19th World Orchid Conference(R) Returns to the U.S. after 25 Years.

Orchid Event to Bring Vendors, Attendees from Across the Globe to Miami, Florida, January 23-27, 2008

MIAMI -- After a quarter century in exotic locations such as Dijon, France; Shah Alam, Malaysia; and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; the World Orchid Conference([R]) will return to another exotic city for its next global show, sale and educational symposium - Miami, Florida, U.S.A. In preparation for this "blooming" extravaganza, the South Florida host committee has announced that registration is underway for growers and vendors who wish to exhibit at the Conference and orchid admirers who wish to attend the show. The 19th World Orchid Conference[R] will be held January 23-27, 2008, at the Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel and Convention Center.

"The lush, tropical setting of South Florida is the perfect backdrop for the World Orchid Conference[R]," said co-chairman Robert Fuchs, president of South Florida Orchid Society. "With international vendors, experts, lecturers and visitors in attendance, this event will be the epicenter of the world for casual orchid lovers and professional horticulturists alike."

Held once every three years in a different international location, the World Orchid Conference([R]) is the largest and most influential gathering of orchid enthusiasts, hobbyists, growers, hybridizers, and scientists. Rare species, fragrant floral compositions, and creative hybrids will seduce and impress visitors to this momentous show. Nearly 200,000 attendees are expected for the Conference, which will feature orchids by the tens of thousands arriving from every major orchid growing center in the world, many of which will arrive in Miami via the Conference's official shipping partner, FedEx.

In addition to the orchid show and sale, the WOC will spotlight an extensive seminar and lectures series on science, conservation and horticulture, sponsored by The Arthur F. and Alice E. Adams Charitable Foundation. There will also be parties, networking events and sightseeing opportunities to keep attendees engaged and entertained.

To register as a vendor or attendee for the 19th World Orchid Conference([R]) or for more information on the Conference and a complete schedule, visit www.19woc.com or send an e-mail request to: [e-mail]. The website is translatable into a dozen languages via the Babel Fish link at the bottom of the home page.