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Cibus Tec 2026: everything you need to know about the food & beverage technology trade show
By Beatrice Vernocchi
Cibus Tec, the Food Technology Show founded in 1939, is one of the most anticipated events on the agri-food trade show calendar for all Food & Beverage operators who want to stay informed on the sector's innovations.
The main topics covered over the four days of the event include sustainability, food safety, taste, wellbeing, digitalization, start-ups and, of course, innovation.
In 2025, Cibus Tec Forum also returned, previewing themes and innovative solutions for the food and beverage industry. An essential appointment for anyone who wants to discuss industry trends ahead of Cibus Tec 2026.
If you want to exhibit or visit the trade show, keep reading this article, where we cover:
1 Cibus Tec in brief: key information
3 When and where Cibus Tec 2026 takes place
5 Exhibitors at Cibus Tec 2026
6 Halls and areas of the event
8 The ideal partner for taking part in Cibus Tec
Cibus Tec in brief: key information
- Cibus Tec dates: October 27 to 30, 2026
- Cibus Tec Forum dates: October 28 and 29, 2025
- Location: Fiere di Parma
- Ticket prices from the previous edition: online €22 (1 day), €35 (2 days), €42 (4 days); at the box office €32 (1 day), €52 (2 days), €62 (4 days)
- Attendance recorded at the previous edition: 1,200 exhibitors; 38,000 operators; 3,000 top buyers.
- Official website: https://www.cibustec.it/
Cibus Tec Forum 2025
On October 28 and 29, 2025, at the Parma exhibition center, Cibus Tec Forum took place, the Exhibition-Conference dedicated to the most advanced trends and technologies for the food and beverage industry.
The event stands out for an innovative format that combines exhibition, networking and discussion in an informal, future-oriented setting.
Designed to promote collaboration and innovation between food and tech professionals, it represents a strategic opportunity to present cutting-edge solutions and build new synergies.
Cibus Tec Forum also serves as a key preparatory moment ahead of Cibus Tec 2026, the industry's leading international event, again scheduled in Parma from October 27 to 30 of the following year.
When and where Cibus Tec 2026 takes place
Cibus Tec is a triennial event held at Fiere di Parma, at Viale delle Esposizioni 393/A, 43126 Parma.
The 2026 edition takes place on Tuesday 27, Wednesday 28, Thursday 29, Friday October 30, 2026.
The event can be reached by several means:
- Car. Take the Parma Centro exit (A1) and follow the new ring road to reach Fiere di Parma in just a few minutes.
- Plane. The event can be reached by shuttle bus or dedicated transfer in a maximum of an hour and a half from the airports of Bologna, Linate, Bergamo Orio al Serio, and in under two hours from Malpensa.
- Train. From Parma station you can take a shuttle bus and reach the trade show in 10 minutes.
The Parma exhibition center is easy to reach and is located a short distance from the city center.
Cibus Tec 2026 tickets
For accurate information on prices and to keep track of any ticket discounts for this event, we recommend visiting the Cibus Tec ticketing page.
Exhibitors at Cibus Tec 2026
From October 27 to 30 at Fiere di Parma, Cibus Tec will bring together thousands of exhibitors, Food & Beverage operators and buyers from all over the world.
You'll find stands from leaders in the Italian food processing machinery sector and over a hundred companies based in 30 countries, including: USA, India, China, Turkey, Germany, France, Denmark.
The professionals registered by the organizers at the last edition (2023) numbered 38,000, with participants from virtually every part of the world.
Halls and areas of the event
In the 2023 edition, in addition to hall 4, which hosted Services, Press and Institutions, Cibus Tec occupied 4 halls of Fiere di Parma.
The areas of the event are as follows:
- Processing, hall 5 (fruit, vegetables, sauces) and hall 6 (dairy, meat, seafood, pasta, ready meals and alternative proteins).
- Processing and Packaging, hall 2 (confectionery, snacks, bakery products and cereals).
- From Packaging to Intralogistics, hall 2 (all sectors).
- Bottling, Filling, End of Line, hall 3 (beverages and food liquids).
Cibus Tec 2026 program
The final program of the trade show is usually published in the weeks leading up to the opening.
For up-to-date information, we recommend visiting the official Cibus Tec 2026 website.
The ideal partner for taking part in Cibus Tec
To take part in a trade show as an exhibitor, it's essential to create a stand that grabs the public's attention and represents the brand, but effective communication strategies are also needed to generate leads and increase sales.
**Erbacipollina**, a communication agency entirely dedicated to the Food&Beverage sector, can help you design and create everything you need to take part in Cibus Tec, to win new prospects and build loyalty among the clients who already rely on your company.
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