BECOME PART OF IPM ESSEN 2026! As a driving force in the green sector and a powerful catalyst for innovation, the world’s leading trade fair for horticulture sets new standards in the industry every year. Present your latest plant varieties, technical innovations, floristry trends and garden features to an international trade audience. Take advantage of this unique opportunity when the global green sector comes together in Essen to kick off the new horticultural season. IPM ESSEN is your key to sustainable success!

BE PART OF THE GREEN NETWORK At IPM ESSEN, you will meet international decision-makers from the ornamental plant/perennials sector, among others, as well as tree and plant nursery operators, horticulturists, landscapers, florists and garden centre operators. Take advantage of the high level of procurement and decision-making responsibility and engage directly with managers, buyers and industry experts. Sector of economies of trade visitors* (extract) Cultivation of ornamental plants/perennials 25% Tree nursery Florists/specialist retailers Gardener/landscaper Garden centre Retail market garden Flower wholesale Fruit and vegetable production 13% 12% 11% 9% 7% 6% 5% IPM IMPULSES CITY GREENING Green infrastructure benefits physical, mental and emotional well-being and has a positive effect on air quality. It also promotes air exchange in cities and increases ecological diversity by creating habitats for many animal and plant species. Present your range of urban greenery products and services at IPM ESSEN 2026. . H b m G g n u h c s r o f t k r a M - e s s e M s u z s l e G m o r f 5 2 0 2 N E S S E M P I n o y e v r u s r o t i s i v e d a r t d n a r o t i b h x e e h t i m o r f a t a D : e c r u o S *

OUR EXHIBITION AREAS As the world’s leading trade fair in the industry, IPM ESSEN covers all four key areas of horticulture, thereby encompassing the entire value chain in one location. Present your products and services from the fields of plants, technology, floristry and garden features. Picture gallery Picture gallery PLANTS TECHNOLOGY An impressive variety of plants: from nursery and green plants to flowering pot plants, perennials, cut flowers, herbs and vegetables, flowerbulbs and seeds to bonsais. IPM ESSEN covers the entire range of plants in its full width and depth. Innovative and state-of-the-art – pres- ent greenhouses and interior equipment, irrigation and drainage systems, cooling, measuring and regulation equipment, as well as plant protection, soil, peats and substrates. Here you will also find commercial vehicles, transportation and lifting equipment, machinery and equip- ment, as well as various growing pots and engineering for nurseries and for fruit and vegetable growing.

INSPIRING & INNOVATIVE: SPECIAL SHOWS AT IPM ESSEN 2026 Adapted annually to the current global market requirements, IPM ESSEN offers varied and informative special shows: diverse product presentations, guided tours, topic- specific forums and much more. These special formats offer valuable industry insights, foster professional discussions and play a key role in the success of IPM ESSEN. Participate and inspire progress As an exhibitor, you have the opportunity to share your expertise with a distin- guished trade audience through presentations, tours or exclusive product showcases. IPM Discovery Center: combines innovations to create high-selling concepts IPM DISCOVERY CENTER The experiential POS World is a showroom and hotspot in one. Here, a variety of products are combined to create sales-boosting concepts, with fully realised shop setups on display. Your advantage: your innovations are presented to trade visitors in guided tours.

FLORISTRY WITH COMPETITIONS Top-class live shows with leading international florists, creative workshops, stage events and hands-on activities. With its bouquet competition, the NRW-Saar Regional Association of the Professional Association of German Florists (FDF) will provide plenty of fun and inspiration for floral retail trade. Gardeners’ Forum: sharing knowledge and networking on the topic of young plants GARDENERS’ FORUM Especially for gardeners, breeders and young plant producers: the forum provides trade visitors with valuable insights into the latest developments and trends in the young plant sector. The mix of keynote speeches, panel discussions, innovations and best practices promotes knowledge transfer and creates opportunities for network- ing. As a young plant exhibitor, you can be part of it all! IPM IMPULSES SUSTAINABILITY IN HORTICULTURE Peat substitutes, special substrates, biodiversity and transparent supply chains are just a few key aspects of the sustainability megatrend set to be explored at IPM ESSEN. If you too would like to pass on your knowledge and present your products or solutions to a high-calibre specialist audience, the Innovation Center Horticulture Technology offers you the ideal stage.

ENDLESS GREEN VARIETY IN ONE PLACE Entrance East PLANTS TECHNOLOGY FLORISTRY GARDEN FEATURES in all halls 5 2 0 2 h c r a M f o s a d i l a V Entrance South Entrance Hall 1A Entrance West IPM IMPULSES CLIMATE RESILIENCE When it comes to extreme weather events such as heat, drought, storms and floods, the horticultural industry is directly affected. But at the same time, it is also part of the solution to counter climate change and implement adaptation strategies. Are you focused on topics such as cli- mate-resilient plants and woody plants, energy use, efficient water systems or plant protection? Then present your products and services to the global industry. BECOME AN EXHIBITOR NOW!

STRONG COHESION – OUR PARTNERS ORGANISER IN COOPERATION WITH MESSE ESSEN GmbH Messeplatz 1 45131 Essen | Germany Fon +49. (0)201. 72 44-0 info@messe-essen.de www.messe-essen.de Regional Horticultural Association of North Rhine-Westphalia CONCEPTUAL SPONSOR Central Association of Horticulture THE IPM ESSEN PARTNER NETWORK • Federation of German Nurseries • European DIY Retail Association – EDRA/ Global Home Improvement Network – GHIN • Professional Association of German Florists – Federal Association • Professional Association of German Florists – NRW State Association • German Garden Industry Association • International Association of Horticultural Producers – AIPH • Regional Horticultural Association of North Rhine-Westphalia • Association of the German Flower Wholesale and Import Trade • Association of German Garden Centres • NRW Association for Horticulture, Landscaping and Sports Ground Construction • Central Association of Horticulture LEARN MORE IPM IMPULSES CLIMATE COMPUTERS AND ROBOTICS IN HORTICULTURE Numerous innovative and high-tech horticultural companies have become the driving force behind the international green industry. The focus here is on topics such as greenhouse automation, robotic systems for pricking out, cutting and plugging work and irrigation systems. Present your forward-looking technological products to your target group at IPM ESSEN 2026. REGISTER NOW!

#WEAREIPMESSEN BECOME PART OF THE COMMUNITY The world’s leading trade fair for horticulture showcases endless green variety – also on social media. The IPM ESSEN podcast “From the Greenhouse” also offers interesting interviews and talks with experts from the green sector. FROM THE GREENHOUSE – THE IPM ESSEN PODCAST Insights into the greenhouse: our podcast production FOLLOW IPM ESSEN: #ipmessen #weareipmessen DISCOVER THE IPM PODCAST SUBSCRIBE TO NEWSLETTER