The importance of specialised plants in the region and the impetus achieved by this business sector can be seen in the number of well-known international shows and events that take place regularly in the region:
SIVAL, SALONS DES VINS, SALON DU VEGETAL, FLORALIES DE NANTES, etc.
These shows are a melting pot of know-how and give pride of place to innovation.

• PIM Plant International Meeting 14-15 January, 2008: Conferences and round tables about Value creation for entrepreneurs and managers of specialised plants sector.
  

• SIVAL 16t-18 January, 2008: viticulture, horticulture, orchardry and vegetable growing equipment and techniques show

• Salon des Vins de Loire 4-6 February, 2008:Loire wines show
  

• Salon du Végétal 20-22 February, 2008: plant growing Show