Thilo Conrad (Haymarket)

"What Stays, What Goes, What Comes: The Key Insights from 2025"

A new year is beginning, but the challenges persist. Instead of just looking back, we analyze: Which headlines from the past year will continue to define your business in 2026? We filter the key themes from 52 weeks of reporting that you absolutely must have on your radar to ensure a strong start to the new season. This is an annual review that looks forward.

Panel Disskussion: Fairtrade Deutschland e.V. (Hall 1 / Stand 1E11)

• Katharina Schwab (Fairtrade Deutschland) – Senior Supply Chain Manager, Flowers & Plants
• Loise Mukami (Fairtrade Africa) – Regional Programme Manager, Flowers & Plants
• Joan Akoth (Fairtrade Africa) – Senior Project Officer, Gender & Inclusion, Bengo Project
• Gonzaga Mungai (Fairtrade International) – Global Product Manager, Flowers & Plants
• Anne Muthoni (Florensis Ltd.) – Gender Committee Representative

"Empowers women in global cut flower supply chains"

The majority of workers on flower farms in Kenya and Ethiopia are women. Fairtrade supports certified farms in changing the unequal power relations that women face in the workplace and in society - towards greater gender equality. Strong standards and projects such as the Blooming Flowers Project, funded by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, specifically empower women. Employees of the Fairtrade producer network Fairtrade Africa and a project participant report on what this looks like in practice.

Floris Tas (Selecta One)

"RCS 2.0 - the substrate free rooting system that makes sustainabilty profitable"

RCS 2.0 (Rooted Cuttings System) is an innovative method for producing rooted cuttings without substrate, using biodegradable cellulose sleeves. This new approach offers compact, lightweight young plants that are easier to handle and transport, reducing costs and packaging needs. As a peat-free, substrate-free system made from biodegradable materials, RCS 2.0 combines sustainability with efficiency - cutting carbon emissions and waste while improving logistics and environmental performance. Floris Tas explains the benefits for producers and licensees and is available to answer questions.

Tobias Dittrich (Florensis)

"Non Stop Blooms - an abundant source of flowers"

Non Stop Blooms stands for colourful perennials that flower reliably throughout the entire summer while being easy to produce and maintain. A well - designed concept that brings together breeding expertise, the needs of growers and end consumers and clear guidance for retail.

Matthias Coufal (Hans Brainfood GmbH)

“Variety stability, genetic transparency, and quality control: How to produce competitive cannabis varieties in 2026”

The legalization and rapidly growing market for cannabis seeds present new opportunities for horticulture - but also high demands. In this presentation, Matthias Coufal (Hans Brainfood / BudVoyage) shows how modern breeding processes, stable genetics, valid quality control, and transparent origin information make the decisive difference between average and marketable strains. Using practical examples, he will explain how producers can achieve strain stability, avoid THC fluctuations, ensure germination rates, and clearly differentiate themselves from pure resellers. The presentation is aimed at horticultural professionals, seed companies, and distributors who want to operate successfully in the new cannabis market in 2026.

Fred Kruisselbrink (Anthura)

"Powering the Future of Horticulture"

As a horticultural company, energy is at the heart of everything we do. By combining year-round use of heat and electricity, we have learned to manage energy efficiently—this is the reality today. But what about tomorrow? Our industry holds a unique opportunity: to move toward CO₂ neutrality. At Anthura, we are actively exploring innovative ways to achieve this through modern energy strategies. This means moving away from fossil fuels and embracing multiple energy sources. One key objective is to store surplus energy, such as residual heat or low-cost summer surplus electricity, for later use, even across seasons. The advantage by staking this method the horticulture can easy help to stabilize the grip. We will share practical insights on energy-saving measures (LED lighting, dehumidifiers, shading screens) and alternative sources like wind energy, data centre heat recovery and even possibility producing our own H₂O₂. The key message? Don’t bet on a single source. The era of relying on one solution is over. Flexibility and diversification are essential for a sustainable future in horticulture.

Dr. Michael Müller (Pflanzentheke)

“Where to go with horticulture?- A contribution to a reliable, climate-resilient food supply”

Local horticulture and agriculture are under pressure, and it is becoming increasingly difficult to produce in an economically and ecologically sensible way, especially in the area of specialty crops. At the same time, more and more people are living in urban centers. How can we achieve a year-round, mass-market, climate-resilient food supply with fresh, locally produced food? The presentation will showcase scalable, practical options for making vegetable cultivation more productive and efficient and bringing it closer to the people.

Gerhard Zemp (Alexander Hildebrand)

"Interior landscaping - Profession of the future - Interior Landscaping"

Discover how plants are transforming our work and living spaces! Interior Landscaping combines design, sustainability, and technology – a creative profession with a bright future. In this broadcast, we’ll show why green spaces are not only beautiful but also healthy and innovative, and how you can become part of this growing industry. With exciting career opportunities in planning, design, and maintenance, you’ll find many paths to a greener future.