IHC 2026
The 32nd International Horticultural Congress

Sponsor Prospectus
Promotional Opportunities

Ver.２

January 17th, 2024

August 23rd (SUN) to 28th (FRI), 2026
Kyoto International Conference Center, Kyoto JAPANIHC2026 Chairman
Prof. Ryutaro Tao
Kyoto University, Graduate School of Agriculture

IHC2026 Management Office
Japan Convention Service, Inc. Kansai Regional Office
Keihanshin Yodoyabashi Bldg. 2nd floor,
4-4-7 Imabashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0042, Japan
E-mail: ihc2026@convention.co.jp

Message from Chairman
I warmly invite you to attend the 32nd International Horticultural Congress (IHC2026) that will beheld from August 23rd to 28th at the Kyoto International Conference Center (ICC Kyoto) in Kyoto,
Japan.
Compared to other agricultural and plant science fields, horticultural science focuses on thegreat diversity of plants from domesticated crop and ornamental plants to wild species.
Furthermore, horticulture covers a wide range of fields from biological and social sciences to
medical sciences, and a wide range of professions including scientists, growers, distributors andmarketers.
The theme of IHC2026 is “Exploring the Diversity of Horticulture”, to appreciate the diversity ofhorticulture for the enrichment of human life.
Please come explore with us the integrated science of horticulture, combining social science,natural science, the best in agricultural practices, and the latest technological advances inrobotics and genetics. From small household operations for local farmer's markets, to large scale
globally integrated supply chains, IHC2026 will bring the latest horticultural research findings,
practices and future directions to you.
Kyoto is a former capital of Japan and one of its oldest traditional cities. Before, after and evenduring the congress, participants will have ample opportunity to explore this ancient city. Kyoto
has become a very tourist friendly city with signage in English, Chinese and Korean to assist
visitors in navigating the city.
On behalf of the Organizing Committee of IHC2026 and the Japanese Society for Horticultural
Science (JSHS), I am very looking forward to meeting you in Kyoto in August 2026.
IHC2026 President
Prof. Ryutaro Tao
Kyoto University, Graduate School of Agriculture1

IHC2026 Overview■ Title:The 32nd International Horticultural Congress (IHC2026)（第 32 回国際園芸学会議）■ Main Theme: Exploring the Diversity of Horticulture■ Date:August 23rd(SUN) to 28th(FRI), 2026

■ Venue:

Kyoto International Conference Center
Takaragaike, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-0001, Japan
https://www.icckyoto.or.jp/en/■ Chairman:

Prof. Ryutaro Tao
Kyoto University, Graduate School of Agriculture■ Number of Participants:
2500 + participants■ Website:

https://www.ihc2026.org/■ Management Office:Japan Convention Service, Inc. Kansai Regional Office
Keihanshin Yodoyabashi Bldg. 2nd floor,
4-4-7 Imabashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka 541-0042, Japan
E-mail: ihc2026@convention.co.jp■ Payment Method and Cancellation Policy:
Upon receipt and acceptance of your application to sponsor the congress,
the Management Office will send an invoice. Payment is to be made by aninternational bank transfer to the following account. All international banktransfer fees are to be paid at the sponsors expense. Please note thatcancellations will not be accepted once the invoice is issued.
■ Sponsorship Fee Remittance Details:<Bank account details>
Bank name: Mizuho Bank
Branch name: KOBE Branch (Branch Number 490)
Account No.: 3111114
Account holder: IHC2026（KATAKANA notation: アイエイチシー2026）
SWIFT code (in 8 letters): MHCBJPJTSWIFT code (in 11 letters): MHCBJPJTXXX

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Become an Official Sponsor! Join the IHC2026 in Kyoto!
Introduction to IHCHORTICULTURE is the science and art of growing, improving and commercializing fruits,
vegetables, flowers, and ornamental plants.
The International Horticultural Congress (IHC) is the largest global event dedicated tohorticultural science. The event is held every 4 years in a different location.
As a potential sponsor, you will have the opportunity to promote your company as wellas the products and services to more than 2500 international horticulturists who willassemble in Kyoto for six-day event in August, 2026. Participants come from a variety ofprofessions including academics, researchers, plant producers, market intermediaries
and service providers. This is an ideal opportunity for you to demonstrate the active rolein the food and ornamental plant industry, promoting good health, well-being, and thesustainability of plant production systems.
In 2022, the IHC was held in Angers, France. The event attracted over 2500 participants from Europe,Asia, the America's, Africa and Oceania.

