IGCA 2026 Recap: Innovation, Visual Merchandising, and Global Community

The congress organized by the International Garden Centre Association (IGCA) 2026 in Germany has concluded, confirming itself as a fundamental point of reference for the garden center sector. Set in the splendid backdrop of Munich, the event brought together industry leaders, innovators, and international experts to share trends, sustainability strategies, and new growth opportunities.
 

• Global networking and sharing: The event welcomed delegates from 21 different countries. Highlighting the value of the initiative, Marco Orlandelli emphasized the importance of the event, describing it as "an intense and interesting experience, full of valuable opportunities for international networking in the Garden Center sector," with the shared goal of supporting the growth and development of the entire industry.
• Garden Center Tours: Among the key moments, participants visited some of Germany's most cutting-edge gardening and retail facilities, analyzing up close innovative layouts, marketing strategies, and eco-friendly solutions.
• Partner Support: The event saw the essential contribution of major German trade fairs (IPM ESSEN, Christmasworld, and spoga+gafa), active partners, and sponsors of the congress.