Carnivorous & Exotic Plant Symposium & Expo Hosted by Paul J. Ciener Botanical Garden — Benefiting the International Carnivorous Plant Society (ICPS)

Free Entry for ages 17 and under!

Event Information

Dates: May 16–17, 2026

ICPS Regular Members Early Access 8:00 AM - 9:00AM (both days)

Public Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (both days)

New Members - Get a ticket & E-MEMBERSHIP

Includes a 1-year subscription to the electronic PDF version of The Carnivorous Plant Newsletter (CPN). The CPN is the official publication of the International Carnivorous Plant Society.

**Link will re-direct to the Membership page - please select the "Kernersville Symposium E-Membership" option of your choice (Saturday, Sunday, or full weekend).**

New members - Get a ticket with a REGULAR MEMBERSHIP and enjoy EARLY ACCESS!

Includes a 1-year subscription to the printed hard copy of the Carnivorous Plant Newsletter (CPN) and early access to the symposium (8-10am). 

**Link will re-direct to the Membership page - please select the "Kernersville Symposium FULL WEEKEND Regular Member" option.**

Existing members - claim your free entry ticket below!

Claim your ticket below (make sure you are logged in) and select the free entry option below.Both regular and E-members get free entry. Regular members get the additional benefit of early access!

Hampton Inn Kernersville

Address: 150 Clayton Forest Drive, Kernersville, NC 27284

Register here for our event discount: https://www.hilton.com/en/attend-my-event/carnivoroussymposium

We look forward to welcoming you to Kernersville in May 2026 for this historic celebration of carnivorous and exotic plants.