The most-awaited global event for the pasta industry
World Pasta Day, the premier global event for the entire pasta industry, takes place in Parma (Italy) for the first time in its history this October.
Powered by Unione Italiana Food e International Pasta Organisation (IPO), World Pasta Day brings together all the leading players in the pasta ecosystem: producers, technology partners, associations, institutions, retailers and specialized media.
Joining World Pasta Day means taking advantage of unique opportunities for your business. Connect with the stakeholders that really matter and raise your visibility at an international level.
A really special occasion to highlight the incomparable cultural, social and gastronomic value of one the most beloved and recognized symbols of the Italian cuisine worldwide.
Program
Two days of meetings and discussions focused on the key issues shaping the world of pasta and its entire supply chain.
A comprehensive event designed to engage with industry experts, exchange ideas, build new relationships and give rise to concrete projects.
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Destination
World Pasta Day 2026 will take place in Parma, at Fiere di Parma, alongside Cibus Tec, the international exhibition for food technology.
A symbol of Italian gastronomic culture and a crossroads of expertise, industry and innovation, Parma offers the ideal setting for a global event dedicated to one of the world’s most iconic products.
It will be a special edition, held in a place that combines international authority with an authentic food vocation.
Discover Parma
Experience Parma through culture, hospitality and tradition in the heart of Italy’s Food Valley.
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