May 5, 2020

SPACE rescheduled to 2021

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting crisis, SPACE 2020, which was scheduled for September 15-18 at the Rennes Exhibition Centre, will not go forward as planned.

Given the uncertain situation and the state of health emergency that has now been extended for several more months, the organisers believed it was important to take this decision earlier than initially intended.

The infection control measures will most likely still be required in September, and it would be nearly impossible to strictly comply with these measures at SPACE, due to the large numbers of people at the Expo. It would be extremely difficult to achieve physical distancing at the stands, in queues, conference areas, restaurants and receptions.

Every year, SPACE brings together more than 1,400 exhibitors, a third of whom are international, and more than 100,000 visitors, including more than 14,000 from 120 different countries. Clearly, international participants will be unable to attend due to the worldwide travel restrictions which are in place until further notice.

The exhibitors, suppliers and partners must plan ahead and make financial commitments several months in advance in order to participate in SPACE. In view of the uncertain situation, the organisers felt it was important to avoid the financial risk to the community.

SPACE organisers look forward to seeing you at the event next year from September 14-17, 2021, at the Rennes Exhibition Centre.