SIGEP World 2027
Hosted Buyers Programme
Rimini Expo Centre, Italy | 23-27 January 2027
(Applications Open)
Join the Italian-South African Chamber’s hosted delegation to SIGEP WORLD 2027, 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
2026 Hosted Buyers:
-Doppio Zero
-Andiccio24
-Food Service Solutions
-Ciao Pizza
-Kream South Africa
-Villa San Giovanni
Here's what SIGEP World 2026 looked like:
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1,400 exhibiting brands
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30 halls and 138,000 square meters of exhibition space
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502 hosted top buyers from 74 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 2027 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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4-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 - IEG will reimburse via bank transfer within a few days after the end of the fair
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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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Interpreter (only if the buyer does not speak Italian or English fluently)
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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.
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Complete their buyer profile accurately through the official registration platform.
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Attend all confirmed meetings and programme activities.
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Complete the post-event satisfaction survey.
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Take advantage of the exhibition to explore additional business opportunities beyond scheduled appointments.
Apply by 25 October 2026
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:
Anna-Maria Adreani
📧 enquiries@italcham.co.za
📞 Cell: +27 82 862 4884