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67 Th AIPH ANNU AL CONGRESS ANNUAL CONGRESS ANNUAL AIPH th 67 20th – 23rd October 2015, Stresa Italy BOOK NOW: www.etouches.com/aiph-congress-italy-2015 EVENT WEBSITE: www.aiph.org/aiph_event/2015-annual-congress 67th AIPH Annual CONGRESS STRESA, MILAN, Italy Lake Maggiore is the second Dear member, largest Italian lake (216 sq. I am delighted to be able to invite you to the 67th AIPH Annual Congress to be held in the beautiful lakeside town of Stresa near Milan km) where the rich and in Italy on Tuesday 20th to Friday 23rd October 2015. In addition for Board members there is a Board meeting taking place on Monday 19th famous (including Queen October. Victoria) made the town This year’s Congress will provide members with an insight into the of Stresa a popular holiday Italian horticultural industry as well as a unique opportunity to visit the Milan World Expo before it closes at the end of October. We destination. You will find have developed a stimulating programme of talks and discussion which, along with professional visits in the area, will send you home with many a vast choice of shops and things to share with the industry in your country. restaurants along the cobbled The Congress will take place in the Regina Palace Hotel in Stresa. This streets of Stresa. For peace beautiful hotel beside the magnificent Lake Maggiore will provide a tranquil setting in this popular tourist destination and it is only one and tranquilty, take a stroll hour away from the centre of Milan. In addition to the World Expo visit members will enjoy tours on the lake, a visit to the famous Villa Taranto along the Lake. Botanical Garden as well tours of nurseries and a horticultural college and research station. The main Congress dinner on 21 October will include a boat trip to Isola Bella’s Palace and Garden, set to be an unforgettable experience. Accompanying persons are also very welcome and can enjoy a tour programme specifically organized for them including a trip to the centre of Milan and attractions around the famous Lake Como. The provisional programme for the congress is attached with this letter. Documents will also be updated within the members area of the AIPH website at www.aiph.org/login/. The agendas of the committees will be made available through the website and by email from the AIPH Secretary General in due course. We look forward to welcoming you to Stresa and to hosting a successful AIPH Annual Congress. Yours sincerely BOOK NOW: www.etouches.com/aiph-congress-italy-2015 EVENT WEBSITE: Vic Krahn AIPH President www.aiph.org/aiph_event/2015-annual-congress International Association of Horticultural Producers 2| |3 Wednesday 21st October PROGRAMME 07.00 – 08.30: IGOTY Jury Breakfast Meeting, in the ‘Verdi’ Room (Jury only) OVERVIEW 07.00 – 08.30: Hotel Breakfast (Hot & Cold Buffet) 08.00: Registration Desk Opens 08.30: Accompanying Persons Coach Tour departs to Lake Como Monday 19th October 08.30: Congress Day II commences in the ‘Tiffany’ Meeting Room 07.00 – 08.30: Hotel Breakfast (Hot & Cold Buffet) Marketing & Exhibitions Committee, chaired by Mr. Kevin Chung 08.30: Opening of AIPH Board Meeting in the ‘Rododendro’ 10.00: Coffee Break Meeting Room 10.30: Marketing & Exhibitions Committee continued 12.30: Lunch at the Regina Hotel 12.30: Lunch at the Regina Hotel 16.30: Close of Board Meeting 13.30: General Meeting, chaird by Mr. Vic Krahn 19.00: Optional Dinner (separate fee). Dress code: Casual 15.00: Coffee Break Tuesday 20th October 16.30: Close of AIPH Congress Day II 16.00: Accompanying Persons Tour returns to Stresa 07.00 – 08.30: IGOTY Jury Breakfast Meeting, in the ‘Verdi’ Room (Jury only) 17.00: Boat trip to Visit ‘Isola Bella’s’ Palace & Terraced Gardens. Dress Code: Due to boat trip wear warm, flat, anti-slip shoes. 07.00 – 08.30: Hotel Breakfast (Hot & Cold Buffet) Recommended to bring a rain coat and a warm jumper. 08.00: Registration Desk Opens 19.30: Dinner by the Lake. Dress code: Casual Smart. 08.30: Opening of the Welcome Ceremony in the ‘Tiffany’ Meeting Room Welcome speeches: Thursday 22nd October Mr. Krahn, President AIPH Accompanying Persons join the Delegates Mr. Arturo Croci, Ornamental Horticulture in Italy 07.00 – 09.00: Hotel Breakfast (Hot & Cold Buffet) Miss Silvia Marchioni, Mayor of Verbania 09.00: Coach departs from Hotel Regina to Milan City (Lake Maggiore Region) 10.00: Arrival at ‘Milan Expo’ 10.00: Welcome Ceremony Coffee served in the ‘Hall New 20.00: Coach departs from the Exhibition Liberty’ Room 21.00: Return to Hotel Regina 10.30: Accompanying Persons Coach Tour Departs to Milan City 10.30: Congress Day I Commences in the ‘Tiffany’ Meeting Room Friday 23rd October Green City Committee, chaired by Ms. Karen Tambayong. Members are invited to present Green City initatives within Accompanying Persons join the Delegates their own countries 07.00 – 08.00: Hotel