SIGEP World 2026
Hosted Buyers Programme
Rimini Expo Centre, Italy | 16-20 January 2026
Join the Italian-South African Chamber’s hosted delegation to SIGEP WORLD 2026, the leading international event for the Foodservice Community, uniting top professionals from the worlds of Gelato, Pastry & Choco, Coffee, Bakery and Pizza. This high-energy exhibition offers a unique insight into the industry's future, showcasing ground-breaking innovations, emerging trends and new consumer experiences.
From ingredients and products to equipment, furnishings, packaging and cutting-edge technologies, SIGEP is the ultimate platform for networking and discovering top-tier business opportunities. Every encounter is a gateway to evolve, innovate and drive your business forward!
2024 Hosted Buyers:
-Doppio Zero, Pizza e Vino, Ciccio Restaurant
-Settebello
-Cheristone Products
Here's what SIGEP World 2025 looked like:
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1,300 exhibiting brands
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30 halls and 138,000 square meters of exhibition space
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545 hosted top buyers from 79 countries
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More than 5,500 meetings
Why Join?
SIGEP World offers direct access to the latest innovations and trends shaping the global out-of-home foodservice industry. The event is a high-value networking opportunity across 5 different sectors:
The 2026 edition will combine business opportunities, expert insights and professional development through direct interaction with companies and specialists across the entire out-of-home sector.
Buyers Programme - What’s Included:
Selected companies will receive the following benefits:
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3-night hotel accommodation (B&B treatment) for 1 representative per company*
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Cash reimbursement of maximum € 300,00 as partial coverage of the flight ticket for 1 representative per company
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Transfers Bologna Airport – Hotel / Hotel – Bologna Airport
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Daily transfer from the hotel to the expo venue, and back
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Free entrance ticket and lunch at the exhibition centre
Applicants will have to undertake:
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To schedule at least 10 B2B meetings with SIGEP exhibitors using the online “My Agenda by IEG” platform. These 30-minute meetings will take place on January 18. If the quota is not met in advance, additional appointments must be arranged directly at the expo
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To submit the appointment diary, duly completed and signed by all exhibitors met
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To complete an online satisfaction survey at the end of the meetings
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To return to the exhibition on January 19 to explore additional companies of interest*
*It will be possible to extend the stay to a fourth night, provided that the company’s representative also visits SIGEP on January 20 in addition to the planned days mentioned above.
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Apply by 31 October 2025
Space is limited - the registration period will close early if the delegation reaches its maximum number of participants.
The company representative who will attend SIGEP must be a decision maker.
For more information:
📧 italy@italcham.co.za
📞 Cell: +27 66 598 9396 | WhatsApp: +39 345 421 4440