Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
The IFLA World Congress 2026 will be held in Hong Kong, China, from 28-30 October 2026. This congress is the largest international event dedicated to landscape architecture, welcoming over 1,500 participants from around the globe.
The event will feature keynote speeches, technical tours, and networking opportunities, all centered around the theme of 'Liminal Landscapes: Shifting Boundaries of Watersheds and Coastlines'. International Federation of Landscape Architects - IFLA World Congress.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: The IFLA World Congress takes place from 28-30 October 2026 at Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong.
- 2Scale and Focus: This major event will gather over 1,500 participants from more than 82 countries, focusing on landscape architecture.
- 3Organiser: Hosted by the International Federation of Landscape Architects and the Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects.
- 4Entry: Registration is now open with various fee structures based on participant categories.
Why visit
IFLA World Congress 2026 brings the landscape architecture profession to Kerry Hotel Hong Kong on the Hung Hom Bay waterfront in October 2026 for a working week of congress sessions, an exhibition floor and Hong Kong project visits.
Why exhibit
Exhibitors will have the opportunity to showcase their products and services to a targeted audience of landscape architects and urban planners, enhancing visibility and fostering connections within the industry. Meet qualified buyers and partners including Companies providing landscape architecture services, Suppliers of sustainable materials and technologies, Organizations promoting environmental conservation. Position your offer across sustainable landscape design.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Landscape architects and urban designers from private studios and multidisciplinary engineering firms
City parks, drainage and public works officials responsible for open space and green infrastructure
Climate adaptation and resilience specialists working on heat, flooding and coastal defence
Landscape contractors, growers and product suppliers scouting specification routes and partners
Academics and doctoral researchers in landscape architecture, ecology and urban forestry
Architects, civil and structural engineers coordinating public realm and streetscape packages
Developer and infrastructure design managers procuring landscape consultancy
Students and emerging professionals attending congress sessions, mentoring and portfolio reviews
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Manufacturers of green roof, blue roof and living wall systems targeting specification by landscape architects
Permeable paving, SUDS, tree pit and stormwater attenuation product suppliers
Street furniture, shade structure and public lighting brands with municipal catalogues
Landscape contractors, specialist planting and nursery stock suppliers
GIS, BIM-for-landscape and climate simulation software vendors
National landscape institutes, park authorities and city agencies promoting projects and investment
Universities and research centres presenting applied research, CPD and postgraduate recruitment
Consultancies presenting masterplans, waterfront studies and urban design credentials to public clients
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Green roofs, living walls and biodiverse facade systems
Permeable paving, SUDS and stormwater attenuation products
Urban trees, nursery stock and planting specification services
Street furniture, shade structures and public lighting
Playgrounds, inclusive play and outdoor fitness equipment
Irrigation, soil cells and tree pit engineering
Landscape design software: GIS, BIM, rendering and climate simulation
Coastal protection, river restoration and slope stabilisation systems
Park wayfinding, signage and interpretive systems
Arboriculture tools and landscape maintenance equipment
Location & Facilities
Venue
Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong
38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom Bay, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Facilities
Parking
Kerry Hotel, 38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom Bay, Kowloon in Hong Kong typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Kerry Hotel, 38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom Bay, Kowloon in Hong Kong typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Kerry Hotel, 38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom Bay, Kowloon for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Ticket info
Ticket notes
Registration fees vary based on participant categories and early bird rates.
