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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.

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 & 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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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.
