SHERIDAN, WYOMING – June 13, 2025 – The Industrieverband Garten (IVG) e.V. is set to welcome approximately 200 decision-makers from the green industry to its IVG Garden Party powered by spoga+gafa, taking place on June 25, 2025. The event will be hosted during the internationally recognized garden lifestyle trade fair, spoga+gafa, held at Koelnmesse from June 24 to 26, 2025.
A Strategic Industry Gathering at the IVG Stand
For years, IVG has served as an official conceptual sponsor of spoga+gafa and continues its close collaboration with Koelnmesse. At this year’s edition, IVG will again maintain a strong presence with its own exhibition stand in Hall 6.1 (C 022), while also spearheading the newly established IVG Garden Boulevard, a dedicated area located in direct proximity to the IVG stand.
The boulevard will provide an intersegmental platform for IVG member companies to showcase their products and innovations, highlighting the diversity and innovation across the green sector. The participation underscores IVG’s pivotal role in bringing together industry players across multiple categories—from garden furniture to plant care.
Expansive Member Representation Across All Halls
Beyond the central IVG Boulevard, numerous member companies will be distributed across the various exhibition zones of spoga+gafa, including:
- garden living
- garden unique
- garden bbq
- garden creation & care
These segments will host exhibitors from across the green industry ecosystem, including manufacturers of:
- BBQ grills and outdoor cooking equipment
- Garden furniture and decorative accessories
- Tools and equipment for garden and lawn care
- Soil, substrates, fertilizers, and sustainable alternatives
- Plants, plant protection solutions, and related horticultural products
The exhibits will be accompanied by a comprehensive supporting program of expert lectures, engaging talks, and panel discussions, fostering knowledge exchange and spotlighting key market developments.
Exclusive Networking at the IVG Garden Party
The highlight of IVG’s trade fair presence will be its traditional Garden Party on Wednesday, June 25, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Hosted directly at the IVG stand in Hall 6.1, the event will offer a relaxed atmosphere where manufacturers, suppliers, clients, and media representatives can network over Kölsch beer and culinary specialties.
As stated in the original announcement: “In Halle 6.1 am Stand C 022 haben sie die Möglichkeit, bei Kölsch und kleinen Köstlichkeiten Kontakte zu pflegen, Neuigkeiten auszutauschen und den Messetag gesellig ausklingen zu lassen.”
Representing a Diverse Industry Landscape
IVG currently represents around 150 companies from all segments of the garden industry. These include producers of:
- Hobby and professional plant products
- Forestry, garden, and turf maintenance machinery
- Garden lifestyle goods
- Products for plant nutrition, health, and care
- Substrates and horticultural inputs
- Equipment for commercial horticulture
The association's mission centers on strengthening the industry through strategic information dissemination, public relations, advocacy, and business networking.
To learn more about IVG and its role at spoga+gafa, visit www.ivg.org.