Expo Pan 2026 to showcase latest in baking and pastry in Mexico City

Mexico City is set to become the epicenter of the baking and pastry world with Expo Pan 2026, scheduled to take place from August 19 to 22. This significant event will celebrate 42 years of history, bringing together over 40,000 visitors and more than 200 companies at the CIEC complex, which includes the World Trade Center and Pepsi Center. The expo aims to foster innovation and showcase the latest advancements in the industry. Attendees will find a vast exhibition area featuring equipment, ovens, ingredients, machinery, and tools essential for bread and pastry production. Beyond the displays, the event will host conferences, workshops, live culinary demonstrations, and training sessions designed for both small businesses and established enterprises. International culinary stars will grace Expo Pan 2026, including Puerto Rican pastry chef Antonio Bachour, Spanish pastry chef Sergi Vela, Spanish baker Adrián Ruiz, and Mexican chef Aquiles Chávez. They will share cutting-edge techniques and processes shaping the future of baking and pastry. A special "Pabellón de los Grandes Chefs" (Hall of Great Chefs) will feature live demonstrations on topics such as fermentation, chocolate work, decoration, lamination, and technological innovations. Several competitions will add to the excitement, including the Bakery Cup, Pastel Arte, and the Best Dia de Muertos Bread Contest. This year also marks the debut of the Cookie Art Cup. Expo Pan 2026 is committed to strengthening the sector through collaborations with national and international institutions focused on professional training and business development, including Spain's Escola de Pastisseria del Gremi de Barcelona.