PRESS RELEASE
Press Release n. 3 of 09/02/2026 ( download download )
· BBTech Expo in a joint event with Beer&Food Attraction at Rimini Expo Centre from 15th to 17th February, bringing together the entire beverage and beer supply chain to present the most advanced technologies
· Updates and networking for the beverage industry with the industry’s big names and a programme of talks on strategic trends and the sector’s future
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Rimini, 9th February 2026 - BBTech Expo, organised by Italian Exhibition Group from 15th to 17th February at Rimini Expo Centre, will be held in conjunction with Beer&Food Attraction, creating a single large event to encompass the entire beverage industry supply chain. A leading event for the beverage and beer production sector, BBTech Expo will offer a comprehensive exhibition covering equipment, raw materials, packaging, logistics, process technologies and solutions for production, packaging and distribution.
The fact that it coincides with Beer&Food Attraction is one of the event’s main strengths: operators and exhibitors from the beverage world attending the show will be able to meet directly with technology companies, discover the latest innovations in production systems, and find solutions to streamline, optimise and improve their plants, thus promoting targeted investments and competitive development.
BBTech Expo and Beer&Food Attraction confirm their status as European hubs for industry professionals: the 2026 edition will see 600 exhibitors in attendance from 16 countries with a strong international presence led by Germany, Belgium, France, Great Britain, Spain and Austria, alongside new entries such as Greece, Poland and Switzerland. Overall, the event will act as a strategic platform for international business and networking, strengthening Rimini's role as a meeting point for innovation and development in the beverage industry.
FROM RAW MATERIALS TO TECHNOLOGIES: THE BIG NAMES IN BEVERAGE AT THE SHOW
The Raw Materials sector will feature leading names such as Mr. Malt, Corimpex and Uberti, offering essential ingredients – from hops to malts, yeasts and water – to guarantee high-quality beer.
The Production Technologies area will be the beating heart of innovation where leading players such as Easybräu-Velo by Omnia Technologies, Lasi, Spadoni, Vinext and Enomet Impianti will be presenting cutting-edge systems for all stages of production, from fermentation to quality control.
The Filling & Packaging sector will host leading companies such as Gai, Cimec, Emma, Nuove Etichette and new entry Polikeg with advanced bottling and packaging technologies. P-ink by Pelliconi, on the other hand, will offer innovative solutions for beer preservation and freshness.
As for Tapping Equipment, leading companies such as Celli Group, Vinservice Micromatic, Tebs Draft and Cis will be offering cutting-edge dispensing systems designed to enhance the taste and organoleptic characteristics of beer.
In the Analysis Systems and Services area, Finlogic and Piramide will be proposing precision instruments for quality control, while the Equipment and Glassware sector will feature Rastal, Cerve, Vetro Due and Vd Glass, with solutions that combine design and functionality to enhance the tasting experience.
A complete and specialised trade show where BBTech Expo will be the ideal stage for discovering the very latest innovations and meeting the sector’s key players.
BEER&TECH ARENA: INNOVATION, TRAINING AND SECTOR TRENDS
The Beer&Tech Arena (Hall D3) will be the reference point for talks, awards ceremonies and workshops specifically for the world of beer and technology with the involvement of industry associations, media partners and the academic world. Key events for the craft beer world will include the return of Unionbirrai's Beer of the Year Award, a nationally recognised competition with an international jury, to be held on Saturday 15th February, while on Monday 16th February, the Beer Academies will celebrate establishments and operators that have excelled in quality, passion and beer culture. In terms of content, on Monday 16th February, Assobirra will be presenting “The value of beer in the Italian out-of-home market: trends, consumption and the role of draft beer” with the release of data from the Beer Information Centre’s first 2026 edition, produced in partnership with Ipsos Doxa, to analyse market, consumption and supply chain evolution. Also on 16th February, the CERB - Centre for Research into Beer Excellence will be giving a talk entitled “The strategic role of CERB: research and experience at the service of the brewing industry” on scientific activities, lines of research and future challenges in support of breweries. On Tuesday 17th February, focus will shift to agricultural production with “Italian supply chain of hops and barley for the brewing sector (F.I.L.O. project)”, an in-depth look at the joint efforts between universities and companies to develop a sustainable and innovative national supply chain.
PRESS CONTACT ITALIAN EXHIBITION GROUP:
Head of media relation & corporate communication: Elisabetta Vitali; press office manager: Marco Forcellini, Pierfrancesco Bellini; press office coordinator: Luca Paganin; international press office coordinator: Silvia Giorgi; press office specialist: Nicoletta Evangelisti, Mirko Malgieri; media@iegexpo.it
MEDIA AGENCY BEER&FOOD ATTRACTION - BBTECH EXPO: Mind the Pop - Martina Vacca: martina@mindthepop.it, mob. +39 339 748 5994; Fabrizio Raimondi: fabrizio@mindthepop.it, mob. +39 335 389 848; Stefano Chiossi: stefano@mindthepop.it, mob. + 39 388 739 4358.
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