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varieties including ornamentals, palms, citrus and cacti. LIF 2025 welcomed the support of leading industry organisations such as The Chamber of Landscape Architects (PMO) and The Ornamental Plants Growers Union (SÜSB İ R). Giving their impressions of the Fair, Evrim KARAMAN, the Director of the Istanbul Branch of PMO said, “This comprehensive gathering provides valuable contributions to elevating the discipline of landscape architecture both in our country and worldwide.” Echoing similar views Miray ENG İ N, the General Secretary of SÜSB İ R commented, “Landscape Istanbul Fair has become one of the most important meeting points of the industry, offering a significant opportunity especially for international participants and visitors to see the industry as a whole.” Repeating the successful cooperation of the previous two years, LIF 2025 hosted the 3rd World Urban Parks Symposium (WUP Symposium) which this year took as its theme “NEXT: The next generation of cities and public Spaces.” The event featured inspiring keynote sessions, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and invaluable networking opportunities, culminating in the WUP Awards, which celebrated excellence and innovation in urban parks and public spaces. With over 100 submissions from more than 30 countries, the program highlighted motivational examples of innovation, sustainability and community impact across five regions of the world. Amongst the lineup of international experts sharing their experiences and findings was Mark Bowater, the recently elected Chair of WUP, whose presentation considered how we plan for the public’s need for open spaces in growing cities and how we can ensure equitable access to quality urban parks. A highly topical theme picked up by other speakers. Luis Romahn, CEO of WUP made clear his views after the event, “The World Urban Parks Symposium 2025 in Istanbul was a global success. It was an unforgettable week of learning, collaboration and global exchange that will continue to inspire the future development of parks worldwide.” With delegates attending from some 35 countries, the Symposium is now established as one of the most important gatherings for urban parks professionals worldwide. The next edition of Landscape Istanbul Fair will take place from 7-10 October 2026 and details can be found by visiting the show website at https://www.peyzajistanbulfuari.com/en/home-english/. TRADE SHOW REVIEW w w w . I M B 2 B . c o m 93