An autumn packed with top shows

The Aqua Fair Asia takes place from 8-11 October in Guanghzou. It focuses on the aquarium world and accords priority to China and Asian countries as markets, while regrouping the entire Chinese aquarium industry. Conferences and educational programmes are organised in parallel with the show. Aqua Fair Asia is rounded off by on-site activities like koi competition, aquascaping demonstrations & workshops, games and lucky draws for a true celebration of the aquarium world. www.aquafairasia.com
The 19th China International Pet Show (CIPS 2015) takes place from 4-7 November in Shanghai. It's the largest pet and aquarium products show in Asia-Pacific region and has become a must-attend platform for international companies to expand their business in China, Asia and across the world. Instead of being held in Beijing and Guangzhou alternatively, CIPS is moving to Shanghai to take advantage of the excellent trading environment, the new modern exhibition halls and complete facilities. It is believed that CIPS will be upgraded and reach a new development stage. With a larger scale and high-quality service, CIPS will provide the pet industry with a leading trade platform.www.cipscom.com

In an Interzoo-free year, Zoo­event on 26 and 27 September is regarded as the main show for the pet and garden sector. The organisers are expecting around 250 exhibitors, including 100 from the pet supplies sector. In the pet sector, Sagaflor is focusing on new products and own-brand imported products, along with new modules with the themes "Winter Birds" and "Hobby Farming" to meet demand. The speciality cooperative Egesa-Zookauf and its concept partners aim to offer visitors ideas and inspiration with which they can be found locally online and which they can offer to their high street customers.www.zooevent.de

The pet supplies sector meets in the Catalan capital Barcelona from 15 to 18 October. The traditional fair Sizoo was replaced by Iberzoo in 2011, and the 2015 edition will be distinguished by its innovative approach as a trade show adapted to the needs of the sector. More than 2 000 m2 is being prepared inside the pavilions for a number of planned activities that participants can experience to enrich their knowledge: 1st Iberzoo Chinchilla Championship, a seminar on ornamental birds and poultry, conferences on and coaching in pet shop management, a dog grooming championship, and the 1st Iberzoo Aquascaping Championship.www.iberzoo.com

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