Vigo, Spain

Conxemar 2024

28 International Professionals participated in the Conxemar Hosted Buyers Program. 

Conxemar was held in Vigo from October 1st to the 3rd. It brought together big names in the sector to analyze the current challenges and opportunities of the seafood processing and marketing industry and its commitment to sustainability.  The fair extended across 37.000 m2, welcoming over 27.000 visitors and 760 exhibitors from 46 countries.

As part of this year’s event, 28 international buyers have been invited by Foods and Wines from Spain and Alimentos de España, to participate in a special program. The visitors held positions such as professionals, distributors and importers in the seafood sector. They came from China, Serbia, Singapore, Namibia, South Africa, South Korea, Hong Kong, the US, Vietnam, the UAE, Romania and Australia.

They had a specific agenda, and after they arrived on September 30st, they attended the fair on the 1st and 2nd of October, taking part in Hosted Buyers B2B meetings as well as visiting the exhibition area. In addition, this year Conxemar also offered the possibility of having B2B meetings online.

A major event

The central focus of Conxemar 2024, which celebrated this year its 25th edition, was the SOFIA 2024 Report - Sustainable Development Goals: Responsibility for the Future.

The round tables in which international experts participated addressed, among others, topics such as the global context of fisheries and aquaculture or the sustainable management of fishery resources.

Address

Instituto ferial de Vigo (IFEVI)
Avda. del Aeropuerto 772
Vigo, Spain
Spain

Phone

+34 913 497 100

Where we are
Foods Wines from Spain Alimentos de España
ICEX

Pº de la Castellana 278 - 28046 Madrid

industria.alimentaria@icex.es