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47th edition 16-20 January 2026 Rimini Expo Centre, Italy
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Themed areas and special projects

SIGEP WORLD is no less than a true incubator for each sector, where participants experiment and demonstrate tomorrow’s trends and techniques. Talks, demos and workshops held by industry experts provide operators with a chance to enrich their competencies and prepare to face the key challenges within the industry: from agrifood tourism to legal issues, food waste and food cost to sustainability in all its aspects.

 

No place is better than SIGEP to know exactly what is happening, as and when it happens. Even before it happens.

Innovation & Sustainability

Vision Plaza

The Vision Plaza offers a comprehensive program of conferences, workshops and training sessions delivered by industry experts and opinion leaders.
Through continuous collaboration with research institutes, the Vision Plaza deepens essential knowledge for professionals, covering topics that embrace current trends, innovative approaches and cutting-edge technologies.

Vision plaza

Innovation & Sustainability

Lorenzo Cagnoni Award

Partnered by ANGI and ICE - Italian Trade Agency, the Lorenzo Cagnoni Award rewards outstanding exhibiting companies and the most promising start-ups, highlighting SIGEP’s role as a key platform for launching new products in the industry.

Innovation award

Innovation & Sustainability

Sustainability District

 

This special space, located in Hall B1, is completely dedicated to the promotion of sustainable practices along the coffee and cocoa supply chains, creating a direct bridge between conscious consumers and sustainable producers.

Sustainability district

Innovation & Sustainability

Innovation Bar

 

NEW!

 

A cutting-edge concept area that brings together fully automatic coffee machines, AI, and plant-based products to redefine out-of-home consumption. A space that values baristas, brands, and smart technologies—taking inspiration from new Coffee & Bakery formats and looking boldly to the future.

Fully automatic coffee machine | SIGEP WORLD

Innovation & Sustainability

Gelato meet chains

 

NEW!

 

A strategic format to boost the presence of artisanal and soft gelato in restaurant and hotel chains. With targeted matchmaking and networking, it connects companies to new business opportunities and global partnerships. A unique gateway to bring gelato into the menus of leading international chains.

Soft Gelato | SIGEP WORLD

Innovation & Sustainability

Frozen food tour

 

NEW!

 

An exclusive journey into the frozen food supply chain. This special initiative connects cold chain wholesalers and distributors with exhibiting companies through a guided tour across selected exhibitor stands.

Frozen Food | SIGEP WORLD

Innovation & Sustainability

Top Hotellerie

 

NEW!

 

A curated space connecting hotel chains with exhibitors, featuring high-end buffet displays, talks with hospitality leaders, and a dedicated area for brands and sponsors. A premium platform to showcase trends and foster partnerships in upscale hospitality.

Luxury breakfast buffet | SIGEP WORLD

Innovation & Sustainability

Digital District

 

NEW!

 

An area entirely dedicated to digital innovation for the foodservice industry. From management software and online ordering platforms to marketing tools and data analytics, the Digital District showcases the latest solutions designed to optimize operations, improve customer engagement, and drive business growth.

Online order - Digital District SIGEP WORLD

Talk

Pastry Arena

 

Discover the events of the Pastry Arena: a journey through innovation, tradition and haute patisserie.

From new dessert markets to the future of traditional products such as panettone, passing through AI technology and the visions of great masters.

 

Go to the events program, click on filter and select the ‘Pastry’ category

pastry talk

Talk

Gelato Arena

 

Explore the talks in the Gelato Arena: from sustainable innovation to content creation strategies in the gelato industry, with international guests and cutting-edge insights. Discover how artisan gelato continues to evolve and inspire the industry.

 

Go to the events program, click on filter and select the ‘Gelato’ category

Janice Wong | SIGEP WORLD

Talk

Bakery Arena

 

Be inspired by the best visions of the baking world with talks in the Bakery Arena where artisan bread becomes a global player in growth trends and innovation.

 

Go to the events program, click on filter and select the ‘Bakery’ category.

bakery talk