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SPACE 2023 is preparing in a context of rising energy costs, of generational renewal, of unprecedented high prices for agricultural products, and of climate change. In such a shifting environment and in the face of the structural changes within our agricultural sector, SPACE is becoming an ever more essential event for all professionals to gather information, exchange ideas and find new synergies to continue to develop and adapt animal farming in the regions of Western France.
The international context is also evolving significantly. The war in Ukraine has had a strong impact on the agricultural policies of countries that are dependent on Ukrainian and Russian supplies. The question of food sovereignty has become crucial for many countries, and particularly for developing countries. Our companies and organisations are well equipped to position themselves on these markets. The international scope of SPACE, which welcomes more than 120 countries every year here in Rennes, is a clear demonstration of our ability to offer solutions to this global food challenge. Many delegations from all over the world are expected to attend again this year, in particular from Europe, the Middle East and of course Western and Central Africa.
A range of exhibitors
The number of exhibitors registered at SPACE is always very high. On 16 May, almost 1,100 exhibitors from 36 countries, including 177 new ones (76 of which are international companies) were expected to attend the Exhibition.
To accompany the dynamic of the registrations and the evolving stand requests, the layout of the stands will be reorganised this year to meet the needs of companies in terms of both surface area and sectors of activity:
- Hall 4 will be entirely dedicated to energy and environmental solution providers
- Hall 3 will be dedicated to Research & Development, start-ups and to the Espace for the Future
- In hall 7, alongside equipment suppliers for pig farming, visitors will find livestock buildings suppliers who where previously located in hall 3
- The area dedicated to sheep (previously located near Gate B) will also be relocated, as this year it will be between Hall 1 and Hall 7 for better visibility.
Espace for the future animal farming - energy conservation: unlocking new synergies
The Espace for the Future will address the theme of Energy in a whole new layout and location in Hall 3. This new space, designed by SPACE organisers as a prospective and informative space for all livestock farmers, will demonstrate how agriculture, although dependent on direct and indirect energy, can also be a source of solutions!
Presentations, demonstrations, individual meetings and round tables will provide an opportunity to present the best practices in energy management, offering concrete solutions for an ever more efficient and sustainable agriculture.
2nd edition of the youth forum
To respond to the issue of attracting new generations of farmers, SPACE decided in 2022 to create its Youth Forum to provide young people with a place where they can express themselves. A great opportunity for them to share their expectations and their visions of their future career. This Youth Forum will be held again this year, with a new series of events organised by the animal farming sector.
INNOV'SPACE: The gold standard in terms of innovation
The Innov’Space competition is what makes SPACE the leading event for innovation across all the livestock sectors. Over the past 25 years, these awards have been a real quality seal for the industry. They demonstrate the extent to which our sectors are efficient, innovative and always thinking ahead. Each year, exhibitors show great interest in this label, a major commercial asset that highlights their expertise at the service of livestock farmers. 82 % of exhibitors say that SPACE is the ideal place to showcase their innovations. In 2022, 36 products, services and equipment were awarded prizes from the panel of experts. The list of the 2023 prize-winners will be published in July.
Exhibitors: submit your applications before 31 May 2023
New: TECH'AGRI CHALLENGE by INNOV'SPACE
The Tech’Agri Challenge is a new innovation competition at the crossroads of the agricultural and digital sectors for Breton students, co-organised by INNOZH, Bretagne Développement Innovation and SPACE. SPACE has responded favourably to the request from INNOZH and Bretagne Développement Innovation to add the signature “by Innov’Space” to this new operation: the Tech’Agri Challenge. This innovation competition, at the crossroads of the agricultural and digital sectors, intended for Breton students, will promote innovation and research for livestock farmers among young people in training.
Conferences
The conference programme will be full and varied again this year based on the room reservations. The extent of the topics covered makes SPACE an absolutely unique meeting place for the animal farming industry.
May 30, 2023 - SPACE
