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2026 AZH Annual Conference

The Association of Zoological Horticulture (AZH) invites you to our 2026 Annual Conference, taking place August 23–27, 2026 at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Chicago – Magnificent Mile in Chicago, Illinois.

This annual event brings together horticulturists and plant professionals working in zoos, botanical gardens, aquariums, parks, and public gardens across the US and beyond. This conference will feature educational presentations and three tours at local zoological garden attractions.


Pricing

March 30 - May 31     $550 member / $600 non-member

June 1 - July 15        $650 member / $700 non-member

July 16 - event          $750member / $800 non-member

* The closing banquet option must be selected at the time of registration 


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Agenda

Sunday, August 23

4pm-6pm AZH Conference Registration

6pm–8pm AZH Conference Icebreaker

Monday, August 24

8am-5pm AZH Conference Program with AZH Business Lunch                  

Tuesday, August 25

8:30am-3:30pm Brookfield Zoo

5pm-7pm Sponsor/Exhibitor Reception

Wednesday, August 26

8am-12pm AZH Conference Program

2pm-6pm Shedd Aquarium                                 

Thursday, August 27

9am – 3pm Lincoln Park Zoo

5pm -7pm AZH Silent/Live Auction

7pm-9pm Reception Dinner

Friday, August 28

Post-conference tour

8am-4pm Morton Arboretum


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