About The Fair

18h - 24th March 2025

Novi Sad Fair

Free entrance!

In 2025, the book fair will be held from March 18 to 24. The event will bring together exhibitors from the field of literature, the media, publishers from Serbia and the Region, publishers with works in the languages ​​of national communities... Visitors to the Book Fair in Novi Sad can expect premier editions, numerous promotions, attractive programs, gift games for visitors, exhibitions, festivals, and significant discounts. Contact with the business audience is also unavoidable.

In the same period, the 29th International Art Exhibition ART EXPO and the 20th International Education Fair "Signposts," which will be held from March 20 to 22 and promote the profiles of educational institutions in the country and abroad, are being held.

Characteristics of the Novi Sad Book Fair

• Domestic and foreign publishers
• Promotions of literary works and authors
• Exclusive guests from the country and abroad!
• "Days of Laza Kostić" - meetings of publishers, writers, critics and the audience
• Days of libraries and librarians
• Comic Book Exchange
• "Laza Kostić" literary award.
• Award for the best book in the field of children's literature
• Award for publishing venture of the year
• Special awards of the Book Fair
• Award for the most beautiful book "Zaharije Orfelin"
• FAIR DISCOUNT!

Days of Laza Kostić in 2024

The "Days of Laza Kostić" event was organized in 2024, in the Hall of the Novi Sad Fair, in parallel with the Education Fair from March 21 to 23. The programs were adapted to topics close to the younger population. They talked about school reading, as well as what and how much young people read. The topics were also anniversaries - two centuries since the birth of Branko Radičević, one hundred years since the birth of Aleksandar Tisma, two centuries of the publication of "Annals of Matica Srpska"...

They also talked about the love of Laza Kostić and Lenka Dunđerski, the relationship between Laza Kostić and J.J. Zmaj, Užice - the current Serbian capital of culture, anthology and anthologists, the century since the migration of Serbs from Hungary. There were also portraits of writers - last year's winner of the "Laza Kostić" Award, Maja Trifunović, Aleksandar Đurović, Goran Kojadinović...
One of the topics was the contribution of the European Capital of Culture to the literary scene of Novi Sad and beyond, which was discussed by Prof. Dr. Vladimir Gvozden. According to him, the opening of cultural stations in Novi Sad created new spaces for authentic and accessible cultural and artistic content.

"Days of Laza Kostić" is also recognizable by the award of the same name from the Novi Sad fair, which is awarded for the best literary work, in all genres.

The "Laza Kostić" award in 2024 was presented to Nenad Šaponja

The laureate of the "Laza Kostić" Award in 2024 is Nenad Šaponja, who received the award for the poetry collection "Psychology of Gravity", published by Prometheus from Novi Sad.
In addition to the "Laza Kostić" Award, the Award for the best book in the field of children's literature, the Award for Publishing Enterprise of the Year, and two Special Awards were presented.

The prize for the best book in the field of children's literature was won by Gordana Timotijević for the book "Travels of the Snail Maximilian", published by the Pčelica Publishing House in Čača. The prize for the publishing venture of the year was awarded to the Collected Works of Borislav Mihajlović Mihiz, published by Matica Srpska in Novi Sad, the "Svetozar Marković" University Library in Belgrade and the Serbian Reading Room in Iriga.
The special prize was awarded to the 10th round of the SERBIA 1914-1918 edition, published by Prometei from Novi Sad and Radio-television of Serbia in Belgrade. The same recognition was awarded to "Literary-historical and essayistic works of Milorad Pavić", volumes 1-3, published by the Cultural Center of Vojvodina "Miloš Crnjanski", in Novi Sad and the National Library of Serbia in Belgrade.
The jury consisted of Milica Vučković and Goran Ibrajter, members, and Vladimir Gvozden, president.

All works by local authors published from March 2023 to 2024 could apply for the prestigious recognition of the Novi Sad Fair.

