# IWGS Symposium

- Dates: 18 August 2026 to 21 August 2026
- Location: Drury Plaza Hotel St. Louis at the Arch, St. Louis, United States
- Organiser: International Waterlily & Water Gardening Society
- Industry: AgTech

## About

The IWGS Symposium is a prominent event dedicated to the water gardening community, taking place in St. Louis, United States.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://iwgs.org/2026-symposium-stlouis/)
- [Registration](https://iwgs.org/nymphaea-and-nelumbo-registration/)

## Topics

- Agriculture & Forestry

## Speakers

- Derek Lyle
- Bob Stolzberg
- Zijun Li
- Domonick Gravine
- Stream Guys
- Danny Cox
- Dr. Cho

## Sponsors and partners

- Blue Thumb
- Full registration for non-members

## Where to stay

- **Le Méridien**: 260 m from the venue, 1019 Pine Street, Saint Louis, 63101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stlmo-le-meridien-st-louis-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1-314-436-2355
- **Home2 Suites**: 400 m from the venue, 1221 Locust Street, Saint Louis, 63103
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/stlcsht-home2-suites-st-louis-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 314-916-0314
- **Tru**: 420 m from the venue, 1221 Locust Street, Saint Louis, 63103
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/stlocru-tru-st-louis-downtown/)
  - Phone: +1 314-916-0314
- **The Westin St. Louis**: 470 m from the venue, 811 Spruce Street, Saint Louis, 63102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/stlwi-the-westin-st-louis/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0)
  - Phone: +13146212000
- **Live! By Loews**: 510 m from the venue, 799 Clark Avenue, Saint Louis, 63102
  - [Hotel website](https://www.loewshotels.com/live-by-loews-st-louis-missouri)
  - Phone: +13145979700
- **Hotel Saint Louis**: 580 m from the venue, 705 Olive Street, Saint Louis, 63101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/stlak-hotel-saint-louis-autograph-collection/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0)
  - Phone: +13142414300
- **Magnolia Hotel St. Louis**: 580 m from the venue, 421 North 8th Street, Saint Louis, 63101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/stltr-magnolia-hotel-st-louis-a-tribute-portfolio-hotel/overview/?scid=f2ae0541-1279-4f24-b197-a979c79310b0)
  - Phone: +13144369000
- **Marriott St. Louis Grand**: 610 m from the venue, 822 Washington Avenue, Saint Louis, 63101
  - [Hotel website](https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/stldt-renaissance-st-louis-grand-hotel/)
  - Phone: +1 314-621-9600

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/iwgs-symposium/