JAPAN

October 10-15th, 2010, Tokyo/Kyoto, Japan

Visit this website to register and find out more: www.igcacongress2010.com

The 52nd IGCA Congress will be hosted by Japan for the first time ever in Asia.We invite you into a world where ancient "Wabi-sabi" ascetics bring magnificent yet solemn Japanese gardens and Bonsai trees. Meanwhile, Japanese garden centre businesses show off orchids and many other plants grown through revolutionary breeding techniques.

Find out how authentic Japanese cuisine is really meant to taste and, more importantly, to look. Gain experiences you can get nowhere else in the world but in Asia's only G7 superpower: ride the latest bullet-train then time-slip into the age of the Samurai and meet real Maiko entertainers. Only in 2010 will you be able to network with likeminded gardening professionals from not only Asia but around the world gathering here. Discover the unique combination of an ancient history of flower viewing combined with the art, tradition, modern technology, service, manners and friendships in JAPAN.

You may download the application form here.

2010 Congress - brochure can be downloaded here.

Return your completed form to the registration office or contact the Japan GCA if you have any question or concern:

Registration Office of IGCA Congress 2010 Japan
c/o ICS Convention Design, Inc., Nagoya Office
EBS Bldg. 7F, 3-6-27, Marunouchi Naka-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 460-0002 Japan
Tel: +81-52-973-1631 Fax: +81-52-973-1633
E-mail: IGCA2010@ics-inc.co.jp

Japan Garden Center Association
Mr Koichi Akatsuka (Congress Chairman)
c/o Akatsuka Garden Co., Ltd.
1868-3 Takanoo-cho Tsu-shi Mie-ken 514-2293 JAPAN
Tel: +81-59-230-1234 Fax: +81-59-230-0576
E-mail: jgca@akatsuka.gr.jp

Sponsored by:

Takasho Co. Ltd.
http://www.takasho.jp/japanesegarden/english.html (English)
http://www.takasho.jp/japanesegarden/germany.html (German)
http://www.takasho.jp/ (Japanese)

Sakata Seed Co.
http://www.sakata.com/

Thinking of visiting Japan? View two promotional video's here: Video One / Video Two

UNITED KINGDOM

13-19 September 2009, England

IGCA Congress 2009 is an all-inclusive event. From the Sunday evening reception at the Radisson Edwardian Hotel, everything is taken care of during your five days with us. Early bird rate apply for bookings made before 30th April 2009 so book now to ensure best pricing and availability!

For the first time, IGCA is introducing a study tour at a special rate aimed at the next generation of Garden Centre Managers. By using good value accommodation at the Crowne Plaza, Manchester City Centre and through generous sponsorship, we are able to run this at a lower cost. The programme will be exactly the same as the main Congress but will involve extensive analysis of the centres visited – you will have your own tour leader and coach. Not only will it be educational, but great fun as well. This is a great opportunity and one not to be missed.

Canada is a country of pristine natural settings, breathtaking sights, warm personalities, and thriving urban centres. And Vancouver, British Columbia is the country’s playground.

From this dynamic city, you're but a moment away from whale watching on the Pacific, skiing world-class mountain resorts, and dining on sumptuous cuisines from any ethnicity.

No matter where you're from, Vancouver radiates the comfort and familiarity of your home, blends it with the diversity of every culture, and cradles it in an environment unseen anywhere else in the world. Come, be our guests on this spectacular tour!

Get an impression of the South African garden retail environment:
IGCA South Africa
Using this link you may download an executable file (24,7MB, MS Windows
only) including many pictures of some of the best Garden-Centres and Garden retailers in Johannesburg and Cape Town. Please feel free to use these pictures to promote IGCA congresses.

SPAIN

10. - 15. September 2006
Andalusia, Malaga, Estepona

Get an impression of the Spanish garden retail environment:
IGCA ESTEPONA
Using this link you may download an executable file (3,5MB, MS Windows only) including many pictures of some of the best Garden-Centres and Garden retailers in the south of Spain. Please feel free to use these pictures to promote IGCA congresses.

Paris, FRANCE
21. - 26. August 2005

Pictures of this congress

Amsterdam - Maastricht, NETHERLANDS
25. August - 1. September 2002

A summary to the congress 2002
Pictures of this congress