IPM Essen—the world's leading event for plants, gardening, and floristry

IPM Essen is an internationally significant trade event that covers the entire plant and garden market. It brings together producers, retailers, service providers, and trade visitors from the horticulture, landscaping, floristry, garden center, and retail sectors. The focus is on product range development, trends in the plant sector, and innovative solutions for the production, marketing, and sustainable use of plants and green living spaces.

Focus and themes of IPM Essen

The event presents offerings from the various segments of the green market. The topics range from production and technology to plant diversity and applications in gardening, landscaping, and urban greening:

Potted plants, bedding and balcony plants, perennials and woody plants
Technology and equipment for production, care and logistics
Floristry assortments, decoration and creative design solutions
New assortments and products in the garden and plant market
Green concepts for urban spaces, parks, and public facilities
Seeds, substrates, fertilizers, and plant protection solutions

With this breadth, the event provides a comprehensive overview of the market—from classic plant offerings to technological and conceptual innovations.

Target groups and participant structure

The trade audience consists of various players in the gardening and plant market. Typical representatives include:

Producers and growers of plants and trees
Retailers from garden centers, hardware stores, and specialty shops
Florists, decorators, and creative businesses
Planners, architects, and landscape designers
Suppliers of technology, substrates, and production technology

This composition creates a networked platform for exchange, procurement, and industry trends—with a direct link to practical application.

Knowledge, trends, and innovations in the program

Beyond the product exhibition itself, IPM Essen offers an accompanying specialist program with lectures, presentations, and discussion panels. Topics range from economic developments to cultivation and care techniques to sustainable management:

Workshops and seminars on the production, care, and use of plants
Lectures on market trends, sustainability, and global plant management
Discussions on urban greening, biodiversity, and ecological concepts
Inspirational areas with examples of garden and landscape design

This means that the topic of “green” is not only considered as a product, but also as a living and economic space.

Essen as a central location

The event takes place in the Essen Exhibition and Congress Center—with a well-developed infrastructure, convenient location, and wide range of services. Its position in the Ruhr region makes it easy to reach from both Germany and abroad and creates short distances between the exhibition, program items, and service areas.

Relevance for the plant industry and green sectors

In times of growing importance of sustainable living spaces, urban greening, and responsible management, IPM Essen serves as a central orientation for suppliers, planners, and decision-makers. It combines market overview, innovation, and professional exchange, thus remaining an important meeting place for everyone involved in plants, production, and applications in green living spaces. Further information can be found on the organizer's website: www.ipm-essen.de

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