Events dedicated to literature, art, and education in 2023

In the jubilee year when the Novi Sad Fair celebrated its century of existence, the Book Fair, the "Art Expo" Art Exhibition, and the "Pathways" Education Fair saw around 37,000 visitors, which is more than in 2022. There were more than 200 exhibitors from six countries - Serbia, Republika Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Slovenia, and Germany; almost 140 programs were held in which dozens of authors were presented, several anniversaries were marked, current topics were discussed, exhibitions were organized at the exhibitors' stands and more than 500 educational profiles were promoted. With thematic exhibitions and many fine artists, during seven days, they turned the Aula into a gallery space. At the fairs, there was also talk about continuing education abroad, tens of thousands of titles were sold, manuscripts were read and new books by authors were presented to the audience, and during the writers' visits, publishers ran out of books, and some stands were already reserved for next year. The Novi Sad Fair, in cooperation with donors, gave over 500 titles to visitors through the Gift Game. During seven days, RTV informed about the events at the fairs through one-hour broadcasts.

Book fair in 2023

The book fair was opened by academician and writer Goran Petrović, and the visitors were introduced to Vladimir Kecmanović, Mario Liguori, Jelena Bačić Alimpić, Dr. Nele Karajlić, Vuko Martinović, Dušan Miklja, Muharem Bazdulj, Dejan Stojiljković, Mirjana Novaković, Jovana Dišić, Goran Petrović, Vanja Bulić, Dejan Aleksić, and others... All guest appearances attracted visitors, and the authors signed their favorite works, mostly bought at The fair.
During the eight days of the event, Laza Kostic was discussed in several thematic blocks, Laza Kostic as a publicist, but also Laza's role in the formation of modern journalism among Serbs, as well as the unfulfilled love between Laza and Lenka Dunđerski. The fair was once again an ideal place for young writers, bookstores as a meeting place, important anniversaries, and a place to promote publications in the languages ​​of national minorities...
Numerous publishing houses were promoted, and the programs were organized by the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Serbia, the Provincial Secretariat for Culture, Public Information and Relations with Religious Communities, the Provincial Secretariat for Education, Regulations, Administration and National Minorities-National Communities, the Novi Sad bookstore Bulevar Buks, Fond European affairs of AP Vojvodina, Banat cultural center, publishers...

The winners of the competition for the best poster, which was organized on the occasion of the jubilee, 100 years of the Novi Sad fair, with the theme "The motif of light in the work of two friends - the poet Laza Kostić and the genius Nikola Tesla", were chosen. Their works were exhibited at the Novi Sad Fair, and the winner of the Competition was Luka Todorović.

The forum entitled "Status and position of employees in public libraries of Serbia" was held as part of the Book Fair on the traditional Days of Libraries and Librarians, where the position of employees in the library profession was discussed. "National identity and national heritage in the year of Nikola Tesla" was also discussed, as well as "Citizen science: librarians as a link between science and citizens" in front of more than 250 librarians from all over the country.
In addition to lectures and scientific professional conferences, digital workshops were also held. Organizers of the event are the City Library in Novi Sad, the National Library of Serbia, the Matica Srpska Library, the "Svetozar Marković" University Library from Belgrade, and the Novi Sad Fair.
The Days of Russian Culture were also held at the Book Fair.
The book fair in Novi Sad in 2023 was marked by numerous discounts - up to 80 percent, as well as special actions and promotions that exhibitors prepared for March 8, International Women's Day.

Numerous awards were presented in 2023

"Laza Kostić" award

In 2024 the "Laza Kostić" Award went to Maja Trifunović for the book "Fire Eaters" published by the Belgrade-based Laguna.
The award for the best book in the field of children's literature was awarded to Uroš Petrović for "Fairy Tales - The First Seven" published by the Belgrade-based Laguna, while the Award for Publishing Enterprise of the Year went to the Serbian National Theater for "Encyclopedia of the Serbian National Theater" (Volumes I-III)...
The Book Fair's special award was presented to the Publishing House Prometej, the Archive of Vojvodina, the Provincial Institute for the Protection of Cultural Monuments, and the Vuk Endowment for the "Collected Works of Dejan Medaković". The jury for awarding the awards was composed of: Vladimir Gvozden - president and members of the jury: Goran Ibrajter and Milica Vučković.
 

