Gulfood 2026

Venue: Expo City Dubai
Location: Dubai, United Arab Emirates
26 Jan - 30 Jan, 2026
Web: https://www.gulfood.com/

One of the industries largest food and beverage sourcing and innovation shows is kicking off the year. Gulfood 2026 is taking place in Dubai, UAE at Expo City Dubai – with country partner, India, supporting the event.

For the first time ever, Gulfood spans Dubai World Trade Centre and Dubai Exhibition Centre at Expo City Dubai, encompassing 100 per cent more floor space, dual access hubs and seamless connectivity.

The organisers state there is something for everyone:

Trade Authorities & Ministries
Come to unlock bilateral cooperation, align policy direction, and connect their producers to international markets.
Retail & Hospitality Chains
Come to find high-demand products, regionalise portfolios, and connect with global supply networks.
Investors & Private Equity Firms
Come to scout scalable ventures, benchmark future-fit technologies, and shape climate-aligned portfolios.
Startups & Foodtech Innovators
Come to gain visibility, secure partnerships, and launch into new regional or global markets.
Manufacturers & Distributors
Come to identify high-volume ingredients, form OEM partnerships, and stay ahead of pricing and packaging shifts.
Academics & Sustainability Leaders
Come to exchange data, present research, and align industry action with science and systems-based thinking.

Upcoming Events Submit an Event

February

EtherCAT Seminar Series Australia 2026

EtherCAT Technology Group (ETG) will present an exclusive EtherCAT Seminar Series, geared toward automation professionals, device manufacturers, system integrators, product managers, decisions makers, and students.

Perth, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane | 19 Feb - 26 Feb, 2026

March

Foodex Japan 2026

Foodex Japan is the premier food and beverage exhibition in Japan, attracting more than 3000 exhibiting brands and visitors from over 80 countries.

Tokyo, Japan Tokyo Big Sight | 10 Mar - 13 Mar, 2026

AAHAR 2026

AAHAR is India’s largest and oldest food and beverage trade show, with 2026 marking the 40th edition of the event. It will feature over 1700 exhibitors across the food and beverage sectors, including an Australia pavilion, hosted by Austrade.

New Delhi, India Pragati Maidan | 10 Mar - 14 Mar, 2026

2026 Craft Beer and Cider Festival

Entering its 19th year, the festival is a local favourite showcasing an impressive array of craft brews, ciders and spirits in a festive outdoor atmosphere at the Mercure Canberra in Braddon. The exciting street-style event will showcase more than 40 local and interstate drinks exhibitors

Braddon, Canberra Mecure Canberra | 21 Mar, 2026

April

Food and Beverage Innovation Forum 2026

One of the Asia-Pacific region’s most influential food-industry events is returning to China for 2026, with the 12th edition of the Food and Beverage Innovation Forum to be held from 27-29 April at Hangzhou International Expo Center.

Hangzhou, China Hangzhou International Expo Center | 27 Apr - 29 Apr, 2026

May

The Hive Awards 2026

Food & Drink Business presents The Hive Awards, an annual celebration of innovation and excellence in the Australian food and beverage manufacturing sector.

Sydney Linseed House | 21 May, 2026

Food & Hospitality Week 2026

Bringing together chefs, operators, buyers, suppliers, and innovators for three jam-packed days of action across industry trade shows, culinary competitions, free conference streams, awards, and the best hospitality party of the year.

ICC Sydney | 24 May - 26 May, 2026

THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026

THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2026 is taking place in Bangkok from 26-30 May at Impact Muang Thong Thani, scaling up to 140,000+ square metres with a new hall added for one of the region’s largest food and beverage trade shows.

Bangkok, Thailand Impact Muang Thong Thani | 26 May - 30 May, 2026

Good Food & Wine Show Melbourne 2026

Melbourne’s tastiest day out will be back in 2026! Watch top chefs and your favourite food heroes live on stage as they cook up a storm and meet the makers to sip, sample and shop their produce.

Melbourne MCEC | 29 May - 31 May, 2026

June

Australian Food Science and Technology Week 2026

Australian Food Science and Technology Week will take place from 1-7 June 2026, aiming to raise awareness of food science and technology and highlight the vital role food scientists and technologists play in shaping a safe, sustainable, and innovative agrifood future.

Australia | 1 Jun - 7 Jun, 2026