70+ VENDORS
Shop Browse thousands of rare aroids and other tropical plants in a spacious, climate‑controlled venue. | 8+ SPEAKERS
Learn Hear leading researchers, growers and influencers share practical tips and cutting‑edge science. | 2 DAYS
Connect Take part in workshops, vote for your favorite aroids, and meet collectors from around the world. | 49,000 SQ FT
Celebrate Join our member dinner & live auction, cheer on Aroid Award winners, and toast 48 years of plant passion. |
What is the IAS Tropical Plant Expo?
Hosted by the International Aroid Society, the IAS Tropical Plant Expo is a two‑day celebration that unites collectors, researchers, and growers from around the world to shop, learn, and connect over all things tropical.
IAS Member Exclusives at the Expo(and How Everyone Can Join In!)IAS members enjoy special access—like selling plants or entering the Aroid Awards—yet all Expo guests can join the excitement. Upgrade your visit by joining IAS! Volunteer & Give BackEveryone is Welcome!Roll up your sleeves, meet fellow enthusiasts, and help the Expo bloom!  Member Dinner & Auction - Support IAS with Us! An exclusive, ticketed evening fundraiser for IAS members featuring a lively plant auction and plenty of plant talk. LEARN MORE  Society Shop - The Refreshed and Rebranded Member Sales! IAS members offer plants from their personal collections for sale— everyone is welcome to shop these botanical treasures. LEARN MORE  Aroid Awards - Enter, admire, and vote! Everyone can admire the contenders and cast a People’s Choice vote; IAS members can enter their own plants. LEARN MORE
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DISCOVER THIS YEAR'S VENDORS From niche aroid nurseries and specialty tropical growers to artists, soil‑mix pros, and our generous event sponsors—you’ll find everything you need to expand your collection and keep it thriving. |  |
 | PUT YOUR PLANTS & BRAND IN THE SPOTLIGHT Secure a booth inside our climate‑controlled expo hall, meet passionate plant buyers, and tap into months of IAS marketing reach before the doors even open. Prefer extra visibility?
Choose a Sponsor package and see your logo on show banners, social blasts, and workshop stages. |
MEET OUR EXPERT SPEAKERS & SIGN-UP FOR A WORKSHOP
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OUR PREMIER 2025 SPONSORSA special thanks to our Platinum Sponsor for their generous support in making this event possible.  RARE PLANT FAIRY A passionate grower and online retailer of rare topicals, Rare Plant Fairy is a proud, woman-owned Detroit business established in 2020. LEARN MORE  AROID GREENHOUSES A passionate family-owned greenhouse and online retailer of rare Aroids and Hoyas, Aroid Greenhouses began in South Florida in 2019. LEARN MORE
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| ©2025 International Aroid Plant Society, Inc., is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit, classified as a 509(a)(2) public charity (FEIN 99-2040644). All rights reserved. |
