2016 International Conference on HT and Therapeutic Landscaping –“Horticultural Therapy: People-Plant Connection” was held on 9th & 10th July 2016 in Guangzhou.There were more than 250 participants. Keynote speakers were Professor William Sullivan from University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and Professor Chang Chun Yin from National Taiwan University. 7 guest speakers were invited and 6 concurrent sessions were held.

Host Organisers:
Hong Kong Association of Therapeutic Horticulture (HKATH)
South China Agricultural University
GuangZhou Association of Social Work

Co-organisers:
Home for The Aged Guangzhou
St James Settlement CEU
DRM Psychology Education
Community Rehabilitation of GuangDong Medical Association
Shenzhen Pengxing Social Work Service
Guangzhou Jiakang Social Work Service Center
Shenzhen Lasting-love Family Service Center
Guangzhou Disabled Persons’ Federation
Dongguan Zhanneng Social Work Service Center
Guangzhou Yangcheng Social Work Service Center
Guangzhou Anyu psychological consultation Pty Ltd
Guangzhou Institute of Forestry and Landscape Gardening

Supporting Organisations:
Zhuhai Association of Social Work
Zhuhai Jinwan Jiale Social Service Centre
Shenzhen Longgang Rainbow Social Work Service Center
Shenzhen Pingshan New District Association of Social Work
HuiFeng Museum of Ancient Pottery
Shenzhen Longgang District Zhengyang Social Work Service Center
Guangzhou Zhi Xue consulting service Co.Ltd
The Amity Foundation

Sponsor:
U Garden