Livestock breeding and business interests
2,000 animals of high genetic quality – 1,250 exhibitors – 75,000 professional visitors
Event to be held in Clermont-Ferrand (France) on 5, 6 and 7 October 2011.
150,000 m² of exhibition space
1,250 exhibitors
380 international exhibitors from 30 countries
The Sommet de l’Elevage will be celebrating its 20th birthday in 2011, providing yet another occasion for livestock professionals to discover a unique programme of animal showings and competitions, conferences, trade show displays, and more.
Plus, of course, the business interests. All rolled out in the SOMMET's trademark convivial atmosphere!
Located in the heart of the Massif Central region, European cradle of the most famous beef cattle breeds, the SOMMET DE L’ELEVAGE is an exceptional showcase for French livestock breeding, and is now considered one of the leading international trade shows.
At this 20th edition of the show, Limousin breed professionals will be organising their national competition with over 500 animals competing in the prestigious arena of the Zénith d’Auvergne concert hall.
It promises to be a great show!
Exhibitor profiles...
Where do they come from?
From across the whole of France (84 departments) and 30 countries
69 % Exclusive importers or manufacturers
11 % Distributors
20 % Service providers
35 % Agricultural machinery
32 % Livestock breeding equipment
17 % Livestock breeding supplies
16 % Livestock breeding services
91% are satisfied with the quality of the contacts made
92% wish to participate in the SOMMET 2011
The "Sommets d’Or"
The "Sommets d’Or" competition rewards exhibitors presenting equipment, products or services that are innovative in terms of their manufacture, safety features, or ergonomics.
Machinery, equipment, supplies or services for the livestock breeding sector: the jury elects a number of winners whose innovations have stood out through the response they provide to our visitors' specific needs.
A golden opportunity to showcase your new products in front of a specialised trade press and sector professionals audience!
Personal accounts:
"I was astounded by the international reach of the SOMMET!
ACIME Technology has developed a new product, the "Horn’up®", a dehorner for cattle and goats that simplifies the breeder's job and complies with animal welfare regulations. “We unveiled it at the Sommet de l’Elevage 2010 alongside our French distributor, with the aim of providing marketing backup and securing contacts for export. I was astounded by the international reach of this show! Counting both livestock breeders and potential importer contacts, we made a hundred-odd contacts a day. The result was extremely encouraging and it is more than likely that we will be exhibiting as a manufacturer, and thus with our own stand, in 2011."
Pascal FONCHAIN, senior manager, ACIME Technology
"The SOMMET really is one of the best livestock trade shows in the world!
We attended the SOMMET DE L’ELEVAGE for the first time in 2005, for the National Charolais Competition. This is a unique place where you can see the very best examples of the breed and the genetics available for export, all live and direct. The visits to farms (with interpreter) also provide an outstanding opportunity to discover the state of play of livestock breeding in France. The show's International Business Club is equally well organised and has enabled us to meet other breeders from the world over and make some very interesting contacts.
The SOMMET really is one of the best livestock trade shows in the world – the sector benchmark for breeders of French beef cattle like us. "
Géraldine HASSALL,
ex-President of the Association of Charolais Breeders in New-Zealand
Our exhibitors, 69% of whom are manufacturers, particularly appreciate having a direct link to livestock breeders
Each exhibitor makes 72 qualified contacts on average
Our visitors: who are they?
Over 75,000 visitors come to the Grande Halle d’Auvergne's exhibition centre every year to discover the Sommet de l’élevage.
Hailing from all over France and from nearly 60 other countries, these sector professionals are in search of solutions and innovations for their day-to-day business activity.
Each year, 20% of visitors are first-time attendees.
Over the years, this trade show has become an unmissable business forum for the livestock breeding sector.
It provides a showcase where breeders and farmers can find a comprehensive offer tailored to their needs.
It also gives them an opportunity to enjoy the very special "SOMMET atmosphere" for three days every year.
Most visitors are livestock breeders
20 % Prescribers, technicians and professionals in agricultural machinery
80 % Farmers – livestock breeders
What makes them decide to come?
Extremely high-quality animal showings (2,000 animals on show),
A dense and varied commercial offer covering all the needs specific to livestock breeding businesses,
Conferences and seminars on current events in the sector, addressing the latest research breakthroughs (French Livestock Institute, INRA, French Academy of Agriculture, etc.) as well as day-to-day issues such as animal health, livestock buildings, animal feed, etc.
All the ingredients for a successful trade forum!
Geographic impact: the whole of France and well beyond!
Every year the SOMMET sees visitors coming in greater numbers and from ever farther away.
There were 75,000 visitors in 2010, including 2,365 international visitors from 59 countries.
Visitors in the investment phase…
< 20 years old
21 – 30 years old
And satisfied with their visit to the SOMMET!
90% are satisfied with the quality of the exhibitors
98% are satisfied with the quality of the animal showings
A 100 % professional public
Their activity centres:
52 % Beef cattle
30 % Dairy cattle
12 % Sheep
12 % Arable crops
7 % Pigs, poultry
4 % Goats
2 % Horses
The International Business Club
You are a foreign visitor or exhibitor? We are waiting to welcome you!
Located in the centre of the show's exhibition space, the International Business Club, run by our partner ADEPTA, provides you with a convivial and well-organised meeting place.
Every effort is taken to facilitate contacts between international visitors, breeders and exhibitors, through the provision of interpreters, display panels showing all the attending delegations, internet access, etc., together with opportunities to sample regional products!
The club is also the starting point for the 20 visits to breeding centres on offer to our foreign visitors each year, accompanied by technicians and guide-interpreters.
Media impact
Over 100 French journalists and 27 international media from 16 different countries reported on the 2010 show
Over 1,500 press articles, radio reports and television programmes featured the SOMMET 2010
OUR EXHIBITORS IN 2010
1,239 exhibitors from 31 countries attended the SOMMET 2010