AIPH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCERS The

AIPH THE INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HORTICULTURAL PRODUCERS The world’s champion for the power of plants Tim Briercliffe – Secretary General www. aiph. org

About AIPH The International Association of Horticultural Producers established 1948 • AIPH stimulates demand for ornamentals worldwide • AIPH promotes best practice and protects interests of the industry • The global leader in industry knowledge and information exchange • Over fifty members globally • By International conventions, global responsibility in approving International Horticultural Expos • We lead urban greening with our Green City initiative

AIPH LEADING THE INDUSTRY • • Meetings, conferences, annual congress World Flower Summit Beijing 10 th-13 th September Green City Conference Beijing 11 th September Novelty Protection Plant Health Flower Auction Group International Grower of the Year Awards (IGOTY) Publications: • • International Statistics Yearbook Green City Guidelines International Vision Project Flora. Culture International (FCI)

AIPH AND GREEN CITY • We lead global thinking on the successful integration of nature into the built environment. • We stress essential role of plants in creating vibrant urban areas in which people and businesses can thrive. • We aim to develop an international standard for green cities as well as being a focal point for green city best practice and a source of expertise. • Developing Green City awards programme to nurture the development of future green cities. AIPH 71 st Annual Congress 8 th – 11 th September 2019 in Beijing, China Green City Conference – 11 th September

AIPH EXHIBITION CATEGORIES Category Name Duration BIE Approval A 1 World Horticultural Exhibition 3 -6 months Yes B International Horticultural Exhibition 3 -6 months No C International Horticultural Show 5 -20 days No D International Horticultural Trade Exhibition 3 -5 days No • A 1 category expos enables organisers to invite other countries through government and diplomatic channels. After approval by AIPH this category also requires BIE approval – BIE is the international body that approves world expos • B category expos can be similar in scale to an A 1 expo. International participation is still a crucial element but participation is gained more through city government relations rather than national government level. • C category makes provision for short duration events. • D Category is for trade shows recently introduced for trade exhibitions.

Some of AIPH approved International Horticultural Expos

International Horticultural Expos • By international convention AIPH approves and regulates International Horticultural Expos • AIPH expos attract international participants and millions of visitors over the six months events • 5 – 8 years ideal planning time (or longer if required) • Involve city and central government • AIPH provides organisers with expert guidance to create world class spectacles • Guide for expo organisers available on request

MOTIVATION & BENEFITS TO HOLDING AN EXPO • • • Urban and regional development measures Sports and leisure infrastructure Transport infrastructure Conversion of industrial areas or fallow land Active green policy Nature conservation Tourism development Effects on regional economy and labour market Cultural Identity Development of international relationships and cooperation Promotion of the national and regional horticultural sector

Environmental, Educational & Economic Impact • An expo stimulates the development of the host city • Expos transform the international reputation of host city • Expos last for up to 6 months and sites range from up to 50 to over 900 hectares in size • Expos help green cities and enhance the environment • Expos educate and raise awareness for sustainability and environmental issues as well as the horticultural and landscaping industry • Development of international relationships and cooperation • Promotion of the national and regional horticultural sector

CURRENT & FUTURE AIPH EXPOS • 2018 • Taichung, Chinese Taipei (B) – 8 million visitors 30 hectares Rediscover GNP (Green, Nature, People) • 2019 • Beijing, China (A 1) – 16 million visitors 500 hectares - Live Green, Live Better • 2021 • Doha, Qatar (A 1) – 3 million visitors 70 hectares - Greening the Desert • Yangzhou, China (B) – 5 million visitors 250 hectares - Green City, Healthy Life • Hatay, Turkey (B) – 2. 5 million visitors 30 hectares - Garden of Civilisations

Future AIPH Expos • 2022 • Almere, Netherlands (A 1) – 3 million visitors 50 hectares Growing Green Cities • Australis, Sydney, Australia (B) (provisional) 5 million visitors – 50 hectares • 2023 • Kahramanmaraş, Turkey (B) – 2 million visitors 74 hectares • 2024 • Lodz, Poland (A 1) – 4 million visitors – 50 hectares Nature of the City

EXPOS PRESENT EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOST CITIES • City Development • International Promotion • Environment • Art, Culture & Education • Horticulture Industry Growth • Conferences and Seminars

EXPO LEGACY • A unique landscape park or city park • Infrastructure projects around the Expo • An increase in the tourism • Enhanced city reputation • A greater appreciation of plants in the community • Better city to live and work in • Increased urban greening

For further information, please contact Treve Evans – Sr. International Relations Manager treve. evans@aiph. org www. aiph. org