The International Association of Horticultural Producers (AIPH) invites members of the global horticultural community to experience the diversity, innovation, and resilience of Australian ornamental horticulture through a dedicated program of professional visits and local tours during the AIPH Meeting Sydney 2026. Keep reading to know all about this event.
Explore the World of Australian Horticulture at the 2026 AIPH Meeting in Sydney
On 11th and 12th March 2026, AIPH and Host Partner Greenlife Industry Australia will take delegates beyond the conference setting to explore horticultural production, landscape stewardship, and industry leadership across the Sydney region and beyond.
These professional visits form an integral part of the AIPH Meeting program. Together, they provide delegates with practical context and real-world insight into the themes discussed during the conferences, including climate pressure, resource constraints, biosecurity, and changing markets.
On Wednesday, 11th, delegates will explore nurseries and gardens in South-West Sydney that show the diversity and innovation of Australian horticulture. Stops include:
Tim’s Garden Centre – A local institution known for its friendly, expert service and an exclusive range of plants. It is famous for introducing the fast-growing “Goodbye Neighbours” Lilly Pilly hedge to local gardeners.
Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan – Australia’s largest botanic garden dedicated to native flora, spanning 416 hectares of rolling hills, lakes, and themed gardens. This stop highlights the garden’s scientific and conservation work.
Andreasens Green – One of Australia’s leading wholesale nurseries with over 135 Acres, Andreasens is a family-owned business that supplies to trade customers in the commercial and residential landscape sectors.
What You Can Expect on the Second Day of the AIPH Meeting
The second day of tours, Thursday 12th, will take participants into the Blue Mountains, providing insight into horticultural practice within a distinctive landscape shaped by biodiversity and regional expertise.
Photo: @botanicssydney
Stops include:
Oasis Horticulture – One of the largest producers and distributors of bedding plants in Australia, with a selection of more than 600 varieties of flowers, vegetables, and herbs.
Echo Point – Overlooking the Three Sisters rock formations in the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains. From this lookout, delegates can admire the vast Jamison Valley with its dramatic sandstone cliffs and dense eucalyptus forests that create the region’s characteristic blue haze.
Blue Mountains Botanic Garden at Mount Tomah – Australia’s premier cool-climate botanic garden. Attendees can explore curated collections of native and exotic cool-climate plants, surrounded by wilderness and panoramic views.
Photo: @botanicssydney
Connecting Global Leaders With Australian Horticultural Expertise
Through these professional visits and local tours, delegates will see first-hand how Australian businesses and institutions are responding to environmental and market pressures in practice. Beyond observation, the program is designed to facilitate direct exchange between international delegates, Australian growers, and the AIPH team – creating space for practical discussion, peer learning, and relationship-building that continues beyond the conference setting.
For more information and to register, visit the AIPH Website. The AIPH Horticultural Industry Conference is organized with the support of Greenlife Industry Australia, AIPH’s member in Australia, alongside headline sponsor Biblo.
