Horticultural leaders from around the world gain in Chiang Rai on 24 March 2025 for the AIPH International Horticultural Expo Conference , marking the start of the AIPH Spring Meeting . With a pile program of discussions and presentations , the result brought together Expo organizer , industriousness experts , and government illustration to share forward motion on upcoming horticultural exhibitions and explore the role of plants in shaping sustainable cities .
Welcoming delegates , AIPH President Leonardo Capitanio expressed gratitude to the Ministry of Agriculture & Cooperatives , the Department of Agriculture ( DOA ) , the Horticultural Science Society of Thailand ( HSST ) , and the Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau ( TCEB ) for their musical accompaniment in hosting the event . recognize Thailand ’s stiff horticultural heritage , he noted : " Many plants we see in other continent go their life here in Thailand . Your love of blossom is clear in your many blossom shows and , of course of instruction , in your preparations for the AIPH - approved International Horticultural Expos in Udon Thani and Korat . "
As the server , Mr Rapibhat Chandarasrivongs , Director General of the Department of Agriculture , Ministry of Agriculture & Cooperatives , also welcomed delegates to Thailand , emphasizing the nation ’s consignment to horticulture and sustainability . He spoke about Thailand ’s long - stand up role in the planetary ornamental plant industry and the importance of host outside exposition to further innovation and coaction . With Thailand preparing to host two major AIPH - okay Expos — Udon Thani 2026 and Korat 2029 — he underline how these events would further elevate the country ’s status as a cardinal musician in global horticulture .
The conference have advance account on A1 International Horticultural Expos , let in Expo 2027 Yokohama in Japan and Korat 2029 in Thailand , which will showcase global horticultural initiation .
Thailand ’s Udon Thani 2026 Expo was also a cardinal direction , with organizers outlining plans to highlight dark-green urban exploitation and sustainability with its B International Green Expo .
Updates continue with International Green Expos , featuring the last report from Chengdu 2024 in China and preparation for the 2028 Ulsan International Garden Expo in Korea , showcasing innovative approach to integrating gardening into urban excogitation .
Further report on International Horticultural Shows featured Euroflora 2025 in Italy and Taean International Horticultural - Healing Expo 2026 in Korea , showcasing how plants , flowers , and landscapes can enhance well - being and cultural identicalness .
The conference also explored future exposition applications , with presentations from Expo İzmir 2027 in Türkiye and Expo 2031 Minnesota in the USA and an reflection of interest from Baghdad , Iraq .
Mr Capitanio reflected on the survive impact of AIPH - approved Expos , stating : " Since 1960 , AIPH - O.K. Expos have exposed millions of visitor to the magnate of plants . It is marvelous to see all these cities accept forward this mission to inspire their cities , regions , country , and the whole earthly concern . "
As the AIPH Spring Meeting go forward , treatment will focus on Green Cities , ornamental horticulture , and industry developments across Southeast Asia , correct the level for a generative hebdomad of coaction and noesis - sharing .
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