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BARCELONA, Spain, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The leading trade fair platform for the food, beverage, foodservice and hospitality equipment industry closes today with strong attendance and business results, in an edition marked by its highest-ever number of international exhibitors and significant participation of national and international buyers. The event, which celebrated Alimentaria's 50th anniversary, also stood out for the leading role of the Horeca sector and the promotion of product innovations and solutions for the industry.
During the four days of the show, nearly 109.600 professionals visited the event, 25% of them international, from 120 countries, mainly from USA, Europa and Latin America. Buyers and trade visitors were attracted by the wide range of offerings presented by more than 3,300 exhibiting companies, 1,200 of them from over 70 countries, in an event that promoted the internationalisation, business opportunities and competitiveness of strategic sectors of the Spanish economy.
In this sense, participating international companies accounted for 30% more than the previous edition, in 2024, with a 40% increase in exhibition space allocated to international presence. Europe, with Poland as a Country of Honour, together with Latin America and North America, concentrated a large part of this international representation.
In addition, during the four days of the event, more than 14,500 business meetings were held between participating companies and over 2,700 buyers and importers from 120 countries invited by the show.
Promotion of the Horeca channel and innovation
One of the most successful areas of this edition was the one dedicated to the Horeca channel, which, in line with the event's strategic commitment to food service and hospitality, grew this year by 40% bringing together more than 600 companies in the sector.
In this sense, new products and developments were once again at the heart of the event. The show became a showcase for pioneering proposals, particularly offering healthier solutions, with less environmental impact, as well as artificial intelligence applications aimed at increasingly personalised nutrition.
As a result of its collaboration with the Fundació Banc dels Aliments, Alimentaria + Hostelco, a hundred volunteers from the NGO will collect more than 20,000 kg of food and beverages donated by the exhibiting companies.
The next edition of Alimentaria+Hostelco will take place from 20 to 23 March 2028 at Fira de Barcelona's Gran Via venue.
BARCELONA, Spain, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The leading trade fair platform for the food, beverage, foodservice and hospitality equipment industry closes today with strong attendance and business results, in an edition marked by its highest-ever number of international exhibitors and significant participation of national and international buyers. The event, which celebrated Alimentaria's 50th anniversary, also stood out for the leading role of the Horeca sector and the promotion of product innovations and solutions for the industry.
During the four days of the show, nearly 109.600 professionals visited the event, 25% of them international, from 120 countries, mainly from USA, Europa and Latin America. Buyers and trade visitors were attracted by the wide range of offerings presented by more than 3,300 exhibiting companies, 1,200 of them from over 70 countries, in an event that promoted the internationalisation, business opportunities and competitiveness of strategic sectors of the Spanish economy.
In this sense, participating international companies accounted for 30% more than the previous edition, in 2024, with a 40% increase in exhibition space allocated to international presence. Europe, with Poland as a Country of Honour, together with Latin America and North America, concentrated a large part of this international representation.
In addition, during the four days of the event, more than 14,500 business meetings were held between participating companies and over 2,700 buyers and importers from 120 countries invited by the show.
Promotion of the Horeca channel and innovation
One of the most successful areas of this edition was the one dedicated to the Horeca channel, which, in line with the event's strategic commitment to food service and hospitality, grew this year by 40% bringing together more than 600 companies in the sector.
In this sense, new products and developments were once again at the heart of the event. The show became a showcase for pioneering proposals, particularly offering healthier solutions, with less environmental impact, as well as artificial intelligence applications aimed at increasingly personalised nutrition.
As a result of its collaboration with the Fundació Banc dels Aliments, Alimentaria + Hostelco, a hundred volunteers from the NGO will collect more than 20,000 kg of food and beverages donated by the exhibiting companies.
The next edition of Alimentaria+Hostelco will take place from 20 to 23 March 2028 at Fira de Barcelona's Gran Via venue.
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Alimentaria+Hostelco successfully closes its most international edition
Scaling Digital Transformation: Innovation with Trust
14 April 2026 | Sofitel, Sydney
SYDNEY, March 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Australia continues to position itself as a global leader in digital innovation, with organisations across industries rapidly embracing cloud computing, digital banking, artificial intelligence, and large-scale digital transformation initiatives. While these advancements are driving economic growth and operational efficiency, they are also expanding the cyber threat landscape—making cybersecurity resilience a critical priority for enterprises and government institutions alike.
Ranked among the world's leading cyber nations, Australia is currently the fifth most powerful cyber nation globally. This position is supported by a rapidly growing cybersecurity market, valued at USD 7.09 billion in 2024 and projected to reach USD 16.52 billion by 2029. However, the nation's expanding digital footprint also presents increasing risks, with cybercrime incidents reported approximately every seven minutes—highlighting the urgent need for stronger cyber defence mechanisms and proactive security strategies.
