+ + + Program highlights at the world fair

Climate tours

The topic of climate protection has never been as important as it is today: this is not only reflected in global discussions, but also in the green sector. In line with this, IPM ESSEN, in cooperation with the Association of German Nurseries, the Association of German Perennial Gardeners and the Perennial Plant Ring, will be presenting daily guided tours on the following topics:

Sustainability through climate-resistant trees

Insect-friendly perennials

• Register here for the tours.
• You can also take advantage of the guided trend tours with green stylist and trend watcher Romeo Sommers at the IPM DISCOVERY CENTER 2024 here

Awards

The international horticultural industry meets at IPM ESSEN to present its innovations and new products to the trade public, and the world's leading trade fair is the platform for numerous awards ceremonies. At competitions such as the Show Your Colours Award or the IPM Messe Cup, you have the opportunity to obtain a wealth of useful information while making new contacts at the same time. In 2024, IPM Essen will also be the host sponsor for the AIPH International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards, which have been presented to the best of the best in ornamental plant production since 2019.

• International Grower of the Year Award 
• Best Practice Award 
• IPM Novelties Show
• Show Your Colours Award 
• IPM Messecup

Novelty Showcase

Since 2008, the IPM Novelty Showcase at IPM ESSEN has been awarding prizes for innovative new plants in categories such as bedding and balcony plants, spring-flowering plants, flowering houseplants, green houseplants, woody plants, perennials and potted plants. The winners will be announced on the first day of the fair and exhibited with all the other new products in Green City (Hall 1A) for the entire duration of the fair.

The IPM Novelty Showcase is organized by the Central Horticultural Association (ZVG) and Messe Essen.

Further information can be found here.

FDF-World

The Association of German Florists will be presenting an impressive stage program in Green City (Hall 1A) with top national and international florists on the FDF show stage. Top international floristry acts such as "FLOOS - the crafter's secret" and "Decorum plants & flowers" will be presenting their latest floral creations.

The varied program of events on the FDF Show Stage, presented by the Professional Association of German Florists - Federal Association and its partners, offers inspiration, motivation and new ideas for successful floristry practice at the start of the 2024 financial year.

You can find the entire stage program here.