Green Expo 2026 – Green Sector Trade Fair Belgium

Full event programme

Green Expo 2026 combines a large professional exhibition with conferences, awards, demonstrations, specialist programmes, networking activities and innovation areas. The supporting programme gives visitors opportunities to learn about current developments in landscaping, horticulture, green construction, sustainable garden management and related industries.

Green Speakers Groen Groeien: A programme of professional talks and knowledge sessions running throughout the exhibition.

Fyto Groen Groeien: A specialist programme addressing topics relevant to professional green-sector businesses.

Sustainable Garden Retail: A programme aimed at garden-centre and retail professionals.

Blauwgroen Vlaanderen: Sessions focused on blue-green approaches, environmental development and sustainable outdoor spaces.

Green in Construction Embuild: A programme connecting green-sector solutions with the construction industry.

Concevoir les espaces verts: A French-language programme dedicated to green-space design and development.

Lancering GroenGek(l)eurd: A launch activity scheduled as part of the September 28 programme.

JOBEVENT AVBS: A professional recruitment and career activity taking place on September 29.

The wider experience programme includes the Green Innovation Lane, Green Electric Demo Zone, Tile Square, Village of the Future, Antwerpse Modelbouw Grondwerken, Green Night and STIHL TIMBERSPORTS.

Featured companies & exhibitors

Green Expo 2026 features a large community of companies operating across the green sector. The exhibitor directory includes businesses from Belgium and several other European countries, representing products and services for professional landscaping, horticulture, garden construction, public-space development and outdoor maintenance.

4-MOTION: Vehicle accessories and solutions for Jeep, pickup and commercial vehicles.

EBEMA: A Belgian supplier represented in the exhibition’s outdoor-space and paving ecosystem.

Ferdu: Develops design planters and architectural outdoor objects using materials such as corten steel and powder-coated finishes.

Florall: A Belgian horticultural organisation represented within the green-sector exhibition environment.

Forsento: Provides outdoor products combining functional applications with contemporary aesthetics.

Fosfari: Exhibits outdoor and garden lighting solutions.

G-Teek: Provides custom commercial-vehicle interiors manufactured from durable aluminium.

Solarwood: Offers off-grid lighting solutions designed for outdoor environments.

Telluria: Provides maintenance-free garden and outdoor products.

The official exhibitor directory should be checked before visiting because exhibitor participation, stand numbers and individual product information may be updated as the event approaches.

Agriculture & environmental sectors

Green Expo focuses primarily on the professional green sector rather than conventional agricultural production. Its scope covers the businesses and organisations involved in designing, constructing, maintaining and managing gardens, parks, public spaces and other landscaped environments.

Landscape construction: Contractors can discover machinery, paving, tools, materials and specialist services for landscaping projects.

Horticulture: Living plants, trees and horticultural products form an important part of the exhibition.

Arboriculture: Tree-care professionals can explore equipment, vehicles and specialist solutions for professional tree management.

Greenkeeping: Sports-field and managed-green-space professionals can investigate machinery and maintenance products.

Public green management: Municipalities and public authorities can discover products for parks, streetscapes and public spaces.

Environmental development: Blue-green infrastructure, sustainable landscaping and climate-conscious outdoor design feature in the programme.

The event therefore connects commercial landscaping, horticulture, environmental management, public-space development and professional garden maintenance within one trade-fair environment.

Event dates

Green Expo 2026 will take place from September 27 to September 29, 2026, at Flanders Expo in Ghent, Belgium. The event is a professional trade fair dedicated to the private and public green sector, bringing together garden contractors, landscape architects, arborists, greenkeepers, public green services, retailers, authorities and other professionals working with gardens, parks and outdoor spaces. The exhibition provides a meeting place for professionals to discover products, machinery, technologies, services and new approaches to green-space management.

