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.
AIPH Expo Master Planning Guide is for Expo Organisers. It provides an overview of all aspects related to the planning and realisation of such mega-events.
AIPH 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.
AIPH’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.
Sustainability is fundamental to the mission of AIPH: to build a balanced and prosperous future for all, sustaining the planet for this generation and the next.
6 March 2022 Gulf Standard Time - Expo 2020 Dubai, UAE
We are looking forward to welcoming you to the 2022 AIPH Spring Meeting on 6-10 March 2022 at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Dubai (UAE). Set alongside the beautiful Marina area of Dubai we will have the perfect location for meeting together, for visiting Expo 2020 Dubai and for exploring UAE.
Attending this event also provides a unique opportunity to visit the magnificent Expo 2020 Dubai which closes later in March. With pavilions from every country in the world this event provides a truly unforgettable experience and we will maximise your opportunities to see it by holding some of our meetings there and arranging VIP tours of some of the pavilions.
The Spring Meeting will include:
6 March – arrival of delegates and welcome dinner
7 March – Expo conference – progress reports from upcoming AIPH-approved Expos as well as an application from Thailand.
8 March – AIPH General Meeting – including committee discussions on Ornamentals Production, Green City reports and Expos – and AIPH Green City Conference.
9 March – VIP tours of pavilions in Expo 2020 Dubai
10 March – visit to the Dubai Miracle Garden and free time at Expo 2020 Dubai
Please click on the tabs above for more information about each day of the schedule.
UAE does have entry requirements to comply with their COVID controls but they are actively encouraging international travellers to come and they make the process as easy as possible. You can find more information about the entry requirements here.
You are advised to check your own national procedures regarding any quarantine requirements when you return home.
Images courtesy of Expo 2020 Dubai
Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina
Located in the Dubai Marina area, the Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina hotel is an ideal spot for exploring the city. It borders the waterfront and has direct access to the Marina promenade, with vibrant shops and restaurants. The hotel is just 17 minutes from Expo 2020 Dubai.
Monday 7th March 2022
09:00-15:15 – Expo Conference
Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina
Organisers from forthcoming AIPH approved Expos will present their progress reports. The period from 2021 until 2027 includes AIPH approved expos in China, Turkey, Qatar, the Netherlands, South Korea and Japan with more to be approved in upcoming meetings.
The programme for this conference includes:
AIPH Global Partnerships – Together for Tomorrow
A1 World Horticultural Expos – Progress reports
B International Horticultural Exhibitions – Progress reports
C International Horticultural Shows – Progress report
A unique desert venue located in Dubai Heritage Vision, just 25 minutes drive from Iconic Burj Khalifa (28 KM). Set in 37 million square feet of undulating sand dunes surrounded by indigenous regional flora and fauna in a typical desert oasis landscape. It encompasses a Traditional souk, a Bedouin style seating, 5-star dining experience with spectacular live Arabian Entertainments and much more. A true experience of Arabian hospitality, heritage and culture, in calm environment set in natural Reserve.
Includes: return coach transfer, welcome drink, live shawarma station, live barbeque, international buffet dinner, mineral water, soft drinks, tea and coffee.
Timings are subject to changed dependant on final programme.
Tuesday 8th March 2022
09:00-11:30 – AIPH General Meeting
Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina
General meeting for AIPH members only.
11:30-12:30 – Green City Reports
Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina
Green city reports from AIPH members,
14:00 – Travel to Expo 2020 Dubai
15:00-18:00 – AIPH International Green City Conference
Media Centre, Expo 2020 Dubai
Greening Cities for Sustainable Development: Green Cities deliver local action for global agendas
In this 2022 AIPH International Green City Conference, high profile speakers will present the activities and programmes that cities and countries are making to achieve the UN SDGs and other global initiatives (such as the Paris Agreement), with a specific focus on the contribution that ‘living green’ makes to meeting the stated objectives.
Inspired by the late Stephen Hawking, the UK pavilion offers a glimpse into the future. It features a continuously changing collective message generated by AI and visitors’ contributions.
The UK Pavilion is proud to work with Mosimann’s, a Royal Warrant Holder to HRH The Prince of Wales, as their caterer of choice.
