Event Description
ZOOTECHNIA 2027: The Premier Hub for Animal Husbandry Innovation in Southeast Europe
Scheduled for January 28-31, 2027, ZOOTECHNIA returns to the Thessaloniki International Exhibition Centre (HELEXPO), reaffirming its status as the leading international trade fair for animal husbandry, livestock breeding, and poultry farming in Greece and Southeast Europe. This biennial event serves as a vital platform for industry professionals, farmers, breeders, veterinarians, researchers, and suppliers to connect, showcase innovations, and address the critical challenges and opportunities shaping the future of animal agriculture.
Exhibition Scope: A Comprehensive Showcase
ZOOTECHNIA 2027 will feature a vast exhibition floor covering approximately 500+ exhibitors and 10,000+ square meters of space. The core focus is on the entire livestock and poultry value chain:
1. Livestock Breeding: Cattle (dairy and beef), sheep, goats, swine, horses. Exhibitors will showcase elite breeding stock, genetics, semen, embryos, and advanced breeding technologies.
2. Poultry Farming: Broilers, layers, breeders, turkeys, and waterfowl. Highlights include equipment for housing, feeding, egg production, processing, and disease control.
3. Aquaculture: Growing sector featuring equipment, feeds, and technologies for fish and shellfish farming.
4. Animal Feed & Nutrition: Complete feeds, raw materials, premixes, additives, supplements, and precision feeding solutions focused on efficiency, sustainability, and animal health.
5. Veterinary Medicine & Health: Pharmaceuticals, vaccines, diagnostics, equipment, hygiene products, and services for disease prevention, treatment, and welfare.
6. Farm Equipment & Technology: State-of-the-art machinery for housing, ventilation, milking, manure management, feeding, automation, robotics (e.g., automated feeding, milking robots, drones), and precision livestock farming (PLF) tools.
7. Breeding & Genetics: Advanced genetic selection tools, artificial insemination services, embryo transfer technology, and genetic evaluation services.
8. Building & Infrastructure: Modern housing systems, ventilation, cooling, heating solutions, and farm planning services.
9. Support Services: Banking, insurance, logistics, consulting, and industry associations.
Conference Program: Knowledge Exchange & Future Trends
Parallel to the exhibition, ZOOTECHNIA 2027 will host a high-level scientific and technical conference program. Expect insightful sessions on:
Sustainable Intensification: Balancing increased productivity with reduced environmental footprint (methane reduction, manure management, circular economy).
Precision Livestock Farming (PLF): Leveraging IoT, sensors, big data, and AI for health monitoring, automated management, and optimized production.
Animal Welfare & Health: Enhancing welfare standards, combating antimicrobial resistance (AMR), improving biosecurity, and advancing disease prevention strategies.
Genetic Advancements: The role of genomics and selective breeding in improving efficiency, resilience, and product quality.
Feed Innovation & Sustainability: Alternative protein sources, feed efficiency, reducing reliance on imported soy, and nutritional precision.
Market Dynamics & Economics: Global trade, policy impacts, consumer trends, and profitability strategies.
Climate Resilience: Adapting livestock systems to climate change challenges (heat stress, water scarcity).
Networking & Business Opportunities
ZOOTECHNIA 2027 is more than just an exhibition; it's a dynamic marketplace and networking hub. Attendees can:
Discover Cutting-Edge Solutions: Source the latest products and technologies directly from global and regional leaders.
Forge Business Partnerships: Meet potential suppliers, distributors, and clients through dedicated B2B matchmaking programs.
Gain Competitive Insights: Understand market trends, regulatory changes, and best practices from industry experts.
Access the Balkan Market: Leverage Thessaloniki's strategic location as a gateway to the expanding markets of the Balkans and Southeast Europe.
Why Thessaloniki?
Greece's second-largest city is a major economic and logistical center with strong agricultural roots. HELEXPO provides world-class facilities, excellent transport links, and a welcoming environment conducive to successful trade shows and knowledge sharing.
ZOOTECHNIA 2027 promises to be an indispensable event for anyone invested in the future of animal production, offering unparalleled access to innovation, knowledge, and business opportunities in a critical region of the global livestock industry. Mark your calendars for January 28-31, 2027, in Thessaloniki!