De Groene Sector Vakbeurs 2027 – Hardenberg, Netherlands

What to expect

De Groene Sector Vakbeurs translates to Green Industry Trade Fair and is a specialized trade fair in the Netherlands focusing on the green industry. Held annually at the Evenementenhal Hardenberg, it is the largest trade fair and exhibition of Hardenberg and a leading platform for garden and park design, sustainability, as well as education and career opportunities in the green sector.

Full chain coverage: The event brings together gardeners, municipal landscaping decision-makers, garden architects, landscape gardeners, landscapers and large landscapers, nurseries, manufacturers of garden machinery, and providers of specialized services.

Innovation focus: As a meeting point for professionals eager to actively shape the future of the green industry, the fair offers an excellent opportunity to learn about latest machinery and tools for landscape maintenance, advanced ecological materials and systems for horticulture, as well as software and apps for garden and landscape design.

Organizer: Organized by Easyfairs, a renowned trade fair organizer known for its wide range of industry events, distinguished by commitment to environmentally friendly practices and innovative solutions for design and maintenance of green spaces.

Networking: Thematic workshops and lectures showcasing current trends and technologies are highlights, with main visitors being professionals from landscape construction, garden and park design, and municipal decision-makers.

The official website is https://www.groenesector.nl/, contact +31 523 289 898, email hardenberg@evenementenhal.nl. Venue address Energieweg 2, 7772 TV Hardenberg, Netherlands.

Event dates

Event name: De Groene Sector Vakbeurs 2027 – Hardenberg, Netherlands

Event dates: January 19, 20 & 21, 2027

Opening hours: Tuesday – Thursday, 3 days, with typical opening hours for Evenementenhal Hardenberg trade fairs, 09:00 to 17:00 daily. Exact hours are published on the official website and exhibitor portal.

Cycle: Annually in January, with previous editions 07 – 09 January 2025 and 13 – 15 January 2026.

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Venue & exhibition site

Venue name: Evenementenhal Hardenberg, also referenced as Hardenberg Event Hall

Address: Energieweg 2, 7772 TV Hardenberg, Overijssel, Netherlands. Phone +31 523 289 898. Email hardenberg@evenementenhal.nl.

Site characteristics: The venue in Hardenberg is traditionally linked to agriculture and horticulture, further enriching the fair. Visitors and exhibitors appreciate the modern infrastructure and easy accessibility. Evenementenhal Hardenberg provides modern facilities, excellent accessibility, wide halls, direct loading access, and integrated catering.

Location: Downtown Hardenberg is 2.33 km in a straight line, with good connections to Zwolle, Emmen, and the German border.

Facilities: Restaurant, cloakroom, Business Centre, free Wi-Fi, bicycle parking, and exhibition service desk. The fair location is listed as Evenementenhal, Energieweg 2, 7771 Hardenberg.

Full event programme

The knowledge programme focuses on horticulture, landscape care and sustainable innovations.

Thematic workshops: Workshops and lectures showcasing current trends and technologies in garden and landscape design, sustainable maintenance, and ecological materials.

Knowledge transfer: Sessions on landscape planning, plants, irrigation systems, playground design, and sustainable technologies, with contributions from nurseries, manufacturers, and specialized service providers.

Education and careers: Presentation of educational opportunities and career prospects in the green industry, including training programmes for gardeners, municipal green space decision-makers, and garden architects.

Product demonstrations: Live presentation of latest machinery and tools for landscape maintenance and advanced systems for horticulture.

Software and digital: Demonstrations of software and apps for garden and landscape design, planning, and maintenance management.

Sustainability focus: Sessions on environmentally friendly practices, ecological materials, and innovative solutions for design and maintenance of green spaces.

Featured companies & exhibitors

The fair attracts exhibitors from various sectors of the green industry, including nurseries, manufacturers of garden machinery, and providers of specialized services.

Machinery manufacturers: SHANDONG TIANSHENG MACHINERY CO., LTD. and other manufacturers of garden machinery, robotic lawn mowers, garden tools, and landscape maintenance equipment.

Nurseries and plants: Plant growers, seed suppliers, and nursery stock providers presenting new varieties for public green and private gardens.

Tools and equipment: Garden tools, irrigation systems, fertilizers, environmental consulting, and sustainable technologies.

Service providers: Landscape planning, playground design, urban equipment and engineering, and specialized services for municipal landscaping.

Technology providers: Providers of software and apps for garden and landscape design, training providers, and sustainable technology companies.

Launch platform: Calendar entries note GROENE SECTOR VAKBEURS launch at Evenementenhal Hardenberg, indicating new product introductions during the fair.

Agriculture & environmental sectors

Horticulture: Professional visitors from horticulture, arboriculture, and nursery production exploring new plants, seeds, and growing systems.

