SPACE: the international exhibition for animal farming

Do not miss the key global event for all farmers and all sectors!
Délégations internationales au SPACE
In the heart of Western France, one of Europe's major livestock-producing regions, SPACE will welcome you from September 17 to 19, 2024 at the Rennes Exhibition Centre, in France. The three-day event will provide an extraordinary opportunity for all the animal farming sectors to come together, share information and insights and engage discussions.   

Thanks to SPACE, the entire community of animal production professionals from around the world is coming together to address the global food challenge and share with the younger generations their commitment to ensuring the ongoing growth and sustainable future of the agricultural industry.

A global business forum

The world of animal farming meets up in Rennes every year!
12,000 international visitors from 122 countries attended SPACE 2023, confirming SPACE as the 2nd largest Show in the world.
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YOU KEY EVENT OF THE AUTUMN SEASON!

A first-class event!
1200 exposants au SPACE
Exhibitors

+ 1,200 companies of which 370 international exhibitors from 40 countries participate in SPACE every year!

11 halls per sector (bovine, pig, poultry, animal feed and nutrition, energies, services...) and a large outdoor exhibition area spanning 16 hectares (tractors, tillage, fodder harvesting, handling...) to find suppliers for all your needs and projects!
Innov'Space
Innov'Space
Since 1995, the Innov'Space label is a great opportunity to publicise and promote novelties in the sector. It is the benchmark for innovation in animal farming. 83% of visitors discovered new techniques, products or equipment at SPACE 2023.

In 2023, 37 products, equipment or services earned the esteemed Innov'Space award, with 4 receiving the prestigious 3-star distinction.
Animal competitions

SPACE is the unique event for genetics enthusiasts, with a world-class centre of excellence and internationally acclaimed competitions!
  • 3 halls dedicated to the bovine, sheep, goat, equine and genetics sectors.
  • 3 days of competitions and breed presentations in the ring.
  • 500 cattle from 13 breeds and 120 sheep from 10 breeds providing a continuous spectacle in the main ring.
  • A multi-breed 'Genomic Elite' auction like no other in the world.
  • Excellence in health and safety: a strategic issue for farms at the forefront of the exhibition.
Présentations animales au SPACE
Conferences
Every year, SPACE offers a highly varied programme with more than 100 conferences and symposiums. It is the exhibition where you can meet the manufacturers of the products or equipment you're looking to acquire.

Employment, a key focus at SPACE with Job Dating: meeting place where recruiters and professionals can have initial discussions during 15-minutes face-to-face interviews.
Espace for the Future
The Espace for the Future will once again be a very helpful and inspiring area for SPACE visitors. Issues addressed will include income, working conditions and  working hours, organisational models, delegation, production systems and key skills. The theme of Espace for the Future this year is: Empowering Generations: Let's invent the Future.
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KEY FIGURES OF SPACE 2023

RECOGNIZED AS THE QUALITY BENCHMARK BY EXHIBITORS AND VISITORS!

97%
of participants think that SPACE helps to convey a positive, dynamic image of the animal farming industry.
93%
of international visitors regard SPACE as the standard-setting exhibition, offering a comprehensive and unique platform for professionals across all animal production sectors.
91%
of farmers view SPACE as an indispensable decision-making tool, enabling them to compare solutions and make informed choices.
88%
of exhibitors express satisfaction with the quality of their business contacts made at SPACE.