Sunday, September 27: 9:30 AM–6:00 PM

Monday, September 28: 1:00 PM–9:00 PM

Tuesday, September 29: 9:30 AM–5:00 PM

The Monday opening extends into the evening as part of Green Night, allowing professionals who work during normal daytime hours to visit the exhibition later in the day. Across the three days, visitors can explore exhibitors, attend conferences, watch demonstrations, participate in networking activities and discover new products for professional green-sector applications.

Green Expo is organised as a professional B2B event, with the programme aimed particularly at people working in landscaping, horticulture, garden construction, arboriculture, greenkeeping, garden retail, public green management and related fields.

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Venue & exhibition site

Green Expo 2026 will be hosted at Flanders Expo, Maaltekouter 1, 9051 Gent, Belgium. Flanders Expo is one of Belgium’s major exhibition venues, providing large indoor halls and facilities for professional trade fairs, conferences and industry events.

The exhibition site creates an extensive environment for companies supplying the green sector. Visitors can meet manufacturers and suppliers of living greenery, professional garden machinery, fertilisers, paving, tools, vehicles, water solutions, timber, terraces, outdoor lighting, garden decoration and specialist services.

Venue: Flanders Expo

Address: Maaltekouter 1, 9051 Gent, Belgium

City: Ghent

Country: Belgium

The venue is conveniently positioned near major road and public-transport connections. Visitors travelling from Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station can use Tram 1, while motorists can approach the exhibition centre through the surrounding road network and The Loop.

Products, technologies & innovations

Green Expo provides a broad product environment covering established green-sector equipment as well as emerging technologies. Visitors can compare products from different suppliers and investigate solutions for construction, planting, maintenance and outdoor-space development.

Living greenery: Trees, plants and horticultural products for gardens, parks and landscaping projects.

Garden machinery: Professional machines and equipment for construction, maintenance and green-space management.

Vehicles: Commercial vehicles and specialised transport solutions for landscaping and outdoor work.

Professional tools: Hand tools and specialist equipment used by contractors, arborists and maintenance professionals.

Paving: Materials and systems for paths, terraces, gardens and public spaces.

Fertilisers and protection products: Solutions supporting plant health, soil management and professional horticultural operations.

Water solutions: Products and technologies for ponds, fountains, swimming pools and other outdoor water applications.

Outdoor lighting: Lighting systems for gardens, terraces, landscapes and outdoor architecture.

Garden timber: Timber products for terraces, structures and other outdoor applications.

Smart green technologies: New technologies intended to improve efficiency, resource management and sustainability.

The combination of machinery, materials, living greenery, technology and professional services makes the exhibition relevant to businesses involved in both large-scale projects and routine green-space maintenance.

Demonstrations & workshops

Live demonstrations are an important part of Green Expo 2026. They allow visitors to see equipment, technologies and professional activities in practical settings rather than only viewing products on exhibition stands.

STIHL TIMBERSPORTS: A major live attraction featuring professional timber-sports activities.

Green Electric Demo Zone: A dedicated demonstration area focused on electric technologies and equipment for green-sector applications.

Green Innovation Lane: Highlights new products, concepts and technologies designed for the future of professional green work.

Antwerpse Modelbouw Grondwerken: A specialist experience area focusing on model construction and groundwork activities.

Tile Square: A dedicated area connected with paving, outdoor construction and landscaping materials.

Village of the Future: Presents ideas and concepts related to future green spaces and outdoor environments.

The conference and supporting programme provide additional learning opportunities, with sessions covering sustainability, horticulture, garden retail, construction, green-space design and professional development.

Ticket types & registration

Green Expo is a professional trade fair and advance registration is required for standard visitors. The organiser states that the event is intended for professionals in the green sector and that visitors must register before attending.

Professional visitor registration: Required for standard professional visitors.

Children under 16: Children under 16 can enter free when accompanied by their parents and do not need to register.

School visitors: Students and teachers participating in the dedicated September 29 school programme can register online and attend free of charge.

Conference participation: Registered visitors can attend the event’s scheduled professional content sessions.

Exhibition access: Registered visitors can explore the exhibition areas, product displays, demonstrations and supporting programme.

