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The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) members consist of thousands of growers of flowers and ornamental plants around the world who are together united by one essential goal – promoting the place of plants in people’s lives.
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AIPH is responsible for approving the world’s most exceptional horticultural expos creating long lasting green legacies in cities across the globe.
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AIPH Blooming Economies & Cities to Inspire the World
AIPH Blooming Economies & Cities to Inspire The World 2.0. Up-to-date statistics from recent Expos hosted in Asia and Europe.
Learn moreAIPH hosts several conferences, webinars and events such as the International Grower of the Year award throughout the year. Read about these along with the latest news about the association’s activities.
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AIPH International Grower of the Year
The AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards celebrate the best of the best in ornamental horticulture
Learn moreAIPH’s key aim is to stimulate demand for ornamental trees, plants and flowers worldwide. We are committed to supporting growers in achieving this by protecting and promoting the interests of the industry.
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The AIPH’s Global Industry Intelligence Centre (GIIC) is an international hub for industry information and knowledge exchange.
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Understanding The Chinese Market
The report contains research into; Working middle class in China. Domestic production in China & Retail research summary of the floral retails survey.
DownloadAIPH Green City activities promote the essential role of plants in creating vibrant urban areas in which people and businesses can thrive.
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Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 75th Annual Congress in Suncheon, Korea!
Running from April-October 2023, the 2023 Suncheonman International Garden Expo builds on the legacy of its 2013 counterpart – the first eco-friendly Korean Expo showcasing beautifully landscaped gardens from all over the World. Since then, the National Garden has become an attractive destination for many tourists. Building on that success, the 2023 Expo aims to connect the National Garden to the City Centre, bringing its citizens closer to nature, with the theme: We Live In The Garden.
Suncheon-Si is the largest city in the South Jeolla Province of the Republic of Korea. It is known for Suncheon Bay, a coastal wetland which contains the world’s fifth biggest tideland. The Suncheon Bay Wetland Conservation Project was a finalist in the AIPH World Green City Awards 2022.
Suncheon Bay is also home to the Suncheon Bay National Garden, which was formerly the site of the 2013 Suncheonman International Garden Expo. This was the first National Garden in the Republic of Korea. Around 860,000 trees and 650,000 flowers are planted in the garden.
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The 2023 Suncheonman International Garden Expo Park site covers an area of 1,930,000 m² (193 hectares). It includes three locations: the Suncheon Bay Wetlands, Suncheon Bay National Garden and downtown Suncheon including the Pungdeok-dong and Ocheon-dong areas of the city.
The AIPH Horticultural Industry Conference took place on 19th September 2023 in Suncheon, Republic of Korea, as part of the 75th AIPH Annual Congress.
The Conference was divided into two parts. The first welcomed local experts to present on the state of the industry in the republic of Korea. In the second part of the conference, industry professionals from Europe introduced new environmental footprinting tools and standards and discussed the subject of sustainable growing media.
Ornamental Horticulture in South Korea
Environmental Footprinting in Ornamental Horticulture
Sustainable Growing Media
Sustainability – Members Panel
Dr. Park Kihwan
Mr. Lim Yuktaek
Later, in 2016, he served as the head of the Gyeonggi branch of the Korea Flower Association, he then became the president of the Korea Flower Association in March 2023. Currently, he holds the positions of both the president of the Korea Flower Association and the chairman of the Korea Flower Industry Alliance.
Mr. Song Junho
Mr. Albert Haasnoot
Mr. Martin Brijs
Martin is also a vice-chair on the HTA’s Ornamental Managers Committee as well as an AIPH board member, representing Region 1 (including the UK, Ireland, Denmark, Finland, and Sweden).
Involvement of the Ornamental Horticulture Industry in Green City programmes and projects.
This AIPH Green City conference will present the many ways that the industry contributes to projects and programmes that use the power of plants to create healthy, liveable, and resilient green cities. AIPH members and industry practitioners will present insights into where and how the industry has influence, and what this means for the long term relevance of growers and grower organisations.
Tours of key Green City sites in the local area.
Mr Bill Hardy
Bill is active with several industry associations including: the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association – Communication Director and 2nd Vice President; HortEducationBC – Founding Director and current Business Manager; Canadian Garden Council – Founding Director and CNLA Representative; International Association of Horticulture Producers – Chair Green City Committee; and the Green Cities Foundation – Director at Large
Mr. Jo Youngjun
Ms. Diane Lee
Mr. Albert Haasnoot
Mr. Glenn Fenton
As a retired Australian Army Officer, Glenn has developed a passion for the Australian horticulture industry and the development of Green Cities by “never giving up”, when it comes to bureaucracy.
Dr. Audrey Timm
Seonamsa
A Buddhist temple located within the Jogyesan Provincial Park, at the foot of Mount Jogye. The temple was built in 861 and played a fundamental role in the development of Seon Buddism.