Zaharije Orfelin

The artistic and graphic appearance of the book, the artistic and artistic impression, the artistic and graphic equipment of the book, the level of the craft, and the printing appearance of the book were evaluated. Based on the reviewed books, the jury decided to award more prizes.
The first place for the most beautiful book at this year's Book Fair, "Zaharije Orfelin", went to Ljubomir Turukalou, and the work "Heads of the Serbian Orthodox Church", published by the Church of Saint Sava from Belgrade and Narodno dela doo, Belgrade.

The second place was shared by: "Serbian folk tales", adapted by Bojana Jovanović, publisher of Pčelica from Čačak, and the award went to illustrator Igor Krstić, and "Stripotherapy" by Ana Petrović, published by the Creative Center. "Ljubimac", authored by Sanja Kovandžić Agatonović, also published by the Creative Center, won third place, and the award went to Boris Kuzmanović, the illustrator.
The expert jury was composed of: Senka Vlahović - president of the jury and members of the jury: Gabrijela Spasojević and Mirko Dimić.

In 2023, the Novi Sad Fair, in cooperation with the exhibitors, organized a Raffle-game for visitors.

Donors in the Raffle-game were:

CEPELIN PUBLISHING-PRODUCTION HOUSE, TIP PREPOROD DOO, KOMIKO,4 SE DOO, ONLY SMILEY, RIZNICA KNJIGA, GOOGLE BIT, CREATIVE CENTER, OPEN BOOK, MALI PRINC DOO, AKIA, AGORA, MONTE CRISTO BOOKSTORE, AGENCY NIKASSO-NN (BANAT'S CULTURAL CENTAR), OXFORD CENTAR DOO, BOOK DOO, PUBLISHING HOUSE PROMETEJ, IK LOM D.O.O, BEGEN COMERC DOO, KONTRAST PUBLISHING DOO, FINESA, PARTHENON M.A.M. SISTEM, ODYSEJA PUBLISHING AGENCY, BUKINISTA, ARHONDISA, VULKAN - IND MEDIA PUBLISHING, KLJUZ IZDAVAŠTVO DOO, UDRUZENJE KREATIVNA KNJIGA, PČELICA IZDAVAŠTVO DOO, RUBIKON, PROVENCE, THE ENGLISH BOOK DOO, KOZIKAS DOO, UDURUZENJE IKONOS Belgrade, BULEVAR BOOKS DOO, JP OFFICIAL GAZETTE, ARTE Stara Pazova.

 For all events, from March 7 to 13, the Novi Sad Fair had the help of partners and friends, and the importance of holding the Book, Art and Education Fair was recognized by:

Ministry of Culture
Ministry of Education
Provincial Secretariat for Culture, Public Information, and Relations with Religious Communities
Provincial Secretariat for Higher Education and Scientific Research
Provincial Secretariat for Education, Regulations, Administration and National Minorities - National Communities
City of Novi Sad
City Administration for Education
City Administration for Culture
Radio and Television of Vojvodina

About Fair

20 - 22 March 2025.

Novi Sad Fair

There is no entrance fee!

Working time: 10 am - 8 pm

The Second century of existence will not bring changes - the Novi Sad Fair will continue to be a place where you gain an advantage! The education fair, primarily intended for students in the final grades of primary and secondary schools in 2024, will be held on March 21 - 23. It will bring together institutions representing more than 500 educational profiles and will provide a comprehensive offer of secondary, higher, and higher education in our country, complemented by the offer of secondary schools and faculties abroad.

Features of the Fair of Education GUIDELINES

• Promotion of more than 500 educational profiles
• Secondary schools - state and private
• Higher and higher education
• Universities - state and private
• Departmental republican and provincial institutions
• Newspapers from the field of education in Serbia
• Scholarship information
• All about passing the state matura
• Dual education
• Presentation of innovative methodologies in education
• Expert forums dedicated to educational system reforms
• Awarding of recognition of the Novi Sad Fair for quality
• Awarding of honorary awards of the Novi Sad Fair

GUIDELINES FAIR IN 2024

The International Education Fair "Putokazi" was organized from March 21 to 23, in the "Master" Hall of the Novi Sad Fair. It brought together educational institutions - state and private, which offered more than 500 educational profiles and presented secondary, higher, and higher education in our country, along with information about continuing education in secondary schools and faculties abroad - in Slovakia, Montenegro, Bosnia and Herzegovina, USA. The Embassy of Canada presented the visitors with an offer of continuing education.
The Ministry of Internal Affairs, Ministry of Defense, and provincial secretariats also took part... Panels were held on current developments in primary and secondary education.

