With this initiative Messe Essen is evidently eyeing ranges that have not previously been represented at the IPM, because hortivation is open to exhibitors other than just those showing at the IPM. The organiser has also specifically invited companies from the Outdoor Living area, such as barbecue and garden furniture companies, to participate in the presentation.
In contrast to a classic fair, the focus at hortivation will not be on the breadth of range of individual companies or fair booths. The aim instead is to highlight innovative sales ideas of the exhibitors for individual plants and products in the form of POS presentations.