The 2022 IFOAM – Goesan International Organic Expo + Industry Fair will take place from 30 September to 16 October 2022 in Goesan, South Korea.
The events, co-hosted by Chungbuk Province, Goesan County in South Korea, and IFOAM – Organics International, will start from September 30th, 2022 and end on October 16th, 2022 on World Food Day.
The opening ceremony of the Expo will include the celebration of the 50th Anniversary of IFOAM - Organics International and will be one of the largest gatherings of organic leaders in the world in 2022.
The Expo program features international and local conferences, thematic workshops and seminars covering a diverse range of topics from across the organic sector. The 50th Anniversary of IFOAM – Organics International and 10th Anniversary of IFOAM Asia will be a highlight.
About the Organic Expo
The 2022 IFOAM-Goesan International Organic Expo + Industry Fair follows from the first organic expo that was held in Goesan County in September 2015 under the theme “Organic Life – Science Meets the Public”. The first event lasted for 24 days with more than 1.07 million visitors attending and culminated in the “Organic 3.0 Goesan Declaration”.
Organic Agriculture Thematic Hall
This special hall, covering more than 2550 square meters, will highlight the history of the development of modern organic agriculture to the present, featuring best practices, innovations and interviews with organic pioneers and farmers.
Local governments, government agencies and non-profit organizations will showcase their activities and best practices to facilitate international cooperation and networking among private and public sectors.
Organic Trade Fair
An international organic trade fair, with more than four hundred exhibitors, will take place to facilitate trade among organic operators and businesses.
The Organic Trade Fair has an area of 2,500m² and will consist of standard booths (9m²) and independent pavilions. Information on applying for exhibition space can be found here.