The Provincial Secretariat for Education used the opportunity to present several projects such as Andrevlje and the quiz "How well do we know each other?", as well as to promote the World Robotics Olympiad competition. The secretariat also hosted representatives of the Republic Pedagogical Institute of Republika Srpska, and in cooperation with the Vojvodina Pedagogical Institute, time was dedicated to protecting children from violence on the Internet.
Some schools presented examples of good practice, and interactive content was specially organized for visitors at the joint stand of the University of Novi Sad and the faculty - workshops, social games, demonstrations...
The workshops dealt with topics such as: Prepared for anything: about disasters and emergencies, Know how to learn, don't struggle, Soil and plants (workshops and quizzes), Virtual and augmented reality in graphic engineering and design, Interesting economy, Green fashion - Green is IN (dedicated, among other things, to sustainable textile materials... For curious students, natural sciences are easy (the workshop was intended for primary and secondary school students, to serve as a basis for simply understanding the laws of physics), health food - (the workshop aimed to acquaint visitors to the Education Fair with the basic truths and misconceptions related to proper nutrition)...

Numerous demonstrations were also held - Environmental protection in a VR environment, Case study demonstration using Microsoft HoloLens, 3D scanner operation demonstration, What is the quality of the air we breathe?, Air quality measurement demonstration using low-cost sensors, Total stations and making 3D models...
They talked about "How the Earth is changing its climate", about a Clean Environment - a sustainable future, dual education... Social games such as "Arena Civilization" were promoted - the result of students' work on a project that should show applied knowledge from history in the context of the promotion of historical science and games "What words did we take from German?".
 

Fair visitors had the opportunity to solve problems related to chemistry through a digital "Escape room".
Several knowledge quizzes were also organized - "Knowledge quiz and mock-up and modeling of 3D objects in construction", "Knowledge quiz in the form of code snippets for high school graduates", and "How well do you know Germany, Austria, and Switzerland?".
The Provincial Secretariat for Urban Planning and Environmental Protection devoted itself to "Experiences and challenges during the 15 years of the program for cleaner and greener schools in Vojvodina". New study programs were also presented, such as Bioinformatics at PMF.
The activities were organized by the faculties of the University of Novi Sad, primary and secondary schools in Sečnje, Subotica, Zrenjanin, Banatski Karađorđev, Vršac, PU in Srbobran, the Provincial Secretariat for Urban Planning and Environmental Protection, the Republican Pedagogical Institute of the Republic of Srpska...

The Association of Female Scientists of Serbia "Srna" also presented itself at the Education Fair "Signposts" through a thematic program called "Small Science Playhouses". Elementary and high school students had the opportunity to show in a creative way how to use recycled material and waste to create electrodes, and experiment with molecules from food using test tubes and other chemical accessories as unusual tools.... A special attraction for all the curious was to try something new, such as edible insects.

The exercise bike went to Ruski Krstur This year, the Novi Sad Fair also provided gifts in the Raffle Game for the visitors of the Education Fair "Putokazi" - an exercise bike and 5 times 30 tickets to the Museum of Illusions in Belgrade. The Raffle game was intended for primary and secondary school students who visited the Education Fair in organized visits. The condition was that the teacher/professor for each department should individually fill in the coupon for participation in the Gift Game and insert it into the box, which was located at the stand of the Provincial Secretariat for Education, Regulations, Administration, National Minorities - National Communities, in Hall "Master". Of the 141 coupons entered, six were drawn, among which the "Petro Kuzmjak" Primary and Secondary School in Ruski Krstur, for which class III-1 won an exercise bike, was the luckiest. The winners of the tickets for the Museum of Illusions in Belgrade are: "Mihajlo Pupin" Gymnasium, Kovačica, class IV-3, "Mihajlo Pupin" Gymnasium, Kovačica, class III-3, High School, Novi Bečej, first grade (Gymnasium), Chemistry and Food secondary school, Čoka, class II-4, SSŠ "Branko Radičević", Ruma, class IV-P (legal-business technician).