At the 1851 Restaurant only the finest British ingredients are used and this evening’s dining experience with matching wines will be featuring signature dishes from the Mosimann’s Private Dining Club in London.
Timings are subject to changed dependant on final programme
Wednesday 9th March 2022
VIP tours of Expo 2020 Dubai pavilions, to include: Singapore, Germany, Thailand, Netherlands, Italy, and the Expo Mobility Pavilion.
A bus will be provided for travel from the hotel to Expo 2020 Dubai. Tickets to the Expo are included.
Singapore Pavilion
The Singapore pavilion showcases the country’s urban innovations. Designed by WOHA, the net-zero energy pavilion is an immersive greenery experience. It features a canopy walk through the pavilion, a series of verdant garden cones that exhibit Singapore’s heritage, and a sky market where visitors can discover more about Singapore.
Germany Pavilion
Based around a campus theme, the Germany pavilion offers a hands-on digital experience blending creative environmental ideas with real-life results. Themed ‘Edutainment’ areas include The Energy Lab, The Future City Lab, and The Biodiversity Lab. A restaurant in the pavilion will also offer visitors the chance to try German cuisine.
Thailand Pavilion
The Thailand pavilion demonstrates the country’s advances in the fields of transportation, logistics, digital connectivity and personal mobility. The pavilion is decorated with curtain of over 500 woven artificial flowers.
Netherlands Pavilion
Built using locally sourced materials, the Netherlands pavilion is an exhibition of sustainable solutions. Water, energy and food are all harvested by innovations. A highlight of the pavilion is a cone shaped vertical farm.
Italy Pavilion
Take a journey through the past, present and future at the Italy pavilion. With a theme of ‘Beauty connects people’, the pavilion demonstrates that creativity comes from different places and disciplines.
Expo Mobility Pavilion
Experience cutting-edge technology at The Mobility Pavilion. Artificial intelligence, big data, robotics and more are the foundation of truly smart cities and this pavilion explores the potential for future human-centred development.
Thursday 10th March 2022
Visit to the Dubai Miracle Garden
Covering more than 72,000 square metres, the Dubai Miracle Garden is the world’s largest natural flower garden. It contains over 150 million flowers in stunning arrangements.
Attractions at the garden include a 15 metre floral clock with changing designs to reflect the season, a life-size version of the Emirates A380 jumbo jet built using over 500,000 plants, and a collection of fairy tale houses covered in colourful flowers.
For more information about the Dubai Miracle Garden, visit the website.
Free time at Expo 2020 Dubai
Delegates will have the opportunity to explore Expo 2020 Dubai and its many magnificent pavilions at their own leisure.
For more information about the Expo, visit the website.
Farewell Dinner
A farewell dinner will take place at the Expo site. More information to follow.
AIPH Spring Meeting – Conferences, visits and dinners (6th – 10th March)
Price: £950 GBP (including VAT)
This ticket includes:
Sunday 6 March – AIPH Welcome Dinner, Abd El Wahab on Pier 7.
Monday 7 March – AIPH Expo Conference, Crowne Plaza Hotel, including lunch. Followed by a special desert experience dinner.
Tuesday 8 March – Lunch at the Crowne Plaza hotel, coach transfer to Expo 2020 Dubai for the AIPH Green City Conference in the Media Centre at the heart of the Expo, including dinner at the UK Pavilion. Please note the conference starts at 15:00.
Wednesday 9 March – VIP tours of Expo pavilions with a focus on living green and sustainability at Expo 2020 Dubai, including lunch. (No organised dinner on this evening).
Thursday 10 March – Visit to Dubai Miracle Garden, followed by free time at Expo 2020 Dubai (no lunch is provided) and Farewell Dinner.
AIPH Expo Conference (7th March)
Price: £290 GBP (including VAT)
This ticket includes:
AIPH Expo Conference, Crowne Plaza Hotel, including lunch
AIPH Spring Meeting – Green City Conference, visits and dinners (6th – 10th March)
Price: £850 GBP (including VAT)
This ticket includes:
Sunday 6 March – Welcome Dinner, Abd El Wahab on Pier 7.
