Upcoming events in the industry.

Seafood Expo Asia 2026

Asia's most important seafood and fish-processing trade show, highly relevant for Vibrio and Listeria detection in seafood.

Organized by: Diversified Communications

Sep 7–9, 2026

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

SIAL Middle East 2026

A regional food and beverage trade show in the Middle East, a meeting point for manufacturers, importers, and distributors in the Gulf region interested in quality control.

Organized by: Comexposium / ADNEC

Sep 7–10, 2026

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Food Micro 2026 (31st International Conference, ICFMH)

The leading international scientific congress on food microbiology, organized by ICFMH, featuring the latest research in pathogen detection and microbiological control.

Organized by: International Committee on Food Microbiology and Hygiene (ICFMH)

Sep 2026

Tel Aviv, Israel

WATEC Israel 2026

A global water technology and environmental control conference and exhibition, relevant for TAAG's water-quality kits.

Organized by: Kenes Exhibitions

Sep 16–18, 2026

Jakarta, Indonesia

Fi Asia / FHA Food & Hospitality Asia 2026

Leading food ingredients and technology trade show in Southeast Asia, focused on product innovation, processing, and food safety for the region.

Organized by: Informa Markets

Sep 23–25, 2026

Lima, Peru

Expoalimentaria Perú 2026

Latin America's most important food and beverage trade show, with over a thousand international buyers and a strong agri-food export component.

Organized by: ADEX (Asociación de Exportadores del Perú)

Sep 26–30, 2026

New Orleans, United States

WEFTEC 2026

North America's largest water-quality event, focused on monitoring, treatment, and microbiological control of water and wastewater.

Organized by: Water Environment Federation (WEF)

Sep 28–29, 2026

Buenos Aires, Argentina

SymposiumIn person

IX Simposio Latinoamericano de Inocuidad Alimentaria (IAFP LatAm)

Leading regional gathering for microbiologists and food-safety engineers across Latin America, focused on pathogen control and local regulation.

Organized by: IAFP / AAM

Sep 29 – Oct 1, 2026

Santiago, Chile

Espacio Food & Service 2026

The most important food-industry trade show in Chile, focused on innovation, process automation, and the entire culinary and agri-food value chain.

Organized by: FISA / GL Events

Sep 29 – Oct 1, 2026

Mumbai, India

Anuga FoodTec India 2026

A food-technology trade show (processing, packaging, quality control) in India, a key market for molecular pathogen diagnostics.

Organized by: Koelnmesse

October 2026

Oct 17–21, 2026

Paris, France

SIAL Paris 2026

The world's largest food trade show, held every two years, with thousands of global exhibitors covering the main sectors of the food and beverage industry.

Organized by: SIAL Network

Oct 19–22, 2026

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Saudi Agriculture 2026 (con Saudi Aquaculture, Saudi Agrofood y Saudi FoodPack)

A set of exhibitions on agriculture, aquaculture, and food processing in Saudi Arabia, with a growing food quality and safety component.

Organized by: Riyadh Exhibitions Company Ltd.

Oct 28–30, 2026

Qingdao, China

China Fisheries & Seafood Expo 2026

Asia's largest seafood trade show, relevant for seafood microbiology and quality control in aquaculture.

Organized by: Sea Fare Expositions, Inc.

November 2026

Nov 4–6, 2026

Guadalajara, Mexico

II Encuentro Nacional en Innovación y Tecnología Aplicada a la Inocuidad de Alimentos

A Mexican gathering focused on technologies applied to microbiological risk control, bringing together academia, government, and industry.

Organized by: SENASICA / Academia

Nov 9–11, 2026

Boston, United States

11th Microbiome Movement USA Summit

A summit focused on microbiome science applied to health, agriculture, and nutrition, with sessions relevant to next-generation microbiological diagnostics.

Organized by: Hanson Wade

Nov 10–12, 2026

Nuremberg, Germany

BrauBeviale 2026

One of Europe's leading beverage-industry trade shows (beer, soft drinks, water, spirits), relevant for spoilage yeast and bacteria detection kits.

Organized by: NürnbergMesse

Nov 10–12, 2026

Shanghai, China

FHC China (Food & Hospitality China) 2026

One of China's most influential food and beverage exhibitions, with millions of professional buyers across previous editions.

Organized by: UBM / Informa Markets

Nov 15–20, 2026

Auckland, New Zealand

IDF World Dairy Summit 2026

The world's most important dairy-industry congress, with sessions dedicated to microbiological control across the entire dairy production chain.

Organized by: International Dairy Federation (IDF)

Nov 16–18, 2026

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

20th Dubai International Food Safety Conference (DIFSC)

A leading regional food-safety conference in the Middle East, focused on regulation, pathogen control, and best practices for the Gulf industry.

Organized by: Dubai Municipality

Nov 17–19, 2026

Frankfurt, Germany

Fi Europe 2026 (Food ingredients Europe)

Europe's largest food-ingredients trade show, with tens of thousands of professionals and a focus on ingredient innovation, quality, and safety.

Organized by: Informa Markets / Fi Global

Nov 18–20, 2026

Punta Cana, Dominican Republic

Tecno Alimentos 2026 — XXIV Congreso ALACCTA / I Congreso ADOPCTA

A Latin American food science and technology congress bringing together professional associations from across the region to discuss innovation and food safety.