Fairs dedicated to literature, art, and education in 2024

The March events in 2024 - the 28th international art exhibition "Art Expo", the 19th international education fair "Putokazi", Days of Laza Kostić and the first gaming fair "NS Gaming Week", filled the days with content dedicated to art, culture, education, literature, and gaming.

Both visitors and exhibitors are satisfied, saying that more people passed through the gates of the Novi Sad Fair than last year.

The Provincial Secretariat for Education, Regulations, Administration, and National Minorities - National Communities provided RSD 2,000,000 in 2024 and allocated it to schools that applied for an organized visit to the Education Fair. This enabled the arrival of high school students from all over Vojvodina.

JOB FAIR IN 2024

On Thursday, March 21, 2024, the first Employment Fair of the year was held at the Novi Sad Fair organized by the National Employment Service, Novi Sad Branch, and the City of Novi Sad.

55 companies offered unemployed Novi Sad citizens more than 470 jobs in the fields of production, trade, construction, tourism, and administration, and the most likely to find a job were production operators, merchants, commercialists, tailors, storekeepers, and bakers, as well as lawyers and technologists. , veterinarians, economists, and others.

The days of art, culture, education, and gaming in 2024 were supported by:

Ministry of Education
Provincial Secretariat for Higher Education and Scientific Research
Provincial Secretariat for Education, Regulations, Administration and National Minorities - National Communities
City of Novi Sad
City Administration for Education
City Administration for Culture

The sponsor of the Jubilee of the Novi Sad Fair in 2024 was Telekom Srbija.

 EMPLOYMENT FAIR IN 2023

About Fair

17th - 22nd May 2025.

Indoor and outdoor space of the Novi Sad Fair, Congress Center "Master"

General sponsor - Globos osiguranje

Working hours

Family Day

The Agricultural Fair in Novi Sad has been attracting individuals, business, business and political delegations for more than nine decades and creates a creative environment for new ventures. In 2025, it will be held from May 17 to 22. Once again, it will bring together all significant actors of agribusiness and representatives of economic branches that rely on agriculture, from Serbia and the world. At the Novi Sad fair, the latest technical and technological achievements in agriculture, the application of science in agriculture, exhibitions of organic food, as well as those with designations of geographical origin, the wealth of the domestic gene pool, the most modern agricultural machinery, products and services from the most remote corners of the world are simultaneously presented.

At the same time, the most current topics in the field of agriculture are discussed through expert meetings, round tables, educations and presentations, with a special focus on improving knowledge and examples of good practice. Business gatherings include meetings with economic, scientific and political delegations, as well as direct meetings of businessmen from all over the world. With its modern concept, the Novi Sad Agricultural Fair encourages interstate and economic cooperation, integrates the improvement of knowledge, production and the development of science. In addition, it promotes the importance of innovation and represents a synthesis of experience and achievements in Serbian agriculture, it is a strong support for the economy of Serbia, and its contribution and importance is measured by the success of the exhibitors that they achieve under the roof of the Novi Sad fair.

INTERNATIONAL AGRICULTURAL FAIR IN 2024

Over 1,200 exhibitors from Serbia and 40 other countries took part, which is 10 percent more than in 2023 - from Serbia and about 40 countries (in 2023, there were 26 countries). During six days, more than 130,000 visitors were recorded (more than in 2023).

91st agricultural fair in numbers

• Open exhibition space: 47,000 m2
• Indoor exhibition space: 11,000 m2
• Number of exhibitors: more than 1,200
• Direct exhibitors from Serbia and about 40 countries: (27 EU countries and Turkey, Indonesia, North Macedonia, BiH, Montenegro, Mexico, Cameroon, Pakistan, Morocco, Cuba and Angola.)
• 9 collective exhibitions: Italy, Netherlands, Montenegro, Romania, Indonesia, Spain, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Czech Republic, Hungary…
• Livestock exhibition: 5,000 m2
• About 800 live exhibits at the National Livestock Show.
• Evaluation of the quality of products and services in 30 commodity groups.
• The number of registered visitors at the entrances is more than 130,000.

