News Published: 06 June 2024

Are you passionate about plants and committed to conserving nature?

We’re thrilled to invite you to the 8th Global Botanic Gardens Congress, taking place in Singapore from 6 to 9 August 2024! This exciting event brings together leading experts, researchers, practitioners, and enthusiasts from around the world to share knowledge, insights, and best practices in botanical garden management, conservation, and research.

Registration is open until 31st July 2024. 

The Congress will offer numerous exciting opportunities when you attend, including:

• Connect with colleagues and mentors: Network with over 700 delegates from different countries, expanding your professional network and fostering new collaborations.
• Discover cutting-edge trends: Be inspired by thought-provoking presentations, interactive workshops, and engaging panel discussions on diverse topics including green and sustainable cities, plant diversity and conservation, engaging communities, and gardens for the future.
• Immerse yourself in the vibrant botanical landscape: Explore the stunning gardens and parks across Singapore through exclusive and specially curated optional tours and discover Singapore as a City in Nature.
• Shape the future of botanic gardens: Contribute to critical conversations about plant conservation, environmental education, and sustainable horticultural practices.

Exclusive Event Highlights: Congress Dinner & Guided Tours

As you register for the Congress, remember to also secure your tickets for the Congress Dinner and our specially curated Guided Tours. The Congress Dinner offers a delightful social evening with ample opportunities to mingle and forge new connections, while the Guided Tours will unveil the stunning botanical landscapes and greenery of Singapore.

Act now and save your spot! For more information, visit our website for more information: https://www.8gbgc.sbg.org.sg/. If you require further assistance, please contact us at nparks_sbg_gbgc@nparks.gov.sg

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to be part of a global movement dedicated to protecting and appreciating our precious plant heritage!

Plenary Speakers include;

• Professor Tan Puay Yok – Director, Singapore Botanic Gardens, National Parks Board, Singapore, Professor, Department of Architecture, National University of Singapore
• Professor Stephen Blackmore CBE FRSE RSB FLS – Chairman, Botanic Gardens Conservation International, UK
• Professor Hai Ren – Director and Professor, South China Botanical Garden, Chinese Academy of Sciences
• Dr Sandra Knapp OBE FRS FLS – Merit Researcher, Natural History Museum, UK
• Amy Padolf – Director of Education, Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, USA
• Leonard Ng – Country Market Director, APAC, Henning Larsen, Singapore