Singapore, Singapore — July 12, 2026 — The third edition of Sigep Asia – The Dolce World Expo will open its doors on July 15, 2026, spanning three halls across 10,000 square meters at Singapore's Sands Expo & Convention Centre.
Growth and Scope of The Dolce World Expo
Sigep Asia extends the legacy of the globally recognized SIGEP World trade show, which originated in Rimini, Italy, and carries a 45-year history. The inaugural Sigep Asia took place in June 2024, hosting over 300 exhibiting brands from 31 countries and attracting an estimated 10,000 trade visitors. Building on this, the 2025 edition saw significant expansion, drawing over 13,000 trade visitors and featuring 449 exhibiting brands from 41 countries, also across three halls and 10,000 square meters. This premier B2B platform will serve the F&B and Ho.Re.Ca. industries across Singapore, ASEAN, and the wider Asia-Pacific region, focusing on artisanal ice cream, pastry, bakery, chocolate, and coffee.
Comprehensive Industry Offerings
The 2026 expo will showcase the entire supply chain within its core exhibit sectors. The Artisan Gelato, Pastry & Bakery sector will cover raw materials, specialized ingredients, frozen products, and advanced machinery. Product categories will include baking compounds, ice cream machines, and raw baking ingredients. The Coffee, Tea & Chocolate segment will feature specialty coffee beans, tea leaves, roasters, grinders, and professional barista equipment, alongside Italian and international chocolate manufacturers. Specific examples include espresso machines, specialty teas, and flavorings. The Foodservice Equipment & Technology sector will highlight innovations in machinery and equipment for production, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence, Smart POS systems, food waste management solutions, and next-generation technologies for professional kitchens.
Key Competitions and Engagement Opportunities
Sigep Asia will host a dynamic program designed for B2B professionals, including chefs, restaurateurs, hotel operators, and procurement managers. Prestigious competitions will include the Gelato World Cup – Asia Selection, a qualifier for the 2028 World Cup in Rimini, and the Bread in the City – Asia Selection, a qualifier for the 2027 World Cup in Rimini. The Singapore National Coffee Championships (SNCC) will also take place. Specialized pavilions will include the Chocolate Pavilion, featuring an edible chocolate wall by Janice Wong, the Technology & Innovation Pavilion (TIP), the ICE Pavilion dedicated to Italian Trade Agency participants, and the Nightlife & Entertainment Pavilion. The event will also feature high-level forums such as the IFBA Roundtable, RAS Symposium, UIBC Congress 2026, and Panettone Masterclasses, alongside networking opportunities like the Worldchefs Lounge and Buyers & Exhibitors Networking Events. Global brands from the SIGEP World community, such as Carpigiani, Casa Optima/Mec3Fabbri1905, Gelmatic, ISA, Moretti Forni, Unox, La Marzocco, Nuova Simonelli, Saeco, Segafredo Zanetti, Caffè Carraro, Essse Caffè, Eurovo, and Zanolli, have previously participated.
Organisational Backing for Regional Expansion
Sigep Asia is organized by Italian Exhibition Group (IEG) Asia Pte. Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Italian Exhibition Group S.p.A. IEG Asia was established in Singapore following a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed between the Italian Exhibition Group and the Singapore Tourism Board (STB). This strategic move supports IEG's development plan and expansion into Southeast Asia. Beyond Sigep Asia, IEG Asia also organizes other significant trade events in the region, including the Restaurant Asia and International Coffee & Tea Asia series.
Further details and registration information are available at https://sigepasia.com.sg/.