The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) has granted trade show (D) category approval to IPM Essen 2020 which takes place from Tuesday 28th to Friday 31st January. This strengthens an existing partnership between AIPH and IPM Essen and aims to provide even more opportunities for the global horticulture industry. In 2019, 1,551 exhibitors from 46 countries participated in the trade show which received 53,000 visitors.
Remarking on IPM Essen gaining the approval of AIPH, Mr Oliver P. Kuhrt, CEO Messe Essen, said: "We are very pleased to receive certification by the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH), and to continue intensifying this trusting cooperation. Planning the next IPM Essen, the world's leading trade fair for horticulture, is underway including the presentation of the International Grower of the Year Awards 2020. We are very happy to provide an international setting for this top-class event once again."
AIPH Secretary General, Mr Tim Briercliffe, said: “AIPH members were unanimous in granting AIPH approval to IPM Essen. We believe IPM Essen reaches the highest standards in delivering an international horticultural trade show for both exhibitors and visitors. IPM Essen has already been a venue partner for AIPH’s annual awards for several years and we are excited about the industry opportunities that will result from this deeper collaboration.”
Since 2015, IPM Essen has been the venue for the AIPH International Grower of the Year (IGOTY) Awards. The AIPH International Grower of the Year 2020 awards ceremony will take place on Tuesday 28th January in Hall Essen, Congress Centre East. IGOTY guests also receive a complementary ticket to IPM for their preferred day.
To learn more about IPM Essen visit: https://www.ipm-essen.de/world-trade-fair/. To book tickets for the AIPH International Grower of the Year Awards 2020 visit http://aiph.org/igoty2020/. Early bird ticket and corporate hospitality package offers end on 1st December 2019. To find out more about AIPH approved international horticultural trade shows visit: http://aiph.org/events/exhibitions/.