SIGEP World returns to Rimini Expo Centre from 16–20 January 2026, positioning foodservice innovation at the center of global hospitality.
Organized by Italian Exhibition Group, the event unites hospitality professionals, producers, investors and chains around evolving consumption and business models.
The 2026 edition presents special projects connecting products, supply chains and strategies across hospitality, retail and international foodservice sectors.
Luxury hotel food experience repositions hospitality dining
Luxury Hotel Food Experience frames food and beverage as strategic levers shaping identity, positioning, revenues and guest perception in premium hotels. Breakfast, catering, pastry and events are explored as experiential assets transforming hotel dining into competitive and profitable revenue engines. Case studies demonstrate how integrated restaurant concepts influence pricing, storytelling and long-term differentiation for independent and chain hotels. Vision Plaza sessions analyze how catering can generate 30–40 percent of hotel revenues, with peaks reaching 50 percent.
Academic observatories further examine breakfast and catering as rapidly expanding channels within global hospitality business ecosystems.
Sustainability district links origins, responsibility and markets
Sustainability District focuses on coffee, cocoa and tea supply chains connecting origins, cooperatives, institutions, technologies and buyers transparently.
A total of 21 cooperatives from African and Latin American producing countries promote fairer, market-oriented cooperation models during the event.
Partners include trade agencies, federations, universities and tasting institutes addressing sustainability regulation, quality innovation and energy efficiency.
Curated experiences such as Bean to Bar and Chocolate Origins highlight cocoa transformation, craft expertise and premium product positioning.
Expert panels examine economic, social and environmental pressures affecting nearly 35 percent of global coffee trade.
Innovation bar explores technology and the future of coffee
Innovation Bar examines super-automatic machines, artificial intelligence, robotics and plant-based solutions reshaping bar operations and service models. Furthermore, discussions address automation, staff shortages, workflow optimization and customer experience while preserving professional expertise and barista value. Additionally, The Micro Roaster Village showcases specialty coffee as sensory storytelling linking origin, roasting innovation and direct producer relationships.
Gelato meets chains targets global foodservice growth
Gelato Meets Chains positions Italian gelato as a scalable, profitable solution for restaurants, hotels, cafés and bakery chains worldwide. Moreover, The international “What is Gelato?” campaign promotes gelato as a professional skill adaptable across multiple foodservice formats. The “Gelato Means Business” guide presents data, models and case studies highlighting margins, seasonality and rapid return on investment.
Pizza (R)evolution structures a global supply chain
Pizza (R)evolution evolves into a structured platform connecting ingredients, technologies, equipment, training and international service formats. Masterclasses and talks developed with schools, associations and specialist media reinforce skills development and global market vision.
Madrid Roadshow accelerates international momentum
The Madrid roadshow confirmed Spain as Europe’s most dynamic out-of-home market, recording 2.4 percent growth in 9 months. Business agendas between Italian companies and Iberian groups strengthen international reach and buyer participation in Rimini. India confirmed as Guest Country 2026 reflects strong interest from expanding markets seeking contemporary foodservice and hospitality models.
SIGEP World 2026 ultimately positions Rimini as a global hub for hospitality innovation, sustainability and scalable foodservice business strategies.
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