Monday 7 March – Special desert experience dinner.
Tuesday 8 March – Lunch at the Crowne Plaza hotel, coach transfer to Expo 2020 Dubai for the AIPH Green City Conference in the Media Centre at the heart of the Expo including dinner at the UK Pavilion. Please note the conference starts at 15:00.
Wednesday 9 March – VIP tours of Expo pavilions with a focus on living green and sustainability at Expo 2020 Dubai, including lunch. (No organised dinner on this evening).
Thursday 10 March – Visit to Dubai Miracle Garden, followed by free time at Expo 2020 Dubai (no lunch is provided) and Farewell Dinner.
AIPH Green City Conference (8th March)
Price: £200 GBP (including VAT)
This ticket includes:
Expo 2020 Dubai for the AIPH International Green City Conference in the Media Centre at the heart of the Expo.
Conference starts: 15:00
Please note that lunch is not included.
VIP tours of Expo pavilions (9th March)
Price: £250 GBP (including VAT)
This ticket includes:
VIP tours of Expo pavilions with a focus on living green and sustainability at Expo 2020 Dubai, including lunch.
Visit to Dubai Miracle Garden and free time at EXPO 2020 Dubai.
Please note that lunch is not included.
6 March 2022 – Welcome Dinner
Price: £70 GBP (including VAT)
Official AIPH Spring Meeting 2022 Welcome Dinner
Venue: Abd El Wahab on Pier 7
Meet in Reception: 18:00 (short walk over to Pier 7)
Dinner: 18:30 – 22:00
Timings are subject to changed dependant on final programme
7 March 2022 – Dinner in the Desert
Price: £110 GBP (including VAT)
A unique dining experience in the desert.
Venue: Dubai Heritage Vision
Coach transfer to venue: 18:00
Dinner: 18:30 – 22:00
Return coach to Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina: 22:00
Timings are subject to changed dependant on final programme
8 March 2022 – Special dinner together in the EXPO 2020 Dubai
Price: £70 GBP (including VAT)
An opportunity to dine at the UK Pavilion at EXPO 2020 Dubai.
Venue: UK Pavilion, EXPO 2020 Dubai
Dinner: 18:30 – 22:00
Return coach to Crowne Plaza Dubai Marina: 22:00
Timings are subject to changed dependant on final programme
10 March 2022 – Farewell Dinner at the EXPO 2020 Dubai
Price: £70 GBP (including VAT)
Special Farewell dinner.
Venue: Pavilion restaurant at EXPO 2020 Dubai. Pavilion to be announced shortly
Dinner: 18:30 – 22:00
Timings are subject to changed dependant on final programme
Expo 2023 Doha Qatar
With a theme focused on greening the desert and improving the environment the Expo will take place in Doha, Qatar from October 2023 to March 2024. It will cover at least 50 hectares and is expected to attract 3 million visitors.
Expo 2023 Qatar will be organised in the context that climate, water and soil are indispensable and endangered resources.
Suncheon Bay International Garden Expo 2023 plans to expand greenery from a limited space to the entire city. A network of gardens will spread across Suncheon, connecting important historical locations.
Expo 2021 Hatay will be hosted across two sites in Antakya and Iskenderun and the organisers expect to attract over two million visitors. Hatay Metropolitan Municipality will continue its hard work organising the event to stimulate city greening and sustainable development for the Hatay region and the local economy.
The expo is due to take place from 10 December 2021 to 30 May 2022. As an AIPH approved International Horticulture Exhibition (B Category), it will enable cooperation and information sharing to address essential issues such as healthy lifestyles, green cities, sustainable living, education, and innovation.
PERA Event is an international service agency for special events, M.I.C.E. entertainment and event counselling. Based in Istanbul, Turkey, the group offers solutions, support and services to participants in the development and implementation of International Horticultural Exhibitions.
Located in the heart of Belgravia, Mosimann’s Club is one of the most prestigious private dining clubs in the world.
Headed up by Anton Mosimann (OBE), Mosimann’s has been a family run business for over 30 years and holder of the Royal Warrant by Appointment to HRH The Prince of Wales for Catering Services since 2000.
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.