34During the six-day event, sponsors will have a variety of ways to interact with participants.
Depending on the level of sponsorship selected, your company will be provided with:
Exhibition space
A promotional banner on the congress website
An advertisement in the congress programYour company logo displayed on screen during the opening and closing sessions,concurrent sessions, on the entrance banner, the smart phone app and the congress
satchelThe insertion of promotional material in the congress satchel
A business workshop and/or a one-hour presentation in an auditorium
Inclusion and/or participation in a four-hour technical tour
Complementary registration packages for technical staff
Your participation in IHC2026 will provide you with an opportunity to:
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Promote your projects & solutions at a leading global event
Reach a global audience during IHC2026 congress & exhibition week
Network with horticultural players from more than 80 countries
Forge new collaborations with key decision makers
Enhance your brand awareness and gain media exposure
Acquire expert knowledge from global thought leaders5About Kyoto
Kyoto, an old capital of Japan, has been in existence for 1,200 years. Today, the city has 17
UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Sites including Kamowakeikazuchi Shrine, Ryōan-ji or Nijō Castle.
In both 2014 and 2015, Kyoto was ranked as the number one sightseeing place in the world by“Travel + Leisure”.
Kyoto is the perfect place to experience Japanese culture firsthand.

We recommend the following websites which introduce some famous and popular sightseeing
spots in Kyoto. Please check them out for your trip!
■ Kyoto City Official Travel Guide
https://kyoto.travel/en■ World Heritagehttps://www.insidekyoto.com/kyoto-unesco-world-heritage-sites

Access to Kyoto
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Kyoto is in the Kansai (west) region of Japan.
Kansai International Airport is the closest
international airport, 75 minutes away.
Osaka International Airport (Itami Airport) is about 1
hour from Kyoto by train. People often fly into this
airport by connecting through Tokyo Haneda orTokyo Narita airport.
Those visiting other parts of Japan may wish to use
the bullet train (shinkansen). The bullet train is asmooth 2-hour ride from Tokyo to Kyoto.

■From the Airport
https://www.discoverkyoto.com/visitors-guide/access-kyoto/

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Kyoto International Conference Center (ICC Kyoto)

ICC Kyoto is located in northern Kyoto. It was constructed in May 1966 as the first full-fledged
international conference center in Japan. It consists of four buildings: the six-story main building,Annex Hall, Event Hall, and the New Hall. All are connected by indoor and outdoor passages
and pathways. It elaborates 3,000 m² exhibition area (Event Hall), The plenary rooms canaccommodate 3000~4000 people.
The Prince Kyoto Takaragaike (https://www.princehotels.com/kyoto/), a 4-star hotel, is locatedadjacent to the venue. Various hotels, ranging from luxury hotels to reasonably priced hotels,
are available in the center of Kyoto city, which can be easily accessed in about 20 minutes by
subway.
■ Address
Takaragaike, Sakyo-ku, Kyoto 606-0001 Japan■ Access
Take the Karasuma Subway Line from Kyoto Station to Kokusaikaikan(Kyoto International
Conference center) Station (20 minutes) or take a taxi (30 minutes in normal traffic).
■ Website
https://www.icckyoto.or.jp/en/

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1. Sponsorship Levels
PlatinumGold

SilverBronzeJPY 13,500,000

JPY8,000,000

JPY3,500,000

JPY2,000,000(tax excluded)(tax excluded)(tax excluded)(tax excluded)

24 sqm

18 sqm12 sqm9 sqm

2. Promotional Banner on
Congress Web Site

On Top Page

On Sponsor
Page

On Sponsor
Page

On Sponsor
Page

3. Advertisement in IHC 2026
Congress Program

1 double page
(Full Color)

1 page(Full Color)

1 page(Full Color)

1 page(Full Color)

4. Your Logo on Screen
during Congress

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5. Your Logo on Smart
Phone APP

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6. Logo on the
Entrance Banner

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7. Thanks at the Opening
Ceremony/Closing Session

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8. Sponsored Symposium
Business Workshop