The school programme is designed for students in the fifth, sixth and seventh years of secondary education as well as university-college students and provides a dedicated opportunity to learn about careers and developments in the green sector.

Professional & trade visitor access

Green Expo is specifically designed for professionals working in the private and public green sector. The visitor audience includes garden contractors, landscape and garden architects, greenkeepers, arborists, public green services, retailers, government representatives and other industry professionals.

Garden contractors: Discover equipment, materials, machinery and suppliers for landscaping projects.

Landscape architects: Explore plants, materials, technologies and products for landscape design.

Greenkeepers: Find machinery and maintenance products for managed green spaces.

Arborists: Connect with suppliers of tree-care equipment, vehicles and specialist services.

Public authorities: Investigate products for parks, public spaces and municipal green infrastructure.

Garden retailers: Discover products and follow developments in garden-centre retail.

Project managers: Compare solutions and establish contacts with manufacturers and suppliers.

The trade-focused environment makes Green Expo useful for professionals looking for new suppliers, comparing products, investigating technologies and establishing commercial relationships.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

Green Expo takes place within the Flanders Expo exhibition complex and organises its offering into different thematic areas. Visitors can use the official exhibitor directory and event planner to identify relevant companies, product categories and areas before arriving.

Living greenery: Trees, plants and horticultural products.

Garden and park machinery: Professional machines, tools and equipment.

Public-space development: Products for streets, parks and other public outdoor areas.

Paving: Materials for paths, terraces and landscaping.

Water: Ponds, fountains, swimming pools and related technologies.

Garden atmosphere: Outdoor lighting, decoration and garden-living products.

Services: Professional services supporting companies operating in the green sector.

Because the event includes many exhibitors and different specialist areas, visitors are advised to review the official floor plan and exhibitor directory before the exhibition so they can organise an efficient route through the halls.

Sustainability & environmental initiatives

Sustainability is a major theme throughout Green Expo 2026. The programme addresses climate-conscious landscaping, biodiversity, resource efficiency, electric equipment, sustainable garden retail and blue-green development.

Green Innovation Lane: Presents new technologies and ideas intended to influence the future of the green sector.

Green Electric Demo Zone: Demonstrates electric equipment and technologies relevant to professional outdoor work.

Blauwgroen Vlaanderen: Focuses on blue-green approaches to landscape and environmental development.

Sustainable garden retail: Addresses sustainability within garden centres and retail businesses.

Village of the Future: Explores ideas for future outdoor environments and green spaces.

The event provides a platform for suppliers developing products and technologies that can help professional green-sector businesses reduce resource consumption, improve efficiency and create more sustainable outdoor environments.

Event rules

Green Expo is a professional trade fair, and standard visitors must register before attending. Visitors should follow the organiser’s instructions, venue signage and safety requirements throughout the exhibition.

Professional access: Standard visitors must complete the required registration.

Children: Children under 16 can enter free when accompanied by their parents.

School visits: Students and teachers attending the dedicated school programme must register online.

Safety: Visitors should follow instructions in areas where machinery and equipment are operating.

Demonstration areas: Visitors should remain within designated viewing areas and follow instructions from exhibitors and event staff.

Visitors should also be cautious about unofficial communications. The organiser warns exhibitors about fraudulent companies offering visitor-list information and states that Easyfairs does not sell visitor lists or visitor data to third parties.

How to get there

Flanders Expo is located at Maaltekouter 1, 9051 Gent, Belgium, and can be reached by car, tram, bicycle and on foot. Its position near major roads makes it accessible from Ghent and other Belgian cities.

By car: Take exit 14 on the E40 Brussels–Ostend motorway and follow the signs towards The Loop and Flanders Expo.

By tram: Tram 1 provides a direct connection to Flanders Expo.

By bicycle: Visitors can use the cycling bridge via Derbystraat or the cycling path alongside the R4 and Raymond La Rochelaan.

On foot: Pedestrian routes provide access to the exhibition complex from the surrounding area.

Visitors travelling from other Belgian cities can combine train travel to Gent-Sint-Pieters with the direct tram connection to the exhibition venue.

