GEPI Expo 2026, Misterbianco, Italy

• 25 octobre 2026
  Date de l'événement :
• 28 octobre 2026
  Fin de l'événement :

À quoi s’attendre en 2026

GEPI Expo 2026 is a professional B2B food and Ho.Re.Ca. exhibition at SiciliaFiera in Misterbianco, near Catania. The event brings together food businesses, manufacturers, artisans, buyers and hospitality professionals across pizza, pastry, gelato, professional catering and street food.

The four-day event combines exhibition stands with product demonstrations, technical showcooking, tastings, conferences, professional training, networking and specialist competitions. It is designed particularly for operators looking to discover suppliers, technologies, ingredients and new business opportunities.

Dates des événements

Dates : Du 25 au 28 octobre 2026

Horaires d’ouverture : 10:00 AM–6:00 PM each day

Official inauguration: October 25 at 11:00 AM

The 2026 edition runs for four days, with admission reserved for food and Ho.Re.Ca. professionals. The official programme includes dedicated activities, demonstrations, meetings and competitions throughout the exhibition.

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Lieu et site d’exposition

Lieu : SiciliaFiera

Adresse : Corso Carlo Marx 19, 95045 Misterbianco (CT), Catania, Italy

GEPI Expo 2026 occupies approximately 8,000 square metres across Pavilions B1 and B2, with visitor access through Pavilion B3. SiciliaFiera provides a large exhibition environment with parking, transport connections and facilities for professional trade events.

Programme complet des expositions

The exhibition programme covers the main professional segments of the food and hospitality industry. Visitors can move between specialist areas dedicated to pizza, pastry and gelato, restaurant equipment and mobile food businesses.

Pizza Concept

For pizza professionals, this area focuses on ovens, mixers, specialist flours, innovative toppings, dough preparation and technical demonstrations.

Pastry Zone

This section covers artisan gelato, modern pastry, chocolate, semifreddi, ingredients, equipment and production techniques.

Risto Hub

The Ho.Re.Ca. section focuses on professional kitchens, cooking systems, restaurant equipment, food design and hospitality solutions.

Food Truck Area

The street-food section presents food trucks, kiosks, mobile kitchens, compact equipment, takeaway solutions and related suppliers.

Marques et créateurs en vedette

GEPI’s exhibitors are primarily food, equipment and Ho.Re.Ca. brands rather than fashion or interior-design designers. The exhibition is intended to connect manufacturers, suppliers, artisans, distributors and professional buyers.

The event’s institutional and professional partners include the Accademia Professionale del Gusto, APCI – Associazione Professionale Cuochi Italiani, Conpait, CNA Catania, Ambasciatori del Gelato Italiano nel Mondo, Associazione Italiana Gelatieri, Fondazione Italiana Sommelier, ONAF, Federazione Italiana Pizzaioli and Movimento Pizzaioli Italiani.

Collections de meubles et d’intérieur

This section of the supplied structure does not correspond directly to GEPI Expo’s focus. Instead, the relevant 2026 product and professional collections cover restaurant and food-service equipment.

Professional kitchen solutions: Cooking systems, kitchen equipment and operational solutions for restaurants and catering businesses.

Food-service design: Risto Hub includes food design and solutions intended for professional hospitality environments.

Mobile food setups: The Food Truck Area covers mobile kitchens, kiosks, food trucks and compact equipment for itinerant food businesses.

Salles et sections d’exposition

The four main thematic areas are distributed through Pavilions B1 and B2, covering approximately 8,000 square metres of exhibition space. Pavilion B3 serves as the visitor entrance area.

Pizza Concept: Pizza equipment, ingredients, dough preparation and technical demonstrations.

Pastry Zone: Gelato, pastry, chocolate, semifreddi and specialist production.

Risto Hub: Professional kitchens, cooking systems, catering and restaurant solutions.

Food Truck Area: Food trucks, mobile kitchens, kiosks, takeaway equipment and street-food business solutions.

The detailed stand-by-stand floor plan was still being updated by the organizer, so individual exhibitor positions should be checked through the official GEPI app or event information before visiting.

Conférences, présentations et ateliers

The programme includes technical showcooking, demonstrations, conferences, guided tastings and professional meetings. These activities are designed to combine product discovery with practical education and direct interaction with specialists.

GEPI LAB also hosts official competitions during the exhibition. The Trofeo OROFREDDO focuses on gelato and semifreddi, while the Trofeo GEPI Expo is dedicated to round pizza and uses a Mystery Box format with ingredients supplied by participating companies.

Types de billets et accès des visiteurs

Pre-registered professional pass: Gratuit

On-site admission without registration: $12

The official visitor invitation provides a free, nominative pass to registered food and beverage professionals. The pass is valid for all four exhibition days and can be saved digitally or printed. Visitors arriving without prior registration can purchase admission at the entrance.

