HSI Thailand Conference Status: Postponed to 2027

Updated

The Heliconia Society International (HSI) conference originally planned for Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden in Pattaya, Thailand, has been postponed. According to Heliconia.org, the conference will now be held in 2027, with an optional post-tour to Chiang Mai. Details and registration information are posted on the HSI website.

What Changed

The conference was previously listed as "Thailand 2026." The site now labels it "Conference: Thailand 2026 Postponed" and states the event will take place in 2027. If you were planning around a 2026 date, you will need to adjust your travel and registration timeline.

Key Details

Item Status
Venue Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Pattaya, Thailand
Original timing 2026
New timing 2027
Optional add-on Post tour to Chiang Mai
Theme Floristic diversity from the tropics to the world
Registration Posted on the HSI conference page

How to Attend

  1. Go to Heliconia.org and open the conference section (linked from the "Conference: Thailand 2026 Postponed" notice).
  2. Check the posted details for the confirmed 2027 dates and registration information.
  3. Decide whether to add the optional Chiang Mai post tour when you register.

Because the exact 2027 dates and registration opening are not specified in the current site excerpt, treat the conference page as the authoritative source and check back for updates.

Related HSI Activities

While waiting for the conference, HSI offers other ways to engage:

  • Membership — Join to receive the quarterly Bulletin; back issues are free to preview for non-members.
  • Cultivar registration — HSI is the official International Cultivar Registration Authority (ICRA) for Heliconia, Etlingera, Costus, Cheilocostus, Chamaecostus, and Paracostus.
  • Research grants — Annual grants of $1,000 support graduate and post-doctoral research on Zingiberales botany and horticulture.

For the most current conference schedule and sign-up steps, consult the HSI website directly.