Gardening Industry Conference

February 10-12, 2026

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Conference: "Greenery and Professionals"

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Conference: "Greenery and Professionals"

The Conference "Greenery and Professionals" will take place on February 10–12, 2026, jointly organized by three professional associations: the Federation of Polish Arborists, the Polish Green Roofs Association (FSNT-NOT), and the Landscape Architecture Association.On the second day, February 11, 2026, the Polish Association “Green Roofs” together with GCL Sp. z o.o. will conduct a CERTIFIED TRAINING for architects, landscape architects, supervision inspectors, technical supervision officers, site managers, and contractors, on so-called green roofs in the ZinCo system, covering the following two lectures:

Green Roofs: Functions and Advantages

  • social aspect 
  •  spatial aspect 
  •  economic aspect 
  •  ecological aspect

Main Types of Green Roofs and Their Classification by:

their location in relation to the building structure (internal or external); the purpose of their construction, i.e. for: ornamental functions, productive functions, special functions, including: with specialized grass surfaces: sports surfaces – e.g. the turf of the National Stadium, reinforced surfaces (e.g. Netlon Advanced Turf, Fibreturf), rarely used areas such as fire service roads, access to waste shelters, etc.; military or secret facilities, wildlife crossings, heritage/historic structures; the type of greenery used – types of plants applied: intensive, extensive, semi-intensive, or mixed cultivation; their use (accessible/used by people or not accessible/not used by people); the type of users entitled to use them (public use or private use); the presence or absence of thermal insulation: non-insulated, insulated, with further classification depending on the arrangement of waterproofing and thermal insulation layers (traditional or inverted layer system); the slope of the roof surface (flat, pitched, or steep); the inclination of the greened surface (flat, sloping, steep, or varied inclination); material compatibility of the system supplier (system-based or so-called non-system-based); the role of the substrate in the system (single-layer or multi-layer); the type of waterproofing construction (single-layer or double-layer).

1.3. LEGAL AND FORMAL ASPECTS

  • introduction of the contractor to the works
  •  leak test
  •  inspections: final, partial, technical, of concealed or hidden works
  •  liability for errors

TECHNOLOGICAL SECTION: 2.1 System Solutions for Green Roofs by ZinCo

  • introduction to GCL company and ZinCo products
  • selection and correctness of the layout and installation of subsequent layers of ZinCo green roofs
  •  finishing details; examples of system-based green roofs implemented using ZinCo technology
  •  the latest systems of ZinCo green roofs – retention, climate, and irrigated systems.

2.2. THE MOST COMMON MISTAKES on so-called GREEN ROOFS:

  • cleanliness and its impact on waterproofing damage
  •  damage to waterproofing (works carried out on the waterproofing layer)
  •  sequence of layers
  •  use of inappropriate materials, components, and finishing details

CONFERENCE "GREENERY AND PROFESSIONALS"

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CONFERENCE "GREENERY AND PROFESSIONALS"

The Conference entitled "GREENERY AND PROFESSIONALS", to be held on February 10–12, 2026, will be jointly organized by three social organizations: the Federation of Polish Arborists, the Polish Association “Green Roofs” (FSNT-NOT), and the Association of Landscape Architecture. On February 12, 2026, the Association of Landscape Architecture will conduct a CERTIFIED TRAINING entitled: "THE TREE AS THE SUBJECT OF THE LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT’S WORK", which will include, during the lectures, the discussion of the following topics:

LEGAL AND FORMAL REQUIREMENTS REGARDING GREENERY DESIGN DOCUMENTATION PREPARED FOR THE PURPOSES OF A CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

INVENTORY of trees and shrubs vs. inventory of tree stands

TREE PROTECTION PLAN

GREENERY DEVELOPMENT DESIGN

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Celebrating Excellence: Medal Awards Ceremony

This event honors the best of the best, highlighting their contributions to the industry’s development and showcasing the most advanced solutions in the following categories:

Trade Fair Premiere: Recognition for exhibitors who introduced innovative products or services at the fair, presenting them to the public for the first time.

Innovation: An award for companies that have presented groundbreaking technologies or solutions with the potential to revolutionize the industry.

Trade Fair Display: A prize awarded for exceptional booth design and aesthetics that stand out for their creativity and attract visitors’ attention.

Trade Fair Product: An award for exhibitors whose product stands out for its quality, functionality, and significance for the industry’s development, earning recognition from both visitors and experts.

The trade fair studio

We invite you to the Trade Fair Studio, where during exclusive interviews with industry experts and outstanding exhibitors, you will learn about the latest trends and innovative solutions. In this inspiring environment, market leaders will share their experiences and visions for the future, providing valuable insights and knowledge. The Trade Fair Studio is also connected with the Medal Award Ceremony, where distinguished exhibitors are honored, adding prestige to the event and highlighting the importance of innovation and excellence in the industry..

Inspiring conversations and new opportunities – the networking zone awaits!

The B2B Networking Zone is an extension of the conference, offering participants a unique opportunity to engage in direct discussions with speakers and other industry experts. In this zone, attendees can exchange insights, ask questions, and establish valuable business connections in a more informal atmosphere.

Join us to deepen your knowledge, continue the inspiring discussions from the conference, and form valuable relationships that can benefit both you and your company!