2025 International Plant Trialing Conference a success
All-America Selections (AAS) and the National Garden Bureau (NGB) recently concluded the 2025 International Plant Trialing Conference.
The event, held at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Bloomington, Minnesota, drew more than 160 plant trialing experts from four countries, establishing it as a crucial meeting point for breeders, brokers, growers, academics and public gardens across North America. In addition, the location allowed attendees to visit active trials at Bailey Nurseries and the University of Minnesota.
The conference achieved its goal of fostering meaningful connections and equipping participants with advanced tools to enhance their trialing expertise. Some 45 industry experts and thought leaders led more than 20 specialized panel presentations covering a wide variety of trial types and techniques.
Highlights of the successful three-day event included:
- A dynamic panel discussion featuring representatives from leading breeding companies, who shared their perspectives on the needs and innovations shaping today’s plant trials.
- Highly attended breakout sessions on popular professional topics, such as “Careers in Trialing,” “Trial Management Apps and Software” and “Characteristics of a Successful Trial Manager.”
- Structured and informal networking opportunities facilitated new connections and peer-to-peer learning across global lines.
Attendees praised the conference for its welcoming atmosphere, like-minded attendees, well-organized sessions and range of educational takeaways.
“The success of this year’s event reinforces our commitment to providing future top-tier professional growth opportunities for our plant trialing community,” said Alicain Carlson, Syngenta Flowers, president of the National Garden Bureau. “The strong turnout and overwhelmingly positive feedback signal the continued high demand for professional development in our industry.”
Due to this success, the next International Plant Trialing Conference is scheduled to be held in three years, in 2028.
Photo courtesy of All-America Selections.
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