When Bengaluru plays host to HortiConnect India 2025, the story is not just about exhibitions and booths - it is about ideas, people, and the promise of a brighter horticultural future. The Bengaluru International Exhibition Centre (BIEC) will become the meeting ground for scientists, growers, policymakers, and designers from across the world, all united by one question: How can global horticulture thrive in India – and how can India lead the next chapter globally?
A Grand Opening With Global Voices
Day one will begin with a ceremony designed to showcase India's ambition. The lamp-lighting with dignitaries will be setting the tone, followed by keynote speeches from Indian and international leaders. The programme will pivot to practice – Colombian master designer Cristina Lopez (Marketing Manager at Ball SB Cut Flowers) will take the stage to reveal global floristry secrets in a live demonstration, reminding audiences that flowers are not only a crop, but also an art form.
The noon will continue with "Future Fruits: What Will Be on Our Plates in 2030?" – a discussion that pairs scientists and farmers, blending cutting-edge research with the lived wisdom of Indian fields. Later, the Netherlands Embassy will be anchoring a session on partnership, affirming why the Dutch remain at the forefront of global greenhouse technology. Financial institutions such as NABARD and PNB will be stepping forward to signal that every idea unveiled here, capital pathways will be designed in parallel. The day will close with recognition awards under 'Celebrating Champions of Horticulture'.
Day Two: Resilience, Beauty, and the Business of Flowers
If the first day is about vision, Day two is about resilience and inclusive growth, starting with 'Flowers & Fragrance: Unlocking Global Market Opportunities', bringing together leading voices in Indian floriculture and retail. Dutch grower Piet Koopman will also be offering some lessons from tulips and lilies - the flowers that built the Netherlands into a horticultural powerhouse.
Sustainability then, will take the center stage with Vitafloral and a product showcase from Multiplex Group, before the afternoon expands to India's spice and aromatic crop sectors. The agenda will be cleverly interlacing flowers, food, and fragrances, reflecting how horticulture will shape everyday life. A highlight will be from Mr. Srikanth Kanoi to lead a dialogue on how floriculture can transform events, weddings, and hospitality in India. For anyone who doubts flowers' commercial power, this session will make the case.
Hands-on workshops will be followed in floral decoration by respected Indian designers like M. Kalidas Raj and D.M. Shobha, blending traditional Indian floristry with global design schools.
Day Three: Technology and Transition
The final day looks to the future, with sessions on digital farming, AI, IoT, and drones. Experts from India, the UK, and the United States take the stage, showing how global technology can be tailored for Indian soil. Dutch expert Hidde Huisintveld will dive into the science of light and radiation for crop yields, while Indian startups showcase biologicals, fintech tools, and autonomous farming prototypes.
The 'Buyer-Seller Connect' for networking will ensure that growers leave with not just inspiration but also contracts. Awards of excellence bring the event full circle, honoring leaders who are already transforming horticulture on the ground.
HortiConnect India Is More Than Technology Transfer
HortiConnect India 2025 is not just about technology transfer; it is about price accessibility, cultural adaptation, and future-proofing Indian horticulture. By placing European solutions beside Indian realities, the event promises to deliver strategies that are scalable in both the Batgalkot farm and a Bengaluru rooftop greenhouse. It reflects a global vision but speaks in the language of local practice.
The Netherlands' presence as partner country will add weight, but the event will also be amplifying Indian innovation - startups, progressive farmers, women in floriculture, and agri-entrepreneurs, all finding a place in this programme. From floral fashion shows to policy conclaves, it is this mix of celebration and pragmatism that sets HortiConnect apart.
Thursd Team India – On the Ground, With You
For us at Thursd, Thursd Team India will be present across all three days, walking the floors, joining the sessions, and capturing the voices that matter. Expect real-time updates, exhibitor highlights, and stories that carry Bengaluru's spirit to our global leadership. If you see us, come say hello! - Your story might just become the one we spotlight for the world.
The Future Begins in Bengaluru
With India's horticulture output projected to reach 362 million tonnes in 2025 and exports nearing $1.8 billion, the stakes could not be higher. HortiConnect India is where growers meet global giants, where policymakers hear directly from the field, and where technology finds its first Indian roots. The future of Indian horticulture will not be written in policy papers alone - it will be written in the bustling aisles of BIEC this September.
And as the mantra of the event reminds us - "Horticulture for Food, Economy, Health, and Longevity" - the journey from Bengaluru will resonate far beyond India's borders.
