The 2026 Garden Ceremony & Garden Gathering Design Week will be held at the Suzhou International Expo Center from Apr. 17 to 19. Under the guidance of the Chinese Association of Parks and the Suzhou Gardening and Greening Bureau, this annual grand event, adopting an integrated “Conference + Exhibition” model, features design exhibitions, product displays, creative markets and industrial forums.

With an exhibition area of nearly 50,000 square meters, the event gathers more than 400 exhibitors from countries including China, the United States, Italy, Germany and Japan, showcasing products of over 40 categories such as garden stones, outdoor furniture, lighting, plants, and gardening tools. It is expected to attract more than 100,000 visits.

The most anticipated part of the exhibition is the real garden landscape area, which features 40 immersive garden installations jointly created by award-winning designers from the Chelsea Flower Show and renowned Chinese designers and horticulturists. Blending cutting-edge garden design concepts with oriental living aesthetics, these garden installations showcase the diverse possibilities of integrating garden art into contemporary living spaces.

Another highlight is the horticultural market, which brings together about 150 vendors from all across the country, selling such items as flower vessels, gardening tools, apparel, and cultural and creative products.

Meanwhile, nearly 20 summits and forums will be held, inviting famous landscape designers and scholars from home and abroad to share insights into the development trend of the industry and provide practical solutions for practitioners.