Public transport & parking

Public transport provides a convenient way to reach Flanders Expo, particularly for visitors arriving in Ghent by train. Tram 1 connects Gent-Sint-Pieters railway station directly with the Flanders Expo area.

Tram: Tram 1 provides direct access to Flanders Expo.

Bicycle: Bicycle parking is available near Hall 3.

Car: Drivers approaching via the E40 should take exit 14 and continue towards The Loop.

Parking: Parking B and C at The Loop are available for visitors and are within walking distance of the exhibition entrance.

Parking address: Louis Blériotlaan, 9000 Gent.

Visitors using bicycles can take advantage of the dedicated cycling infrastructure around the venue, while pedestrians can use the designated walking routes.

Accommodation areas

Ghent provides accommodation options close to Flanders Expo as well as in the historic city centre. Visitors attending all three days may prefer to stay close to the venue, while those combining the exhibition with sightseeing may choose central Ghent.

Flanders Expo and The Loop: Convenient for visitors who want to minimise travel time to the exhibition.

Sint-Denijs-Westrem: A practical location between Flanders Expo and central Ghent, particularly for visitors travelling by car.

Gent-Sint-Pieters: Suitable for visitors arriving by train because of the direct Tram 1 connection.

Central Ghent: Ideal for visitors who want access to restaurants, historic attractions, cultural venues and evening activities.

Staying close to the Tram 1 route can be particularly convenient for visitors attending the Monday evening Green Night programme.

Accessibility

Flanders Expo is equipped to accommodate visitors attending large exhibitions and professional events. Visitors with specific accessibility requirements should review the venue’s current facilities before travelling and contact the organiser if additional assistance is needed.

The exhibition centre provides accessible routes and designated parking arrangements for visitors with mobility requirements.

Accessible arrival: Visitors can use established pedestrian and transport access points.

Public transport: Tram 1 provides a convenient connection directly to the exhibition venue.

Bicycle access: Bicycle parking is available near Hall 3.

Assistance: Visitors requiring specific support should contact the Green Expo team before the event.

Planning accessibility arrangements in advance can help visitors move comfortably between the exhibition halls, conference areas, demonstration zones and other event facilities.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous edition was Green Expo 2024, held from September 22 to September 24 at Flanders Expo. The 2024 edition marked the event’s 15th anniversary and continued its role as a major Belgian meeting point for professionals in the green sector.

The previous exhibition covered a wide range of products and services, including living greenery, fertilisers and protection products, paving, professional garden tools, garden machinery, vehicles, water products, timber and terraces, garden decoration and professional services.

Family Day: A dedicated family-oriented programme formed part of the event experience.

Retail Day: Garden-centre and retail professionals received targeted programming and networking opportunities.

Green Innovation Lane: New products and innovative solutions were presented to professional visitors.

Climate route: Environmental and climate-related themes were incorporated into the visitor experience.

Green Night: The evening programme provided an informal networking environment for professionals.

Tegelwippen: A dedicated activity highlighted the removal of paving and the creation of greener spaces.

The 2026 edition continues the established format while adding further focus to electric technologies, innovation, professional demonstrations, environmental development and sector-specific conference programmes.

Official tickets & registration

Green Expo 2026 is a professional trade fair and advance registration is required for standard visitors. The organiser’s official information confirms that the event is aimed at green-sector professionals and that visitors must register in advance.

The September 29 school programme provides free access for participating students and teachers after online registration. Children under 16 who attend with their parents can also enter without registration.

Visitors should use the official Green Expo website for registration, programme information, exhibitor details, practical information and event updates. Using the organiser’s official registration system also helps visitors avoid unofficial ticketing websites and fraudulent event communications.

Event dates: September 27–29, 2026

Venue: Flanders Expo Gent

Address: Maaltekouter 1, 9051 Gent, Belgium

Telephone: +32 9 241 98 06

Email: marketing@green-expo.be

Official website: https://www.green-expo.be/