Save the Date: November 5-6, 2025
Join us for two days dedicated to Amorphophallus conservation, organized by the United States Botanic Garden and BGCI-US, hosted at The Huntington Library in San Marino, California.
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International travelers
The organizing committee is grateful to the United States Botanic Garden for making travel stipends possible for international travelers. Please email raakel.toppila@bgci.org for more information and letters of support for visa applications.
Conference Location
The Huntington
1151 Oxford Road
San Marino, CA 91108
The conference will convene each day at the Brody Teaching Lab and the Ahmanson Classroom at The Huntington.
Registration and Schedule
coming soon
Virtual option
A limited virtual option will be available, with select lectures live streamed for remote participants. However, please note tours and hands-on laboratory components are in person and will not be accessible through the virtual option.
Travel Logistics
Airport
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is 28-30 miles from the meeting hotels and the Huntington.
Taxi and ride share options (such as Uber or Lyft) might be the most convenient form of transport to San Marino from LAX airport.
For those planning to explore the greater Los Angeles area during their stay, renting a car may be a practical alternative. Free parking is available at the Huntington.
Lodging
Suggested Hotels:
Hotel Dena
Saga Motor Hotel Pasadena
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pasadena
Transportation
A shuttle will transport conference participants to and from the three suggested hotels and The Huntington, twice daily. Free parking is available at The Huntington.
Collaborators
This meeting is made possible through a partnership between United States Botanic Garden and Botanic Gardens Conservation International-US, in collaboration with an advisory committee from The Huntington and Chicago Botanic Garden.