THE MOST SIGNIFICANT PARTS OF THE FAIR

Exhibition of agricultural mechanization – Next to the Business Association of Agricultural Importers and Exporters mechanization, which this year was represented by 17 members, companies from Serbia also took part in the Fair, but also from Italy, Turkey, Austria, Hungary, Spain, China, Slovenia. Business association of importers and exporters of agricultural machinery, supporting equipment and spare parts are in addition to the standard and well-known assortment, presented numerous novelties. The most expensive machine at the fair is the CASE IH bioharvester AXIAL-FLOW 9250, exhibited at the Agromarket machinery stand. Epithet of the most expensive tractor caterpillar belongs to the “John Deere” tractor series 8RX, model 410. The most expensive conventional tractor of this year’s International Agricultural Fair was the Fendt 94 Vario. They sold very well tractors, attachment machines, ploughs, seed drills, combine harvesters, mechanization for farming and fruit growing, irrigation systems, drones… In addition to the most famous soil analysis robot – the agrobot “Lala”, an agrobot for picking blueberries was also presented, as well as a series of sensors and devices that ensure better quality and cheaper production in agriculture, fruit growing and animal husbandry.

EU PAVILION – More than 40 events held in Hall 1 of the Novi Sad Fair, with the presentation of the latest technologies and practices in agriculture, with special reference to EU standards and policies. The focus was on sustainable agriculture as well as programs aimed at promoting agricultural excellence, innovation and international cooperation. Current topics were discussed at conferences and presentations such as sustainable agriculture, the benefits of EU standards and the possibility of financing through IPARD funds. A large number of visits by officials from the embassies of the European Union member states were recorded. With a large number of panels, experts and relevant fields, every day was an opportunity for cultural exchange during the Lunch Time program. The food they were preparing was prepared for the Fair’s visitors at the EU stand ambassadors of the member states of the European Union.

National livestock exhibition, under the auspices of the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management presented about 830 “living exhibits” from the domestic gene pool. Cattle Breeders’ Day was celebrated on Thursday, the 23rd May, at the Novi Sad Fair Hippodrome with the awarding and recognition to breeders, along with a parade of the “best throats”. The most interest and change of owners was in the cattle breeding sector. The Takač family from Pačir sold her only exhibited bull – the 1,620-kilogram capital bull Robert. Representatives of Al Dahra sold all 25 exhibited high-studded heifers of the black and white Holstein-Friesian breed at the Fair. From the about 400 sheep, about twenty were sold.

The City of Novi Sad is the host city and a regular participant in the events held at the Novi Sad Fair and provides support to this fair house. And in 2024, during the performance at the International Agricultural Fair, at the stand in Hall "Master", a series of events were held where visitors could learn about what the city administration is doing to ensure the most favorable economic environment for the benefit of all residents, such as and for exhibitors from abroad to familiarize themselves with the offer of Novi Sad in all spheres of life.

The Pavilion of the Provincial Secretariat for Economy and Tourism in Hall "Master" was the place where the activities of the Secretariat were presented, products labeled "Best from Vojvodina", as well as co-exhibitors, beneficiaries of subsidies granted by the Province. Street of old crafts, honey, wine, cakes, ginger juice, natural cosmetics, Vojvodina tambourine players and dancers, good food and brandy, displayed local brands among other manual works.

For the first time, the Office for Kosovo and Metohija appeared as an exhibitor at the International Agricultural Fair. In Hall 1 of the Novi Sad Fair, numerous agricultural producers from Štrpce, Zubina Potok, Vitina, Novi Brdo, Gnjilan and Leposavić presented themselves, as well as wineries from the Orahovački Vinogorje... More than 50 contacts were made, and meetings were held with interested distributors. Cultural and artistic societies from Kosovo and Metohija presented themselves at the Office's stand, and actors from the theater in Gjilan also performed. They announce their arrival for next year as well, with even more exhibitors.

