FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions
Thursday August 1
Friday August 2
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We are selling tickets now. HERE
You can purchase your tickets online from this website by clicking on the Register for OFAD 2024 in the menu bar at the top of every page.
You can purchase your tickets online from this website and pay by credit or debit card. You can also register online and send a check for payment or download an event form, and send with your check to:
OFAD Registration
PO BOX 12141
15 Onondaga Ave
San Francisco, CA 94112-9991
OFAD Seminar2024 takes place at the Embassy Suites in South San Francisco. Conveniently located minutes from the San Francisco airport. Free shuttle service between the San Francisco Airport and Embassy Suites Hotel.
Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport
250 Gateway Blvd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
1-650-589-3400
The OFAD registration desk is near the rear door of the hotel lobby, adjacent the ballrooms.
No, OFAD Seminar2024 is open to everyone interested in floral art and design, no matter what your skill level.
Yes, only active members of OFAD may attend our Seminar and workshops. If you’d like to join us, become a member HERE.
Yes, we now offer a one-day pass for Friday August 2nd or Saturday August 3rd only. You get the two Friday or Saturday keynote speaker programs, access to the Friday or Saturday workshops (fees extra), lunch and the banquet dinner included all for $250.
No, you must purchase the Seminar to gain access to the workshops (fees extra).
No later than July 25th.
A complete list of workshops is available HERE.
All materials, containers and flowers will be provided. We ask that you bring clippers and whatever other tools you might normally use to make an arrangement. Power tools, saws, etc. will provided if required.
No, many of the workshops are taught at the same time (as many as three at a time). Be sure that all your selections are at different times.
Yes, there are numerous other hotel accommodations near the event hotel.
No, not on the regular Embassy Suites website. A special web portal is available HERE in 2024 where you can get our special room rate online. You can also get the $169/night rate if you call 1-800-EMBASSY and ask for the “O24″ group rate.
This special offer ends July 6, 2024
Yes, you can reserve your room at any time.
Sorry, we have no facility to help you find roommates to share costs.
Any OFAD member attending OFAD Seminar 2024 can display an arrangement. There’s a check box on our printed and online registration forms if you wish to participate. Or use the “Contact Us” form HERE for more answers to your questions.
Yes, the hotel provides free breakfast and free happy hour beer, wine and soft drinks daily. OFAD will provide lunches and dinners on Friday and Saturday.
No, you must be be a OFAD member and purchase the OFAD Seminar 2024 to visit our vendors.
You can always contact us by email HERE.