AIH Awards Dinner 2026
5 September 2026
Adelaide Wine Centre, South Australia
Adelaide 2026 Events
Plants, People, Planet – AIH conference PLUS Awards Dinner, AGM and Horticultural Tour
The Australian Institute of Horticulture Inc. Biennial Conference and Awards returns in 2026 with a powerful and timely theme: Plants, People, Planet. Grounded in our commitment to supporting planetary health, this year’s event explores the vital connection between thriving landscapes and human wellbeing. As the importance of time spent in nature becomes increasingly recognised, the role of horticulture has never been more essential—for our health today and for generations to come.
Bringing together industry leaders, practitioners and innovators, the conference will showcase a diverse program of speakers who will expand on this theme across a range of topics. From arboriculture management and the protection of endemic species, to product diversity, sustainable destination design, advancements in horticultural therapy, and the future of urban green infrastructure, each session is designed to inform, inspire and connect.
Complementing the conference program, attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in a garden tour, attend the AGM, and contribute to the Strategic Plan Review. The Award dinner on Saturday night
At the heart of everything, we commit to sustainable, innovative and connected horticulture.
The 2026 Biennial Conference and Awards Weekend begins on Friday, 4 September with a garden tour and AGM Day.
On Saturday, 5 September, the Conference will be held at the National Wine Centre from 8:00am to 5:00pm, followed by the highly anticipated AIH Awards Dinner from 6:30pm to 10:30pm—an evening to celebrate excellence across our profession.
Plus, discover a plethora of green industry events happening in Adelaide from 2nd to 5th September. Definitely a landmark occasion for Australian horticulture not to be missed.
AIH Horticultural Awards Dinner
Saturday 5th, 6:30 pm
The evening will commence at 6.30 pm and conclude at 10.30 pm at the beautiful Adelaide National Wine Centre.
Enjoy a seated dinner and take the opportunity to rest those weary feet after several days exploring Adelaide’s horticultural treasures.
Our Awards Dinner speaker is the 2025 AIH Horticulturist of the Year and 2019 BBM Award recipient—an international horticultural journeyman who has built displays at the Chelsea Flower Show, spent time working in Monet’s Garden, and most recently served as gardener to Australia’s highest civil representatives, Tyler Howard MAIH RH.