At your choice

At your choice

At your choice

At your choice

9. Logo on the Entrance
Signage at Venue

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10. Logo on Congress Bag

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11. Organization of a 4-hour
Technical TourAt your choice

At your choice

At your choice-

12. A 60-minute Presentation
on Auditorium

At your choice

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13. Congress Registration
Passes53

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14. Flyer Inserted in theCongress Bag Given to All
Participants

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※Amounts of all sponsor
fee are provisional.
1. Exhibition Booth

Platinum/Gold/Silver/Bronze package-Application Deadline July 31st, 2025

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2. Exhibition Booth※Amounts of all sponsor fee are provisional.
■ Exhibition Fee *All prices excluded tax
Type
Minimum Units
Booth/Space
1
Booth/Space
1
Booth/Space
1

Dimension (1 unit)
6 sqm (W3m x D2m)
9 sqm (W3m x D3m)
12 sqm (W4m x D3m)

Booth/Space1

18 sqm (W6m x D3m)

Booth/Space1

24 sqm (W6m x D4m)

■ Type of Exhibitiona) Booth (Standard Booth) :Fee

JPY 300,000
JPY 400,000
JPY 600,000
JPY 900,000
JPY1,200,000

Standard Booth will be a package booth that includes a backpanel, display desk, company name plate and so on.
・The items as left image will be installed by
the Management Office. Other installations must be
prepared by the exhibitors.
・Please contact the Management Office
if you need a company logo, etc. on the Name Plate.

b) Space (Space Booth) :3000mmSpace Booth will be allocated in the floor of the exhibition hallin accordance with the regulations. Exhibitors are free
to construct their own booths.
2000mm・The height of displays and exhibits must not exceed
3.5 m. In the case of exceedance, please contact theManagement Office in advance for approval.

■ Exhibition Schedule (Tentative)a) Setup:
August 23rd (Sun.)b) Exhibition:
August 24th (Mon.)
August 25th (Tue.)
August 26th (Wed.)
August 27th (Thu.)c) Removal:
August 27th (Thu.)

10:00 - 17:00
10:00 - 17:00
10:00 - 17:00
10:00 - 17:00
10:00 - 13:00
13:00 - 17:00■ Invoicing for Exhibition Fees
After the application deadline, the Management Office will issue an invoice for the exhibition fee,to be paid into the designated bank account.
■ Acceptable Products and/or Services
Take advantage of this unique opportunity to demonstrate your active role in food, health, wellbeing, or sustainability of production systems. Your knowledge base of climate change,
mitigation, or mechanization will be featured. Your ideas to influence the competitive directionof the horticultural industry (production of seeds, fruit, vegetables, vines, medicinal plants,
agricultural equipment, or distribution) will be welcomed.

9Wide range of products and/or services that support the horticulture industry are expected: e.g.,
seeds, chemicals, fertilizers, greenhouses and controlled environment system, irrigation andfertigation, equipment and machinery, robotics, postharvest handling equipment including
graders, packing equipment, cool stores and logistics, banking, and finance etc.
*Exhibitors who want to share their items, which are outside the scope of acceptable products
and/or services, must consult the Management Office and get its permission in advance.
■ Indemnity
Exhibitors and their contractors are responsible for compensation for any damage caused toother companies’ booths or exhibits, the organizer’s facilities, or personal injury. Exhibitors are
responsible for any costs incurred and any impact on exhibitors in the event of changes to thescale or specifications of the exhibition due to reasons such as the exhibition venue or the statusof applications or in the event of postponement or cancellation of the exhibition.
■ Location Assignment
After receiving applications, the Management Office will determine the location of exhibitors inconsideration of the type, size and shape of exhibited items, number of spaces/booths
purchased, etc.
■ Exhibitor’s Manual
The manual will be distributed to the exhibitors two months prior to the congress. This will outline
details on location, setup, decorations, and management, and includes rental information for
furniture, lights, etc.
■ Eligibility to Participate in the Congress
All exhibitors and sponsors are required to register for the congress.
■ Exhibition Hall Layout
Exhibition Hall will be located at Event Hall, Kyoto International Conference Center. (Please notethat the layout of exhibition hall is subjected to change.)-Application Deadline April 30th, 2026
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3. Advertisement
Typea) Program Booklet

