An accredited American Orchid Society  judge and member of the AOS Orchid Species Identification Taskforce, he has been growing and exhibiting orchids for 40 years. Recently, he published his second book Orchid Modern (Timber Press), a creative and informative book on home orchid growing. Marc has dedicated himself to increasing public awareness about the importance of global plant conservation and the appreciation of plant biodiversity, especially orchids and orchid growing. Professionally, Marc Hachadourian  has been overseeing the diverse glasshouse plant collections and the living content for the seasonal exhibitions for more than 20 years.  He also leads the CITES Rescue Center Program, which rehabilitates endangered plants by working with the US Fish & Wildlife Department.

Marc will be presenting on the subtribe Aeridinae. which contains some of the world’s most well-known and prized orchids. While Phalaenopsis and Vanda have become household names, there are many other related plants that are still virtually unknown to orchid hobbyists. Explore this beautiful and sometimes bizarre group of orchids, their potential in hybridizing, and discover something “new” to expand your collection.