SPACE

What SPACE does

SPACE is a France-based annual international trade show organizer specializing in livestock and animal production exhibitions, headquartered in Rennes and operating as a Groupement d'Intérêt Economique Commercial (GIE), a French commercial cooperative structure registered under RCS Rennes 341 291 425. Founded in 1987, it runs the SPACE — Salon International de l'Elevage, a three-day B2B exhibition held at Parc-Expo Rennes with the 40th edition scheduled for September 15-17, 2026. The event brings together 1,200+ exhibitors (including 365-380 international companies from 40 countries) and 100,000+ professional visitors per edition, of which 14,000 are international visitors from 125 countries.

The core product consists of multiple integrated components: the physical exhibition across 11 sector halls and 16 hectares of outdoor space covering bovine (13 breeds), ovine/caprine, porcine, poultry, aquaculture, equine, and rabbit sectors; the Innov'Space innovation award program (30+ years of history, globally recognized labeling by an expert jury, with 1-3 star ratings); the Espace pour Demain forward-looking content zone co-designed with the Chambre d'Agriculture de Bretagne; animal genetic competitions including a unique multi-breed Genomic Elite auction; the International Club and B2B meeting platform for visiting delegations; and themed sub-programs for aquaculture, youth (Espace Jeunes), and employment (Job Dating with JOBAGRI). Technology infrastructure includes online registration, badge management, a B2B matchmaking platform, and a mobile application supporting exhibitor-visitor flows.

Revenue is generated through three primary streams: exhibitor booth fees (the dominant stream, including add-on services like conference rooms, shuttle, and International Club access), French visitor ticket sales at tiered pricing (€20/€25/€33 for 1/2/3 days), and ancillary services/sponsorships. International visitors are granted free entry — a deliberate GTM lever to maximize global attendance and exhibitor ROI. Pricing is fully transaction-based per edition with no disclosed subscription or recurring contracts; revenue exhibits classic trade-show seasonality concentrated in a three-day September window annually.

Name

SPACE

Legal name

SPACE - Salon International de l'Elevage et des productions animales

Website

https://space.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1987

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

SPACE — Salon International de l'Elevage is a French agricultural trade show organizer, operating an annual three-day B2B livestock exhibition in Rennes with 1,200+ exhibitors from 40 countries and 100,000+ visitors from 125 countries, including the globally-recognized Innov'Space innovation award program.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Livestock Trade Show & Exhibition Services

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Industry-Specific B2B Trade Show Organizers (THAHABAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fairgrounds & Expo Parks (THAHAAAH)

Keywords

• Livestock trade show
• Animal production exhibition
• Agricultural trade fair
• Livestock innovation awards
• B2B event services

Headquarters

HQ city

Rennes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Exhibitor booth fees: Companies pay to exhibit at the trade show, with services including access to extranet, official suppliers, conference rooms, International Club, and shuttle services.
2. Visitor admission fees (French visitors): French visitors pay for entry tickets: 1-day €20, 2-day €25, 3-day €33. International visitors receive free entry to encourage global attendance.
3. Exhibitor services and sponsorship: Additional revenue from exhibitor services including point services, vestiaires, meeting rooms, and potentially sponsorship arrangements with partners like Air France/KLM and Visit Ouest.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

SPACE is an annual international B2B trade show for the livestock industry held at Parc-Expo Rennes, France. It brings together 1,200+ exhibitors from 40 countries and 100,000+ professional visitors across 11 sector halls and 16 hectares of outdoor exhibition space, covering all livestock sectors (dairy and beef cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, goats, rabbits, equine, aquaculture). The event includes the Innov'Space innovation awards program, animal genetics competitions with 530+ cattle, 100+ conferences, B2B meetings, farm tours, and dedicated zones such as Espace pour Demain (AI in agriculture) and the International Club.