Landscaping: Landscape gardeners, garden architects, municipal landscaping decision-makers, and large landscapers focusing on garden and park design.

Environmental management: Environmental consulting, sustainable technologies, and ecological materials and systems for horticulture.

Urban green: Equipments for amenity areas, urban equipment and engineering, playground design, and landscape planning for public spaces.

Agriculture linkage: Hardenberg’s traditional link to agriculture and horticulture supports cross-sector exchange between green sector and agricultural technology.

Sustainability: Focus on environmentally friendly practices, sustainable innovations, and future-proof green space management.

Products, technologies & innovations

Machinery and tools: Latest machinery and tools for landscape maintenance, including mowers, trimmers, excavators for landscaping, and robotic lawn mowers.

Plants and materials: Plants, seeds, fertilizers, environmental consulting, and advanced ecological materials and systems for horticulture.

Irrigation and water: Irrigation systems, drainage, and water management technologies for gardens and public green.

Playground and urban: Playground design, urban furniture, and equipment for amenity areas.

Digital solutions: Software and apps for garden and landscape design, landscape planning, training tools, and management platforms.

Sustainable innovations: Sustainable technologies, training opportunities, and innovations for environmentally friendly design and maintenance of green spaces.

Innovation boulevard: Thematic displays of new products and sustainable innovations, with focus on reducing environmental impact and improving efficiency.

Demonstrations & workshops

Live machine demos: Demonstrations of garden machinery in action, including Vector machines at the Green Sector Trade Fair, with free entrance tickets available via exhibitor links.

Practical workshops: Thematic workshops showcasing current trends and technologies, including landscape maintenance techniques, pruning, planting, and soil management.

Knowledge sessions: Lectures on garden and park design, sustainability, education and career opportunities, and latest innovations in horticulture.

Software demos: Hands-on sessions for garden and landscape design software and apps, allowing visitors to test planning tools.

Career workshops: Presentation of educational opportunities and career prospects, including training programmes for young professionals.

Outdoor demo area: When weather permits, outdoor demonstration areas for larger machinery and landscape techniques.

Ticket types & registration

Pricing based on previous editions, as the fair traditionally offers free professional registration.

Professional visitor ticket: $0.00 USD. Trade visitors can register for free via the official website and exhibitor invitation links. Use the link for exhibition registration and free entrance tickets provided by exhibitors such as Vector Machines.

General public ticket: $0.00 to $16.00 USD. Professional visitors and general public are welcome, with free pre-registration recommended. On-site registration when available is approximately 15 EUR converted to 16 USD.

Exhibitor registration fee: For exhibitors, a mandatory registration fee includes use of free catering package, administration, security and furniture. The registration fee is $130.00 USD for a budget stand and $174.00 USD for other stands, plus a variable contribution of $11.00 USD per sqm. Corner stands charged additional 10 percent on total sqm amount, front stands additional 20 percent. Converted from 120 EUR budget, 160 EUR other stands, and 10 EUR per sqm.

Catalogue and internet: Registration fee includes obligatory entry in catalogue, entry in list of exhibitors on fair website, and free internet connection with dynamic IP for basic connection, plus permanent tickets for exhibitors depending on stand size.

Registration is via Evenementenhal Hardenberg portal and Easyfairs. Contact hardenberg@evenementenhal.nl for assistance.

Professional & trade visitor access

Audience: Professional visitors and general public, with main visitors being professionals from landscape construction, garden and park design, and municipal decision-makers.

Trade focus: Intended for gardeners, municipal green space decision-makers, garden architects and landscapers, nurseries, manufacturers of garden machinery, and providers of specialized services.

Verification: Professional visitors can pre-register for quick and free entry via official website. Business details recommended for faster badge processing.

International visitors: Visitors from Netherlands, Germany, Belgium, and beyond, with English support available at information desk.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

Evenementenhal Hardenberg offers flexible hall configuration with modern infrastructure.

Hall layout: The Green Industry Trade Fair occupies multiple interconnected halls with zones for machinery, plants and nursery stock, garden tools and irrigation, and urban equipment.

Floor plan: Available via official website and on-site at entrance, with exhibitor list and thematic routing for garden, horticulture, landscaping, and plants.

Demo areas: Indoor demo areas for machinery and outdoor areas for larger equipment.

Services: Information desk, restaurant, Business Centre, and exhibition service for logistics.

Sustainability & environmental initiatives

Core focus: Trade fair for horticulture, landscape care and sustainable innovations in the green sector, with commitment to environmentally friendly practices and innovative solutions.

Ecological materials: Showcase of advanced ecological materials and systems for horticulture, sustainable technologies, and environmental consulting.

