VIV Europe 2026 has released its full conference programme for this year's edition, taking place 2-4 June at Jaarbeurs Utrecht, The Netherlands
Scientists, entrepreneurs and industry innovators will gather to take on sectorial challenges and seek solutions across more than 70 sessions that make up this year's event.
Recognised as the world expo from feed to food for the animal protein chain, VIV Europe 2026 will see valuable exchanges on topics ranging from regenerative agriculture and antimicrobial resistance to AI-driven farm management and international trade.
Innovation and technology shape this year's agenda with sessions such as the AgriBITs Seminar and Wageningen University & Research's Future Poultry Farming: From Science To Practical Solutions series that explore how AI, digital twinning, smart feedmill automation, and precision nutrition are moving from concept to competitive advantage on farms worldwide.
In animal health and welfare, Many Ways To Reduce The Need For Antimicrobials by World Veterinary Education In Production Animal Health (WVEPAH) brings together veterinarians and researchers from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Utrecht University, and industry to address antimicrobial resistance, biosecurity, and disease prevention, among the most urgent challenges livestock producers are facing today.
On global markets and trade, sessions including Hungry For What’s Next? The Future Of Poultry & Eggs In A Changing World by Rabobank and Bridging Continents: Partnerships For Sustainable Poultry Value Chains In Africa, by Netherlands African Business Council (NABC) equip decision-makers to navigate geopolitical risk and seize emerging opportunities. The event will also host the official launch of Developments In The Poultry Market In Kazakhstan & Launch Of The Partners International Business (PIB) Programme: ‘Poultry Forward Kazakhstan’, hosted By Dutch Poultry Centre (DPC), marking a significant new Dutch-Kazakh industry collaboration.
VIV Europe unveils packed conference programme for 2026
Innovation and technology shape this year's VIV Europe agenda.