Who runs the show
Organisers
IFLA, IFLA Asia Pacific Region and The Hong Kong Institute of Landscape Architects (HKILA)
Organiser
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Hong Kong, China
Why it matters
On 2026-10-28 to 2026-10-30, International Federation of Landscape Architects - IFLA World Congress in Hong Kong covering Green roofs, living walls and biodiverse facade systems, Permeable paving, SUDS and stormwater attenuation products, Urb gives construction buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · CNY
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Hong Kong
Primary international gateway serving Hong Kong.
to venue
by car
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
airport express train
Estimated costCNY typical airport or regional rail single journey (confirm before travel)
Best forHong Kong International Airport (HKG) to Kowloon Station or Hong Kong Station
Fastest rail option into the city, roughly 21-24 minutes to Kowloon Station. Continue by taxi or the Tuen Ma Line to Hung Hom for the venue.
airport bus
Estimated costCNY 2-8 typical single public transport journey (confirm before travel)
Best forHKG to Tsim Sha Tsui and Kowloon districts on A-route buses
Cheaper than the Airport Express with luggage racks on board, but journey times depend on traffic. Some routes continue toward the Hung Hom area; check the stop nearest your hotel.
MTR / metro
Estimated costCNY 2-8 typical single public transport journey (confirm before travel)
Best forKowloon and Hong Kong Island districts to Hung Hom Station (Tuen Ma Line)
Pay with an Octopus card or contactless bank card. Hung Hom Station is the closest heavy-rail stop to the Kerry Hotel waterfront and the 10-15 minute walk along the promenade.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. CNY taxi/rideshare from HKG to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forHong Kong (HKG) to Kerry Hotel, 38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom Bay, Kowloon
Join the official taxi rank outside the arrivals hall. A direct taxi is the simplest option with luggage and exhibition materials, and takes roughly 35-50 minutes in normal traffic.
public light bus
Estimated costCNY 2-8 typical single public transport journey (confirm before travel)
Best forHung Hom, Jordan and Tsim Sha Tsui local minibus routes
Green and red minibuses fill the gaps between the MTR and hotel doorsteps. Exact change or Octopus is usual, and drivers may not speak English, so have your stop written down.
ferry
Estimated costCNY 120-250 taxi or Didi ride to the venue district
Best forStar Ferry: Tsim Sha Tsui to Central and Wan Chai
The cheapest and most scenic cross-harbour crossing, useful for delegates staying on Hong Kong Island who want to walk from the Tsim Sha Tsui pier toward Hung Hom.
parking
Estimated costCNY 15-35 typical daily venue parking (confirm rates)
Best forHung Hom and Tsim Sha Tsui commercial car parks near the venue
Kerry Hotel has its own car park for guests and event visitors; delegate rates and availability during congress days should be confirmed with the hotel before driving in.
Weather
Late October is one of Hong Kong's more comfortable windows: daytime highs typically around 24-29 C, overnight lows around 21-24 C, and humidity lower than the June-August peak. October still sits at the tail of the typhoon season, so occasional heavy showers and the rare tropical cyclone are possible; build a rain contingency into outdoor project visits and keep an umbrella in your bag. These are climatological bands, not a forecast - check the Hong Kong Observatory outlook in the week before travel. Air-conditioning in hotels, session rooms and the exhibition hall runs cold, so a light layer is worth carrying even in warm weather.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Hong Kong operators such as CSL, SmarTone, 3 and China Mobile Hong Kong sell tourist SIMs and eSIMs at the airport arrival hall and in town shops; buy before you leave the airport if you want data for the Airport Express ride. Hotel and venue Wi-Fi is standard but can slow down in packed halls, so keep a mobile data backup for email and lead capture. Power is 220 V with British-style Type G three-pin sockets; bring an adapter for EU and US plugs. The Octopus card works on the MTR, buses, minibuses, ferries and many shops, and the mobile wallet version can be topped up at stations. WhatsApp, WeChat and Signal are all widely used for business contact in Hong Kong.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language and business tone
Cantonese is the everyday language and English is widely used in business, universities and hospitality, so congress sessions and supplier meetings generally run in English. Address counterparts by title and surname on first contact, exchange business cards with both hands, and keep initial meetings formal in tone.
Dress and air-conditioning
Business dress is smart-casual to formal depending on the meeting. October humidity is moderate, but hotels, session rooms and the exhibition hall are heavily air-conditioned, so a light jacket or blazer is practical indoors even when it is warm outside.
