CNEMA, S.A

What CNEMA, S.A does

CNEMA, S.A. is a Portuguese private public limited company (Société Anonyme) that operates the Centro Nacional de Exposições, a 64-hectare multi-functional exhibition and events venue in Santarém, Portugal, inaugurated in 1994. The venue comprises multiple exhibition halls (Naves A, B, C), a congress center, an auditorium, and outdoor areas, and it serves as the permanent home of the Feira Nacional de Agricultura / Feira do Ribatejo (FNA) — Portugal's largest agricultural fair, which has been held in Santarém for over 50 years. CNEMA also hosts international canine and feline exhibitions sanctioned by FCI and FIFe, the FERSANT regional business fair (in partnership with NERSANT), the Expocaça hunting fair, the Avisan bird and pet exhibition, comedy shows, concerts, and corporate events.

The company operates a non-proprietary technology stack, relying on the third-party admira cloud-based ticketing platform (B6 Software Solutions) deployed at ticket.cnema.pt for online ticket sales, with integrated payment processing through Multibanco, MBway, PayPal, Mastercard, and Visa. Distribution leverages this proprietary ticketing site plus third-party reseller platforms (bol.pt, Ticketline, See Tickets) and a physical POS network across Santarém.

CNEMA's revenue model is multi-stream: venue and space rental to event organizers and exhibitors (exhibition halls, congress center, outdoor areas), direct ticket sales to consumers (€4–€45 per ticket depending on event and tier), exhibitor participation fees, and covered parking (€5/day CARPORT). The company is locally held, with 12 employees, no parent company, no disclosed funding, and no public listing. Its primary customer segments are agriculture (anchor), entertainment and corporate events, animal breeding (canine/feline), hunting and outdoor, and the regional Ribatejo business community.

Name

CNEMA, S.A

Legal name

CNEMA, S.A.

Website

https://cnema.pt

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CNEMA, S.A. operates the Centro Nacional de Exposições, a 64-hectare multi-functional exhibition and events venue in Santarém, Portugal, hosting the annual Feira Nacional de Agricultura, international canine and feline shows, trade fairs, concerts, and corporate events for agriculture, entertainment, and animal-breeding sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Exhibition and Event Venue Services

NAICS

Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (711310), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Amusement & Recreation (7990), Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Convention Campus & District Operators (Integrated Venue Districts) (THAHAAAL)

Keywords

• Exhibition venue services
• Trade fair hosting
• Event space rental
• Congress center facilities
• Agricultural fair management

Headquarters

HQ city

Santarém

HQ country

Portugal

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Venue and Space Rental: CNEMA generates revenue by renting its exhibition halls (Nave A, B, C), congress center, and outdoor areas to event organizers, exhibitors, and companies for trade fairs, exhibitions, conferences, and corporate events.
2. Ticket Sales: Direct ticket sales to event attendees through the online ticket office (ticket.cnema.pt) and physical points of sale. Commissions or revenues are generated per ticket sold for concerts, shows, and fair entry.
3. Exhibitor Fees: Fees charged to exhibitors participating in trade fairs and exhibitions, such as the annual agricultural fair (FNA), Expocaça, Avisan, and others.
4. Parking Services: Revenue from covered parking (CARPORT) services at €5/day, while outdoor parking is free.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

CNEMA, S.A. operates the Centro Nacional de Exposições, a 64-hectare multi-functional exhibition and events venue in Santarém, Portugal. The company rents exhibition halls (Naves A, B, C), a congress center, an auditorium, and outdoor areas to event organizers, associations, and companies for trade fairs, agricultural shows, animal exhibitions, concerts, conferences, and corporate events. It also operates an online ticketing platform (ticket.cnema.pt) for direct ticket sales to event attendees, and offers paid covered parking on-site.

Product overview

CNEMA, S.A operates the Centro Nacional de Exposições, a 64-hectare multi-functional event venue in Santarém, Portugal. The company provides three interconnected core offerings: (1) exhibition center spaces (indoor exhibition halls and outdoor areas) for hosting trade fairs, agricultural shows, and commercial events; (2) congress center facilities for conferences, seminars, and corporate events; and (3) an online ticketing platform (Bilheteira Online, powered by the admira system) enabling online ticket sales for all events held at the venue. The product portfolio centers on physical venue hire and event management services, complemented by an integrated digital ticketing system that connects with multiple Portuguese payment processors. The venue hosts flagship events including the annual Feira Nacional de Agricultura / Feira do Ribatejo (FNA), the Avisan pet and bird exhibition, Expocaça hunting fair, and various concerts and cultural events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Centro Nacional de Exposições (CNEMA) Venue A 64-hectare multi-functional event venue in Santarém, Portugal, hosting agricultural fairs, animal exhibitions, concerts, conferences, and corporate events. Available for rent by event organizers, associations, promoters, and companies.
• Centro de Congressos (Congress Center)

Quantifiable outcome

• Hosting the largest agricultural fair in Portugal (FNA), which attracts national and international visitors, media coverage, and serves as the primary platform for agricultural business development
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, major, support and minor.

