{"id":21103,"date":"2026-10-21T18:08:56","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T11:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/?p=21103"},"modified":"2026-10-21T18:08:56","modified_gmt":"2026-10-21T11:08:56","slug":"vietstock-2026-kicks-off-with-impact-powering-innovation-and-growth-across-the-livestock-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/en\/event-features\/vietstock-2026-kicks-off-with-impact-powering-innovation-and-growth-across-the-livestock-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"VIETSTOCK 2026 KICKS OFF WITH IMPACT, POWERING INNOVATION AND GROWTH ACROSS THE LIVESTOCK INDUSTRY"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>A powerful opening to three days of industry connections, expert insights and business opportunities<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On the morning of 21 October 2026, Vietstock 2026 officially opens at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together government representatives, industry associations, businesses and experts from Vietnam and around the world. The opening ceremony marks the start of three days of industry engagement, technological discovery and business opportunities across the livestock, animal health and meat processing value chains.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-21097\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AT1_7695-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AT1_7695-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AT1_7695-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AT1_7695-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AT1_7695-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AT1_7695-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.vietstock.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/AT1_7695-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Representing the organiser, <strong>Mr Ben Wong, Country General Manager of Informa Markets Vietnam, welcomes delegates and visitors to Vietstock 2026<\/strong>, highlighting the exhibition\u2019s role in connecting industry stakeholders, facilitating knowledge exchange and enabling businesses to explore innovative technologies and practical solutions. Through these connections, Vietstock continues to support efforts to improve production efficiency, strengthen competitiveness and advance sustainable livestock development.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">At the opening ceremony, <strong>Mr Ph\u1ea1m Kim \u0110\u0103ng, Deputy \u00a0Director General of the Department of Animal Health and Production, Ministry of Agriculture and Environment<\/strong>, highlighted the importance of science and technology, innovation and digital transformation in advancing Vietnam\u2019s livestock industry. He emphasised the need to strengthen industry collaboration, adopt sustainable production practices and enhance competitiveness, reinforcing Vietstock\u2019s role as a platform for connecting stakeholders and promoting practical solutions to support the industry\u2019s long-term development.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Recognised as Vietnam\u2019s premier international exhibition for the livestock industry, Vietstock offers more than a showcase of products and technologies. It serves as a dynamic platform connecting stakeholders across the entire value chain, from animal nutrition and feed, genetics and breeding, and animal health to farm equipment and meat processing technologies. By bringing together businesses, experts and decision-makers, the exhibition creates opportunities to exchange expertise, develop partnerships and explore new business prospects in Vietnam and across the ASEAN region.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hosted by the Department of Animal Health and Production under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, Vietstock 2026 embraces the theme \u201cShaping the Future of the Livestock Industry: Innovation \u2013 Green Transition \u2013 Competitiveness Enhancement.\u201d Supported by a network of more than 50 organisations, government bodies, industry associations and media partners, the event reinforces its position as a key meeting point for the livestock community and a catalyst for collaboration across the value chain.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>A Dynamic Opening Day Filled with Industry Highlights<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Following the opening ceremony, high-level delegations toured the exhibition floor, discovering advanced technologies, innovative products and practical solutions across the livestock value chain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Health &amp; Nutrition showcases veterinary medicines, vaccines, animal feed, nutrition, genetics and breeding solutions to support animal health and productivity.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Farming &amp; Technology features smart farming systems, automation, digital technologies and modern equipment to optimise farm management and operational efficiency.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Processing &amp; Sustainability highlights processing and packaging technologies, feed production, waste management and sustainable solutions to enhance resource efficiency and responsible production.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Together, these showcases create opportunities for industry professionals to discover innovations, exchange expertise and explore new business partnerships. With <strong>22 years of engagement<\/strong> with Vietnam\u2019s livestock industry, Vietstock has established a strong brand reputation, serving as a strategic bridge that connects stakeholders and drives the sector\u2019s comprehensive development.