Photo: VNU Asia Pacific.
Expanding ASEAN’s livestock and agriculture business platforms.
VNU Asia Pacific officially kicked off the ILDEX and Horti & Agri Exhibition Series 2026 at BITEC Bangkok, bringing together international partners, exhibitors, and industry stakeholders to outline upcoming opportunities across Southeast Asia’s rapidly growing livestock and agriculture sectors.
During the event, the VNU Asia Pacific team presented the ILDEX exhibition series across key ASEAN markets, highlighting new buyer engagement initiatives and market outlooks for the livestock industry.
Photo: VNU Asia Pacific.
Industry perspectives were shared by Kim Gee-Myung of the Korea Animal Health Products Association (KAHPA) and Nathan Feeney of AG Growth International, who emphasized strong business opportunities in Vietnam and Indonesia, two of the region’s fastest-growing livestock markets.
The program also introduced the Horti & Agri Exhibition Series 2026, focusing on the integration of livestock, feed, and horticulture value chains and the growing demand for modern agricultural technologies across Southeast Asia.
For the agriculture side, Eknarin Sawangpakdee, Sales & Business Development Manager at TrolMaster Agri Instruments Co Ltd, talked about Indonesia and Vietnam potential market for agribusiness through the Agri & Horti Exhibition Series.
Horti & Agri expands regional presence
The Horti & Agri Series 2026 continues to expand across Southeast Asia, with Vietnam debuting its first full trade show format following earlier conference editions.
The exhibition will feature 40 international exhibitors from four countries and is expected to welcome more than 12,000 visitors in combination with ILDEX Vietnam.
International participation includes country pavilions from Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam, supported by leading organizations such as VFARDA, VFAEA, and VOAA, with conference sessions focusing on green agriculture, sustainable food systems, and public-private collaboration.
ILDEX strengthens regional livestock platforms
ILDEX Philippines
ILDEX Philippines will return for its 4th edition, co-located with the Philippine Poultry Show, bringing together leading agribusiness companies including ADM, Alltech, Cargill, CPF Philippines, DSM Firmenich, Kemin, Pilmico, and New Hope, among others.
ILDEX Indonesia
ILDEX Indonesia will transition to an annual event, introducing a new Dairy & Cattle Pavilion alongside expanded Meat Pro and Aquatic Pavilions.
The show is expected to host 200+ exhibitors from 30 countries and attract around 12,000 visitors, supported by the Ministry of Agriculture of Indonesia (MOA) and the Federation of the Indonesian Poultry Society (FMPI).
The event will also host the Newcastle Disease Centennial International Conference, organized by the Indonesian Poultry Veterinarians Association (IPVA) under the World Veterinary Poultry Association (WVPA).
ILDEX Vietnam
Meanwhile, ILDEX Vietnam 2026 will celebrate its 10th anniversary, featuring 250+ brands from more than 30 countries and welcoming over 10,000 professional visitors.
Major agribusiness companies including CP Vietnam, Dabaco Group, and De Heus Vietnam will collaborate with the exhibition alongside leading livestock associations to address emerging industry trends and technologies.
Pre-registration is now open for ILDEX Vietnam, scheduled for 20–22 May 2026 at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC), Ho Chi Minh City.
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