Make plans to join us this Spring in Apopka, FL. April 8th through the 11th for the 2026 Spring Conference.

Your full registration package includes 6 Expert Speaker sessions, Meet & Greet Social, Silent and Live Auctions, 2 Hands-On Workshops, State of the organization assembly and AOS elections, Award Presentations, the sumptuous "Orchid Paradise" banquet and more! There will be AOS Judging sponsored by the Florida North-Central Judging Center.

It will be held in conjunction with the Apopka International Spring Orchid Festival which is presented by Krull-Smith, Inc. at their nursery in Apopka, Florida.

Stop by and visit the great local and international vendors, meet fellow orchid enthusiasts and the AOS leadership. Learn more about orchids and the people who impact your AOS membership experience. The current schedule is posted below. Join Us!

Click HERE for the Speakers and Workshops page

We are thrilled to welcome Julien Baruch, Frank Cervera (SOA), George Hatfield, Alan Koch, Harold Koopowitz and Ron McHatton as our featured speakers this spring.

Hands-On Workshops:

* Virus Testing. Hands-on. Sponsored by Agdia.

* Repotting, Dividing & Mounting. Your Orchids will Thank You.

All Speakers sessions and Workshops will be held at the NOCIA (Northwest Orange County Improvement Association) Building. 4253 W. Ponkan Rd. Zellwood, FL 32798. Just 1.5 miles from Krull-Smith - 2800 W Ponkan Rd, Apopka, FL 32712.

580 East Main Street, Apopka, Florida 32703

We have reserved a block of rooms at special 2026 Spring Conference rates ($179/night (King), $199 (2 Queen beds) A full breakfast buffet is included.

Please note that the block is reserved from Tuesday, April 7th to Monday, April 13th - those are the default dates for reservations for the room block. If your travel dates differ, you will need to click "Edit stay" - at the top of the page to reserve for your timeframe. Do not forget to click "Done" after editing the dates so that your choice is saved.

Click the button below to make your reservations.

You may also book rooms by calling central reservations at 1-800-HILTONS and providing the code “AOS"

The room block is filling up FAST! Make your reservations NOW.

If you are unable to book at the at the Hilton Garden Inn for your travel dates, there are a couple of lodging alternatives in Apopka:

Hampton Inn & Suites - 321 S. Lake Cortez Drive, Apopka, FL 32703

Holiday Inn Express & Suites - 238 S Line Dr, Apopka, FL 32703