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2026 FALL EVENT SESSIONS, SPEAKERS, AND FACILITATORS
Red Chalk Studios and Steve Kendall

The Fall Event is all about sharing, learning, and growing. And this year's event is packed full of incredible networking and learning opportunities.

Our speakers and facilitators are leaders in the industry – thought leaders who embody The Group's spirit of ingenuity and entrepreneurial drive. These powerful sessions with inspired thinkers can shape your future in the ever-evolving world of garden retailing. Be ready to dive in, share, and learn – and Get Connected in Cleveland!

Although The Fall Event Program officially begins at 1:00 pm on Monday, September 28, 2026, you have the opportunity to participate in optional sessions on Sunday afternoon and Monday morning. See The Fall Event 2026 Schedule for a complete list of activities and rooms.

 SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27

 

 

2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Let's Talk! One-on-One Sessions
Brand Marketing & VMX Marketing and Systems Strategy Brainstorming
Hosted by Red Chalk Studios & Steve Kendall

Have a brand, marketing, customer experience, or technology questions you want to explore?

Red Chalk Studios, together with Steve Kendall, is offering free, 45-minute one-on-one brainstorming sessions during The Fall Event to help garden centers think through real challenges and opportunities.

We can talk about what makes your business different, how customers experience your brand in-store and online, how you communicate your value, and how tools like VMX, AI, and automation can support—not replace—the fundamentals that make your garden center worth choosing.

Bring a question, a challenge, or an idea. We’ll help you sort through it and leave with practical next steps.

We will host a GroupTalk LIVE Session before the Fall Event to further introduce our One-on-One Brainstorming Sessions. We'll have an online booking calendar available to schedule your session. If you have questions prior to the GroupTalk LIVE Session, please email Kim at [email protected].

45-minute Sessions can be booked as follows:

Sunday, September 27     2:00 pm - 6:00 pm  (Marketing Team Staff)
Monday, September 28    7:00 pm - 9:00 pm  (Owners and Marketing Team)
Tuesday, September 29   7:00 pm - 9:00 pm  (Owners and Marketing Team)


The Fall Event 2026 QuickLinks:  

The Fall Event 2026 - REGISTER
The Fall Event 2026 - MAIN PAGE
The Fall Event 2026 - SCHEDULE
The Fall Event 2026 - KEYNOTE
The Fall Event 2026 - SPEAKERS & SESSIONS
The Fall Event 2026 - BREAKOUT SESSIONS
The Fall Event 2026 - TOUR

The Fall Event 2026 - HOTEL & TRAVEL
The Fall Event 2026 - BEST OF CLEVELAND
The Fall Event 2026 - SPONSORS