Ohio International Intern Program (TOP) prepared a special Program for our Horticultural interns/trainees during the Cultivate'24 event – you can’t miss it!
We offer you participation at the premier and largest horticultural trade show in the USA. Everyone that is serious about horticulture will be there!
You will build your professional network and meet the leader in the horticulture industry. Moreover, we planned some social events, where you will meet other interns from whole over the world!
CULTIVATE event with The Ohio Program will start on Jul 13 - July 16, 2024.
Volunteer schedule: July 10 - 12 at Great Columbus Convention Center
As every year, The Ohio Program only has 50 spots including 10 volunteers. Therefore, register as soon as possible.
CLICK HERE FOR REGISTRATION
Agenda for Cultivate'24 event with Ohio International intern program (TOP)
Friday 12th, 2024
7.00 PM – 10:00 PM Welcome dinner with all TOP staff at Staybridge Hotel Meeting room
3125 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
Saturday 13th, 2024
7:45 AM – Sharp Depart from the hotel for the Convention Center
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM All participants check in for Cultivate ‘24
9:00 AM – 10:00 AM Artificial Intelligence 101 for Green Businesses or
Plant Breeding for Grower Productivity: How New Varieties Can
Improve Your Profitability (Registration needed)
10:30 AM – 11:30 PM Intellectual Property in the Horticulture Industry or Know Your Numbers – Learn What You Need to Charge (Registration needed)
11:30 PM – 01:00 PM Lunch break (meal not provided)
1:00 PM – 3:00PM Career Development/Marketing yourself workshop at the room Ohio Center B, South Entrance – Hyatt Level 1 - Prof. Alicia Rinh from Michigan State University: workshop focused on how to develop better professional skills, branding, job interviews, resumes, and more.
3:15 PM – 3:40PM Going to OSU CEARC (Greenhouse) – Controlled Environment Agriculture Research Complex at 2515 Carmack Rd, Columbus, OH 43210
4:00 PM – 5:15PM Dr. Yu Ma will give a talk to FAES International Interns, followed by interns interacting with HCS graduate students at CEARC.
Lunch will be provided from El Vaquero
5:20 PM – 7:00 PM Transport to Tecumseh Drama.
7:00 PM – 10:00 PM Tecumseh Outdoor Drama
10:00 PM – 11:30 PM Return to Staybridge Hotel
3125 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
Sunday 14th, 2024
7:45 AM – Sharp Depart from the hotel for the Convention Center
8:00 AM – 8:15 AM Opening by Michael Chrisman at the room Ohio Center B, South Entrance – Hyatt Level 1
8:15 AM – 8:45 AM Opening remarks by Dr. Gary Pierzynski – Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Education at the room Ohio Center B, South Entrance – Hyatt Level 1
8:45 AM – 10:15 AM Bringing products to market – Nancy Rechcigl, Ornamentals Technical Manager at Syngenta at the room Ohio Center B, South Entrance – Hyatt Level 1
10:15 AM – 10:30 AM Break
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Ken Fisher – President & CEO of AmericanHort and a colleague will give a speech to TOP Interns & Trainees at the room Ohio Center B, South Entrance – Hyatt Level 1
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Pursuing a higher degree. TOP Fellowship Awardee, Fabiano Colet, will share his tips on preparation and how to apply to graduate school at the room Ohio Center B, South Entrance – Hyatt Level 1
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch Break (meal not provided)
1:00 PM – 5:30 PM Attending classes by AmericanHort & Trade exhibition.
Below is an example of classes by AmericanHort:
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Live Inventory for Growers: A Panel Discussion
1:00 PM – 2:00 PM Visioning to 2025: Understanding Necessary Changes to Product
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM Plants for Solutions
5:30 PM – 7:15 PM Hotel break
3125 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM Dinner & cultural nights at Dance Edge 1400 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH
Get to know all TOP staff; mingle and create bonding with your peers. Dinner will be served at the local. Amber is in charge and can be reached at 405 249 2218
10:30 PM Return to Staybridge Hotel
3125 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
Monday 15th, 2024
8:00 AM – Sharp Depart from the hotel for the Convention Center
8:30 AM – 10:00 AM Ivan Stefanov – Oakland Nursery speaking of How to Succeed in Life:
Strategies for Personal Growth and Fulfillment at the room Ohio Center B, South Entrance – Hyatt Level 1
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Break
10:15 AM – 11:00 AM Guest speaker Antony Mengucci talks about what employers are looking for when hiring a new employee at the room Ohio Center B, South Entrance – Hyatt Level 1
11:00 AM – 12:00 PM Attending classes organized by AmericanHort & Trade exhibition.
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch break (meal not provided)
1:00 PM – 3:50 PM Attending classes organized by AmericanHort & Trade exhibition.
4:00 PM – sharp Leave the convention center to Franklin Park Conservatory
4:15 PM – 7:00 PM Franklin Park Conservatory, Garry Clark, Vice President of Planning and a past intern of the program.
- Welcome & introductions
- Presentation (brief overview of our organization then a topic tbd - one of our projects/design processes/future plans)
- Tour of Community Garden Campus and Production Greenhouse
- Tour of Conservatory and botanical gardens and exhibits
- Some free time/Q&A
7:00 PM – Sharp Leave Franklin Park for social gathering activity at HP Lanes
7:30 PM – 10:30 PM Dinner & social activities at HP Lanes. Dinner will be served at the local. Danielle is in charge (614-440-5209)
2012 Innis Rd, Columbus, OH
10:30 PM Return to Staybridge Hotel
3125 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43202
Tuesday 16th, 2024
11:00 AM Check out from the hotel & Sayonara.