Suppliers of professional kitchen equipment, tableware and digital systems converge to shape operations across hotels, restaurants and collective catering. Guext 2026 takes place from 15 to 17 October 2026 in Madrid at Ifema Feria de Madrid and focuses on providers and services for the hospitality and restaurant sector.
Practical information for attending Guext 2026
The event runs at Ifema Feria de Madrid with professional registration required. The official website publishes the exhibitor catalogue, floor plan and activity schedule. The layout combines exhibition halls with hands-on areas where manufacturers demonstrate equipment and workflows.
Sectors and exhibitor profile
Guext organises its offer into seven core sectors: equipment and machinery, tableware, design and decoration, technology and digitalisation, coffee and bakery, logistics and packaging, and gym and spa. The show contains 130 exhibiting companies covering machinery for professional kitchens, service items, software solutions and vending and robotics providers.
Key sessions and live areas
The programme includes Guext Forum, which discusses digitalisation, artificial intelligence, sustainability, new business models, staffing challenges, kitchen and dining design and intelligent collective catering. KitchenXperience hosts live demonstrations of machinery and tech and will stage the final of the I National Competition for the Best School Menu on 16 October 2026. CoffeeXperience concentrates actors from the coffee value chain. Guext Innovation showcases R&D projects aimed at advancing hospitality standards.
Numbers at a glance
Guext 2026 presents 130 exhibiting companies and reports participation from 46 countries. Communications on the event site reference more than 7 K professionals involved with the hospitality industry, underlining the event’s international scope.
How to prospect at Guext 2026
Approach the show with a clear target list. Use the online catalogue to shortlist suppliers in equipment, tableware and technology. Schedule demonstrations at KitchenXperience to evaluate machines under working conditions and arrange meetings via Liveconnect to secure focused conversations. For exhibitors, bring concise case studies that show operational impact and implementation timelines to accelerate decision making.
Make the most of practical zones
Hands-on areas and the Innovation gallery are where technical differences become visible. Prioritise sessions with manufacturers and software vendors that match your operational needs. If your work touches collective catering, attend the school menu final on 16 October to observe menu trends tied to health and sustainability.
For detailed timings, registration and the exhibitor list consult the official site at https://www.ifema.es/guext. Booking meetings and filtering the catalogue in advance will make visiting Ifema Feria de Madrid more efficient and commercially productive.
Guext 2026 compiles an operational snapshot of the hospitality supply chain in Madrid. Arrive with a shortlist, focus on live demos and use the event’s networking tools to move conversations toward concrete pilots and installations.
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