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The 1 210 exhibitors present, including 370 international from 37 countries welcomed 101 757 visitors (+12% compared to 2023) out of which 12 534 international from 120 countries. This record attendance on the three days of exhibition reflects the exceptional density of this edition.
This 2024 SPACE generated high-quality exchanges thanks to a favourable economic conjecture in the Western farming sectors. According to exhibitors, visitors came to meet them with many projects. All stressed the high quality of exchanges and the development prospects for agriculture that they allow to be envisaged. Many visitors, both French and foreign, came to SPACE looking for suppliers and advice that will enable them to make our agriculture ever more efficient and sustainable in order to meet the global food challenge.
The Espace for Future was this year under the theme: «Empowering Generations: let’s invent the Future». This slogan perfectly reflects the general spirit that prevailed on this edition. Many exchanges, very busy round tables, practical solutions exposed... A complete offer to discuss the themes of transmission, financing, organization and organisation of working time,... to answer the crucial questions for the future: how to attract and transmit, how to retain employees, how to understand each other across generations, how to chart your own path... All these subjects have once again made Espace for the Future a real melting pot for the future of animal farming in the West.
Innovation and youth at the hearth of the exhibition
Bet won! SPACE has reached the new generation. The Youth Forum has set the course two years ago with its desire to give young people a space to express their expectations of living well in their profession. It was completed by the Tech'Agri Challenge by Innov'Space, which promotes the joint work of students in innovation to provide solutions for farmers. This year, the organization has again proposed new features to its young public, with the Farming Simulator which was very successful in terms of participation. We also welcomed the community of influencers who share their lives as young farmers in a positive light on social media. Their meet & greet session was very popular. It was one of the most exciting moments of this week.
A record year for INNOV'SPACE stars
The presentation of the Innov'Space trophies and the revealing of the eight special mentions was another
particularly remarkable moment at the Exhibition. This year, Innov'Space was under the sign of a record number of stars with its 48 prizewinners. All these innovations, which mark a remarkable level of expertise of the prizewinning companies, are highly sought after by visitors. This year, they were particularly related to improving working conditions for livestock farmers, animal welfare and health.
A bet won fot rhe future!
The public at the Show greatly appreciated these new features proposed by SPACE. These participants also noted and welcomed the high level of overall organization of the event. The participants also enjoyed the convivial moments in the new dedicated areas on the Show, such as the first Breton Medallists’ Village of the French General Agricultural Competition or the new Terrace area which offered a wide range of restaurants. The return of the exhibitors' breakfast on Thursday was much appreciated. The evenings at SPACE, starting with the Before party and going to the Young Farmers Association closing party, the Exhibitors' party and the farmer's evening, were marked by an extraordinary atmosphere of exchange and conviviality.
This 2024 SPACE edition was the full expression of the modernity of agriculture by allowing to clearly and openly ask questions related to the farms acquisitions. Faced with these questions, professionals have found the technical solutions, innovations, advice and guidance to enable them to flourish in their jobs and live well tomorrow. It is the best guarantee for the future of agriculture in the West and in the 120 countries that come to meet SPACE. Our farming models are attractive and meet the expectations of the industry. This SPACE 2024 was an inspiring and shining proof of it.
See you at SPACE 2025 edition which will take place from Tuesday 16 to Thursday 18 September at the Rennes Parc-Expo, in France.
September 25, 2024 - SPACE
