The 16th Asian Flower Industry Expo (AFE 2026), the Asian Flower Shop Supply Chain Exhibition & Asian Flower Shop Development Conference, will be held at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou from May 15th to 17th, 2026. The Orchid Association of Zhongshan City will organize its member units to visit and participate in the event collectively, fully engaging in this industry grand gathering.

The Zhongshan Orchid Association will organize its member units to make a grand appearance at the 2026 Asia Flower Industry Expo, showcasing the cultural heritage and innovative vitality of Zhongshan's orchid industry. They will also form a delegation to visit and exchange, actively participate in industry discussions and global business dialogues, and jointly promote the high-quality development of the orchid industry. Relying on its profound orchid culture and continuous variety breeding innovation, Zhongshan's orchid industry has accumulated unique advantages in orchid art exchanges, scientific planting, and industrial integration. The association actively promotes the development of the orchid industry towards scale, specialization, and branding by organizing scientific forums, promoting standardized planting, and facilitating cooperation among industry, academia, and research. During this visit and exhibition, the Zhongshan Orchid Association will prominently display the premium varieties, cultivation techniques, and cultural connotations of Zhongshan's orchids, highlighting the association's role as a bridge in promoting orchid art and industrial linkage. It is expected that through the expo platform, in-depth exchanges and expanded cooperation with colleagues from all walks of life will be achieved, jointly injecting new vitality and vigor into the prosperity and development of the orchid industry.

Established in 1992, the Zhongshan Orchid Association is composed of orchid enthusiasts and orchid growers. Currently, it has over 200 members. The association adheres to the principles of promoting Chinese orchid culture, popularizing orchid knowledge, facilitating orchid art exchanges, and beautifying people's lives. It actively organizes scientific and technological forums and vigorously promotes the industrialization and large-scale development of orchids. The association has participated in hosting the 8th National Orchid Expo held in Zhongshan City (1998) and the 7th Guangdong Province Orchid Expo (2012). It also holds the Zhongshan Orchid Exhibition in spring and autumn every year.

The 16th Asian Flower Industry Expo (AFE2026) - Asian Flower Shop Supply Chain Exhibition & Asian Flower Shop Development Conference will not only bring together outstanding enterprises from all links of the industry chain, but also be honored to welcome the active participation of numerous flower industry associations. These associations are not only important participating groups at the expo, but also showcase their achievements and services in promoting the development of the industry; at the same time, they will organize their member units to visit in groups, facilitating broader business connections and exchanges. AFE2026 will work together with numerous associations to centrally present local specialty flowers, innovative horticultural products and cutting-edge technologies, fully demonstrating the innovative vitality and diverse charm of the flower industry, and providing a fast channel for professional visitors and buyers to directly access industry resources and efficiently connect with the source supply chain, promoting closer and more efficient industrial cooperation.The 16th Asian Flower Industry Expo (AFE 2026), the Asian Flower Shop Supply Chain Exhibition & Asian Flower Shop Development Conference, will be held at the China Import and Export Fair Complex in Guangzhou from May 15th to 17th, 2026. The Orchid Association of Zhongshan City will organize its member units to visit and participate in the event collectively, fully engaging in this industry grand gathering.