• NERSANT (Associação de Empresas da Região de Santarém)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNERSANT organizes FERSANT - the Business Fair of the Santarém Region - which runs concurrently with the FNA (Feira Nacional de Agricultura) at CNEMA. This partnership brings regional businesses together for networking and B2B opportunities, making FERSANT a significant annual component of CNEMA's event calendar.
• Qualifica / oriGIn PortugalcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCNEMA partners with Qualifica/oriGIn Portugal to host numerous national product competitions including olive oils, cheeses, meats, breads, wines, liqueurs, vinegars, beers, ciders, chocolates, traditional products, and innovation awards. These competitions position CNEMA as the national hub for traditional Portuguese food product quality recognition.
• Clube Português de Canicultura (CPC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPC provides technical direction for canine exhibitions at CNEMA, including the annual dog show calendar (national and international), CAC/CACIB qualification shows, and Portugal Winners events. CNEMA serves as the official venue for CPC-organized exhibitions.
• Clube Português de Felinicultura (CPF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCPF organizes international cat exhibitions at CNEMA, including the annual Santarém cat show. CPF is the official Portuguese body recognized by FIFe (Fédération Internationale Feline) for feline breed standards and cat show governance.
• Fédération Cynologique Internationale (FCI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFCI is the international canine federation that sanctions CNEMA-hosted dog shows for CACIB (international) and CAC (national) qualifications. All CNEMA canine exhibitions are conducted under FCI regulations.
• Federação Internacional Felina (FIFe)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIFe is the international feline federation that sanctions CNEMA-hosted cat exhibitions. The Clube Português de Felinicultura is the official Portuguese member of FIFe.
• ANPC, Clube Português de Monteiros, CNCP, Fencaça, SCI-Lusitânea ChaptercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMultiple hunting sector organizations support Expocaça at CNEMA, providing expertise, network, and parallel activity programming. ANPC (Associação Nacional de Proprietários de Caça) and other entities contribute to making Expocaça the largest hunting fair in Portugal.
• MC Feiras e EventosmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMC Feiras e Eventos is the organizing company for Expocaça, managing logistics, exhibitor relations, and fair operations at CNEMA venue.
• MANZmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMANZ is the organizer of Iberanime, the Japanese culture convention held at CNEMA, responsible for programming, guest management, and event execution.
• admira / B6 Software SolutionssupportTechnology or Integrationadmira is the ticketing technology provider powering CNEMA's online ticket office (ticket.cnema.pt). B6 Software Solutions develops and maintains the ticketing platform as a cloud-based service.
• Santarem HotelminorGTM or Marketing PartnerSantarem Hotel advertises on the CNEMA website, indicating a cross-promotional relationship for event visitor accommodation.
• Various Event Promoters (IT'S SHOWTIME STAGE LDA, Sons em Trânsito, Diretoprópalco)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMultiple entertainment promoters organize shows at CNEMA, including comedy performances (IT'S SHOWTIME STAGE LDA), concerts (Sons em Trânsito), and special events (Diretoprópalco). These promoters handle artist booking, production, and ticket sales while CNEMA provides the venue.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Broad incumbents

• Fira de Barcelona: Major European exhibition venue operator (Gran Via and Montjuïc venues) hosting Mobile World Congress and other flagship trade fairs. Comparable as a large multi-venue exhibition campus; illustrates a path of venue-led internationalization not yet pursued by CNEMA.
• IFEMA Madrid: One of Europe's largest exhibition center operators, hosting major international trade fairs (FITUR, SIMO, etc.). Comparable as a multi-hall exhibition campus with congress facilities, but at substantially larger scale and with broader international reach than CNEMA.
• Centro de Congressos de Lisboa: Lisbon's principal dedicated congress center. Comparable to CNEMA's Centro de Congressos offering, competing for the same Portuguese and international corporate conference market from a stronger Lisbon location.

Direct peers

• Feira Internacional de Lisboa (FIL): Portugal's largest exhibition venue, located in Lisbon's Parque das Nações. Directly comparable to CNEMA as a multi-functional exhibition and congress venue hosting major trade fairs (e.g.,里斯本旅游展, 建筑展), and competing for the same Portuguese organizer and exhibitor base.
• Altice Arena (MEO Arena): Lisbon's largest indoor arena for concerts and major entertainment events. Comparable to CNEMA's auditorium and concert hosting activities, competing for Portuguese promoter business and touring artist dates.
• Exponor (Feira Internacional do Porto): Major exhibition and congress venue in Matosinhos (Porto region) hosting Portugal's leading trade fairs. Competes with CNEMA for national exhibitors and event organizers, particularly for industrial and consumer shows.

Regional players

• Pavilhão Multiusos de Guimarães: Multi-purpose events pavilion in northern Portugal hosting concerts, exhibitions, and sporting events. Comparable in function to CNEMA's halls and auditorium, but operating in a different regional market and competing for promoter business.

Others

• B6 Software Solutions (admira): Technology partner providing the admira ticketing platform that powers CNEMA's online ticket office. Included as an ecosystem/technology peer to contextualize CNEMA's reliance on third-party venue software rather than proprietary technology.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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