ABOUT THE FAIR
"VIV Africa" is a prominent international trade fair that has focused on animal breeding and processing since its inception in 2017. The name "VIV" stands for livestock, industry, and veterinary medicine, reflecting a wide range of topics and current trends in these areas. The fair takes place at the Kigali Convention Centre (KCC) in Kigali, Rwanda, and is held biennially.
Organized by VNU Exhibitions Europe, a subsidiary of the renowned Dutch trade fair organizer Jaarbeurs, "VIV Africa" is known for its focus on key industry topics such as animal health, feed, agricultural technologies, food processing, and animal breeding. It presents a wide array of products and services, ranging from state-of-the-art equipment to innovative solutions in animal breeding and processing.
Choosing Kigali as the venue highlights the growing importance of Rwanda as an economic center in Africa and provides an ideal platform for promoting regional and international trade relations. The fair offers unique insights into agricultural developments and innovations on the continent.
The main themes of "VIV Africa" encompass various key aspects of animal breeding and veterinary medicine. These include animal health and veterinary medicine, animal nutrition and feed production, breeding technologies, sustainable agricultural practices, biosecurity and disease management, food safety and quality, as well as technological innovations in the animal industry. These areas reflect the broad spectrum of challenges and opportunities in the modern animal industry and attract professionals from various sectors interested in the development of these industries.
In addition to exhibitions, conferences, workshops, and networking events are among the highlights of the fair. These provide valuable opportunities for exchange and further education. Special attention is given to topics such as biosecurity in agriculture, water management, nutritional security, and animal health.
Exhibitors represent a wide range of industries, including animal health, feed production, agricultural technology, and food processing. Visitors encounter professionals such as veterinarians, farmers, researchers, and corporate representatives.
"VIV Africa" is part of a global series of VIV events, underscoring its international significance. Other events in this series include VIV MEA in Abu Dhabi, Health & Nutrition Asia, VICTAM Asia, and VIV China, emphasizing the global presence and relevance of the VIV events.
The Kigali Convention Centre, known for its modern infrastructure, is easily accessible and offers an excellent environment for this major event. It symbolizes Kigali's ambitions and capabilities as a host city for international events and contributes significantly to the success of the fair.
The VIV Africa will take place on 2 days from Wednesday, 07. October to Thursday, 08. October 2026 in Kigali.