Triestespresso Expo 2026 brought together 79 exhibiting companies from 6 countries. The countries with the most exhibitors were Italy (19), Spain (3), Switzerland (1) and Germany (1). By sector, the largest groups were Food & Beverage (35) and Packaging (10).
Trieste positions itself as a logistical crossroads for coffee trade between Central Europe, the Balkans and the Mediterranean. The fair runs across three days with distinct thematic agendas aimed at different professional profiles.
Dates and venue for Triestespresso Expo 2026
Triestespresso Expo 2026 runs from 21 to 23 October at Fiera Trieste. Opening hours are 9:30 to 18:00 and the format organizes each day around a specific theme.
What’s new in the 12th edition
The 2026 edition introduces vertical exhibition areas such as Custom Coffee Industry for private label and Home & Expert Consumer for domestic coffee machines and grinders. The event also offers modular “custom ready” stands intended to lower operational costs and simplify exhibiting.
Exhibitors and visitor profile
The show gathers companies across the coffee supply chain: green coffee suppliers, roasters, equipment manufacturers and service providers. The audience includes retail buyers, distributors, Ho.Re.Ca. operators and e‑commerce players. Operators from over 50 countries attend the fair.
Professional program highlights
Alongside the exhibition there are competitions, workshops and the International Coffee Convention. Collateral events provide opportunities for B2B meetings and technical demos. A dedicated B2B meeting area supports direct interactions between companies and buyers.
Key facts
This is the 12th edition of Triestespresso Expo, founded in 2002. The event runs over three days with three thematic agendas that target different professional segments. More than 50 countries are represented among participating operators.
Actionable tips for B2B prospecting at Triestespresso Expo 2026
- Set specific objectives for each thematic day and map target buyers accordingly.
- Prepare compact demo formats and product samples suited to a modular stand.
- Schedule B2B meetings in advance and leave time for walk‑in appointments.
- Produce clear technical sheets and commercial packages adapted to retail and Ho.Re.Ca.
- Use competitions and workshops to increase visibility with concise, measurable interventions.
Triestespresso Expo 2026 aims to facilitate business across Central Eastern Europe and the Mediterranean. For program details, exhibitor listings and stand options consult the official site http://www.triestespresso.it and plan meetings according to the event’s three thematic agendas.
