VIV Africa 2024 has formally come to an finish after three dynamic days of connecting agricultural, poultry, and dairy professionals from throughout the continent and past.
With over 150 exhibitors from 35 nations and greater than 1732 guests from 60 nations, this yr’s version broke new floor, underscoring the significance of Africa, with Rwanda within the epicenter, within the world agriculture and livestock worth chain. The occasion featured 40 specialised periods, sensible workshops, and networking alternatives, catering to a rising trade that helps sustainable practices within the area.
Hosted on the Kigali Conference Centre from October 2-3, with a Management Convention previous on October 1, the occasion noticed record-breaking attendance and engagement, underscoring its rising significance as a key platform for advancing the way forward for African animal protein manufacturing. Over the course of the commerce present, trade professionals, thought leaders, native youth and innovators got here collectively to trade data, construct partnerships, and showcase the newest traits and developments in animal husbandry and agricultural scene.
A Platform for Business Leaders
VIV Africa 2024 noticed sturdy participation from trade leaders, with over 200 key decision-makers from Africa and the worldwide agri-food house attending the occasion. The Management Convention, a serious spotlight of this yr’s program, featured displays from over 50 thought leaders and facilitated vital discussions on points reminiscent of world experience and native apply, funding alternatives, and sustainable options in future traits.
Keynote audio system included worldwide specialists, from organizations such because the Traide Basis, the World Poultry Science Affiliation, Rabobank from the Netherlands, Dutch Poultry Heart, Dutch Greenhouse Delta the World Dairy Farmers and extra. These periods supplied essential insights into each the present state and future outlook of the African agricultural panorama, serving to set strategic instructions for trade attendees.
Exhibitor Engagement
Exhibitors strongly supported this yr’s occasion with their presence, together with corporations from sectors reminiscent of animal well being, feed manufacturing, farm gear, and poultry manufacturing displaying modern options tailor-made to the African market. Engagement with guests and fellow exhibitors was exceptionally excessive, indicating sturdy enterprise outcomes and networking connections.
A powerful 80% of exhibitors already confirmed their curiosity in collaborating on the subsequent version of VIV Africa in 2026, highlighting the arrogance within the occasion’s means to drive the trade within the area and generate alternatives for progress. Many exhibitors famous the standard of discussions and the relevance of the viewers, notably by way of regional wants and options.
Give attention to Innovation and Native Expertise
Innovation was on the coronary heart of VIV Africa 2024, with a particular highlight on new applied sciences and startup ecosystems designed to handle the distinctive challenges going through African farmers. The Powered by Traide Innovation Route featured vertical farming installations and different forward-looking agricultural options that attracted important curiosity from guests, who had the chance to debate with specialists onsite.
Youth engagement within the poultry sector was strongly strengthened as properly, with a session discussing tips on how to overcome challenges and unlock alternatives in addition to tips on how to get hold of technical expertise and finally safe success within the trade. The session was adopted by a guided tour alongside the whole trade worth chain throughout the exhibition and concluded with a networking lunch.
The technical workshops and best-practice seminars supplied hands-on studying and data trade. Key exhibitors and companions supported content material periods, making certain that guests had entry to up-to-date insights and traits.
Networking and Particular Occasions
Past the exhibition flooring, networking is a key part in any respect VIV Worldwide occasions, and VIV Africa was no exception, because it featured quite a few social gatherings and formal conferences. The Networking Cocktail on the primary night, supported by the Rwanda Conference Bureau, introduced collectively exhibitors and trade leaders in a relaxed setting with native leisure. The occasion closed with a extremely anticipated night occasion, the place exhibitors and individuals additional cemented their relationships in a casual but impactful setting.
Wanting Forward
VIV Africa 2024 has solidified its place as a premier occasion in Africa’s and VIV Worldwide’s agri-food calendar. The excessive stage of participation, the sturdy exhibitor contribution, and the standard of discussions are a testomony to the rising significance of the agricultural sector in Africa and the function VIV Africa performs in facilitating it.
Plans for VIV Africa 2026 are already underway, as it’s set to happen in Kigali, 7-8 of October 2026, with the promise of even larger engagement and additional alternatives within the agricultural enterprise and past. The success of this yr’s occasion has laid a robust basis for the longer term, as VIV Africa continues to assist Africa’s ambitions and drive regional and worldwide cooperation.
For extra info and upcoming occasion particulars, go to www.vivafrica.nl.
Subsequent Occasion Particulars:
Title: VIV Africa 2026
Dates: Exhibition on October 7-8, 2026 / Management Convention on October 6, 2026
Location: Kigali Conference Centre (KCC), Kigali, Rwanda
Web site: www.vivafrica.nl
