We are pleased to announce registration is now open for the 7th Global Botanic Gardens Congress which will be held in Melbourne, Australia from 25-29 September 2022.

Influence and Action: Botanic Gardens as Agents of Change will explore how botanic gardens can play a greater role in shaping our future. With accelerated loss of biodiversity across the globe, increased urbanisation, population growth and climate change, our need to work together to find new solutions for the future has never been greater.

Come together in Melbourne for 7GBGC, experiencing real people and real gardens for this face-to-face congress.

Congress Program

The Congress offers a series of optional field tours on Sunday 25 and Monday 26 September as well as a dedicated Education and Engagement Day held at the Melbourne Gardens on Monday 26 September.

This will be followed by the main Congress Program held at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC) from Tuesday 27 – Thursday 29 September 2022 where inspiring presenters will lead engaging workshops, panel discussions and symposia for you to enjoy. You’ll have the chance to explore the latest products and services showcased in the Congress Exhibition and hear from outstanding leaders in the global community.

You still have time to make a contribution to this global forum with the Call for Abstract submissions extended until 6 May 2022.

Register Now!

Registration has now opened for the congress. Information regarding registration fees, social events, optional field tours and activities and accommodation are on the website – simply follow the link below!

Congress Bursaries

Deadline to Apply – 10 June 2022 17:00 GMT

The Royal Horticultural Society bursary deadline now extended to 20 June 2022 9:00 GMT

Early career horticulturists and educators can apply for funding to attend BGCI’s Global Botanic Garden Congress to be held in Melbourne, Australia from 25-29 September 2022. Three different bursaries are available through BGCI with funding provided by the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust, The Sylvia Scholarship Fund, and The Royal Horticultural Society. Further bursary opportunities can also be accessed via the congress website here.

Successful applicants to the bursaries provided by the Stanley Smith Horticultural Trust and the Sylvia Scholarship Fund will have their registration fees covered and receive USD 1,000 to cover travel expenses. Successful applicants to these bursaries must participate in a consultation on conservation horticulture or the Education & Engagement Workshop Day. Applicants must also provide evidence that they have submitted an abstract for the congress.

Successful applicants to The Royal Horticultural Society bursary will have their registration fees covered and will receive GBP 1,500 to cover travel expenses. Applicants for this bursary must be British and be resident in the UK, and are expected to participate in a consultation on conservation horticulture that will be held during the Congress.