Money and payments
The Hong Kong dollar (HKD) is the local currency. Octopus, contactless cards and mobile wallets cover most payments including taxis and coffee shops, but keep some cash for minibus fares and older eateries that do not take cards.
Etiquette on the MTR and in venues
Queue for lifts and trains, keep phone calls short on the MTR, and do not eat or drink on trains. Punctuality matters: arriving 5-10 minutes early for a meeting or session is normal, and lateness reads as a signal about the project.
Between sessions
The Star Ferry crossing, Victoria Peak, Hong Kong Park and the West Kowloon Cultural District give quick landscape and urbanism references within easy reach of Hung Hom, useful for filling a half-day before your flight.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: HKG
Fly into Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). Google Flights samples captured for 28 October 2026 departures show a wide spread: Singapore from about CN¥1,913 round trip in economy, London from about CN¥3,750 (the fare quoted when shifting travel to 30 October-3 November), Sydney from about CN¥4,417, Dubai from about CN¥5,382 flagged as currently high, and New York from about CN¥7,515 flagged as typical. Those samples were displayed in Chinese yuan, so re-price in your own currency before booking. Long-haul routes swing most: set price alerts, compare one-stop Gulf or mainland Chinese carriers against non-stop services, and note that a one-stop itinerary can add several hours before you reach Hung Hom. Add the Airport Express or A-route bus transfer to your door-to-door cost, and book the arrival day with enough slack to collect a badge or walk the venue before sessions start.
Hotels
Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.
Check-in (recommended)
2026-10-28
Check-out (recommended)
2026-10-30
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Hong Kong (HKG): Primary international gateway serving Hong Kong.. Allow road or rail time to Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Hotels on the Hung Hom waterfront are a 5-15 minute walk from Kerry Hotel Hong Kong, so book there if you want to avoid daily transit entirely. From Tsim Sha Tsui, a taxi around the waterfront takes about 10 minutes, or take the MTR Tuen Ma Line to Hung Hom Station and walk the promenade to the venue. From Hong Kong Island (Wan Chai, Causeway Bay, Central), allow 20-30 minutes by taxi through the Cross-Harbour Tunnel or 25-35 minutes by MTR with one change at Hung Hom. Ask your hotel whether it runs a shuttle during congress days, and check the first session start time against weekday rush-hour traffic through the harbour tunnels.
Ride-hail: Uber and DiDi both operate in Hong Kong alongside the local HKTaxi app, and street-hail taxis are metered and easy to find outside rainstorms. Cross-harbour trips add tunnel tolls and the driver may ask which tunnel you prefer. For Kerry Hotel, set the pickup point at the hotel drive-in rather than the road outside so drivers can stop legally. Expect surge pricing during heavy rain and typhoon-signal periods, when demand spikes and road speeds drop.
Public transit: The MTR is the backbone of congress week: Hung Hom Station on the Tuen Ma Line is the closest heavy-rail stop to the Kerry Hotel waterfront, and East Rail Line services also call there, so cross-harbour trips from Hong Kong Island need one change. An Octopus card or contactless bank card pays for the MTR, buses, minibuses and the Star Ferry. Trams on Hong Kong Island and double-decker buses cover the rest of the city, and the Star Ferry connects Tsim Sha Tsui with Central and Wan Chai for a few dollars. Use the MTR mobile app or a routing app for live journeys and allow extra time on weekday mornings, especially through the harbour tunnels.
