In view of the continuing uncertain international situation in conjunction with the coronavirus pandemic, EuroTier, the world's leading trade fair for animal production, and EnergyDecentral, the international trade fair for innovative energy supply, will occur Feb. 9-12, 2021, in a digital version. The trade fair will not take place physically in Hanover, Germany.

This decision was reached by the DLG (Deutsche Landwirtschafts-Gesellschaft -- German Agricultural Society), the organizer of the two leading trade fairs, following extensive meetings with industry representatives, the advisory board and partners. The "EuroTier / EnergyDecentral digital" events offer exhibitors a broad offering and maximum flexibility with digital business packages while offering visitors an extensive technical program and attractive networking opportunities. For 2021, the DLG will also offer additional events and trade fairs on all aspects of the topics of animal husbandry and a decentralized energy supply.

"The increasing number of [COVID-19] cases worldwide and the related restrictive travel guidelines for both exhibitors and visitors require flexible business solutions and information services, like those offered by the EuroTier / EnergyDecentral digital events," DLG chief executive officer Dr. Reinhard Grandke explained. "Our digital trade fairs are both international business platforms and expert networks for the current issues of the animal production and energy sectors."

The next EuroTier and EnergyDecentral trade fairs will take place Nov. 15-18, 2022, as a hybrid trade fair in Hanover.