Organized by: ALACCTA / ADOPCTA

Nov 24–27, 2026

Barcelona, Spain

WorkshopIn person

XXIV Workshop on Rapid Methods and Automation in Food Microbiology (MRAMA)

A historic workshop — the DYCFung memorial — specialized in rapid methods and automation for food microbiology, a leading European academic reference in the field.

Organized by: Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

December 2026

Dec 9–11, 2026

Mumbai, India

Annapoorna – ANUFOOD India 2026

A key B2B food and beverage platform for the Indian subcontinent, focused on processing, ingredients, and quality control.

Organized by: Koelnmesse YA Trade Fair Pvt. Ltd.

January 2027

Jan 26–28, 2027

Atlanta, United States

IPPE – International Production & Processing Expo 2027

The world's leading trade show for animal protein, poultry, and meat processing, with a strong focus on Salmonella and pathogen control in plants.

Organized by: US Poultry & Egg Association / American Feed Industry Association / National Chicken Council

February 2027

Feb 23–26, 2027

Cologne, Germany

Anuga FoodTec 2027

A leading triennial trade show for processing, packaging, automation, and analysis technology for the global food and beverage industry.

Organized by: Koelnmesse

March 2027

Mar 7–9, 2027

Boston, United States

Seafood Expo North America / Seafood Processing North America 2027

North America's most important seafood trade show, where processors need control of pathogens such as Vibrio and Listeria in seafood and fish.

Organized by: Diversified Communications

Mar 9–12, 2027

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Aquatech Amsterdam 2027

The world's leading trade show for drinking-water, process, and wastewater technology, key for positioning water-quality indicator kits.

Organized by: RAI Amsterdam / Aquatech Trade

Mar 9–12, 2027

Tokyo, Japan

FOODEX JAPAN 2027

One of Asia's largest international food and beverage exhibitions, focused on product innovation and quality standards.

Organized by: Japan Management Association (JMA)

Mar 15–19, 2027

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Gulfood 2027

The world's largest food and beverage trade show, with thousands of global exhibitors and a key meeting point for international food safety.

Organized by: Dubai World Trade Centre

Mar 16–18, 2027

Lagos, Nigeria

agrofood Nigeria 2027

The most relevant food and beverage processing and packaging trade show in Nigeria and West Africa, an expanding market for laboratory diagnostics.

Organized by: fairtrade Messe GmbH

April 2027

Apr 20–22, 2027

Barcelona, Spain

Seafood Expo Global / Seafood Processing Global 2027

The world's largest seafood trade show, with a focus on Vibrio and other pathogen detection in seafood and fish at a global scale.

Organized by: Diversified Communications

Apr 28–30, 2027

Copenhagen, Denmark

SymposiumIn person

IAFP European Symposium on Food Safety 2027

The European symposium of the International Association for Food Protection, bringing together scientists and industry to discuss the latest advances in pathogen control and food safety.

Organized by: International Association for Food Protection (IAFP)

May 2027

May 18–20, 2027

Shanghai, China

SIAL Shanghai 2027

Asia's leading food-innovation trade show, focused on the southern China market and product quality and safety.

Organized by: SIAL Network / Comexposium

May 25–29, 2027

Bangkok, Thailand

THAIFEX – Anuga Asia 2027

Asia-Pacific's largest food and beverage trade show, with thousands of exhibitors and a strong regional agri-food export component.

Organized by: Koelnmesse / Departamento de Comercio Exterior de Tailandia

June 2027

Jun 9–12, 2027

Bangkok, Thailand

ProPak Asia 2027

Asia's leading food and beverage processing and packaging exhibition, with a growing focus on quality-control technology.

Organized by: Informa Markets

Jun 22–25, 2027

Chicago, United States

ASM Microbe 2027

The world's largest annual gathering of microbiologists, with applied and environmental microbiology sessions key to next-generation molecular PCR diagnostics.

Organized by: American Society for Microbiology (ASM)

Jun 22–25, 2027

São Paulo, Brazil

Fispal Tecnologia 2027

South America's largest technology event for the food and beverage industry, focused on automation, processes, and quality control.

Organized by: Informa Markets Brasil

July 2027

Jul 11–14, 2027

Chicago, United States

IFT FIRST 2027

The largest annual food science and innovation event in the U.S., with over a thousand exhibitors covering ingredients, processing, and food safety.

Organized by: Institute of Food Technologists (IFT)

Jul 18–21, 2027

Kansas City, United States

IAFP Annual Meeting 2027

The world's leading annual congress on food protection and safety, featuring the latest research in microbiology and pathogen control.

Organized by: International Association for Food Protection

August 2027

Aug 31 – Sep 3, 2027

Melbourne, Australia

Fine Food Australia 2027

Australia's leading foodservice, hospitality, and retail trade show, focused on the country's entire food supply chain.

Organized by: Diversified Communications Australia

October 2027

Oct 9–13, 2027

Cologne, Germany

Anuga 2027

The world's largest food and beverage trade show, held every two years, with tens of thousands of global exhibitors and a strong food quality and safety component.

Organized by: Koelnmesse

Oct 26–28, 2027

Chicago, United States

EATS – The Equipment, Automation and Technology Show for Food & Beverage 2027

A trade show for equipment, automation, and technology for North American food and beverage processors, focused on plants that need in-line microbiological control.

Organized by: Messe Frankfurt / FPSA

November 2027

Nov 9–12, 2027

Bogotá, Colombia

Andina Pack | Anuga FoodTec Colombia 2027

The leading food processing and packaging trade show in the Andean region and Central America, with growing focus on food-safety technology.

Organized by: Koelnmesse / Corferias