Product overview

SPACE is a major international livestock exhibition held annually at Parc-Expo Rennes, France. The event serves as a comprehensive platform for the animal farming sector, combining the main exhibition featuring over 1,200 exhibitors across 11 sector halls with specialized programs including Innov'Space (the innovation awards), animal genetics competitions, the Espace pour Demain (future of farming), and dedicated aquaculture and youth forums. The offering spans physical exhibition space, professional services (B2B meetings, international club), and digital platforms for exhibitor management and visitor registration. The core value proposition is bringing together all stakeholders in livestock farming—farmers, advisors, researchers, investors, and institutions—to discover innovations, exchange knowledge, and conduct business.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Innov'Space: Innovation award program recognizing the latest innovations in livestock equipment, products and services for over 30 years.
• Espace pour Demain
• SPACE Infos
• Espace Jeunes

Products and services

• SPACE - Salon International de l'Élevage Annual international B2B livestock exhibition held at Parc-Expo Rennes, France, featuring 1,200+ exhibitors across 11 sector halls and 16 hectares of outdoor exhibition space, covering all livestock sectors (dairy and beef cattle, pigs, poultry, sheep, goats, rabbits, equine, aquaculture) with 100+ conferences and 100,000+ professional visitors.
• Innov'Space Award Program A globally recognized innovation award program rewarding the latest products, equipment, and services in the livestock sector. Companies submit innovations to an expert jury for evaluation, with winners receiving one, two, or three star ratings. The label is a reference for innovation in the livestock industry worldwide.
• Animal Presentations and Genetics Competitions Live animal exhibitions featuring cattle breeds (Prim'Holstein, Normande, Montbéliarde, Salers, Blonde d'Aquitaine, Charolais, Simmental, Pie Rouge, Brune, Jersiaise) and sheep breeds, with competitions, breed presentations, and the unique multi-breed Genomic Elite auction showcasing French genetics to international buyers.
• Espace pour Demain Dedicated exhibition area focused on the future of farming, featuring expert conferences, roundtables, and demonstrations on topics including AI in agriculture, farm succession, workforce management, and sustainable farming practices. Co-designed with the Chamber of Agriculture of Brittany.
• International Club and B2B Services Dedicated hospitality and B2B networking services for international visitors including VIP space at the International Club, online B2B appointment scheduling platform, farm tour registrations, and consultation with French international business structures. Free international visitor badges and visa invitation letter support.
• Aquaculture Program Dedicated aquaculture sector program featuring a conference day, specialized exhibition trail with over 120 exhibitors, and international networking opportunities. In 2025, the aquaculture conference hosted participants from 17 countries.
• Agricultural Machinery Exhibition Outdoor exhibition area spanning 16 hectares showcasing tractors, harvesting equipment, milking systems, handling machinery, and agricultural equipment from major brands with demonstration conditions.
• Genomic Elite Auction Multi-breed auction of high-quality breeding animals and embryos, unique in the world. Features heifers sold on the show ring and embryos sold online, showcasing the best of French genetics to international buyers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 83% of visitors discovered new techniques, products or equipment they didn't know before at the 2025 edition
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• JobagricoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPACE and JOBAGRI jointly organize three Job Dating events during the show. Candidates and companies have 20-minute slots for recruitment meetings. The partnership addresses job matching in the agricultural sector across the Greater West region (Brittany, Pays de la Loire, Normandy, Poitou). Events cover permanent and fixed-term contracts, internships, and apprenticeships.
• Visit OuestcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOfficial accommodation booking platform partner for SPACE 2026. Provides online booking services for Rennes and surrounding areas. Also offers Saint-Malo accommodation alternatives with free shuttle service to the show.
• Air France / KLMminorGTM or Marketing PartnerTravel partner offering discounts up to 10% on flights. Event code: 60700AF, valid for travel from 08/09/2026 to 24/09/2026. Provides preferential rates on international and French domestic routes including Corsica.
• Chambre d'Agriculture de BretagnecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-design and co-animation of the Espace pour Demain (Space for the Future) zone in Hall 3. Provides expert speakers for round tables, expert meetings, and presentations on agricultural innovation and future challenges.
