11th Australian Wildflower

Conference & Associated Events

WildFlowers Australia is delighted to be hosting the 11th Australian Wildflower Conference & Expo on 14-15 August 2026, Marcoola, Sunshine Coast, QLD.  Held every 3 years, this event serves as the primary gathering for the industry, bringing together growers and industry stakeholders from around the country to learn, catch up with friends and network with new contacts.  The 2026 Conference incorporates several associated events, offering something for anyone who has a passion for wildflowers.

11th Australian Wildflower Conference & Expo

14-15 August 2026

Marcoola, Sunshine Coast, QLD

12-13 August 2026

Marcoola, Sunshine Coast, QLD

Wildflower Floral Workshop

Pre-Conference Farm Tours

4-day Self-Drive Tour, 10-13 August 2026
2-day Tour, 12-13 August 2026

Marcoola, Sunshine Coast, QLD

Young Grower Scholarship

The Conference is pleased to be offering a limited number of scholarships to eligible young growers or horticultural students to enable them to travel to and attend the Conference. Applicants must be under the age of 35, currently enrolled as a student in horticulture, agriculture or a related course at TAFE or university, and/or working on a flower farm. Preference will be given to those applicants who have some on-farm or nursery experience.

Each scholarship is valued at up to $2,000. It consists of:

1. Full conference registration - this includes the Friday conference and dinner and the Saturday farm bus tour visiting farms in the region.

2. It also includes up to $1,200 towards travel and accommodation costs.

If selected, you will be required to submit a written report on your conference experience (approximately 300 words) which will be published in an industry newsletter.

You will need to submit an invoice plus receipts to claim up to $1,200 towards your travel and accommodation costs – this will be paid on receipt of your final report.

The conference organizing committee will choose the winners by mid-May.

Please complete the application and return to Hannah Urquhart at

events@wildflowersaustralia.com.au by June 15, 2026.

2023 Young Grower Scholarship Receiver - Hannah Urquhart

For further details on the event, please contact:

Elizabeth Edmonds

WildFlowers Australia Events

+61 413 439 573

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