The exhibition

fieramilano, Rho
17-21.10.2025

HostMilano

A unique format for a global event

HostMilano is the international exhibition dedicated to the world of food service and hospitality. Taking place every two years, it offers everything needed to build a successful business, from raw materials to semi-finished products, from machinery to equipment, from furnishings to tableware, with one eye firmly focused on trends, technologies and innovation. 2025 will mark the 44th edition of Host.

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An imposing layout divided into macro-areas to represent the entire HoReCa, food service, retail, large-scale retailers and hotel sector

Technology and innovation: the future is now

Every two years, HostMilano proposes the latest products and innovation in terms of equipment, raw materials, equipment and semi-finished products. Technology takes centre stage.

Events, business and training for all supply chain operators

Innovative and artistic events, with the participation of great chefs, professionals from the world of coffee and maestros of gelato, chocolate and pastry

The international hub

A unique exhibition format that combines vertical specialisation with supply chain affinity, offering an international overview of changes, consumption models and new formats in the hospitality world. Food service equipment, bakery-pizza-pasta, coffee-tea-bar, coffee machines-vending machines, gelato, pastry and bakery, furnishings, technology and tableware to allow trade visitors to orientate their business and promote international relations.

 

 

An exhibition that lasts all year

Expo Plaza is the advanced services and media platform for HostMilano organisers, exhibitors and buyers. A collection of technologically innovative tools that allow operators to enjoy a brand-new experience, both physical and digital - or rather «phygital» - and put exhibition participants in direct contact as part of a conscious community, based on year-round relationships that continuously generate value and opportunity.

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Internationalisation and excellence

HostMilano is present on key markets for the hospitality industry with participation in international exhibitions, the organisation of overseas events and the presentation of best practices during international webinars that see the participation of renowned speakers. In addition, HostMilano boasts a global network of ambassadors and collaborators who ensure the event is the most advanced international information and business platform for the world’s HoReCa and Food Service community.

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Smart label: innovation is a value that pays off

At every edition, the most innovative companies are awarded SMART Label certification, recognition that is promoted by HostMilano in collaboration with POLI.design and given to products and projects that stand out in terms of their functionality, technologies, sustainability, ethics or social implications. Evolution and research, trends and design style underscore the innovative value and creativity of products displayed at the exhibition.

A barometer to measure trends and a hub for information and knowledge

As an international hub and global market insights, HostMilano encourages and initiates new relationships all year long, shares skills and knowledge, and continuously monitors all supply chains and consumer styles to identify the latest hot topics, best practices and international scenarios and help companies make the right decisions, with 22 monthly insights offering a true picture of the HoReCa world, three specials translated into various languages, and five focus issues with an international overview, distributed during dedicated events. Periodic newsletters that reach more than 160,000 operators across the world.

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