Tropical Plant International Expo (TPIE)
Global Foliage, Floral & Indoor Horticulture Trade Event
TPIE Official Guide: Floor Plans, Dates & Convention Center Hotels
Exhibitor Floor & Foliage
- Trade Show Size: 350,000 sq. ft. across main exhibit halls.
- Exhibitors: 400+ wholesale growers and suppliers.
- Plant Categories: Tropical foliage, orchids, palms & succulents.
- Retail Products: Planters, soils, pottery & greenhouse tech.
The Living Plants & Floral Epicenter
Education & Workshops
- TPIE Roadshow: Educational production tours across South Florida.
- Create Theater: Live design demos and biophilic trend stages.
- Business Sessions: Retail strategy classes in Level 3 suites.
- Omni Access: Direct connected hotel stay for delegates.
Industry Workshops & Design Demos
Exhibition Halls, Logistics & Attendee Services
Horticulture Trade Displays
- Living Green Displays: Thousands of wholesale tropical plant varieties, houseplant cultivars, and commercial foliage arrangements on display.
- FNGLA Headquarters: Information kiosks, industry certifications, and association networking.
- Freight & Plant Loading: Climate-controlled loading docks ensuring pristine plant conditions during move-in and breakdown.
Commercial Greenhouse Displays
Attendee & Exhibitor Services
- On-Site Concessions: Multiple food courts and specialty coffee bars managed by Legends Global Catering across the show floor.
- Covered Garage Parking: Direct elevator access from the 3,000-space parking structure into the main registration concourse.
- Evening Receptions: Networking mixers hosted at adjacent 17th Street dining spots and the Waterfront Plaza.
On-Site Dining & Easy Parking
TPIE Planning Tip: TPIE welcomes nursery operators, retail garden centers, landscape architects, and plant brokers from around the globe every January. Booking your hotel along the SE 17th Street Causeway ensures a short, pleasant walk to the morning sessions and swift 8-minute rides to Fort Lauderdale Airport (FLL).
Quick Reference Guide
- Exhibition Halls: View floor load capacities, drive-in doors, and hall schematics.
- Hotel Directory: Compare connected and walking-distance 17th Street accommodations.
- Parking & Transit: View convention garage payment options and driving directions.
Book TPIE Hotels & Check Rates
Reserve Your Stay for TPIE Expo Week
Google Hotel Search
Compare live room rates, block availability, and verified reviews for hotels near the Broward County Convention Center.
Check Rates & Availability
Dining & Transit Info
Explore restaurants along 17th Street Causeway or review parking garage payment options.