Parking: Kerry Hotel Hong Kong has its own car park serving hotel guests and event visitors; congress delegates driving in should confirm delegate rates and availability with the hotel before arrival. Commercial car parks in Hung Hom and Tsim Sha Tsui typically charge around HKD 30-60 per hour, with higher event-day pricing (approximate, confirm live rates). Hong Kong drives on the left, cross-harbour tunnel tolls apply, and road traffic through the harbour crossings is heavy in the morning peak. For most delegates the MTR or a taxi will be faster than driving during congress week.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: October
Temperature: Approx. 24-29 C daytime highs and 21-24 C overnight during congress week; humidity lower than midsummer (climatological bands, confirm the forecast before travel)
Seasonality: October is the tail of Hong Kong's typhoon season, which runs roughly June to October. Expect occasional heavy showers rather than all-day rain, plus a small chance of a tropical cyclone affecting flights, ferries and outdoor project visits. Check the Hong Kong Observatory outlook in the final week before departure and keep one flexible afternoon in your schedule.
Packing: Pack light, breathable clothing for 24-29 C days, a compact umbrella or rain shell for showers, a light jacket for heavily air-conditioned session rooms, and comfortable walking shoes for venue floors, promenade walks and project visits. Add a Type G plug adapter, a refillable water bottle, and business-casual layers that work from a congress session straight into an evening reception.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at International Federation of Landscape Architects - IFLA World Congress usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-1
Register and confirm your delegate category
T-2
Lock in accommodation
T-3
Check Hong Kong entry requirements
T-4
Book flights into HKG and plan the airport transfer
T-5
Shortlist congress sessions
T-6
Set up payments and connectivity
T-7
Request meetings with exhibitors and peers
T-8
Check the forecast and typhoon signals
T-9
Pack for a warm, humid, air-conditioned week
T-10
Confirm transfers and first-day logistics
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Kerry Hotel, 38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom Bay, Kowloon
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2International Federation of Landscape Architects - IFLA World Congress registration concourse
Kerry Hotel, 38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom Bay, Kowloon
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Kerry Hotel, 38 Hung Luen Road, Hung Hom Bay, Kowloon
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
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Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nightsCN¥190.00
- Per diem × 2CN¥150.00
Estimated totalCN¥340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether International Federation of Landscape Architects - IFLA World Congress fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
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For International Federation of Landscape Architects - IFLA World Congress, what is your primary role on the show floor?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Sustainable landscape design solutions and Urban planning tools and technologies solutions and benchmarking suppliers at International Federation of Landscape Architects - IFLA World Congress in Hong Kong.
Min. budget
$450.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Sustainable landscape design solutions and Urban planning tools and technologies products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$2,200.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Hong Kong show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
Glossary
- IFLA
- International Federation of Landscape Architects, the global body of national landscape architecture associations that convenes the World Congress each year; the 2026 edition is hosted in Hong Kong.
- Landscape architecture
- The profession that plans, designs and manages outdoor space - parks, streets, plazas, waterfronts and ecological corridors - combining design with ecology, hydrology and engineering.
- Green infrastructure
- A planned network of vegetated and water-based systems such as parks, green roofs, swales and tree canopy, delivered as infrastructure to manage stormwater, heat and habitat.
- Sponge city
- An urban water-management approach, widely applied in Chinese cities, that uses permeable surfaces, wetlands and retention basins so rainfall is absorbed and reused rather than piped away.
- Urban heat island
- The measurable warming of dense built-up areas compared with surrounding countryside, driven by hard surfaces, low vegetation and waste heat; a standard brief for landscape mitigation and shading design.
- Nature-based solutions
- Interventions that use ecosystems - mangrove edges, restored rivers, urban forests - to deliver services such as flood defence, cooling and carbon storage.
- Biodiversity net gain
- A planning requirement in several jurisdictions that development must leave measured habitat value higher than before; landscape architects design for it and evidence it in applications.
- Blue-green corridor
- A connected route combining a waterway (blue) with vegetation (green) that links habitats while providing public access, drainage and cooling.
- Public realm
- The publicly accessible space between buildings - streets, squares, promenades, parks - that landscape architects design, specify and manage.
- Masterplan
- A long-range spatial framework setting land use, movement, open space and phasing for a district or city area.
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Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
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- landscape architecture conference Hong Kong
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