From 27 to 30 January 2026, Hall 7 will be all about trees and shrubs.
The new Woodland Arena will show how climate-resistant trees and shrubs can make cities, forests and private gardens fit for the future. Visitors can look forward to a varied programme of lectures, panel discussions and practical contributions from the fields of research, practice, breeding, trade, planning and local government.
Why a woodland arena?
Climate change poses major challenges for the green industry. Heat waves, drought and extreme weather require new product ranges, innovative care concepts and well-thought-out site selection. IPM ESSEN is setting an example with the woodland arena: here, trade visitors can gain valuable insights for their daily business and exchange ideas with experts.
| 10:10 - 10:15 am | Welcome |
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| 10:15 - 11:00 am | Prof. Martin Thieme-Hack (Osnabrück University of Applied Sciences) |
| 11:15 - 12:00 am |
Wild woody plants - the underestimated heroes of our landscapes Thorsten Krohn (Association of German Nurseries – BdB e.V.) |
| 12:00 - 12:30 am | Panel discussion |
| 12:30 am - 01:00 pm | Break |
| 01:00 - 01:45 pm |
Federal woody plant inspection - in search of the best in the range Dr. Andreas Wrede (Chamber of Agriculture Schleswig-Holstein) |
| 02:00 - 02:45 pm |
Modern rose assortments - the ADR label as a benchmark for retail Claudia Taeger (Bavarian State Research Center for Viticulture and Horticulture) |
| 03:00 - 03:30 pm | Panel discussion |
| 10:10 - 10:15 am | Welcome |
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| 10:15 - 11:00 am |
Rhododendrons – which ones are fit for the future? Holger Hachmann (Association of German Nurseries – BdB e.V.) |
| 11:15 - 12:00 am | Nicola Daldrup (Landwirtschaftskammer Nordrhein-Westfalen) |
| 12:00 - 12:30 am | Panel discussion |
| 12:30 am - 01:00 pm | Break |
| 01:00 - 01:45 pm |
Biodiversity begins in the genes – the importance of regionally native woody plants Jonathan Ruhm (Federal Agency for Nature Conservation) |
| 02:00 - 02:45 pm |
Woody plants for the future: plant selection for flood-prone areas Peyrik Möller (Association of German Nurseries - BdB e.V.) |
| 03:00 - 03:30 pm | Panel discussion |
| 10:10 - 10:15 am | Welcome |
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| 10:15 - 11:00 am |
Trees for the future city Christoph Dirksen (Association of German Nurseries – BdB e.V.) |
| 11:15 - 12:00 am |
Urban trees under stress – water availability, tree health and growth in urban environments Dr. Mona Quambusch (Julius Kühn Institute) |
| 12:00 - 12:30 am | Panel discussion |
| 12:30 am - 01:00 pm | Break |
| 01:00 - 01:45 pm |
Nurseries in public perception Anette Hackbarth (Haymarket Media GmbH / Deutsche Baumschule) |
| 02:00 - 02:45 pm |
Urban tree strategies as part of municipal climate adaptation strategies – challenges and opportunities in implementing urban green for the future Joana Gasper (German Association of Landscape Contractors – GaLaBau e.V.) |
| 03:00 - 03:30 pm | Panel discussion |
| 10:10 - 10:15 am | Welcome |
| 10:15 - 11:00 am |
Climate-resilient urban development from the perspective of the housing industry Dipl.-Ing. Wolfgang Telöken (University of Kassel) |
| 11:15 - 12:00 am |
Implementing climate adaptation effectively – nature-based measures as municipal options for action Moritz Frese (Center for Climate Adaptation – Difü) |
| 12:00 - 12:30 am | Panel discussion |
| 12:30 am - 01:00 pm | Open conclusion |
Plan your visit to the trade fair!