Fee

Outside back cover(color)

JPY400,000

Inside front cover(color / black and white)

JPY300,000

Inside back cover(color / black and white)

JPY250,000

Inside double pages(color / black and white)

JPY700,000

Inside one full page
(color / black and white)

JPY200,000

Inside a half page
(color / black and white)

JPY100,000

Inside a quarter page
(color / black and white)

JPY80,000b) Smartphone Applicationc) Congress Bagd) Promotional Banneron Website

at Sponsor Page

Application Deadline

May 29th, 2026

JPY1,200,000

May 29th, 2026

JPY500,000

May 29th, 2026

JPY250,000
June 30th, 2026

at Footer Page

JPY200,000e) Flyer inserted in the Congress Kit

JPY300,000

June 30th, 2026

f)

Name Card Case Strap

JPY300,000

June 30th, 2026

g) Main Entrance Banner

JPY2,400,000

June 30th, 2026

※Amounts of all sponsor fee are provisional.

11a) Program Booklet:■ Medium:

Program booklet of the 32nd International Horticultural
Congress■ No. of printed copies:
3,000 (scheduled)■ Size:A4 (scheduled: H27.5 x W21.1 cm)■ Date of publication:
August 2026
■ Production cost:
JPY3,500,000 (tax excluded)■ Total advertising revenue: JPY3,270,000 (tax excluded)■ Advertising rates: (tax excluded)1

Outside back cover (color)

JPY400,000

1 spot2

Inside front cover (color / black and white)

JPY300,000

1 spot3

Inside back cover (color / black and white)

JPY250,000

1 spot4

Inside double pages (color / black and white)

JPY700,000

1 spot5

Inside one full page (color / black and white)

JPY200,000

4 spots6

Inside a half page (color / black and white)

JPY100,000

6 spots7

Inside a quarter page (color / black and white)

JPY80,000

4 spots■ Ad data submission:■ Printing method:■ Application Deadline:b) Smartphone Application:■ Medium:■ Advertising space:■ Application Deadline:c) Congress Bag:
■ Medium:■ Advertising space:■No. of spots:■ Application Deadline:

To be submitted before June 1st, 2026.
Please submit the data to the Management Office.
Color: complete positive film or printable data (Illustrator, etc.)*Please attach the printed sample when sending the data.
Offset printing (CTP)
May 29th, 2026.
*Ends as soon as filled/ Accepted on a first-come, first-served basis@JPY1,200,000 (tax excluded)
Smartphone App of the 32nd International Horticultural
Congress
Top page*The position will be decided by the Management Office
Friday, May 29th, 2026
*Ends as soon as filled based on a first-come, first-served basis@JPY500,000 (tax excluded) (maximum 4 spots)
Congress bag of the 32nd International Horticultural Congress
Front of bag*The position will be decided by the Management Office
4 spot (2,500 bags per spot)
May 29th, 2026
*Ends as soon as filled/ Accepted on a first-come, first-servedbasisd) Promotional Banner on Website: i) at Sponsor Page
@ JPY250,000 (tax excluded)ii) at Footer Page
@ JPY200,000 (tax excluded)■ Medium:
Website of the 32nd International Horticultural Congress■ Advertising page:
Top page12

■ Website contents:■ Advertising period:■ Banner size:■ Application Deadline:*The position will be decided by the Management Office
URL https://www.ihc2026.org/
Main contents will be congress outline, program, call for
abstracts, accommodation and other information forparticipants, etc. (scheduled)
From month of application to the end of August 2026
(updated regularly)
within W200 x H60 pixels*General image formats are accepted. Please contact us
regarding special image formats and rotation banners(animation).
June 30th, 2026
*Ends as soon as filled based on a first-come, first-served basise) Flyer inserted in the congress kit: @JPY300,000 (tax excluded)■Medium:
Flyer Distribution■Contents:
Flyer insert in congress bags
*Please note that Flyer will be provided by a sponsoring
company■Flyer Size:maximum size A4■No. of bags:
2,500 bags (scheduled)■No. of spots:
5 companies (expected)■ Application Deadline:
June 30th, 2026
*Ends as soon as filled/ Accepted on a first-come, first-servedbasisf) Name Card Case Strap:■Medium:■Contents:■No. of spots:■ Application Deadline:@JPY300,000 (tax excluded) (maximum 4 spots)
Strap (& name card holder) of the IHC2026