The official site lists the on-site price as €10, which is approximately $12 using a rounded conversion for this listing.

Accès VIP et professionnel

GEPI is primarily a B2B exhibition, with admission focused on food and Ho.Re.Ca. operators. Registration requires professional information including the visitor’s business, VAT identification, sector of activity and contact details.

Professional visitors can use the exhibition to meet suppliers, compare equipment and ingredients, discover new products, attend technical demonstrations and develop commercial relationships. The organizer specifically highlights buyers, artisans, entrepreneurs and other qualified industry professionals.

Liste des exposants

The complete 2026 exhibitor allocation is being developed by the organizer, with the detailed floor plan still subject to updates. GEPI’s exhibitor profile includes manufacturers, food suppliers, equipment companies, professional service providers and specialist businesses serving pizza, pastry, gelato, restaurants and street food.

The exhibition also provides dedicated showcase opportunities for companies presenting new products, services and solutions to professional visitors. Exhibitors receive opportunities for direct networking, lead generation and product demonstrations.

Lancements de produits & nouvelles collections

Product discovery is a central part of GEPI Expo. Exhibitors are encouraged to use the exhibition as a showcase for new products, technologies and services aimed at professional food businesses.

Expected areas of innovation include:

• New pizza ovens and professional cooking equipment
• Dough-processing equipment and specialist ingredients
• New gelato and pastry products
• Chocolate and semifreddi solutions
• Professional kitchen systems
• Food-service equipment
• Food-truck and mobile-kitchen solutions
• Innovative toppings, flours and ingredients
• Packaging and takeaway solutions

Règles de l’épreuve

Visitors must comply with the admission conditions and venue regulations established by GEPI Expo and SiciliaFiera. The general exhibition is restricted to food and Ho.Re.Ca. operators, while specialist competitions have their own registration and technical regulations.

Competition participants must follow hygiene, equipment, timing and presentation requirements. For example, pizza competitors must prepare their entries independently and clean their workstations after the competition, while gelato competitors must follow professional dress and laboratory requirements.

Comment y arriver

En voiture : From central Catania, visitors can take the ring road towards Misterbianco and follow the SiciliaFiera exit. From the A19, use the Misterbianco exit, while visitors arriving from the A18 can follow the Catania ring road towards Palermo and exit towards Misterbianco.

Par avion : Catania-Fontanarossa Airport is approximately 10 kilometres from SiciliaFiera, making the venue convenient for visitors arriving from other parts of Italy or internationally.

Lieu : Corso Carlo Marx 19, Misterbianco (CT), Sicily.

Transports en commun et stationnement

Métro : The nearest metro options include Monte Po and Nesima stations.

Bus : Local bus services including routes 421, 601 and 632 serve areas close to the exhibition complex.

Stationnement : SiciliaFiera provides more than 2,000 free parking spaces, including approximately 1,020 external and 1,000 internal spaces. A free shuttle service operates from the parking areas to the exhibition pavilions during the event.

Zones d’hébergement

Visitors can stay in Misterbianco for convenient access to the exhibition venue or choose Catania for a wider selection of hotels, restaurants and city attractions.

Misterbianco: The most convenient option for visitors prioritising a short journey to SiciliaFiera.

Catania: Suitable for visitors who want access to a broader range of accommodation, dining and transport options.

Airport area: Useful for visitors arriving by air or combining GEPI Expo with a short business trip.

Accessibilité

SiciliaFiera is a large professional exhibition complex with dedicated entrances, internal circulation areas, parking and public-transport connections. The venue can be reached from nearby metro stations and by several local bus routes.

Visitors requiring specific assistance should contact the organizer or venue before arrival to confirm accessible routes, parking arrangements and any assistance required within the exhibition halls.

Faits marquants de l’année précédente

GEPI’s exhibition concept brings together the traditional Italian worlds of pizza, gelato and pastry with modern food-service technology and professional business development. The event programme is designed around the interaction between exhibitors and qualified food-sector visitors.

The 2026 edition expands this concept into four dedicated areas covering pizza, pastry and gelato, restaurant and Ho.Re.Ca. solutions, and mobile street food. Official competitions in pizza and gelato add practical demonstrations and professional challenges to the exhibition programme.

Billets officiels et inscription

Professional visitors can register online through the official GEPI visitor registration system to receive a free nominative pass. The pass is valid for all four days and can be saved to a phone, printed or accessed through the GEPI Expo app.

The official GEPI Expo website provides the latest visitor registration information, programme updates, exhibitor announcements and exhibition details.

Site officiel : https://www.gepiexpo.it/

Contact : +39 327 844 8889

Courriel : info@gepiexpo.it

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