since folks seem to be discussing it:
http://www.19woc.com/home.htm
19th World Orchid Conference®
Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel & Exhibition Center
777 NW 72nd Ave, Miami, Florida 33126
1/23 - 1/27/08
"This fabulous orchid event will be held in the Exhibition Center of the Sheraton Miami Mart Hotel in Miami. This newly renovated facility will house the lectures and the spectacular orchid show. Orchids by the thousands, as potted plants and cut flowers, will arrive from every major orchid growing center in the world. These gorgeous flowers will be displayed in artistically designed exhibits of varying sizes and shapes. Orchid sales marts will abound. Orchid art and related items will be on display and, of course, there will be a large sales mart carrying plants and all things related to orchids. During the conference, a series of seminars, business meetings, parties, and sightseeing will keep the registrants happily and productively involved in the exchange of ideas and appreciation of nature’s largest family of flowering plants. As many as 250,000 visitors from all over the world are expected to attend this incredible event!"