Company name, product name, or logo will be printed on thestrap.
4 spots (3,000 straps per spot) *name cases excluded
June 30th, 2026
*Ends as soon as filled/ Accepted on a first-come, first-served
basis

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g) Main Entrance Banner:■ Medium:■ No. of spots:@JPY2,400,000 (tax excluded) per spot
Venue banners of the 32nd International Horticultural
Congress
5 days from August 23(SUN) to 27(THU), 2026
Ceiling of the main entrance at Kyoto International
Conference Center
Advertisement of company logos, etc., on venue banners*Installed on the main entrance ceiling, 1 banner per spot,
two-sided
4 spots■ Ad size (scheduled):■ Banner size:■ Images:

Tarpaulin sheet ad size (W700 x H600 mm),
W900 x H3,000 mm
Main entrance(↓) and Hanging banner(→)■ Period:■ Place:■ Content:

Hangingbanner(W900mm x
H3,000mm)■ Application Deadline:■ Data Deadline:

June 30th, 2026.
July 10th, 2026.

*Amounts of all sponsor fee are provisional.

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W700mmx
H600mm)4. Sponsored Seminar※Amounts of all sponsor fee are provisional.

Types

Date and TimePrice

Room Size(tax excluded)

August 24 (Mon) - 27 (Thu)
Sponsored Symposium

60 mins. in Morning or Afternoon

Approx. 400 seats

JPY700,000(tentative)■ Venue:■ Program:

Kyoto International Conference Center
Program contents will be decided based on the applicant’s request and incoordination with the main congress program.
■ Timetable Image (Tentative):
Date

A.M.

August 23rd (Sun.)

August 24th (Mon.)

Plenary /Symposia Oral
Presentations

P.M.

Evening

Registration

Opening Ceremony

Symposia Oral &Poster presentations

Poster Presentation

Poster Viewing & Exhibibion

August 25th (Tue.)

Plenary /Symposia Oral
Presentations

Symposia Oral &Poster Presentations

Poster Presentation

Poster Viewing & Exhibibion

August 26th (Wed.)

Plenary /Symposia Oral
Presentations

Symposia Oral &Poster Presentations

Poster Presentation

Poster Viewing & Exhibibion

August 27th (Thu.)

Plenary /Symposia Oral
Presentations

Symposia Oral &Poster Presentations

PosterPresentation

Farewell
SpeechPoster Viewing & Exhibibion
August 28th (Fri.)Technical Tour※ Detailed seminar dates and time allocations will be coordinated in consultation with theManagement Office.

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■ Presentation method: PC presentation*The number of seats above is calculated as arranged in theater style layout.
*Sponsorship fees include:(1) Venue fee;(2) Venue facilities fee (desks, chairs, stage, audio equipment, lighting, etc.);(3) Venue equipment fee (screen and other equipment prepared by the Congress);(4) Venue equipment operator (1 person);*The costs relating to the following items are excluded:(1) Honorarium and traveling expenses for the moderator/chairperson/lecturer(according to your company’s rule);(2) Waiting room fees (actual expenses);(3) Management expenses (personnel expenses for part-time staff, additional equipment
or signs and displays not prepared by the Congress, etc.);(4) Printed documents (posters, flyers, etc.);(5) Food and drinks for guests;(6) Waiting room equipment fee (including food and drinks in waiting room);(7) Venue installation changing fee;(8) Recording or photographing fee;
■ Notes:
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The program contents (theme, chairperson, lecturers, etc.) will be decided upon
consultation based on the applicant’s request, and in coordination with the main
congress program.
If you would like to organize a joint seminar with other companies or a multi-day seminar,
please write it in “others” on the application form.
Please notify the Management Office in advance if you intend to use the recorded
content, audio recordings, or photographs for secondary use in DVDs, on-demand
distribution, leaflets, etc.
The venue/date will be decided in consideration of the program contents.
Request on the venue/date will be accepted after the application.
The invoice will be sent after the venue is decided. Please make a bank transfer to theaccount designated on the invoice within a month of its issuance.
Details of the management will be communicated later from the Management Office.

-Application Deadline December 25th, 202516