V-Connect Indonesia has concluded the event in its digital iteration and helped in knowledge sharing among the ASEAN livestock and aquaculture industry professionals, plus business opportunities via the online platform
The event was held from 24-25 November 2021, exclusively on its digital platform.
VNU Asia Pacific, together with Permata Kreasi Media, the organiser of ILDEX Indonesia and Aquatica Asia has produced the online event to connect with the livestock and aquaculture industries for the Indonesian market and international companies via the 'V-Connect Indonesia Edition' platform. The digital platform was developed by VIV and ILDEX to enable in-person B2B networking and provide a progressive web base. The smartphone-supported online ecosystem aims to optimise the connection and business opportunities for ASEAN's feed-to-food Industry participants.
'V-Connect Indonesia Edition' has shown to be one of the leading digital B2B networking and knowledge sharing events for ASEAN's feed-to-food industry. During the event, over 2,346 virtual exhibition visitors from 50 countries connected with 50 companies. Over 366 potential buyers registered to attend the platform, making up 418 interactive chats and successful business matches with our exhibitors.
During the event, 14 conference sessions were presented by 32 speakers from private companies, government agencies and industry associations who presented about the Newcastle disease challenge, animal health, industry professional training and antimicrobial resistance. In addition, presentations about expanders for higher pellet mill capacity, better pellet quality, cage-free egg production, eFishery, digital transformation, complete solutions for profitable pigs, optimal stress management and black soldier fly meal for fish-shrimp farming were given.
In total 1,555 conference delegates were present and showcased the industry's demand for knowledge, innovations and networking remains high.
Outlook on the Indonesian market
Ruri Sarasono, director of PT. Permata Kreasi Media said, "COVID-19 has changed the regular form of our entire industry completely; physical events, especially in the Asia Pacific region, have been severely affected over the past year and a half. However, the livestock industry business needs to be carried on by considering the demand from the market remains at a high level."
Dr Ir Nasrullah, director-general of livestock and animal health, Ministry of agriculture, Indonesia commented, "The Ministry of Agriculture of Indonesia appreciated the holding of the ILDEX event since 2013. Which is an event related to livestock, fisheries and others on an international scale in Indonesia. Apart from being a promotional tool of advanced products and technology in this industry. ILDEX is also a meeting place for stakeholders from within and outside the country."
Dr Tb Haeru Rahayu, director-general of aquaculture, Ministry of marine affairs and fisheries of Indonesia said, "This event is a tangible manifestation that digitalisation is a new phenomenon, an opportunity as well as challenge for the marine and fisheries sector and is expected to be a hope to support Indonesia's development."
ILDEX Exhibitions 2022 back as in-person event
VNU Asia Pacific, together with a local partner, Permata Kreasi Media, confirmed that ILDEX Indonesia and Aquatica Asia will be held on 9-11 November 2022 at Hall 3-3A, Indonesia Convention Exhibition (ICE), Jakarta, Indonesia.
The "V-Connect Indonesia Edition" will remain open to all participants until 9 December 2021 to allow business matching with exhibitors and re-watching online sessions.
