The International Association of Horticultural Producers has announced that the AIPH World Green City Awards 2026 Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony will take place in Hong Kong, China, on 29 October 2026, alongside the 62nd International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) World and Asia-Pacific Regional Congress 2026.
The event will bring together city leaders, policymakers, landscape architects, researchers, urban greening professionals, industry partners, and international experts committed to creating greener, healthier, and more resilient cities. Representatives from the 21 Finalist cities of the AIPH World Green City Awards 2026 have been invited to attend the celebration and share their experiences.
By bringing together two significant international platforms focused on the future of cities, the collaboration creates a unique opportunity for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration across disciplines. Participants will explore how plants, nature, and landscape-led approaches are helping cities address some of the world's most pressing urban challenges.
The IFLA World Congress 2026, organised by IFLA, IFLA Asia Pacific Region and The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA), will take place from 28–30 October under the theme "Liminal Landscapes: Shifting Boundaries of Watersheds and Coastlines." The Congress expects to welcome more than 1,500 international and local participants from over 82 countries and regions.
Following previous Awards Ceremonies held alongside major international gatherings, the AIPH World Green City Awards 2026 continue a tradition of connecting global urban greening leaders with influential audiences from across government, academia, industry, and the landscape profession.
Audrey Timm, Technical Initiatives Manager at AIPH commented: “The success of the cities that enter the AIPH World Green City Awards is made possible by the exceptional talent of many urban professionals supported by visionary city leadership. This event in Hong Kong brings people together and celebrates the conversations and connections that will shape the future of our urban space."
Bruno Marques, President, IFLA added: "Hosting the AIPH World Green City Awards 2026 alongside the International Federation of Landscape Architects (IFLA) World Congress in Hong Kong represents a profound alignment of our shared global missions. By bringing together the world’s most innovative green cities with leading landscape architects, we are cultivating a vital interdisciplinary approach to built environment challenges. This collaboration underscores that Nature-based Solutions and climate-resilient urban design are no longer optional, but essential for the future of our urban landscapes.”
The AIPH World Green City Awards 2026 and IFLA World Congress 2026 offer a unique opportunity to connect with leading cities, international experts, and organisations shaping the future of urban greening and landscape-led city development.
Cities, organisations, sponsors, industry stakeholders, and professionals interested in attending the AIPH World Green City Awards or learning more about participation opportunities are encouraged to contact greencity@aiph.org.
