IPA 30th Symposium Events Schedule

Friday, October 31st, 2025

9:00 - 9:45

Fred Clarke

Line Breeding Paphiopedilum Species

9:45-10:00

15 Minute Break

Phalaenopsis bellina and Phalaenopsis violacea in the 21st Century

10:00 - 10:45

Olaf Gruss

Reports to the Membership, Election of Officers

11:00 - 11:15

15 Minute Break

Reports to the Membership, Election of Officers

11:15 - 11:45

Mike Mims

Reports to the Membership, Election of Officers

11:45 - 1:15

Lunch on your Own 1.5 hours

1:15 - 2:00

Dave Sorokowski

2:00 - 2:15

15 Minute Break

2:15 - 3:00

Theresa Hill

Potting and Mounting Phalaenopsis 

3:00

IPA Board Meeting. Become a part of this organization. New Members Welcome

Saturday, November 1st, 2025

9:00 - 10:00

Olaf Gruss

10:00 - 10:15

15 Minute Break

10:15 - 11:15

Harold Koopowitz

11:30 - 1:00

Lunch

Lunch on Your Own

1:00

Judging

Entry Deadline 1:00 – Registration opens at 10:00

6:00

BBQ at Krull-Smith

BBQ and Fall Festival Auction

Sunday, November 2nd, 2025

9:00 to 5:00 – Shopping time to spend with friends and finish off your weekend with a few more items by supporting our vendors at the Apopka International Fall Orchid Festival

There is no charge to attend the Symposium.  Support the IPA with your Membership.