THE FOOD TECH Summit & Expo 2026
Event Date
September 30 – October 1, 2026
Location
Mexico City, Mexico
Expected Exhibitors
500
About This Show
AI-drafted summaryThe Food Tech Summit & Expo is Latin America's leading trade event for ingredients, additives, solutions, processing and packaging serving the food and beverage (A&B) industry. Held in Mexico City, it combines a large exhibition floor with an extensive program of technical conferences, an international congress and high-level networking, all designed to generate business within the sector.
The show draws food and beverage professionals from across the region — R&D and product development specialists, buyers, procurement teams, quality and food-safety managers, plant and packaging engineers, and executives — who come to source ingredients, discover innovations and stay current on industry trends. The exhibition brings together suppliers across categories such as functional ingredients, flavors, colorants, sweeteners, hydrocolloids, dairy derivatives, processing machinery, packaging and food safety.
It is worth attending for its scale and its content depth: more than 500 exhibitors, over 55 free technical conferences, an international Summit with global speakers, and dedicated networking spaces. Free visitor registration makes the exhibition and the Food Tech Talks accessible, while paid Gold Passes unlock the premium Summit experience.
Show Highlights
- The Exhibition: more than 500 exhibitors showcasing the latest innovations in ingredients, additives, processing and packaging for the food and beverage industry.
- Food Tech Talks: a specialized program of more than 55 free technical conferences covering trends, case studies and panel discussions across categories including meat/proteins, beverages, health and wellness, and the broader food industry.
- El Summit (Gold Pass Experience): billed as the highest-level international congress in LATAM, featuring keynote and closing speakers, master conferences, panels and workshops.
- Featured speakers: keynote speaker Maha Tahiri, Ph.D. (CEO and co-founder, S2B/2B2 Group; adjunct professor at Tufts University), closing speaker Maruxa Quiroga (CEO of Sensesbit), plus leaders from Mondelēz México, Starbucks México, Coca-Cola FEMSA and Unilever.
- Micro-certification: a curricular-value micro-certification backed by the Food Engineering Coordination of Universidad Iberoamericana and IFT Mexico Section, earned through virtual sessions plus attendance at the first in-person conference each day.
- Signature zones: Top Buyers Tour, Healthy Zone, Lounge Latinoamericano and Lounge Food Pack & Process, plus coffee-break networking stations.
- Food Innovation Award recognizing companies transforming the industry.
Registration
- Visitor Pass (free): Register online at no cost for both exhibition days, with access from 10:00 to 19:00, the master conference, the 55+ free conferences and coffee-break networking.
- Silver Pass (by invitation only): Adds access to the Lounge Latinoamericano and Lounge Food Pack & Process on top of visitor-pass benefits.
- Gold Pass (Pase Dorado, paid): The premium "Summit" experience, adding the exclusive Summit conferences, the curricular micro-certification, priority conference access, light breakfast and lunches on both days, the Healthy Zone, the Top Buyers Tour and Quarterly Sessions. At the time of writing the site promoted a 40% discount; select Gold Pass tiers also include airport transfer and two nights at the Fiesta Americana Toreo hotel.
Gold Passes can be purchased online (card payments, including interest-free monthly installments). A change and cancellation policy applies. Free visitor registration is available at registro.thefoodtech.com.
History
The Food Tech is backed by more than 20 years of experience in the food and beverage sector. It began as a congress and, over the years, grew and reinvented itself into what the organizer describes as Latin America's leading expo, complemented by a year-round digital content platform (The Food Tech Online) that connects the industry across multiple channels. Today the annual, two-day in-person event positions itself as one of the most important business forums for food and beverage professionals in LATAM. It is produced by B2B Media / B2B Latam.
Exhibitors
Exhibitor Information
Detailed exhibitor list is being compiled. Check back soon or visit the official show website for the most current information.
Last updated: July 27, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When and where is The Food Tech Summit & Expo 2026 held?
The event takes place September 30 to October 1, 2026, at Centro Citibanamex (Centro Banamex) in Mexico City. The venue is located at Av. del Conscripto 311, Lomas de Sotelo, within the Hipódromo de las Américas complex in the Miguel Hidalgo district.
Who should attend the show?
It is aimed at food and beverage industry professionals, including R&D and product development specialists, buyers and procurement teams, quality and food-safety managers, plant and packaging engineers, and executives. Attendees come to source ingredients, additives, processing and packaging solutions and to learn about industry trends.
How do I register and is there a free option?
You can register online for a free Visitor Pass, which grants access to both exhibition days, the master conference and more than 55 free conferences. A paid Gold Pass (Pase Dorado) unlocks the premium Summit experience with exclusive sessions, meals, micro-certification and additional benefits, while a Silver Pass is available by invitation only.
What makes the event worth attending?
It brings together more than 500 exhibitors, over 55 free technical conferences and an international Summit with global and regional speakers, making it one of LATAM's most important food and beverage business forums. Attendees can source innovations, earn a curricular-value micro-certification and network with industry leaders.
How do I get to the venue and where can I stay?
Centro Citibanamex is about a 35–40 minute drive from Mexico City International Airport (MEX), and the nearest metro is Cuatro Caminos/Toreo on Line 2; rideshare and taxis are recommended. Nearby hotels include the 5-star Fiesta Americana México Toreo (about 2 km away), Courtyard by Marriott Mexico City Toreo and Holiday Inn Express Mexico Toreo, and the organizer offers free shuttle transfers to the event.
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