Poised to be even bigger and more dynamic than last year’s highly successful event, HORECA Kuwait is set to welcome over 8,000 trade visitors and host more than 100 exhibitors for the three-day industry gathering, with hundreds of local and international brands on display across 7,000 square meters of exhibition space.
Since its debut in 2012, HORECA Kuwait has grown into the country’s most influential B2B exhibition for the hospitality sector, connecting suppliers with buyers, spotlighting the latest innovations and F&B solutions, and fostering partnerships that are today redefining the industry across Kuwait and beyond.
Visitors to the 2026 edition can look forward to a packed and varied program that includes plenty of exciting competitions, insightful debates on topical issues, displays of the latest industry developments and a wealth of networking opportunities.
Always a highlight of HORECA Kuwait, the competitions will undoubtedly once again prove to be a major draw, led by the Hospitality Salon Culinaire. As part of this top attraction, more than 200 chefs
will compete against each other. Other popular contests will include the Barista Competition, showcasing the talents of around 30 coffee professionals, while the Mocktail Contest is back for its second edition, promising spectacular displays of creativity. Spotlighting the precision and discipline that define impeccable hotel service, the Bedmaking Competition will also return.
Beyond the show floor, HORECA Talks will once again enrich the event, featuring 10 lively panel discussions. Indeed, some 30 industry experts will explore a range of subjects spanning the pressing challenges, opportunities and emerging trends in Kuwait’s hospitality and foodservice sectors.
Nabila Al Anjari, general manager of Leaders Group, co-organizer of HORECA Kuwait, said: “We recognize the importance of never standing still in this ever-evolving industry, and our dynamic programming, complete with new attractions and topical themes, continues to reflect this.”
Joumana Dammous-Salamé, managing director of Hospitality Services, the firm behind the HORECA brand, believes that the event has now firmly established itself as an essential fixture on the regional hospitality calendar, renowned for celebrating industry excellence and innovation.
“Kuwait’s hospitality and foodservice sectors are in the midst of an exciting phase of expansion, and I’m thrilled that we will once again contribute to their development and help drive growth with what we’re confident will be an exceptional 2026 edition,” she said.
