Asia’s leading floral industry events, this year’s KIFE/IFEX will span 60,000 square meters
The 23rd Kunming International Flowers & Plants Expo (IFEX) and China Kunming International Flower Expo (KIFE) will take place from September 19 to 21, 2025, at the Kunming Dianchi International Convention and Exhibition Center. The event is set to bring together over 500 exhibitors from countries including the United Kingdom, the Netherlands, and France, positioning Kunming once again at the heart of global horticultural innovation and trade. Kunming, located in Yunnan, the floral heartland of China, plays a pivotal role as a major flower distribution hub in Southwest China.
As one of Asia’s leading floral industry events, this year’s KIFE/IFEX will span 60,000 square meters. The expo will feature specialized exhibitions, industry forums, interactive experiences, and live demonstrations, providing a comprehensive platform for showcasing global advancements in floriculture and fostering international trade cooperation.
The event will feature strong international collaboration, with France as the guest country of honor. National pavilions will highlight floral artistry and local varieties, showcasing renowned French exhibitors such as Meilland International (roses), Morel (cyclamen), and Georges Delbard (roses and fruit trees). Additionally, top Dutch breeders, including De Ruiter, Van Den Berg Roses, Schreuters, and Rijkland, will present their latest floral innovations. Attendees can also participate in a flower farm visit, offering a unique opportunity to witness cutting-edge horticulture, network with farm managers and breeders leading Asia’s floral revolution, and gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access.
Some of the highlights are;
- New Plant Variety Protection in China (Floriculture) – Exploring strategies for IP protection in flower breeding.
- Modernization of Floriculture Infrastructure – Highlighting the latest in agricultural technology.
- Digital Empowerment of Horticulture – Examining digital transformation across the industry.
- E-commerce Marketing for China’s Floral Industry – Insights from top platforms and livestreaming influencers.
Visitors to the event can benefit from full industry coverage, engaging with over 6,000 distributors for comprehensive floral sourcing. The smart business matching system will help efficiently connect enterprises with potential partners. Attendees will also have the opportunity to discover Yunnan’s proprietary flower breeds that are setting industry trends. Additionally, cultural events, including live floral art performances and exclusive Kunming-themed floral souvenirs, will enhance the visitor experience. With a strategic vision to become Asia’s leading flower trade hub, KIFE and IFEX aim to foster collaborative growth through innovation and global partnerships.
The event is collocated with “2025 Asia International Tropical Plants Expo” which will invite well-known enterprises from Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Brazil, Panama and other hot plants of the main places of origin exhibitors. 2025 Yunnan International Berry Expo: Centered on blueberries and encompassing other small berries such as strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries, the expo is a premier international event dedicated to the berry industry. It aims to showcase the latest global research achievements, technological applications, and market trends in the berry sector, providing a platform for communication and collaboration across the global berry industry chain. At the same time as the expo, The 2nd Yunnan International Blueberry Industry Development Conference will also be held. Past speakers have included, amongst others, Fall Greek, Planasa, Legro, Originalius, Haygrove, PLASTIKA, Joyvio Group, and SF Express.
