Latin America’s food and beverage sector converges in Bogotá this June. Alimentec 2026 takes place from June 9 to 12 at the International Exhibition Center Corferias and gathers buyers and suppliers from HORECA, retail and distribution.
Dates, venue and visitor hours
Alimentec 2026 runs at Corferias with visiting hours from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday through Friday. Tickets are available at box offices and via the official website.
Organizers and location details
The fair is hosted at the International Exhibition Center Corferias and organized by Corporación de Ferias y Exposiciones S.A. together with Koelnmesse S.A.S.
Sectors and exhibitor profile
The event covers clearly defined market segments: frozen food, franchises, fine food, HORECA and foodservice, retail and wholesale solutions, meats and seafood, dairy and eggs, bakery and pastry, drinks and snacks, and organic products.
Exhibitors include ingredient suppliers, finished goods manufacturers, processing equipment vendors and packaging firms. For commercial prospecting, identify priority pavilions ahead of arrival.
Program highlights
Alimentec 2026 pairs the exhibition floor with specialized spaces such as the Food Innovation Summit, Bake & Arts, Drink Trends and the Origin Matters pavilion. The schedule includes culinary demonstrations, exhibitor talks and an academic track with technical sessions.
A business matchmaking platform and virtual stands extend networking opportunities beyond the physical show.
Key figures for the edition
Alimentec 2026 brings together 39,000 professional visitors and 665 exhibitors from 21 countries. The program lists 168 academic talks and the organizers report USD 16 million in projected business.
These metrics provide a sense of commercial scale and competition for visibility across core segments like franchises and foodservice.
Practical prospecting and networking tips
To convert contacts into deals, follow a structured approach:
- Prioritize exhibitors by sector fit and company profile.
- Book meetings in advance through the business matchmaking tool and reconfirm them before arrival.
- Prepare a concise 90-second pitch focused on the problem you solve and commercial terms.
- Use lightweight digital materials for instant sharing: product PDFs and technical fiches or short demo videos.
- Schedule follow-up actions during the seven days after the fair.
Closing note and official link
For sales teams focused on foodservice, import or retail channels, Alimentec 2026 combines contact volume with technical programming useful for commercial conversations. Register, review pavilions and buy tickets at the official site https://www.feriaalimentec.com/es to build a focused agenda before traveling.
Alimentec 2026 underscores the prominence of foodservice trends and ingredient innovation in the Latin American market; arriving with a precise commercial plan increases the likelihood of closing business during the four days in Bogotá.
