:00pm to 4:45pmProgram 24 – John TragerGrand Ballroom I and II
4:45pm to 5:15pmClosing Remarks – Passing of Gavel to 2029 Centennial Convention CommitteeGrand Ballroom I and II
All Times Tucson Local Time Zone*Purchase field trips through Registration link in member portal

The convention includes 5 days of activities – we welcome all CSSA members from succulent plant professionals to enthusiasts of all experience levels

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