FloraCulture International magazine, (FCI), is a publication specific to the international floricultural industry.
It is distributed directly to individuals and through FCI Partner Associations, (consisting mainly of growers, breeders, wholesalers, landscapers and some retail), on a bi-monthly basis from the Americas to Australasia in both printed and digital forms.
Our publishing organisation is the global horticultural Expo licencing body, the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH). This governing body has membership associations whose prime purpose is to champion the power of plants.
Each edition of FCI has thorough articles based upon a country from around the world and its specific horticultural industry. We write about themes in celebration of floriculture. These include propagation, breeding, substrates and sustainability; flower trials and auctions; process automation and horticultural machinery; packaging and plastic alternatives; cold chain logistics and transportation; biophilia and Green City planning.
Currently, 5,500 subscribers receive printed versions directly, and 100,000 welcome it digitally – and many more people see it online every day. FCI is delivered to 142 countries across the globe and features at many expos, and trades shows throughout the world.
In summary, FCI magazine, through its global reach, will enable your business to promote its brand and give visibility to your products in both new and existing target markets.
AIPH Preferred Partners are top quality companies with a proven track record of providing goods and services to major, international events. Whilst AIPH fully endorses these businesses, we do not mandate the use of these organisations. However, we encourage AIPH Expo organisers to have discussions with them to see how they can support and further enhance your Expo.
Biosecurity Systems
Biosecurity Systems delivers integrated technology and services to diminish the risk of COVID-19 and other epidemic infections in the workplace. Founded in Australia by an international group of technologists, manufacturers, health experts and security experts, Biosecurity Systems analyzes, manufactures, supplies and implements global best practice in risk minimization, technologies, threat intelligence and operations. Our mission is to ensure that visitors, proprietors and staff are safe and confident.
CSM Live is a global, integrated, branding, and live experience agency working across sport, entertainment, culture, corporate, retail and more. They create extraordinary experiences with impact, through everything from event look and feel, to overlay wayfinding, traditional and digital signage solutions, and innovation and creative, experiences, tech and 3D build.
Contact: Giles Stanford, Director, Global Projects – [email protected]
IGMPR
IGMPR is a project development and design firm based in The Netherlands and China that specialised in creating themed floral and horticultural attractions and destinations. IGMPR combines its creativity and fascination for flowers and their use across cultures, art and history, with the practical approach of an engineer and investor. The projects IGMPR is involved in typically attract hundreds of thousands to millions of visitors each year. IGMPR supports the growing global flower and garden tourism industry with a comprehensive package of services ranging from planning, creative design to implementation.
Losberger De Boer is a leading global provider of temporary to permanent buildings. It is known for delivering top of class space solutions for events, as well as for commercial and public use. Setting the standard in event space for decades, all Losberger De Boer structures are modular, quick-to-build and tailor-made to ensure maximum client satisfaction.
Contact: Francis Scholten, Managing Director of International Projects – [email protected]
PERA
PERA Event is an international service agency for special events, M.I.C.E. entertainment and event counselling. Based in Istanbul, Turkey, the group offers solutions, support and services to participants in the development and implementation of International Horticultural Exhibitions.
TaylorBridges understand exactly what companies require from a safety & security training standpoint, with a vast experience spanning 30 years and working towards national and international standards, they are more than qualified to help your business – wherever you are in the world.
Transportation Management Services’ mission is to move people safely and reliably while delivering a personal and positive experience that aligns with clients’ goals. With 25 years’ experience managing transportation for thousands of events worldwide, they take great pride in serving as an extension of a clients’ team. They understand the unique challenges of each city and convention centre and can provide in-depth local expertise regardless of your event’s location. At TMS, it’s about both the journey and the destination.
Contact: David McCrae, Vice-President and Managing Director – [email protected]
WeTrack
WeTrack’s planning and operations software support the operations of the best events, venues and organisations in the world. It was born out of the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games by project and venue managers who wanted to improve the way event operators plan and deliver major events. Since the first client in 2014 – the Ryder Cup, at Gleneagles – they have grown to serve major sporting events, venues and organisations including Wimbledon, the ICC Cricket World Cup 2019, Royal Ascot, the FIA and the International Triathlon Union.
