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48th edition  23-27 January 2027 Rimini Expo Centre, Italy
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An exclusive experience for top international foodservice professionals

Top Buyers' Program: your privileged access to excellence

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Your VIP Experience at SIGEP World

Our hosted buyers program is designed for top-level management, decision-makers and foodservice leaders from around the world.

Join the global foodservice community at SIGEP World 2027 and access curated networking, premium hospitality and high-value business opportunities across Gelato, Pastry & Chocolate, Coffee, Bakery and Pizza.

 

This program, implemented by SIGEP World in collaboration with the ITA Agency and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation (MAECI), aims to foster dialogue and enhance business relationships by engaging over 500 international buyers every year.

Who is the Buyers’ Program designed for?

SIGEP World selects qualified international buyers with concrete purchasing power and strategic influence within the foodservice industry.

 

  • Chains: Restaurants, coffee shops, bakeries, pastry shops, pizzerias, gelato chains and hospitality groups.

  • Distributors & Importers: Foodservice equipment, ingredients, technologies and semi-finished goods.

  • Manufacturing Companies & Production Labs

  • Travel & Contract Catering Companies

  • General Contractors: Luxury hospitality and premium residential projects.

  • Food Court Operators: Airports, shopping malls and entertainment venues.

  • Investment & Development Companies

 

Why become a Hosted Buyer?

High-Value Business Meetings

High-Value Business Meetings

Meet international exhibitors aligned with your sourcing goals through curated matchmaking and networking formats.

Access Global Innovation

Access Global Innovation

Discover the latest technologies, ingredients, formats and trends shaping the future of foodservice.

Premium Hospitality Experience

Premium Hospitality Experience

Enjoy dedicated services, exclusive access and a seamless stay designed for international decision-makers.

What's included?

Unlock exclusive benefits designed to make your SIGEP experience seamless, productive, and highly connected.

Travel Contribution

Travel Contribution

Support for round-trip airfare

Hotel Accommodation

Hotel Accommodation

Selected partner hotel

Dedicated Transfers

Dedicated Transfers

Airport and daily shuttle service

VIP Badge Access

VIP Badge Access

Priority entrance and access to the International Buyers Lounge

On-site Lunch

On-site Lunch

Dedicated hospitality area and services

Tailored Matchmaking

Tailored Matchmaking

Curated meetings aligned with your business goals

Speed Connections

Speed Connections

Multi-sector networking speed dates with exhibitors

Networking Events

Networking Events

Exclusive aperitifs and informal business occasions

Interpreting Service

Interpreting Service

Support for non-fluent English speakers

Dedicated Assistance

Dedicated Assistance

Before and during the event

Explore your business matching possibilities

A dedicated ecosystem designed to connect international buyers with the right exhibitors through pre-scheduled meetings, speed networking sessions and curated business experiences.

 

1,400

Exhibiting brands

 

198,000

Total attendance

 

160

Countries

 

138,000

SQM of exhibiting area

 

Data from 2026 edition

"What catch my eye this year most of all was that is not just Italian brands here, the entire world. It's literally SIGEP world. There are so many brands from China, Turkey, even from India. I'm seeing many exhibitors under one roof. So everybody is here with amazing, amazing new lines of products."

Darshak Solanki  CEO of Jodev Hospitality Pvt. Ltd, India

“I love SIGEP so much. It’s a pleasure to return here, to see new products, to see new machines for my factory. I love this event, and if you don’t know SIGEP, you need to!”

Maria Aline Martins Ximenes CEO at Maria Pitanga Açaiteria, Brazil

"SIGEP is the biggest exhibition in Europe, and it's the perfect place to easily find international suppliers across all categories, from coffee beans to gelato and bakery products."

Mahsoub Hamd  Arabica Star Coffee, India

“Our main interest is the B2B market because in Peru that market is a little bit small. It is really interesting to see alternatives of products to offer to other business owners, such as pastry or bakery, premade things for catering, so there are a lot of options at SIGEP that do not exist right now in Peru that we can be the first to have.”

Isidora Vallejo Representative of Superfood Holding, Peru

“What pushed me to come back to SIGEP WORLD is that when we come here, we're exposed to a much higher quality industrialized line of products that we can use in our production system throughout the US. We also find there's much more innovation here in Italy compared to the US at the mass production level. And finally, equipment: the freezers, the refrigerators, the display cabinets, that does not even exist in the United States.”

Ben Van Leeuwen CEO and Co-Founder of Van Leeuwen Ice Cream, New York City

"SIGEP is the most important opportunity for anyone to find whatever they need."

Mahsoub Hamdi Business Development Manager at Arabica Star, Saudi Arabia

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Fill the form and apply for SIGEP Top Buyers Program

Your application will be assessed by the Buyers’ Office and in short time you will be able to know if your company profile is eligible to join the Buyers’ Program.

 

Contacts

IC

International Buyer Community Team

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