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SIGEP Asia 2026 & Restaurant Asia 2026 officially opened
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Friday, 17 July, 2026, 08 : 00 AM [IST]
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Singapore
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SIGEP Asia 2026 and Restaurant Asia 2026 officially opened at the Sands Expo & Convention Centre, bringing together the region’s F&B, foodservice and hospitality ecosystem for three days of major industry announcements, strategic dialogue, technology showcases & kitchen demonstrations, international competitions, business networking and professional learning.
The official opening ceremony was graced by guest-of-honour Low Yen Ling, senior Minister of State, Ministry of Trade and Industry, and Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth. Key messages were also delivered by Dr Ilaria Cicero, CEO of IEG Asia; Fabio Conte, deputy head of Mission, Embassy of Italy in Singapore; Benjamin Boh, president of the Restaurant Association of Singapore; and Victor Mah, president of the Singapore Coffee Association.
The opening of the co-located shows marks a significant step in their development from specialised trade exhibitions into a wider regional industry platform where governments, associations, businesses, operators, technology providers and international partners can come together to introduce new initiatives, examine shared concerns and identify practical responses to the challenges reshaping F&B, foodservice and hospitality.
This role was underscored at its Opening Ceremony by the announcement of the F&B AI and Digital Integration Programme, which enables F&B businesses to access advisory support to identify and leverage AI-enabled solutions and digital integration services.
The announcement reflects the growing importance of SIGEP Asia and Restaurant Asia as a platform not only for product discovery and commercial exchange, but also for industry-wide initiatives aimed at strengthening business capabilities, productivity and long-term competitiveness.
Over the three-day event, industry discussions will address many of the most pressing issues confronting operators, including manpower constraints, rising operating costs, increasingly complex business environments, technology adoption, workforce optimisation, customer engagement, sustainability, supply chain shifts and changing market expectations.
SIGEP Asia 2026 and Restaurant Asia 2026 bring together presidents and senior representatives from F&B, foodservice, manufacturing, catering, hospitality, restaurant and equipment associations in Singapore and across the region.
Their presence provides businesses, media and industry professionals with opportunities to engage representatives from across Asia on emerging market trends, technology adoption, operational challenges and possibilities for deeper regional collaboration. Supporting organisations include: Restaurant Association of Singapore; Association of Catering Professionals Singapore; Hospitality Purchasing Association Singapore; International Food & Beverage Association; Singapore Food Manufacturers’ Association; Singapore Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers & Suppliers; Vietnam Food & Beverage Ecosystem; Restaurant Association Vietnam; and other regional industry organisations.
By convening this breadth of leadership on one platform, the event enables industry concerns to be examined from multiple perspectives - from the realities facing individual restaurants and hospitality operators to broader questions involving workforce development, technology, supply chains, manufacturing, equipment, procurement, and cross-border expansion.
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