You can register on our website at www.woc-2026.com/registration by selecting either the full registration or a single-day ticket. Simply add your choice to the cart and follow the checkout instructions. You will receive a confirmation of your successful registration via email.

There is no specific deadline for registration; however, seats are limited. We recommend signing up as early as possible to ensure your participation in the conference.

Full registration includes access to all events and expert talks (in contrast, single-day tickets grant access only for the date your ticket is validated), digital proceedings, a conference tote bag and a public transportation ticket.

No, you don’t have to decide on a day right away. Your single-day ticket will be validated at the entrance for the date you choose on the spot.

Yes, we do offer discounts! Take advantage of our special early bird offer, which allows you to register for the full conference at a reduced rate of €270 instead of €300. This early bird offer ends on May 31st, 2025. Members of the German Orchid Society can benefit from a permanent discount, bringing the registration fee down to €250. Please note that there are no discounts available for single-day registrations or the Gala dinner.

Please contact registration@woc2026.orchidee.de and provide your full name and D.O.G. member ID. Your voucher code will be sent to you within one business day at the latest.

Yes, you absolutely can! Please visit the website of the German Orchid Society and complete our membership form to submit your application: www.orchidee.de/mitgliedschaft

We accept payments via PayPal, credit card, and online bank transfers.

We understand that plans can change. Therefore, we have established the following cancellation policy to ensure clarity regarding refunds: Cancellation Timeline and Refunds: Cancellations made up to September 30, 2025: A full refund will be granted. Cancellations made up to December 15, 2025: A refund of 50% of the total amount paid will be issued. Cancellations after December 15, 2025: No refunds will be issued. Cancellation Fees: A standard cancellation fee of €15 will be deducted from all refunds. Additional fees may apply based on the payment provider used for the transaction. Refund Process: Refunds will be processed within 14 business days after receiving your cancellation request. Please note that the time it takes for funds to appear in your account may vary depending on your payment provider. To initiate a cancellation, please contact our registration team at registration@woc2026.orchidee.de

You can apply to be a speaker by filling out our form at: www.woc-2026.com/application

Yes, confirmed speakers will receive a complimentary full registration ticket, which includes all associated benefits.

You can apply to submit a poster by filling out our form at: www.woc-2026.com/application

Yes, successful applicants will receive a refund of 100€ from their WOC registration fee upon presentation of their poster.

We encourage poster submissions on a variety of topics that appeal to orchid enthusiasts, including horticultural practices, conservation and propagation, hybridization, ecology and pollinators, orchids in their natural environments and phylogenetics.

Our guidelines for submitting a poster can be downloaded from the 'Forms & Instructions' section on our website: www.woc-2026.com/application

No, confirmed applicants will have their posters printed for them, ensuring a high-quality presentation at the event.

Yes, the preliminary deadline for submitting poster abstracts is June 30, 2025.

Your application will be forwarded to our team: They will reach out to you directly within 10 business days to discuss the next steps individually.

You can apply to participate in the judging by filling out the application form at: www.woc-2026.com/judging.

Yes, it is mandatory to have a full registration to serve as a judge at WOC 2026. Our application form also requires the invoice number from your registration. Please note that applications submitted without a valid registration or invoice number will not be considered.

You can fill out the application form on our website: www.woc-2026.com/vendor-application.

The deadline for vendor applications is August 30, 2025. Due to limited space, we unfortunately cannot accommodate all vendor applications.

You can expect to receive feedback via email by the end of September 2025.

Available display sizes are 6, 8, 12, 16 and 20 m², while sales spaces are available in sizes of 4 and 6 m.

Yes, having a display is required for all sales space applications.

The World Orchid Conference is organized by the World Orchid Conference Trust and takes place every three years in a different location, hosted by various orchid societies. Its goal is to unite orchid enthusiasts from around the globe and facilitate the sharing of knowledge. In Europe, the conference has been held only three times, with the most recent event taking place 20 years ago in Dijon. Germany, represented by the Deutsche Orchideen-Gesellschaft, hosted this prestigious event just once, 50 years ago.

The key differences lie in the exceptional lineup of speakers presenting engaging topics about orchids. With over 60 renowned speakers scheduled to present, this event offers a unique opportunity to learn more about orchids, ask questions directly, and connect with fellow orchid enthusiasts. Additionally, the show and sales area will be expanded for 2026. While the regular Dresdner Ostern is already the largest orchid show in Europe, featuring a combined show and sales area in Hall 1 of the Dresden fair, the sales area will move to Hall 3 and parts of Hall 2 in 2026 to accommodate an expanded show in Hall 1. Furthermore, we plan to combine orchids with art, providing a unique opportunity to explore the beauty of orchids through our art exhibition. This will be complemented by an entertaining program featuring live music, prominent guests, award ceremony and various forms of entertainment.

Yes, if you do not wish to participate in the conference, you can still visit the show and sales area with a regular visitor ticket.

The prices for regular visitor tickets are not finalized yet. As a D.O.G. member, you will likely have two options: a day ticket for visitors and a season pass that includes access to the "Night of the Orchids" evening event.

While you will have access to the show and sales area, as well as parts of the art exhibition, the conference itself, including the lecture program and events such as the Opening Party and Opening & Closing Ceremonies, will not be accessible. Additionally, you will not receive any of the benefits available to WOC registrants, such as early entry, digital proceedings, drinks and snacks during lecture breaks, a conference bag or a public transportation ticket. ... and you will undoubtedly miss a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to participate in a World Orchid Conference hosted by your own orchid society!

Yes, members of the German Orchid Society can enjoy a permanent discount, reducing the full registration fee to €250. To claim your personal discount code, please contact us via email: registration@woc2026.orchidee.de Please note that discounts are not available for single-day registrations or the Gala dinner.

No, you do not need to register to support the German Orchid Society as part of the A-Team; you can access all areas of the conference during the assembly and dismantling phases. However, if you want to participate in the conference activities, such as the lecture program or social events, registration is required.

Absolutely! We truly appreciate your support! Please reach out to our A-Team department to align your preferences, ensuring that you are not scheduled for shifts during the lectures you wish to attend.

We genuinely appreciate your dedication and time! To ensure equality and fairness, we cannot offer free access to some D.O.G. members for this event. As a result, we must require everyone who wants to participate, including the executive board and WOC committee members, to register for the conference. Registrations are important for the D.O.G. to successfully host this event, making it both memorable and special without compromising on quality. Additionally, we are happy to provide a generous discount for all D.O.G. members on the full registration fee.