VIV Africa 2026 returns to the Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda on October 7–8, bringing together regional and international suppliers, industry experts and decision-makers across the poultry, dairy and agriculture sectors.
The fifth edition will bring together the complete feed-to-food value chain, with poultry remaining at its core while dairy continues to gain prominence. The exhibition will feature more than 150 exhibitors across 1,653 m² of exhibition space, alongside more than 45 speakers and 120 industry leaders.
The exhibition will be preceded by the VIV Africa Leadership Conference on October 6, creating three consecutive days of industry networking, knowledge sharing and business engagement.
Exhibitors and technologies
The 2026 exhibition is fully booked, bringing together suppliers from across the animal protein value chain. Visitors will be able to explore products, technologies and services covering animal health, breeding and hatching, feed ingredients and additives, feed and grain technology, farm production, processing and food engineering.
Solutions on display will include veterinary products, diagnostics, vaccines, biosecurity solutions, genetics and hatchery technologies, nutritional products, feed processing systems, housing and climate control, automation, farm equipment and downstream processing technologies.
The Dairy Pavilion will further expand the event’s focus, reflecting growing interest in dairy production and related technologies across the region.
Knowledge sharing will continue throughout the two exhibition days, with conferences, technical sessions and workshops covering poultry, dairy, feed, animal health, farming and business development.
The VIV Africa 2026 Show Preview provides visitors with an overview of the exhibition, conference programme, business opportunities and practical information to help them plan their visit to Kigali.
Leadership Conference
The VIV Africa Leadership Conference will take place on October 6 at the Kigali Convention Centre, one day before the exhibition opens.
The full-day programme will bring together international experts, regional leaders and senior decision-makers to discuss key industry developments, share insights and connect with peers from across Africa and beyond.
The conference runs from 09:00 to 17:00, followed by a networking drinks reception from 17:00 to 18:00. Tickets cost USD 140 and include access to the conference programme, catered coffee breaks, lunch and the networking reception.
Visitors who have already registered for VIV Africa can purchase the Leadership Conference ticket as an add-on through the VISIT Discover platform.
Registration and visitor information
Registration for VIV Africa 2026 is open, with free admission to the exhibition. Registered visitors can use the Scan and Print counters on arrival in Kigali for quicker entry.
Through VISIT Discover, visitors can also browse exhibitors, explore the conference programme, bookmark sessions, connect with participating companies and arrange meetings before the event.
With its combination of exhibition, technical sessions, leadership discussions and business networking, VIV Africa 2026 will provide a platform for industry stakeholders to explore new technologies, build partnerships and exchange knowledge across the poultry, dairy and agriculture sectors.