Event Description
SPACE 2026: Europe's Premier Agricultural Hub in Rennes (September 15-17)
Returning to its heartland in Rennes, France, SPACE 2026 is set to take place from September 15th to 17th, 2026, reaffirming its status as Europe's leading international trade fair for livestock farming and its associated industries. For three days, the Parc Expo Rennes will transform into a dynamic epicenter where innovation meets tradition, shaping the future of agriculture.
Core Focus & Scale:
SPACE is fundamentally a B2B event attracting over 1,200 exhibitors and more than 110,000 professional visitors from 100+ countries. The core revolves around livestock production (cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, goats) and the entire value chain. This encompasses:
Breeding & Genetics: Leading providers of elite genetics, genetic evaluation services, and advanced breeding technologies.
Equipment & Technology: Cutting-edge machinery for housing, feeding, milking, manure management, precision agriculture (IoT sensors, drones), and automation.
Feed & Nutrition: Innovations in feed formulations, additives, supplements, and sustainable sourcing.
Health & Welfare: Pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biosecurity solutions, animal welfare monitoring systems, and veterinary services.
Processing & Marketing: Technologies for slaughter, processing, packaging, logistics, and market trends analysis.
Thematic Imperatives: Sustainability & Innovation
SPACE 2026 will place immense emphasis on the critical challenges facing modern agriculture:
Sustainability: A major focus will be on reducing the environmental footprint through precision farming, renewable energy use on farms, circular economy approaches (manure as fertilizer/biogas), carbon footprint reduction strategies, and biodiversity preservation.
Digitalization & Smart Farming: The "Farm of the Future" will be showcased through AI-driven herd management, data analytics for optimizing production and health, automated feeding systems, and connected farm infrastructure.
Animal Welfare & Health: Enhancing animal well-being remains paramount, featuring innovations in housing design, health monitoring, and stress reduction techniques, alongside robust disease prevention strategies.
Economic Resilience: Solutions for improving farm efficiency, cost management, market access, and adapting to fluctuating economic conditions.
Why Attend SPACE 2026?
Discover Innovation: Be the first to see and evaluate the latest technologies, products, and services driving the sector forward.
Network Globally: Connect with a vast international community of farmers, breeders, suppliers, researchers, policymakers, and investors.
Gain Knowledge: Access specialized forums, conferences, and live demonstrations addressing key industry trends and challenges.
Source Solutions: Find reliable partners and suppliers for your specific needs across the entire livestock production spectrum.
Shape the Future: Engage in discussions that will influence the direction of European and global agriculture.
Practical Details:
Venue: Parc Expo Rennes, France.
Audience: Strictly trade professionals (farmers, breeders, technicians, buyers, distributors, consultants, researchers, students, etc.). Not open to the general public.
Registration: Registration typically opens a few months prior to the event via the official SPACE website. Fees apply.
Access: Rennes is well-connected by TGV (high-speed train) from major French cities and has an international airport. Parc Expo is easily accessible via public transport.
SPACE 2026 is more than a trade show; it's an essential platform for knowledge exchange, business development, and collaborative problem-solving, dedicated to building a more efficient, sustainable, and prosperous future for livestock farming. Mark your calendar for September 15-17, 2026, in Rennes.