Development Experience

About DevX

WFFSA's Development Experience (DevX) is an annual spotlight on floral distribution in a particular region.

In 2026, 65 WFFSA members toured Atlanta area floral wholesalers, distributors, and retailers. We saw the ins and outs of business operations.

A full day was dedicated to our AI Innovation workshop, where each participant practiced implementing AI And technology with our teams.

WFFSA's DevX provides a number of unique opportunities to experience education your way. Formerly called Management Institute, this is a premier hands-on professional development event for WFFSA members. Participants receive exceptional educational programming where they learn practical skills to help them tackle timely business problems. Participants are also immersed in exceptional networking opportunities with industry peers and leaders.

Each summer, DevX kicks off with an exclusive road trip to tour several standout floral operations. Participants will get a behind-the-scenes look at the business operations at each road trip stop and see innovation in action.

DevX 2026 Highlights

WFFSA Members Only

  • Anyone working at a WFFSA Member Company can register
  • 2026 WFFSA Membership Dues $950-$4,200 based on company annual sales volume

See below for access, registration, and cancellation policy details. 

DevX 2026 Sponsors

WFFSA DevX is a member-only event. 

If you wish to join WFFSA, please complete a membership application online at the link below. 

Questions? Email us at [email protected].

Access to the event is restricted to registered attendees only. Individuals who are not registered but attempt to conduct business within the event area will be required to leave. 

Registration is first-come, first served and available until July 20, 2026. 

Cancellation Policy for WFFSA’s DevX 2026:

  • Cancellation with full refund will be provided until June 20, 2026.
  • Cancellation with 50% refund will be provided from June 21 – July 20, 2026.
  • After July 20, 2026, no refunds will be granted.

Please email [email protected] when cancelling in order to ensure your full or partial refund.

Additionally, please be sure to cancel any hotel reservation which is not included in DevX registration.