Among the treasures of the temple are the Seungseon Bridge considered one of the most beautiful old stone bridges in Korea, and the Samindang pond, which translates to ‘the pond of three marks’ and dates back to 862.
Seonamsa also has a wild tea field covering 7 square miles. Some of the plants are 300-400 years old. Leaves are harvested by monks in spring.
Naganeupseong
A historic walled town built in 1397 by general Kim Bin-gil. It served a significant administrative role during the Joseon Dynasty. The fortress and many administrative buildings are well-preserved, as well as some private houses in the hanok style (straw roofs, clay rooms, and verandas). In total, 231 houses are maintained in their original condition and are valuable resources for academic research.
Due to the well-preserved condition of the buildings, the village has been used as a location for filming period dramas. Around 100 households are still occupied today.
Suncheon Bay Wetlands
Suncheon Bay is a coastal wetland featuring fields of reeds and a salt swamp. It is the first Korean wetland to be registered on the list of Ramsar Wetlands due to the migratory birds and other animals that utilise the habitat. Of the 239 species of bird found in the bay, 33 are rare or endangered.
The Suncheonman Bay Conservation Project was a finalist in the AIPH World Green City Awards 2022. The project provided an opportunity to newly recognise the value of reed fields and tidal flats, leading Suncheonman Bay to become a representative ecological resource in Suncheon. As a result, Suncheonman Bay’s ecology has evolved into a world-class ecological tourist destination beyond Korea.
Biblo Event has been planning innovative, creative and perfect events with enthusiasm since 2013.
With our experienced and competent team, we carry out the solid works of big days with confidence.
Royal FloraHolland is a cooperative of growers and we have brought together growers and buyers for over 100 years. We strive for sustainable success for our members by working together with all parties in the floriculture industry, so that the industry continues to grow. We believe that we are smarter and better together, and can do more at less cost than if we each operate on our own. Together, we are becoming increasingly efficient and sustainable and are working towards a future-proof floriculture industry.
Royal FloraHolland’s mission is ‘Growing opportunities together’, we connect parties in the floriculture industry and create opportunities for sustainable growth and success on the global market.
MPS is committed to making the global horticultural sector more sustainable. They do this by making the sustainability efforts of horticultural entrepreneurs transparent and measurable. To achieve this, they develop and manage (online) tools and certificates.
W: my-mps.com
AGES is a non-for-profit-making organisation based in Switzerland which has been formed to become the label for quality and reliability for temporary infrastructure works for major events.
The members are market leaders of the international event suppliers industry and front runners in the development of new products and services.
AGES wants to address the capabilities of the industry to governmental bodies, key stakeholders and organisers of large sports events and to develop together suitable standards and procedures to facilitate interaction and to obtain cost-effective infrastructure solutions for future events.
Website: www.ages.international
The International Garden Tourism Conference supports gardens around the world in sharing experiences and best practices in Destination Development and Destination Promotion. Speakers and delegates from the world’s renowned gardens, tourism boards, (online) travel industry and (social) media from 1-4 November in Victoria, BC, on Vancouver Island, home to many of Canada’s most popular and beautiful gardens.
This conference is relevant to the management (director, marketing, horticulture, exhibitions) of any garden, festival or horticultural expo that wishes to expand and broaden visitation and create impactful guest experiences. It is encouraged to team up with regional or national destination promotion agencies and (online) travel operators to attend the conference together in order to develop new insights and opportunities to drive visitation to your place and region.
Website: www.gardentourism.org
FloraCulture International (FCI), your gateway to global ornamental horticulture is the only international trade magazine in the worldwide ornamental sector. FCI shares knowledge, inspires, and strengthens the special and necessary cooperation within the ornamental sector by bringing people, markets and cultures together in the themes and articles.
W: www.floracultureinternational.com
Economía & Viveros is a digital monthly magazine focussed on floriculture in Argentina.
W: www.economiayviveros.com.ar
Host City is the largest meeting of cities and sports, business and cultural events. It connects cities, rights holders, organising committees and other stakeholders in their quest for best practice in hosting major events. As a conference, exhibition, magazine and website, Host City brings together the international community of international sports, business and cultural events.
Whether you represent a city, a rights holder, organiser or other stakeholders, Host City presents opportunities to get involved in staging upcoming major events. Speakers of the very highest level discuss hosting in the new normal, environmental and social governance, digital transformation and international collaboration. VIP keynotes, panels, Q&A, presentations and interactive workshops will run alongside structured networking and exhibition activities.
Guiaverde is a specialist media for the horticultural sector in Spain and Portugal. Professional Web Portal and Printed Directory about Companies, Products and Services from the Horticulture, Gardening and Associated Markets.