Green venue: Evenementenhal Hardenberg operates with waste separation, energy-efficient lighting, and water-saving measures.

Sustainable mobility: Bicycle parking, public transport connections, and carpooling encouraged for visitors from across Overijssel and neighboring Germany.

Education for sustainability: Presentation of training and education opportunities focused on sustainable green sector careers.

Event rules

Badge policy: Badges are personal and must be worn visibly during the fair. Permanent tickets for exhibitors based on stand size.

Professional conduct: Business-like behavior expected. Organizer reserves right to remove visitors violating rules.

Photography: Personal photography allowed with exhibitor permission. Official photography and filming conducted by organizer.

Age and safety: Follow safety instructions for machinery demonstrations. Children must be accompanied and are not permitted in demo areas during operation.

Smoking: Smoking only in designated outdoor areas per venue policy.

Disclaimer: No responsibility taken for correctness of information. Errors and alterations excepted. Fair dates and exhibition sites subject to change by trade fair organiser.

How to get there

Evenementenhal Hardenberg is located at Energieweg 2, 7772 TV Hardenberg, with direct access from N34 and A37.

By car: From Zwolle via N34, from Emmen via N34, from German border via A37. Follow signs Evenementenhal. On-site parking with large capacity, managed by venue.

By train: Hardenberg Station is 2.5 km from venue, with connections via Zwolle and Emmen. Continue by bus, taxi, or bicycle.

By bus: Local bus services connect Hardenberg Station with Evenementenhal. Use 9292.nl for journey planning.

By bicycle: Dedicated cycle paths from Hardenberg centre and surrounding villages, with bicycle parking at entrance.

Public transport & parking

Public transport: Bus lines connect Hardenberg Station with Evenementenhal. Train connections via NS to Zwolle and Arriva to Emmen. Use 9292.nl for trains, buses, and trams.

Parking: Large on-site parking at Evenementenhal Hardenberg with fees managed by venue. Overflow parking available during peak days with shuttle.

Taxi and rideshare: Taxis available at Hardenberg Station and via local services.

Accessibility of transport: Low-floor buses and accessible taxis operate in region. Venue entrance step-free.

Accommodation areas

Hardenberg centre: Hotels and B&Bs within 2.5 km of venue, ideal for walking or short taxi ride.

Business parks: Hotels along Energieweg and near N34 offering easy car access and parking for exhibitors.

Zwolle and Emmen: Larger hotel capacity within 30 to 40 minutes by car, with direct N34 connection.

German border area: Hotels in Laar and Emlichheim within 20 minutes for cross-border visitors.

Book early as January is peak for agricultural and green sector fairs in the region.

Accessibility

Evenementenhal Hardenberg is fully accessible for visitors with reduced mobility, with step-free access to all halls, accessible toilets, elevators, and wide aisles for machinery demonstrations. Assistance dogs permitted. Reserved parking spaces for disabled visitors close to entrance. For specific support, contact hardenberg@evenementenhal.nl in advance. Floor plan includes accessibility information.

Previous year’s highlights

Previous editions took place 07 – 09 January 2025 and 13 – 15 January 2026 at Evenementenhal Hardenberg, recognized as the largest trade fair and exhibition of Hardenberg.

Exhibition highlights: Exhibitors from various sectors including nurseries, manufacturers of garden machinery, and specialized service providers. Vector machines presented at Green Sector Trade Fair with free entrance via exhibitor registration. SHANDONG TIANSHENG MACHINERY among machinery exhibitors.

Programme highlights: Thematic workshops and lectures showcasing current trends and technologies, including latest machinery and tools for landscape maintenance, ecological materials, and software for garden design. Focus on garden and park design, sustainability, education and career opportunities.

Visitor profile: Main visitors professionals from landscape construction, garden and park design, and municipal decision-makers, appreciating modern infrastructure and easy accessibility.

Product groups: Environmental consulting, fertilizers, garden tools, irrigation systems, landscape planning, plants, playground design, robotic lawn mowers, seeds, sustainable technologies, training.

Official tickets & registration

Official registration via https://www.groenesector.nl/ and Evenementenhal portal. Trade visitors can register for free via exhibitor links for free entrance tickets. On-site registration when available approximately 15 EUR converted to 16 USD. Exhibitor registration fee 120 EUR budget and 160 EUR other stands plus 10 EUR per sqm, converted to 130 USD and 174 USD plus 11 USD per sqm. For questions contact Evenementenhal Hardenberg, Energieweg 2, 7772 TV Hardenberg, phone +31 523 289 898, email hardenberg@evenementenhal.nl. Organizer Easyfairs SA/NV, Jan Van Rijswijcklaan 191, 2600 Antwerp, Belgium.