The International Phalaenopsis Alliance 30th Symposium
Northwest Orange County Improvement Association (NOCIA), the International Phalaenopsis Alliance 30th Symposium
November 1st and 2nd, 2024, Friday and Saturday
Come join the International Phalaenopsis Alliance as we celebrate our 34th year exploring the future of the genus Phalaenopsis! We look forward to seeing you at this extraordinary weekend dedicated to the Phalaenopsis orchid with our friends in the Slipper Alliance.
The 2025 Fall IPA Symposium promises to deliver something for every Phalaenopsis lover. Our lineup of speakers and topics will help you understand and appreciate this genus in a whole new way. Mark your calendar.
Send in your Registration now to attend this extraordinary weekend dedicated to the Phalaenopsis orchid. As an additional enticement, this year we are holding our IPA Symposium in conjunction with the International Slipper Alliance Symposium, talk about value.
This year’s registration cost has been sponsored by Krull-Smith, so registration for the IPA Symposium this year will be free of charge for all registrants so it’s doubly important for logistics that you reserve your spot as early as possible.
Whether you are a novice or Advanced grower, the 2025 October/November IPA Symposium will be a great opportunity to:
- Review growers’ award winning selections and their best plants.
- Learn the future trends in Phalaenopsis hybridizing.
- Get the answers for all your Phalaenopsis culture questions from our expert panel of speakers, advanced growers and attendees.
- Listen to speakers on both Phalaenopsis and Slipper orchids from around the world who will present the latest in Phalaenopsis and Paphiopedilum breeding.
- Presentation of expert growing of phalaenopsis.
- Receive an update of the latest judging standards for Paphiopedilum species.
- Opportunity to purchase the newest and best Phalaenopsis and Slipper Orchids from our symposium vendors.
Vendors:
Please be courteous to our speakers by limiting shopping time to before and after presentations, and during breaks
American Orchid Society Judging:
We encourage everyone to bring in your blooming orchids for review. All orchid genera welcome for AOS Judging. Please note on your Symposium registration form if you plan to participate in AOS Judging. AOS Judging will held Saturday, November 1st at 1:30 PM at the NOCIA location off Ponkan Road. Cut-off for entries is 1:00 PM Saturday. Judges, Please note Julio Hector will be acting Judges Chair for this event. Please email Julio at j.hector@verizon.net to notify him of your participation.
Annual Auction of Orchids:
Proceeds from the auction will fund key projects for the International Phalaenopsis alliance. The IPA is a 501(c)(3) organization. Your donations may be US tax deductible. Auction items can go to: Krull-Smith, 2800 W. Ponkan Rd., Apopka, Fl 32712.