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>A Knowledge Hub for Vietnam\u2019s and the Region\u2019s Livestock and Animal Health Industrie<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Adding further momentum to the opening day, a series of industry conferences organised by the Department of Animal Health and Production, the Animal Husbandry Association of Vietnam (AHAV) and the Vietnam Poultry Association (VPA) positions Vietstock 2026 as a knowledge hub for Vietnam\u2019s and the region\u2019s livestock and animal health industries.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Livestock Value Chain Conference: Building a Safe, Green and Competitively Sustainable Livestock Value Chain<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hosted by the Department of Animal Health and Production, the conference explores strategies to build a safer, greener and more competitive livestock value chain. Across three sessions, discussions focus on advancing science and technology, promoting innovation and digital transformation, strengthening sustainable production practices, and enhancing competitiveness throughout the value chain. The programme provides a platform for policymakers, experts and businesses to exchange insights and explore practical solutions for the industry\u2019s long-term development. With 3 sessions:<\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Plenary Session: Building a Safe, Green and Sustainably Competitive Livestock Value Chain<\/li>\n<li>Technical Session 01: Beef Cattle Production in Vietnam \u2013 Challenges and Development Prospects<\/li>\n<li>Technical Session 02: Direct Dialogue with Livestock and Animal Health Businesses \u2013 Administrative Reform and Procedural Simplification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Swine Disease Conference: ASF \u2013 Past, Present and Future<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Swine Disease Conference, chaired by Assistant Professor Dr. Pariwat Poolperm, explores African swine fever (ASF) through the theme \u201cASF \u2013 Past, Present and Future\u201d. The conference provides a platform for experts and industry professionals to review the disease\u2019s evolution, discuss current challenges in prevention and control, and examine future strategies to strengthen biosecurity and safeguard swine production.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Sustainable Livestock Conference: Challenges and Opportunities for Small and Medium-Sized Farms<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hosted by the Vietnam Animal Husbandry Association (AHAV), the conference addresses the challenges and opportunities facing small and medium-sized livestock farms in their transition towards sustainable production. Discussions explore practical approaches to improving farm management, enhancing production efficiency and adopting sustainable practices to strengthen resilience and competitiveness.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Poultry Conference: Safety, Optimisation and Digitalisation \u2013 Shaping the Future of Vietnam\u2019s Poultry Industry<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Hosted by the Vietnam Poultry Association (VPA), the conference examines key priorities shaping the future of Vietnam\u2019s poultry sector. The programme highlights biosecurity, operational optimisation and digital technology as important drivers for improving production efficiency, managing risks and supporting the industry\u2019s sustainable growth.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Together, these conferences bring industry leaders, policymakers, experts and businesses together to exchange knowledge, address emerging challenges and identify practical solutions that support a safer, greener and more competitive livestock industry.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>Technical Seminar Series: Sharing Solutions for Sustainable Development<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Complementing the conference programme, Vietstock 2026\u2019s technical seminar series brings together industry experts and businesses to share practical knowledge, technological advances and proven approaches across livestock production. Covering key areas such as animal health, nutrition, farm management, production technologies and sustainability, the seminars offer valuable insights to help industry professionals address operational challenges, improve efficiency and advance more responsible livestock practices.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><strong>What Awaits You on Day 2 of Vietstock 2026?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li>Beef Cattle Farming Conference \u2013 Session 2, hosted by the Department of Animal Health and Production<\/li>\n<li>Dialogue session with livestock and animal health businesses \u2013 Session 3, hosted by the Department of Animal Health and Production<\/li>\n<li>One Health Forum \u2013 Advancing collaboration across human, animal and environmental health<\/li>\n<li>Women in Livestock Leadership Panel Discussion \u2013 \u201cChallenges &amp; Inspiration\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Ready to stay ahead of industry trends and connect with leading experts? Join Vietstock 2026 and be part of the future of the livestock industry!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A powerful opening to three days of industry connections, expert insights and business opportunities On the morning of 21 October 2026, Vietstock 2026 officially opens at the Saigon Exhibition and Convention Center (SECC) in Ho Chi Minh City, bringing together government representatives, industry associations, businesses and experts from Vietnam and around the world. 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