In the face of climate change, woody plants and trees are increasingly becoming the focus of the green industry. IPM ESSEN 2026, the world’s leading trade fair for horticulture, is sending a strong signal in this regard: The new “Woody Arena” is creating an innovative meeting place for knowledge, practice and future topics relating to woody plants, urban greening and climate adaptation. From 27 to 30 January 2026, interested parties will receive many new impulses for their business here and can network with experts.
The new arena in the middle of Nursery Hall 7 offers trade visitors a unique platform: daily changing lectures, panel discussions and presentations take up current developments in practice, research and breeding. The focus is on future-proof tree assortments for cities, climate-resilient species for urban areas and new varieties for forests and private gardens.
The main topics of the Gehölze Arena include:
Future tree assortments for cities and private gardens
Climate-tolerant species and findings from sighting projects
Professional care and pruning
Requirements for tree locations in cities
· Hedge planting for biodiversity
A daily special topic and accompanying moderation ensure a lively, interactive forum.
With the “Woody Arena”, Messe Essen actively promotes the networking of municipalities, planners, researchers, tree nurseries and trade in order to make urban and private greening fit for the future. In addition, a seminar by the Association of German Nurseries (BdB) on Wednesday, 28 January, as well as guided tours of the trade fair, will provide information on current developments in the world of woody plants during IPM ESSEN.
Further information and registration at: www.ipm-essen.de
