# Space 2026: The Essential Guide to the World Livestock Exhibition | TradeShowIntel > Space 2026 marks the 40th edition of the world's premier livestock exhibition, running September 15–17 at Parc-Expo de Rennes, France. Here's how to make the mo URL: https://tradeshowintel.com/blog/space-2026-essential-guide-world-livestock-exhibition --- Trade Show # Space 2026: The Essential Guide to the World Livestock Exhibition Sep 15-17, 2026 · Rennes, France · 4 min read Space 2026 marks the 40th edition of the world's premier livestock exhibition, running September 15–17 at Parc-Expo de Rennes, France. Here's how to make the most of it. Every three years, Rennes becomes the center of the global livestock industry. [Space 2026](https://www.space.fr) marks the **40th edition** of the world livestock exhibition, taking place September 15–17 at Parc-Expo de Rennes, France. With **1,200 exhibitors from 40 countries** and 14,000 international visitors from 125 countries converging on a 16-hectare outdoor site plus 11 indoor sector halls, this is the single most comprehensive gathering in animal agriculture anywhere on the planet. From cattle genetics to digital farming platforms, the full livestock value chain is on display. You can also explore the [Space 2026 listing on TradeShowIntel](https://tradeshowintel.com/events/space-2026) for additional planning resources. ## Who Comes to Space 2026: Farmers, Geneticists, Vets, and Global Buyers The visitor mix at Space 2026 reflects the breadth of the livestock sector itself. Four profiles dominate the floor: - **Livestock breeders and commercial farmers** sourcing genetics, nutrition programs, and herd health solutions across cattle, swine, poultry, sheep, and goat operations. - **Veterinarians and animal health specialists** evaluating the latest vaccines, diagnostics, and herd management protocols from international suppliers. - **Dairy processors and feed distributors** looking to align upstream supply with processing capacity, particularly across European and export markets. - **Agricultural engineers and researchers** tracking precision livestock technology, sensor-based monitoring, and digital farming solutions entering commercial deployment. Government officials and international buyers from emerging livestock markets also attend in significant numbers, making Space one of the few agricultural shows where a single conversation can open a country-level distribution channel. ## What to Expect on the Space 2026 Show Floor: 11 Halls, 16 Hectares, and a Full Value Chain The scale of Space 2026 is genuinely hard to overstate. Eleven dedicated sector halls cover the full spectrum: **livestock genetics and reproduction**, animal nutrition and feed technology, animal health and veterinary products, dairy equipment, farm machinery, and aquaculture. The 16-hectare outdoor exhibition adds live animal presentations and large-scale equipment demonstrations that simply cannot be staged indoors. The **Innov'Space innovation competition** is one of the show's most watched features. Products that earn the Innov'Space label gain significant visibility with buyers and press, so the competition floor is worth prioritizing early in your visit. Beyond the stands, **over 100 conferences** run across the three days, covering topics from sustainable livestock production and antibiotic reduction strategies to precision feeding and renewable energy integration on farms. These sessions attract researchers, policymakers, and senior industry figures who may not be reachable on the show floor. ## Exhibitor Strategy for Space 2026: Reaching Buyers Across 125 Countries The international composition of Space's audience creates a specific challenge: your messaging needs to land across very different farming systems, regulatory environments, and purchasing cycles. A dairy equipment company pitching to a French cooperative operates very differently from one pitching to a buyer from Southeast Asia or West Africa. **Prepare market-specific materials before you arrive.** If your product is certified or approved in certain regions, make that visible on your stand. International buyers at Space are often evaluating import feasibility alongside product performance, and a clear regulatory overview can move a conversation forward faster than a product demo alone. Avoid the common mistake of treating the Innov'Space competition as optional. If your product qualifies, **submit for the Innov'Space label** well in advance. Winning or even being shortlisted places your brand in front of media, buyers, and conference speakers who actively look to the competition for what's worth seeing at the show. With conversations happening in French, English, Spanish, Portuguese, and dozens of other languages across three days, lead capture becomes a real operational challenge. The **[Habsy App](https://habsy.ai/event-lead-capture?utm_source=tradeshowintel&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=space-2026&utm_content=exhibitor_tip)** lets your team scan business cards, record a quick voice note about what was discussed (auto-transcribed into text), and tag each contact with intent signals like buying timeline and requirement size. When you're managing conversations with buyers from 40 different countries in a single afternoon, having every contact organized and contextualized before the day ends is worth more than any printed brochure. ## Visitor Tips for Space 2026: Getting the Most from 1,200 Exhibitors With 11 halls and 16 hectares of outdoor space, arriving without a plan means leaving with a fraction of what's available. **Map your sectors before day one.