Annual Conference of AIPH - Mapping a Sustainable Path for the Horticulture Sector
Prepare for a groundbreaking event in the world of horticulture as the 77th Annual Congress of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) takes place in Ghent, Belgium, from September 14 to 18, 2025. This five-day gathering aims to shape the future of the ornamental horticulture industry by focusing on sustainability and technological innovation.
The Congress kicks off with a welcoming dinner on Sunday evening, followed by a series of panel discussions featuring industry experts such as Jeroen Oudheusden, Clement Tulezi, Juan Carlos Isaza, and Yvonne Watzdorf.
Tuesday hosts the International Horticultural Industry Conference, with morning sessions dedicated to 'Sustainability in Ornamental Horticulture.' These sessions will delve into alternatives to peat-based substrates, strategies to reduce chemical inputs, and innovative water management techniques. The afternoon sessions will shift to technological advancements, demonstrating the latest AI applications to optimize greenhouse climates, forecast demand, and guide robotic systems.
Midweek tours will offer hands-on insights into Belgium's thriving horticultural sector, visiting innovative enterprises employing circular production methods and energy-efficient technologies, as well as young-plant propagation centers with closed-loop energy systems and rainwater harvesting.
Wednesday and Thursday will also feature professional and local tours, providing delegates with the opportunity to customize their experience based on their specific interests and schedule.
The event is expected to focus on sustainability, technological innovation, and the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in horticulture. AIPH has curated an impressive lineup of speakers, including Daan de Vries, Sylvie Mamias, Cecilia Luetgebrune, Stefanie Miltenburg, Mirjam Boekestijn, Ingrid Creten, Julia Ostrowski, Joep Hendricks, and Jennifer Pheasey.
In addition to the informative sessions, the Congress schedule includes generous free time to encourage informal networking and potential collaborations. Ghent's compact and charming historic center offers the perfect backdrop for such interactions.
Early bird registration is available until 15th July, offering a discounted fee of €990 for the full Congress and access to preferred accommodations at the NH Collection Gent hotel. Don't miss out on this opportunity to be at the forefront of the sustainable and tech-enabled future of horticulture.
[1] Sources: [3] https://www.aiph.org/news/aiph-congress-2025-ghent-belgium-focuses-sustainability-technological-innovation-and-development-artificial-intelligence-ai-in-ornamental-horticulture/
- The 77th Annual Congress of the International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) concentrates on shaping the future of the ornamental horticulture industry, focusing on sustainability and technological innovation.
- The Congress starts with a welcoming dinner on Sunday evening, followed by panel discussions featuring industry experts like Jeroen Oudheusden, Clement Tulezi, Juan Carlos Isaza, and Yvonne Watzdorf.
- Tuesday consists of the International Horticultural Industry Conference, exploring sustainability in ornamental horticulture and technological advancements, including AI applications.
- Midweek tours provide hands-on insights into Belgium's horticultural sector, featuring enterprises with circular production methods and energy-efficient technologies.
- AIPH has assembled an impressive list of speakers, including Daan de Vries, Sylvie Mamias, Cecilia Luetgebrune, and Mirjam Boekestijn, who will share their expertise in the field.
- Delegates can customize their experience on Wednesday and Thursday with professional and local tours based on specific interests or schedule.
- The event in Ghent also emphasizes networking and potential collaborations, encouraging informal interactions in the city's charming historic center.
- Early bird registration, offering a discounted fee of €990, is available until 15th July, including access to preferred accommodations at the NH Collection Gent hotel.
- The horticulture industry news highlights the Congress as an opportunity to be at the forefront of the sustainable and tech-enabled future of horticulture.
- In addition, the Congress schedule provides generous free time for delegates to explore global cuisines and local food and drink establishments in the home-and-garden-friendly city of Ghent.
- On the agenda are sessions on alternatives to peat-based substrates, reducing chemical inputs, water management techniques, and AI applications in horticulture.
- Delegates can also learn about environmental science, nutrition, cooking, health-and-wellness, fitness-and-exercise, climate-change, and technology's impact on horticulture during the event, offering a complete lifestyle experience.
