Propagate!

Welcome to the event for propagators worldwide

Upcoming edition: September 15, 2026
Location: Rotterdam

A global grower community

Propagate! is an international event created for propagators who want to learn from each other and move the industry forward. It brings leading growers, suppliers and experts from all over the world together to share knowledge, exchange experiences and discuss the challenges they face in daily practice. Throughout the day, the focus is on relevant topics, practical insights, open conversations and networking. Propagate! is not about selling products, but about connecting people. By creating a community that continues to grow beyond the event itself.

Propagate 2026 – Programme
Event Program
Tuesday 15 September 2026  ·  Rotterdam
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10:0010:30
Walk-in guests
10:3010:45
Opening
Opening of Propagate! 2026
Hans van Herk
10:4511:45
Keynote
Make Sense of Work
+ Speaker TBA
11:4512:00
Video
Propagation on the Other Side of the World
12:0012:30
Presentation
Attracting & Retaining Young Professionals
Ines van Marrewijk
12:3013:30
🍽  Lunch
13:3014:45
Experience
Propagate! Experience
Live demos & innovations
14:4515:00
Video
Propagation on the Other Side of the World
15:0015:45
☕  Break
15:4516:15
Presentation
Environments Where Talent Stays, Grows, and Makes an Impact
Puck van Holsteijn — World Horti Centre
16:1517:15
Panel
Grower's Table
Conversations with directors from leading nurseries around the world.
Ioannis Karakolis — Agris S.A.+ Speaker TBA+ Speaker TBA+ Speaker TBA
17:1517:45
Closing & group picture
Evening
17:4518:45
Networking
Drinks Reception
18:4519:30
Travel to Haven Hotel Rotterdam
19:3022:00
Dinner
Dinner at Haven Hotel Rotterdam

Tickets and Access

Propagate! is created for growers. Growers can attend the full program free of charge, from the first session in the morning to the evening networking and dinner. Participation is based on a personal invitation. Growers who have not received an invitation can request access via Flier Systems.

Professionals active in the propagation and horticultural industry, but not working as a grower, are also welcome to attend. For this group, paid tickets are available. The ticket price is €300 excl. VAT.

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Knowledge sharing

Knowledge sharing is at the heart of Propagate!.
We highlight relevant topics, share real-world insights and explore different perspectives that help growers move forward.

Networking

Throughout the day, there are multiple moments to connect. Exchange experiences with peers, meet industry experts and strengthen your professional network.

Non-commercial

We believe that valuable knowledge speaks for itself. That is why Propagate! is intentionally non-commercial, with the focus on learning, sharing and growing together.

Be part of Propagate!

Propagate! is created together with the industry. We work with speakers who contribute to the program by sharing knowledge and insights on stage and with companies that participate in the program: Propagate! Experience. 

Contribute to Propagate!? Contact us to discuss the possibilities →

Propagate! experience

Meet the team!

Hans van Herk

Host & Director - Propagation Solutions

Marcel Cloo

AV / Communications specialist

Ad Kranendonk

Commercial Director - Flier Systems

Yorick van Asperen

Marketeer

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