** The hall structure at Space is organized by species and function, so a swine nutrition buyer and a dairy equipment engineer have almost no overlap in their ideal routes. Download the floor plan from [space.fr](https://www.space.fr) and identify your three or four priority halls before you travel. The outdoor exhibition, where large machinery and live animals are demonstrated, draws heavy crowds mid-morning, so visit early or late in the day. If you're a veterinarian or animal health professional, the **100 conference sessions** are not a side feature. Several sessions are structured specifically for practitioners and researchers, with speakers presenting clinical data and field trial results that don't appear in the product literature on the stands. Cross-reference the conference schedule with your floor plan so you're not forced to choose between a key session and a supplier meeting. For visitors collecting contacts across multiple exhibitor conversations, **[Habsy App's business card scanner](https://habsy.ai/business-card-scanner?utm_source=tradeshowintel&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=space-2026&utm_content=visitor_tip)** handles cards in multiple languages, which matters at a show where your supplier contacts may hand you cards in French, Dutch, or Mandarin. Scan on the spot, add a note while the conversation is fresh, and you leave with an organized, searchable contact list instead of a pocket full of cards you'll sort through a week later. ## Why Space 2026 Is Worth the Trip for Anyone in the Livestock Industry The 40th edition of Space arrives at a moment when the livestock sector is under significant pressure to adapt: on sustainability, on antibiotic use, on feed efficiency, and on digital integration. This show is where the solutions to those pressures are being commercialized and debated in real time, by the people actually building and buying them. For exhibitors, **1,200 peers and 14,000 buyers** in one location over three days is a commercial opportunity that no regional show can replicate. For visitors, the combination of live demonstrations, international supplier access, and 100 expert-led conferences makes Space 2026 the most information-dense three days available in animal agriculture. Before you arrive, set up your contact capture workflow. The **[Habsy Platform](https://habsy.ai/habsy-platform?utm_source=tradeshowintel&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=space-2026&utm_content=closing_cta)** lets team leads see every contact captured across their group in real time, track which high-value prospects still need follow-up, and compare lead quality across events over time. Visit habsy.ai before September 15 and have your team ready to work from the first handshake. ## Frequently asked questions ### How often does SPACE Rennes take place? SPACE Rennes is held every three years, not annually. The 2026 edition runs September 15-17 at Parc-Expo de Rennes, making it the 40th edition of the show. ### Where exactly is SPACE 2026 held? SPACE 2026 takes place at Parc-Expo de Rennes in Rennes, France. The venue includes 11 indoor sector halls plus 16 hectares of outdoor exhibition space. ### Who organizes SPACE Rennes 2026? The event is operated under the domain space.fr, which is the official organizer's website for SPACE Rennes. For registration and exhibitor inquiries, the official site at space.fr is the starting point. ### How do I register to attend SPACE 2026? Registration details for SPACE 2026 are available through the official website at space.fr. The event is a B2B trade show, so registration is aimed at livestock industry professionals including farmers, veterinarians, researchers, and buyers. ### Is SPACE 2026 open to the public or is it trade only? SPACE 2026 is a B2B trade show primarily targeting industry professionals. Typical attendees include farmers, livestock breeders, veterinarians, agricultural engineers, feed distributors, dairy processors, researchers, and international buyers. ### What sectors and animal types are covered at SPACE 2026? SPACE 2026 covers cattle, swine, poultry, sheep, goat, and aquaculture, alongside livestock genetics, animal nutrition, animal health, dairy equipment, farm machinery, renewable energy, and digital farming solutions. The 11 sector halls are organized by species and function. ### What is the Innov'Space competition at SPACE 2026? The Innov'Space competition is an innovation award held at SPACE that recognizes standout new products in the livestock sector. Products that earn the Innov'Space label gain significant exposure with buyers, press, and conference speakers at the show. ### Are there shuttle services available at SPACE Rennes 2026? Yes, free shuttle services are available for attendees at SPACE 2026. A VIP international club is also accessible for qualifying international visitors, as noted in the official event details. ### What is the best way to capture leads at SPACE 2026? With conversations happening across 40 countries and multiple languages over three days, a dedicated lead capture tool makes a measurable difference. [Habsy](https://habsy.ai/event-lead-capture?utm_source=tradeshowintel&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=space-2026&utm_content=faq) lets exhibitors and visitors scan business cards in multiple languages, add voice notes that auto-transcribe to text, and tag contacts with intent signals like buying timeline, keeping every contact organized before the day ends. ### Is SPACE 2026 relevant for aquaculture and digital farming companies, not just traditional livestock? Yes, SPACE 2026 explicitly includes aquaculture and digital farming solutions as covered sectors alongside traditional livestock categories. The show's 11 sector halls and 100 conferences also address precision feeding, sensor-based monitoring, and renewable energy integration on farms.