Which plants will be able to withstand extreme weather in the future? How can the production, packaging and transport of flowers be organised in a resource-saving manner? Horticulture plays a decisive role in the current debate on climate change and sustainable action. The international plant fair IPM ESSEN is a trend-setting platform in this respect. From 28th to 31st January 2020, the worldwide green industry will meet at Messe Essen to find answers to these questions of the future. Messe Essen, its partner associations and exhibitors will provide information about current market figures, trends, product innovations and the fair programme.

The discussion partners in order of speech are:

Oliver P. Kuhrt, CEO of Messe Essen
Mikaël Mercier, President VAL'HOR and representative of the partner country France
Eva Kähler-Theuerkauf, President of the North Rhine-Westphalia State Horticultural Association
Helmuth Prinz, President of the Trade Association of German Florists - Federal Association (FDF)
Jürgen Mertz, President of the Central Horticultural Association (ZVG)

In addition, the results of the latest goods flow analysis of the flower and plant markets will be presented for the first time by:

Jürgen Mertz, President of the Central Horticultural Association (ZVG)
Norbert Engler, Chairman of the Board of the Association of the German Flower Wholesale and Import Trade (BGI)
Raimund Korbmacher, Chairman of the Association of German Flower Wholesale Markets

The third part of the press conference will focus on products and trends.