World Orchid Conference Trust

Taichung City, Taiwan Virtual WOC 2021

Important Notices

Key Deadlines for Speakers and Posters Announced!

July 15,2023                   CV & Abstract Submission Ends

August 28,2023            Notification of Abstract Acceptance

October 30,2023           Poster Submission Ends

November 27,2023       Complete Paper Manuscript Submission Ends


    Change of Date for the Taiwan WOC


The WOC will officially open and start on the same day as Taiwan's annual Lantern Festival.


Opening Ceremony:  February 24, 2024

Conference:  February 25-28, 2024

Exhibition:  February 25-March 10, 2024

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23rd WOC  Taiwan

February  24-28, 2024


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The World Orchid Conference Trust is proud to announce the dates for the 23rd WOC to be held in Tainan, Taiwan. The 23rd WOC, the first since the COVID pandemic, will have the traditional format and several new components that will be announced later. 

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Mission

The MISSION of the Trust is to encourage and improve the science, education, conservation, art, and practice of horticulture as related to the Orchidaceae throughout the world by organizing and promoting the WOCs, other conferences, meetings, seminars, and lectures around the globe.

Background

Since 1954 World Orchid Conferences (WOCs) have followed a triennial schedule with host sites representative of organizations worldwide at various locations worldwide. These Conferences provide an opportunity to bring the global orchid community together. Individuals and firms worldwide look forward to participating in this triennial event. The opportunities for camaraderie, competition, and information exchange are unsurpassed. Each orchid WOC is a dynamic event full of local cultural flare and is enjoyed by both residents and visitors worldwide. 


Included in each WOC are:

1.  Orchid exhibits,

2.  Individual orchid entries,

3.  Educational exhibits,

4.  Exhibit and individual entry judging by renowned judges from the world over,

5.  Scientific lecture program featuring content from the botanical, horticultural, and conservation advances in the field of orchidology, and

5.  Social program including tours of the surrounding area


The most recent 22nd World Orchid Conference took place in Guayaquil, Ecuador, in November 2017. The 23rd WOC was scheduled to be hosted by Taichung, Taiwan, in 2020. Regretfully, the COVID pandemic interfered with Taiwan’s plans for a conference. Even though the pandemic prevented a “live” WOC with participation by countries worldwide, the Taiwanese were able to host a Virtual WOC conference on April 23-26, 2021.  This show was a total virtual experience and success for the “locked-down” world. Judges worldwide participated in a virtual 3-D format to review and select various orchid entries for trophies and awards.  The symposium was also a success, as represented by almost 100 lectures worldwide. The virtual format allowed the registrants to review and hear lectures at their leisure following the actual live lecture. Notably, the Conference Proceedings were published within one year of the conference.  

 

The next opportunity to host the World Orchid Conference will be in 2026. If your group is interested to learn more about hosting the 24th WOC, please refer to the guidelines published in our Site/Venue Selection tab. Unfortunately, the COVID epidemic interrupted the typical 6-year planning cycle shortening the timeline for preparations. The application deadline to host the 24th WOC (2026 ) is no later than January 15, 2024.  


Applications are also being accepted to host the 25th WOC scheduled for 2029.  Please specify in your application for which conference your organization is applying. 

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