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— EMPOWERING —

Syria’s Food Industry

8-10 October 2026
Damascus, Syria
Empowering Syria’s Food Industry 2026

The country's first international showcase for food, beverages, hospitality, and food technology.

It positions Syria as a re-emerging gateway market, empowering the national food industry and connecting producers with global buyers, government bodies, NGOs, and investors to forge partnerships and unlock new business opportunities.

Why

Syria

Why Now

Untapped market potential

Limited international exhibitions to date, creating first-mover advantage for brands.

Population of 22M

with over half in urban centres driving concentrated consumer demand

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Government prioritisation

Food and agribusiness identified as a national recovery priority

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Strong demand for processed foods

beverages, and dairy, opening immediate market opportunities

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Food is central to household spending:

50– 60% of expenditure directed to food and beverages

SHOW HIGHLIGHTS
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450+

Exhibitors

Leading Syrian producers and international brands showcasing food, beverages, hospitality, and technology.

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24,000
SQM

A large-scale showcase designed for business, networking, and product launches.

High-Level Conference

Insightful sessions on food security, innovation, and investment shaping the future of the sector.

Gastronomy Zone

Live experiences with celebrity chefs celebrating Syrian and global cuisine.

Syrian & International Participation

A powerful mix of local champions and global players under one roof.

More Experiences

Hosted Buyer Programme & Business Meeting Hub.

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Visitor Profile

15,000+

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Hotels, Restaurants & Catering

Purchasing directly at region scale.


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Manufacturers & NGOs

Seeking suppliers and partnerships.


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Retail Chains & Supermarkets

Securing listings for high-volume markets.


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Importers & Distributors

Driving new supply chains nationwide.


Food & Beverages

Meeting the region's surging demand for affordable, high-quality food.

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DAIRY OILS SNACKS BEVERAGES GRAINS MEAT & POULTRY BAKERY ORGANIC PRODUCTS

Food Technology

Driving modernisation across the food value chain.

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PROCESSING MACHINERY PACKAGING INNOVATIONS SC SOLUTIONS INGREDIENTS FOOD SAFETY & QC COLD CHAIN AUTOMATION & ROBOTICS

Horeca

Fuelling the rapid growth of hospitality and dining.

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KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TABLEWARE CAFÉ SOLUTIONS BAKERY & PASTRY EQUIP COFFEE SYSTEMS REFRIGERATION UNIFORMS
Expertise

Sectors
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Display

Cold Chain & Logistics

Ensuring safe, efficient delivery from producer to consumer.

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REFRIGERATION STORAGE DISTRIBUTION TRANSPORT COLD ROOMS TRACKING SYSTEMS WAREHOUSING

Agriculture & Ingredients

Strengthening upstream production and resilience.

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SEEDS FERTILISERS RAW MATERIALS FLAVOURINGS ANIMAL FEED SPICES DRIED FRUITS NATURAL EXTRACTS

Sustainability & Innovation

Shaping the industry's green transition.

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ECO-PACKAGING WASTE REDUCTION RECYCLING SUSTAINABLE FARMING RENEWABLE ENERGY WATER MGMT ALT PROTEINS
CONTENT STREAMS
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National Food Security Strategy

Securing resilience in Syria’s food future.

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Food Safety & Standards Forum

Building trust through safety and compliance.

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3

Food Industry Innovation & Technology

Modernising Syria’s food economy.

Conference Programme
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Building Food Infrastructure & Logistics

Fixing the missing links in Syria’s food chain.

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Public-Private Dialogue & Recovery Partnerships

Policies & collaborations for a food-secure future.

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Financing & Investment Opportunities

Unlocking capital for Syria’s food economy.

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HORECA & Tourism Revival

Rebuilding hospitality through food.

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Export Potential & Market Access

Positioning Syria as a reemerging trade gateway.

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Shaping the Next Decade of Empowering Syria’s Food Industry

Positioning Syria as a reemerging trade gateway.

SPECIAL SIDE FORUMS

Parallel forums spotlight the ideas, people, and partnerships redefining Syria’s food economy.

Startup & Innovation Lab

Innovation & Entrepreneurship

A launchpad for

food-tech entrepreneurs

showcasing solutions in

processing, packaging,

and agri-tech.

Women in Food & Agribusiness

Women Leadership Forum

Spotlighting female

leaders driving investment,

supply chains, and

community resilience.

Donor & NGO Roundtable

NGO Strategic Dialogue

A high-level dialogue

aligning humanitarian

resources with private-sector

opportunities for food security.

Knowledge Exchange

Knowledge Forum

Collaborative sessions

connecting industry experts

to share practical insights

and strategic approaches.