AIPH - the International Association of Horticultural Producers

Upcoming Events

13 September 2026 - 19 September 2026

78th AIPH Annual Congress
Legislative Assembly Building in Victoria

28 February 2027 - 4 March 2027 PDT

AIPH Spring Meeting 2027
Colourful planted landscapes and visitor areas envisioned for GREEN×EXPO 2027 Yokohama

19 September 2027 - 23 September 2027 JST

79th AIPH Annual Congress

We support the work of our grower associations globally and together we champion a prosperous industry, growing plants that enhance lives, advance societies, and sustain our planet for this generation and the next.

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countries have signed the plant health treaty - International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC)

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The farmgate value of ornamentals in China increased from €8 billion in 2006 to nearly €20 billion in 2016

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people expected to attend horticulture expos in the next 5 years


AIPH is proud to have approved and supported over 50 International Horticultural Exhibitions since 1960

Forthcoming AIPH approved Expos (A1, B)

FCI delivers in-depth industry analysis, interviews and features and provides unrivalled exposure to the world of ornamental horticulture

How Pannekoek Orchids adapts and thrives as uncertainty shapes the orchid market

On the occasion of the 10th edition of the Dutch Orchid Inspiration Days, FCI sat down with Patrick van der Arend of Dutch orchid grower Pannekoek to gauge the sentiments…

Rows of pink and white potted Phalaenopsis orchids growing in a greenhouse.

Union Fleurs President Matthijs Mesken reflects on a testing moment for global flower trade

FCI sat down with Matthijs Mesken, newly elected President of Union Fleurs – International Flower Trade Association, to discuss the state of the international flower trade, supply chain disruption and…

Workers move trolleys of cut flowers through a busy flower logistics hall.

Business confidence remains fragile among Dutch producers of potted orchids

Confidence among Dutch potted orchid producers remains fragile as the industry closes its spring peak sales season and celebrates the annual Orchid Inspiration Days. This year, the Dutch potted orchid…

Pink veined Phalaenopsis orchids growing in a greenhouse.

Magic Happens in The Hague’s Rose Valley

An international expert panel of more than 50 judges, including AIPH’s Ron van der Ploeg, gathered in The Hague’s Westbroekpark on 2 July to name the eye-catching rose ‘Simsalabim’ the…

European Parliament vote gives breeders clearer path for New Genomic Techniques

The European Parliament’s approval of the new European regulation on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) on 17 June 2026 has given Europe’s plant breeders long-awaited regulatory clarity. The decision is significant…

Horticultural professional uses a tablet while inspecting flowering ornamental plants in a greenhouse.
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“Our great hope is for a world where the essential value of plants is recognised and reflected in every step forward for humanity. AIPH is, and will always be, the world’s champion for the power of plants. Our relationship with nature was pivotal in our past. It is fundamental to our future.”

Tim Briercliffe, Secretary General, AIPH

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