Curated by Exito Media Concepts—a global leader in B2B technology platforms—the Cyber Security Summit Australia brings together cybersecurity leaders, government representatives, and industry experts to foster strategic discussions on strengthening Australia's cyber resilience. By combining global best practices with regional insights, the summit supports organisations in building robust security frameworks while enabling secure and sustainable digital innovation.
As businesses across Australia accelerate digital adoption, protecting sensitive data, securing critical infrastructure, and ensuring regulatory compliance have become top priorities for both public and private sector organisations. The increasing sophistication of cyber threats—from ransomware attacks and phishing campaigns to advanced persistent threats—is compelling enterprises to rethink their cybersecurity strategies and adopt more proactive, intelligence-driven security models.
The 31st Global Edition of the Cyber Security Summit Australia 2026 will serve as a strategic platform for cybersecurity leaders to exchange insights, share real-world experiences, and explore practical solutions to safeguard digital assets and strengthen Australia's cyber defence capabilities.
Australia as a Global Cybersecurity Leader and Digital Innovation Hub
As one of the most digitally advanced economies in the Asia-Pacific region, Australia continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of digital innovation and cybersecurity. Strong growth across sectors such as financial services, healthcare, telecommunications, e-commerce, and government digital services has enabled the country to build a highly connected digital ecosystem that supports both economic development and technological advancement.
However, this rapid expansion has also broadened Australia's cyber risk landscape. Organisations are increasingly prioritising cybersecurity investments to safeguard sensitive data, maintain customer trust, and ensure operational continuity in an increasingly complex threat environment.
In response to these challenges, the Australian Government introduced the 2023–2030 Australian Cyber Security Strategy—a comprehensive initiative aimed at enhancing cyber resilience, improving threat intelligence capabilities, and strengthening collaboration between government and industry. Investments in advanced technologies such as cloud security, identity management, threat intelligence platforms, and AI-driven threat detection are becoming essential components of modern cybersecurity strategies.
Recognising these developments, Exito Media Concepts continues to bring its globally recognised Cyber Security Summit series to Australia, providing a powerful platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration between local cybersecurity leaders and global technology innovators.
Event Overview
The 31st Global Edition of the Cyber Security Summit Australia 2026 forms part of a globally recognised summit series hosted across major cities worldwide, bringing together cybersecurity leaders shaping the future of digital security.
As cyber threats continue to evolve in scale and sophistication, the summit will convene over 150 CISOs, CIOs, CTOs, Heads of IT Infrastructure, risk leaders, and cybersecurity decision-makers to discuss strategies for securing Australia's rapidly expanding digital landscape.
Through expert-led sessions, panel discussions, and industry case studies, the summit will explore practical approaches to threat intelligence, risk management, data protection, and cyber resilience across multiple sectors.
Date: 14 April 2026
Time: 09:00 AM – 05:00 PM
Venue: Sofitel, Sydney
A Platform for Australia's Leading Cybersecurity Leaders
The summit will feature leading cybersecurity experts and technology leaders sharing insights on emerging threats, security innovation, and the future of cyber resilience. Senior executives from industries including financial services, healthcare, government, telecommunications, retail, and critical infrastructure will be in attendance.
Participants will gain valuable perspectives on how organisations can protect digital assets, strengthen security operations, and build resilient cybersecurity frameworks capable of addressing today's increasingly complex threat landscape.
Key Agenda Highlights
- Threat Intelligence and Cyber Risk Management: Understanding evolving threat patterns and strengthening proactive defence strategies
- Cloud Security and Data Protection: Securing data and applications across distributed, cloud-driven environments
- Identity and Access Management: Strengthening authentication frameworks and controlling privileged access
- AI in Cybersecurity: Leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning to enhance threat detection and response
- Ransomware Defence Strategies: Building resilience against sophisticated ransomware attacks
- Regulatory Compliance and Data Governance: Navigating Australia's evolving regulatory landscape
- Zero Trust Architecture: Implementing modern security models to protect distributed networks
- Cybersecurity Workforce Development: Addressing the growing skills gap and building resilient teams
PR Newswire is the Official Press Release Distribution Partner of The 31st Global Edition of the Cyber Security Summit Australia 2026.
About Exito
Exito stands for "success", a principle reflected in every experience it delivers. With over 16 years of experience, Exito is a globally recognised B2B events and media organisation that delivers more than 240 conferences annually across technology, digital transformation, cybersecurity, healthcare, and emerging enterprise sectors.
Through carefully curated agendas, global speaker communities, and market-driven insights, Exito creates platforms that foster strategic collaboration, accelerate innovation adoption, and drive measurable business outcomes worldwide.
For More Information
Website: https://exito-e.com/cybersecuritysummit/australia/
Media Enquiries:
Prakruthi Nayaka
Media and PR Executive
Exito Media Concepts
Email: prakruthi.nayaka@exito-e.com
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Exito Media Concepts Announces the 31st Global Edition of the Cyber Security Summit Australia 2026
