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agrifood sector through the AgriB-
ITs seminar, featuring sessions on Anne Marie Quéméner, Exhibition Manager
AI, IoT, and smart technology to ac-
celerate the development of robust, Of Space, Receives The Insignia Of Officer
regional food systems. Furthermore,
the Cities Leading Food Production Of The Order Of Agricultural Merit
Roundtables brought together inter-
national delegates to discuss critical
topics spanning governance, tech-
nology innovations, water manage-
ment, and regenerative agriculture; An honorary distinction in the ser-
while the Poultry Marketing Round vice of agriculture
Table (PMRT) tackled intelligent wa- Anne Marie Quéméner's promotion
ter management in poultry farming. as Officer in the Order of Agricultur-
al Merit recognizes her contribution
A Successful Conclusion and Vi- and involvement in the agricultural
sion for the Future world, both regionally and interna-
VIV MEA 2025 marked another sig- tionally, in the service of the live-
nificant milestone in the VIV world- stock industry and all stakeholders
wide portfolio, showcasing the in- in the sector.
dustry’s resilience and commitment An exemplary career at the heart of
to continuous growth and develop- SPACE to her team and close relatives, and
ment in the Middle East and Africa. For more than three decades, Anne
Jeroen van Hooff, President & CEO Marie Quéméner has been working also expressed her gratitude to all
of Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs and VNU to develop and promote SPACE, one the women and men who contribute,
Group, shares his great optimism to- of Europe's largest exhibitions ded- year after year, to the success of the
wards VIV MEA and its future. "VIV icated to livestock, which attracts Show. She also reiterated SPACE's
MEA is a vital engine driving the professionals from around the world fundamental mission to be a profes-
conversation around global food se- every year. sional, international, and welcoming
curity. The immense participation Under her leadership, the Show Show.
this year, together with the focus on has strengthened its international di- "I accept this award as recognition
sustainable solutions and smart tech- mension, its role as a platform for ex-
nology, clearly demonstrates the change and innovation, and its roots of my work and that of my entire
commitment of the region to over- in the economic world and the agri- team. It is also an honor for the re-
come challenges. We are proud to be cultural sector. Her leadership and gion I come from, central Brittany,
an enabling platform for a resilient, commitment were warmly praised and all its farmers. I would like to
self-sufficient, and technologically during the ceremony by Mr Guil- pay tribute to them here, fully aware
advanced food system for the next laume Roué, First Vice President of of their current economic and health
generation. The UAE's strategic vi- Amoma Nationale, and by Mrs Na- difficulties. It also looks to farmers
sion and investment in food security thalie Appéré, Mayor of Rennes and around the world, particularly in Af-
innovation make it an indispensable President of Rennes Metropolis.
partner in shaping the future of ag- During a speech recounting her rica. Let us take their outstretched
riculture across the region and be- career and the evolution of SPACE, hand and help them meet the global
yond. The energy from this edition Anne Marie Quéméner paid tribute food challenge together.”
carries us forward with great opti- Circle 37 on enquiry card
mism towards our next gathering.”
The VIV worldwide team and its
partners extend their gratitude to the
exhibitors, attendees, and support-
ers who contributed to making VIV
MEA 2025 a massive success.
VIV MEA is a part of the VIV World-
wide portfolio and is organized by
VNU Europe, the international divi-
sion of Royal Dutch Jaarbeurs. The
next edition of VIV MEA will take
place from November 23-25, 2027 at
ADNEC, Abu Dhabi, UAE.
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