• Institut Agro Rennes-AngersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Youth Forum (Espace Jeunes) initiative. Agricultural higher education institution participating in student debates and career discovery events at the show.
• CNEAP, MFR, and Public Agricultural Education NetworksminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerJoint project partners for the Youth Forum (Espace Jeunes) initiative. Agricultural education networks bringing hundreds of students annually to promote livestock farming training and careers.
• École Supérieure des Agricultures (ESA) AngersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Youth Forum initiative. Engineering school participating in student debates on current affairs topics at the agricultural show.
• Oniris VetAgroBiominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the Youth Forum initiative. Veterinary school participating in agricultural career discovery events for students.
• AgriestminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for animal welfare at the show. SPACE invests with Agriest to ensure proper animal care and welfare standards during the exhibition.
• CUMA FederationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAgricultural Equipment Cooperatives are partners of the trade fair. A dedicated visitor route guides visitors to exhibitors selected by the CUMA Federation, with a program of conferences.
• CILOUEST, CRIEL, FNIL, Coopération LaitièreminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners in the Milky Ouest video series documenting the dairy sector in the Greater West. Collaborative content production showcasing dairy farming in Brittany, Normandy, and Pays de la Loire.
• Milky Ouest ConsortiumminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborative video series with CILOUEST, CRIEL, FNIL, and Coopération Laitière showcasing dairy sector excellence across the Greater West region.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• World Dairy Expo: Annual global dairy industry trade show and cattle competition held in Madison, Wisconsin. Direct peer for the dairy cattle genetics, breeding, and innovation components of SPACE's offering, with similar elite competition structure.
• FIMA (Feria Internacional de Maquinaria Agrícola): Biennial international agricultural machinery fair held in Zaragoza, Spain. Comparable in scale and B2B trade fair structure, serving the Iberian and Southern European livestock and crop farming markets.
• Fieragricola: Biennial international agricultural and livestock trade fair held in Verona, Italy. Direct European competitor in the animal husbandry and breeding exhibition segment with similar exhibitor profile and Mediterranean livestock focus.
• SIMA (Salon International du Machinisme Agricole): Paris-based biennial international exhibition of agricultural machinery and equipment. Direct competitor for agricultural equipment exhibitor booth spend and overlapping farmer audience, though more machinery-focused than SPACE's full animal-production scope.
• Sommet de l'Élevage: Major European livestock show held annually in Clermont-Ferrand, France, focused on beef cattle, dairy, sheep, and agricultural machinery. Direct French competitor for livestock farmer visitors and breeding genetics exhibitors.
• VIV Europe: International trade show for animal husbandry and processing held in the Netherlands. Direct competitor for international livestock exhibitors, particularly in poultry, pigs, and feed technology.
• EuroTier: The world's leading trade fair for professional animal farming and livestock management, held biennially in Hanover, Germany by DLG. Direct competitor to SPACE for the same European livestock exhibitor marketing budget and international farmer audience.

Broad incumbents

• Salon International de l'Agriculture: Paris-based annual agriculture show with broader scope across crop farming, livestock, regional produce, and consumer audiences. Competitor for French exhibitor attention and government sponsorship, but consumer/B2C-oriented whereas SPACE is B2B professional.
• Agritechnica: World's leading agricultural machinery trade fair held biennially in Hanover, Germany. Overlaps with SPACE's outdoor 16-hectare machinery exhibition area and competes for farm equipment exhibitor spend.

Regional players

• Royal Highland Show: Premier annual agricultural and livestock show held in Edinburgh, Scotland. Comparable in livestock judging, innovation showcasing, and trade fair structure, but UK-focused rather than continental European.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/SPACERennes
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UC2H0GabRvxg5eaPYVyGe-lg
• Facebookfacebook.com/SPACERennes
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/spacerennes
• Instagraminstagram.com/spacerennes
• TikToktiktok.com/@spacerennes

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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