Professional and business meetings were held mainly in the Congress Center "Master" of the Novi Sad Fair, but also at exhibitors' stands. From May 18th to 23rd, more than 120 events were held, not counting those on pavilion of the European Union. A large number of professional and business gatherings - conferences, forums, promotion, presentation.. The following are celebrated: Day of Cereals, Day of Fruit Growers and Vinegrowers, Day of Suppliers - Day of cattle breeders, the Evening of Champions .... and were held by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of the Republic of Serbia, the Italian Foreign Trade Agency, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, The Central European Network for Economic Development, as well as the Chamber of Commerce of Vojvodina, the Security Agency of traffic, Scientific Institute for Agriculture and Vegetables, Serbian Grain Association, Business Association - The community of poultry farmers and others... and so it was once again confirmed that direct meetings are of great importance, so a great interest in educational, promotional, professional and scientific gatherings was also expressed in the field of agriculture.

International business meetings B2B "AGROBIZNIS 2024" was marked by the participation of representatives of 82 companies from 4 countries (Hungary, Romania, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Serbia) who used the Fair as a place for getting to know each other personally, building or maintaining business relationships and concluding new trade contracts in the field of agro business. The meetings were attended by companies from the food industry and manufacturing chemical products and agricultural equipment, innovative technologies in agriculture, but also applications of alternative sources of energy.

BIO GARDEN - URBAN FARM - In addition to the already favorite segments, near Hall 12, visitors of Novi Sad Fair had a chance to see an ideal way for mini-production of certain vegetable and flower crops, as well as of herbs and medicinal plants Bio-garden. The Novi Sad Fair, the Institute for Agriculture and Vegetable Farming – “NS Seme”, Agricultural School in Futog and the Primary and Secondary education School “Milan Petrović”, Association “Organski Sad – Novi Sad”, were included in the realization of the project, with the support of the Administration for the Economy of City of Novi Sad.

Evaluation of the quality of products and services, organized before and during the Fair, was realized into 30 commodity groups. Committees in which faculty professors and scientific workers evaluated the quality of food products, livestock and process and agricultural equipment, and Good design was also evaluated as an element of the success of products and services. The Evening of Champions was held at the Congress Center "Master" on Thursday, May 23rd. By unanimous decision of the members of the Fair's expert committee, the title of absolute leader of quality of the 91st International Agricultural Fair in Novi Sad, was taken by the company ITN DOO ZEMUN – for the best company in agribusiness with significant international achievements.

SUPPORTING PROGRAMS
• Gift-game for visitors
• Family day
• Evening of Champions

At Manege:

• Public evaluation of cattle,
• Public evaluation of horses,
• Public evaluation of sheep,
• Show jumping for the Cup of the Novi Sad Fair
• Cattle Breeders' Day
• Ceremonial award presentation with a parade of prize-winning cattle

VISIT
According to the records of the Novi Sad Fair, the Agricultural Fair was visited by more than 130,000 visitors in organized arrivals. The visit was made by: members of cooperatives - farmers, cattle breeders, producers, association members of agricultural producers, pupils, students, employees of companies in the agricultural and related fields, from Serbia but also from the region, that is, the European Union.

Economic, scientific and political delegations:
Prime Minister of the Government of the Republic of Serbia - Miloš Vučević, Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management Aleksandar Martinović, Commissioner of the European Union for Agriculture, Januš Vojčehovski, Ambassador of the EU to Serbia, Emanuele Žiofre, Deputy EU Ambassador to Serbia, Plamena Halačeva, President of the Provincial Government Maja Gojković, Mayor of the City of Novi Sad Milan Đurić, Minister for European Integration - Tanja Miščević, President of the Assembly of the Autonomous Province of Vojvodina - Balint Juhas, Ambassador of the Czech Republic - Tomaš Kuhta, Ambassador of the Kingdom of Spain Juan Jose Sans Aparicio, Italian Ambassador Luca Gori as well as numerous other economic, scientific and political delegations from Serbia, Argentina, Italy... Meetings in the Cabinet of the General Director were also organized with the Military Health Administration and numerous fairs in the region...

PARTNERS OF THE NOVI SAD FAIR AT THE AGRICULTURAL FAIR IN 2024

• Partner of the event - European Union
• Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management of the Republic of Serbia
• Provincial Government with secretariats
• City of Novi Sad
• General sponsor - "Globos insurance" company
• Partner bank – Bank Poštanska štedionica
• Gold sponsor – Al Dahra
• Donor in the Gift-game for visitors - Company KITE DOO