Breakfast (Hot & Cold Buffet) 12.30: Lunch at the Regina Hotel 08.00: Boat departs from Hotel Regina. Dress code: Due to boat trip, 13.30: Novelty Protection Committee, chaired by wear warm, flat anti-slip shoes. Temperature differences expected Mr. Bernard Oosterom from 15 degrees to 25 degrees. Therefore, we recommend 14.15: Environment and Plant Health Committee, chaired by wearing layers. i.e. a shirt + warm jumper + raincoat Mr. Gery Heungens 08.30 – 10.30: Guided Tour of Botanical Garden – Villa Taranto 15.30: Coffee Break 11.00 – 12.30: 1st Nursery Arrival – ‘Campagnia Del Lago’ by coach, 16.00: Impact of globalization on the ornamental horticulture industry Introduction & coffee break, followed by Nursery Tour SWOT analysis for AIPH international industry research project 13.30 – 15.30: Arrival at Minorpio Horticultural School & Research 17.30: Close of AIPH Congress Day I Centre, where lunch will be served BOOK NOW: 17.30: Accompanying Persons Tour returns to Stresa 16.00 –18.00: 2nd Nursery – Arrival to ‘Vivai Nord’ – Introduction & www.etouches.com/aiph-congress-italy-2015 coffee break, followed by Nursery Tour 18.30: Aperitif & Canapes served on the ‘Sky Bar’ (pending weather EVENT WEBSITE: – bring coat in case of chilly evening) 19.00: Coach returns to Stresa www.aiph.org/aiph_event/2015-annual-congress 19.00: Dinner at La Palma Hotel. Dress code: Casual Smart. 19.30: Dinner at the Regina Hotel. Dress code: Casual Smart. International Association of Horticultural Producers 4| |5 WEDNESDAY PROGRAMME 21st October MONDAY 19th October Day: Congress Day II Evening: After the Congress, we Day: Board Meeting (Board will take a 10 min boat trip to ‘Isola Members only) Bella’ which belongs to one of the 3 Borromean Islands. Here you Evening: Dinner at ‘Ristorante IL will have the opportunity to enjoy Vicoletto’, in the Town of Stresa. The the Palace and the Italian terraced restaurant is small, quaint and simply gardens. Following this spectacular traditional Italian ! visit – we shall be dining in a Restaurant with magnificent lake views. The garden is unique in the world. Built in the 17th century by Count Carlo III Borromeo, it consists of 10 terraces built in steps, one above the other (37m above lake level), TUESDAY 20th October you will pass through a display of statues, fountains and a huge Morning: Welcome Ceremony array of flowers and plants (lotus, Day: Congress Day I azalea, Egyptian Papyrus, Japanese Maple and banana plantation) with Evening: With 365 degree views beautiful white peacocks wandering of the Lake, the Mountains and the freely around the lawns. The ’Strip of Stresa’ , this is undoubtedly landscape gardening has resulted in the best view in town ! From the a stupendous Baroque composition. ‘Sky Bar’ we will serve apertif and This area of beauty is complimented canapes. ( Bring your coat, in case by the famous amphitheatre which of a chilly evening. ) Dinner will occupies the topmost terrace. A thereafter be served in the Hotel prime example of man’s influence to Restaurant. maximise nature to take care of its own creative work. BOOK NOW: www.etouches.com/aiph-congress-italy-2015 EVENT WEBSITE: www.aiph.org/aiph_event/2015-annual-congress International Association of Horticultural Producers 6| |7 THURDAY 22nd October Expo 2015 - www.expo2015.org/en - is the current World Exposition being hosted by Milan, Italy. The opening took Day & Evening: A day at place on 1 May 2015 and closes on 31 October 2015. the Milan Expo. The theme chosen for the 2015 Milan Universal Exposition is Coach trip and admission tickets Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life. This embraces technology, pre-arranged innovation, culture, traditions and creativity and how they relate to food and diet. Expo 2015 will further develop themes introduced in earlier Expos (e.g., water at Expo 2008 in Zaragoza) in the light of new global scenarios and emerging issues, with a principal focus on the right to healthy, secure and sufficient food for all the world’s inhabitants. FRIDAY 23rd October Day & Evening: The Professional Tour will include a visit to: • Italy’s most Famous Botanical Garden – Villa Taranto • 2 Nursery Visits, Campagnia Del Lago & Vivai Nord • Minorpio School and Research Centre • Lunch, two coffe breaks and dinner at the Regina Hotel AM: Botanical Garden VILLA Taranto www.villataranto.it The fairy tale garden is most famous for its rhododendrons, azaleas, water-lilies, lotus flowers and tulips. During our visit, there is a special ‘Dahlia Exhbition’ on. You will see over 1700 plants, subdivided in over 350 varieties. In particular the Emory Paul is most impressive, the inflorescenese of which exceed 25 cm in diameter. We would also like to mention ‘Little William’ with its globe-shaped flower heads, similar to a bee’s nest and sometimes does not reach 5mm in diameter.
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