Opening at Boots Flowerbulbs marks the start of the Tulip Trade Event

The Tulip Trade Event 2026 will officially kick off on Wednesday, 18 March at Boots Flowerbulbs. As customary, the opening is the moment when participants, guests and representatives from the sector come together to festively launch three days dedicated to tulips. The official start promises to be an inspiring gathering, with both content and networking taking center stage.

Interested parties are warmly welcome at Boots Flowerbulbs in Hem, North Holland, on 18 March. The doors will open at 10:00 a.m., followed by the opening meeting at 10:30 a.m. This marks the starting signal for the seventh edition, in which knowledge sharing, innovation and sustainability once again play an important role. After the official proceedings, there will be ample opportunity to exchange views on expectations, market developments and the themes receiving special attention during this edition.

Boots Flowerbulbs
The choice of Boots Flowerbulbs as the host location aligns with the tradition of organizing the opening each year at one of the participating companies. This gives visitors an immediate insight into the working methods of one of the eleven participants and allows for initial conversations in an informal setting.

Route along 9 participants
With the opening at Boots Flowerbulbs, the seventh edition of the Tulip Trade Event is festively launched. In the days that follow, visitors can continue their route along the other participating companies, each presenting their own perspective on developments in the world of tulips. The participants are: P. Aker, Boots Flowerbulbs, BOT Flowerbulbs, Haakman Flowerbulbs, Holland Bulb Market, P. Nelis & zoon’s, Nord Lommerse, VWS Flowerbulbs and Jan de Wit en Zonen.