The inaugural edition of VIV Select India 2026 concluded successfully in New Delhi after three days of strong participation, active business networking and growing interest in advanced poultry technologies. This reflects India’s readiness to adopt global innovation across the poultry value chain.
Held from April 22–24 at the Yashobhoomi Convention & Expo Centre in New Delhi, the event established itself as a significant new business and knowledge platform for India’s poultry and livestock industry.
Organized by VNU Europe in partnership with the Poultry Federation of India (PFI), the exhibition brought together stakeholders across the feed-to-food chain, including technology suppliers, equipment manufacturers, nutrition companies, breeders, processors, consultants, integrators, policymakers, and progressive producers.
From the opening ceremony to the final business meetings, momentum remained strong, reflecting a high level of confidence from both exhibitors and visitors. The exhibition floor was consistently active, with technical discussions, product demonstrations, and networking sessions. Indian poultry professionals attended in large numbers, highlighting the industry’s readiness to adopt modern solutions that enhance productivity, biosecurity, sustainability, and profitability.
Innovation was the defining theme of the event. Automated hatchery systems, AI-based flock monitoring, smart environmental controls, precision feeding technologies, feed efficiency solutions, biosecurity systems, modern processing equipment, and sustainable resource management tools drew significant attention.
Exhibitors noted that discussions focused not only on product features but also on measurable returns, scalability for Indian farm conditions, labor reduction, and long-term competitiveness. The response from Indian visitors indicated that the market is increasingly moving beyond conventional machinery toward integrated, technology-driven systems designed to optimize performance and improve operational efficiency.
The exhibition floor remained vibrant throughout, with continuous visitor movement and active technical exchanges. Professionals from across India demonstrated a clear willingness to explore automation, digital monitoring, improved farm management tools, and modern processing systems as immediate business priorities.
Complementing the exhibition, the conference program delivered in-depth technical sessions on automation, artificial intelligence, digital flock management, feed optimization, food safety, disease prevention, sustainability, and precision livestock farming. Audience engagement was strong, particularly among younger veterinarians, technical managers, and entrepreneurs eager to explore new approaches.
Perhaps the most notable takeaway was the openness of Indian poultry stakeholders toward adopting new technologies. Visitors showed clear interest in solutions that promise measurable improvements in efficiency, sustainability, and profitability.
The event also created direct bridges between global suppliers and Indian buyers, enabling knowledge transfer, partnerships, and investment discussions that will continue beyond the exhibition.
As the curtains closed, VIV Select India 2026 proved to be more than a conventional trade fair. Strong participation, enthusiastic visitor response, and serious attention to innovation made it a successful debut and a promising foundation for future editions.
The clear takeaway: India is poised to embrace innovation and emerge as a competitive force in the international market.
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