Tradeshow Look Ahead: Angelika Bauer, EVO NXT 2026
Gama spoke to Angelika Bauer, Deputy Managing Director of Messe Dortmund, ahead of the latest edition of EVO NXT. What are your expectations for EVO NXT 2026? The concept of EVO NXT is driven by providing space for intensive exchange – for exhibiting companies and trade visitors alike. It is also built on the transfer […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Federico Bricolo, Vinitaly 2026
Gama spoke to Federico Bricolo, President of Veronafiere, ahead of the latest edition of Vinitaly. What are your main goals for the 58th Vinitaly, especially as regards international attendance and B2B involvement? Vinitaly is the only international event dedicated entirely to the Italian wine sector – a key strength of the Show in Verona, yet […]
Tradeshow Insight: Gulfood 2026
Held from 26th to 30th January, Gulfood 2026 marked a significant structural change for the annual event by operating simultaneously across two venues for the first time: the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) and the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) at Expo City Dubai. This expansion brought the total event space to over 280,000 sq m, […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Enrico Zannini, Cosmoprof 2026
Gama spoke to Enrico Zannini, General Manager, BolognaFiere Cosmoprof, ahead of the latest edition of the beauty tradeshow. What are your expectations for Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026?? We expect Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna 2026 to further strengthen its role as a global business hub for the beauty industry. The event continues to attract exhibitors and […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Federico Dellafiore, IFE 2026
Gama spoke to Federico Dellafiore, event director, ahead of the latest edition of IFE, International Food & Drink Event. What are your expectations for this edition of IFE? IFE 2026 is set to be one of our most engaging editions yet. Every year, the show brings together a fantastic mix of food and drink producers, buyers […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Mark Napier, Gulfood 2026
Gama spoke to Mark Napier, VP – Portfolio Growth Food & Hospitality, ahead of the latest edition of Gulfood. What are your expectations for this edition of Gulfood? Gulfood 2026 will be the largest, most transformative edition in the event’s 31-year history. With two mega venues, over 8,500 exhibitors, and a fully expanded ecosystem across logistics, […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Carla Borges Pita, Lisbon Food Affair 2026
Gama spoke to Carla Borges Pita, Event Manager, ahead of the latest edition of Lisbon Food Affair. What are your expectations for Lisbon Food Affair 2026? We expect Lisbon Food Affair 2026 to further consolidate its position as the leading hub for the food and beverage industry in Portugal. Our goal is to attract a […]
Tradeshow Look Ahead: Sabine Schommer, ISM 2026
Gama spoke to Sabine Schommer, Director, ahead of the latest edition of ISM. What are your expectations for ISM 2026? We are looking forward to ISM 2026 with great optimism. Four months before the start, we have already exceeded the booking level of the previous event – a clear signal of the industry’s strength and […]
Tradeshow Insight: Anuga 2025
Anuga 2025 in Cologne, Germany, confirmed its position as the world’s largest food and beverage trade fair. From 4th to 8th October, the event drew more than 145,000 trade visitors from over 190 countries and hosted more than 8,000 exhibitors from 110 nations. The international character was clear, with the majority of exhibitors and visitors […]
Tradeshow Insight: Lunch! 2025
This week, London’s ExCeL was once again transformed into the hub of the UK’s thriving food-to-go industry as Lunch! 2025 opened its doors to thousands of visitors. Co-located with The National Restaurant, Pub & Bar Show, the two-day event welcomed a dynamic mix of operators, buyers and suppliers, all looking to connect, discover and stay […]