AHTA 2026 Annual Conference
Thriving in the Grove: Building Resilience Through Horticultural Therapy
October 15-18, 2026
San Francisco, California
The AHTA Annual Conference brings together horticultural therapy professionals, students, and supporters to learn, connect, and collaborate.
Through shared expertise, meaningful dialogue, and innovative practices, the conference highlights the power of activity-based engagement with plants and nature to support healing, resilience, and overall wellbeing.
This year's conference brings us together in California, a state shaped by resilience.
Its landscapes embody the strength, renewal, and adaptability at the core of our work.
This year’s conference invites us to explore how horticultural therapy helps individuals and communities grow, heal, and thrive.
An Unforgettable Experience
The 2026 conference is shaping up to our most dynamic and inspiring yet!
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Inspire. Educate. Lead.
AHTA invites professionals engaged in horticultural therapy and therapeutic horticulture—including researchers, educators, practitioners, students, and allied professionals—to submit proposals for presentations, workshops, and experiential sessions at our upcoming in-person conference.
This year’s conference centers on building resilience through horticultural therapy—the capacity to respond to adversity, adapt to change, and grow stronger individually and collectively. Together, we will explore how horticultural therapy supports resilience not only within individuals, but also within organizations, systems, and communities.
We welcome proposals that reflect this theme through research, case studies, best practices, and lived experience. Sessions may take the form of presentations, interactive workshops, panels, and poster presentations that foster connection, collaboration, and community among participants.
Our goal is for attendees to leave feeling inspired, connected, and equipped with tangible tools to strengthen resilience through horticultural therapy.
What can you expect from the 2026 conference?
Engaging Presentations
The conference lineup is going to be full of amazing presentations, workshops, roundtable discussions, and experiential learning. Check out the intended schedule as we finalize all the great topics and presenters.
Incredible Connections
Our Membership & Conference Teams are working to create as many memorable community moments. We'll have plenty of options for you to meet new people, network, and have a ton of fun!
Have a Greater Impact
Sponsorship allows you to make an impression on every attendee while you highlight your organization.
Plants & Paws Immersive Wellness Sponsorship
Uniting horticultural therapy and animal-assisted therapy to support nervous system regulation and well-being
Jennifer Jewell Keynote Address Sponsorship
Aligns your brand with thought leadership and inspiration during the conference’s opening address
Exhibit Hall Sponsorship
The heart of the conference - a full day of workshops, presentations, and vibrant exhibits at the Botanical Garden
What You'll Need to Know
Registration
Coming Soon! Register for the conference! Take advantage of early bird pricing and start planning your unforgettable conference experience today.
Hotel
The Marriott Union Square puts you at the center of it all. Conference sessions, city lights and San Francisco dining just minutes away.
Program
This guide has everything you need to create an incredible conference experience—From engaging opening events and unique storytelling experiences to exploring San Francisco’s iconic gardens, landmarks, and waterfront destinations.
Sponsorship
Let your brand bloom. Sponsorship for the conference delivers high value exposure and real flower power returns.
Enjoy California
Take advantage of your time in Northern California by exploring botanical sites, therapeutic horticulture programs, and green spaces that embody the benefits of connecting with nature.