EuroTier, the world's leading trade fair for professional animal husbandry and livestock management will take place from November 12 to 15, 2024 at the exhibition grounds in Hanover, Germany. The EuroTier exhibition and its technical programme, is organized by the DLG (German Agricultural Society). Under the guiding theme “We innovate animal farming”, the innovation platform for the global livestock industry offers an array of conferences and evening events. These include the International Cattle & Pig Event, the International Poultry Day 2024 with the Poultry Event in the evening, the three-day bpt Congress for Veterinarians as well as the Inhouse Farming Event that takes place for the first time.

Together with the DLG's partner organisations, EuroTier 2024 will once again offer topical conferences and evening events:

• International Cattle & Pig Event on November 11, 2024
• International Poultry Conference on November 11, 2024
• International Poultry Event on November 11, 2024
• Inhouse Farming Event on November 11, 2024
• Animal Health Event on November 14, 2024
• International Conference on Ukraine and Moldova on November 13, 2024

A mix of international keynotes, round tables, award ceremonies, all with ensuing networking sessions will ensure a relaxed atmosphere for the exchange of ideas.

International Cattle & Pig Event - with a visit from Nebraska (USA) 

The International Cattle & Pig Event will take place on the eve of EuroTier on November 11, 2024, from 18:00 in the Convention Center, Room 2. Titled “Global markets and local frameworks - how pioneering farmers fit the future”, the event explores opportunities as a result of the rising demand globally for animal proteins. Producers in highly efficient regions of the world stand to gain. In parts of Europe, however, the current framework conditions, which includes the Green Deal, may lead to increased efforts towards extensification. What is the situation and how are leading dairy, beef cattle and pig farmers adapting? These and other topics will be discussed by experts from North America and Europe at this year's International Cattle & Pig Event, a prelude to EuroTier.

The Cattle & Pig Event will be opened by Hubertus Paetow, President of the DLG. The keynote speaker is Dr. Jim Pillen, current Governor of the State of Nebraska, USA, and founder and owner of Pillen Family Farms, Inc. Tom Dunne, President of European Dairy Farmers and Gert van Beek, President of European Pig Producers, will be contributing their views to the subsequent panel discussion: “Global markets and local frameworks - how pioneering farmers fit the future”. The closing address will be given by Georg Geucke, Chairman of the Board of the German Livestock Association (Bundesverband Rind und Schwein). Tickets for the event are priced at 49 euros and will be available in the online ticket store from August.

After the speaking session, the Bundesverband Rind und Schwein e. V, the German Livestock Association (BRS) and umbrella organization for the production of cattle and pigs in Germany, will be inviting guests to the adjoining “Agrill” informal gathering. At the joint barbecue event, attendees will have plenty of opportunity to interact with each other while experiencing the barbecue food - prepared on a tractor with a front-loading barbecue.

International Poultry Day 2024

Even before the official start of the trade fair, the poultry sector will take center stage at EuroTier on the “International Poultry Day”. The invitation event will kick off on November 11 at 15.30 p.m., starting with the “International Poultry Conference” in the Convention Center at the exhibition grounds.

Under the heading “Poultry for a healthy planet”, the focus of the keynote speeches will be on sustainable poultry farming, including carbon footprint. The subsequent panel discussion will explore the development prospects of the international poultry industry. The central question is: “What constitutes a sustainable poultry industry?” Renowned speakers and industry experts will offer their perspective and highlight possible solutions.

The day will conclude with the International Poultry Event. The exclusive networking format for invited guests offers the ideal platform for professional exchange in the poultry industry.

In-house Farming Event 2024: Premiere that promotes knowledge-sharing

On Monday, November 11, at 18:00, the Inhouse Farming Event 2024 will take place for the first time, premiering a the EuroTier venue, in the Convention Center. The theme of the new networking event is "Tackling the elephant in the room: Renewable energies for future farming and food systems". At the gathering, professionals from the emerging sector of indoor farming will meet up with professionals from established energy market for a mutual exchange of knowledge and experience. Together, synergies and new investment opportunities will be identified. The event is aimed at innovative companies from the energy sector and the field of "Controlled Environmental Agriculture" as well as political decision-makers, research and educational institutions and the media. The event is organized by DLG and FarmTechSociety.

International Conference - EU integration and development of livestock production in Moldova and Ukraine 

The European perspective of further development is one of the most important political priorities in Moldova and Ukraine. Both countries strive to join the European Union. The preparation process requires adjustments in the agricultural sector and in livestock production in particular. These include not only the implementation of a range of quality and production standards, but also measures for environmental protection, biodiversity protection and traceability. Representatives from politics, agriculture and farming as well as trade associations from both countries will convene on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, from 10:00 am to 12:30 pm at EuroTier 2024 in Hanover. Discussions will center on strategies for the direction of animal production, taking European integration into account.

The event is organized by DLG, the German-Ukrainian Agricultural Policy Dialogue and the German-Moldovan Agricultural Policy Dialogue. The title of the conference is: “Eurointegration of the animal production sector - current challenges and prospects for Moldova and Ukraine”.

Three-day bpt congress at EuroTier 2024 – The German Association of Practicing Veterinarians

The annual bpt Congress of the German Association of Practicing Veterinarians (bpt) is one of the most renowned training events for practicing veterinarians in German-speaking countries. The three-day program offers Germany's ATF-recognized training courses (ATF = Academy for Veterinary Training) for small animal, equine and livestock practice as well as for practice management and food safety. Aimed at veterinary assistants, a one-day training course with content related to the main veterinary program will be offered. In 2024, the bpt Congress will take place once again partially in parallel with EuroTier, from November 14 to 16, 2024. More here (in German):

Full program of EuroTier's conferences and events here