The Khon Kaen International Convention and Exhibition Center (KICE), managed by CP Land Public Company Limited, has announced its readiness to host the highly anticipated event 'Beyond Food Expo 2026', the fourth edition under the theme 'Beyond Food, Beyond Future'. This grand exhibition of food, beverage, and technology innovations will take place from July 3 to 5, 2026, aiming to elevate Thailand's soft power and position Isaan as a global food business hub.

This event will serve as an international platform gathering importers, exporters, and industry players from the Greater Mekong Subregion (GMS), including Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Vietnam, and China, to showcase ideas, technologies, and innovations that create business opportunities, expand markets, and drive sustainable economic growth.

Mr. Paramat Poonsombat, Director of KICE, stated, 'Beyond Food Expo 2026, taking place from July 3-5, will shine a spotlight on the potential of food entrepreneurs from the GMS region on the international stage. This year, we focus on driving future food technologies from upstream to downstream, including sustainable raw materials, modern processing technologies, and new business models that truly meet global market demands.'



The Beyond Food Expo 2026 will feature a comprehensive business negotiation and product sales format (B2B + B2C), gathering over 150 leading companies from both domestic and international markets, covering trendy products and technologies in the Food Innovation sector (future food innovations, alternative proteins, health foods), Beverage Innovation, Packaging & Processing Machinery, and Cold Chain & Logistics.

Additionally, six main highlights will create business opportunities and provide exclusive experiences during the event, including:

● Business Matching: A significant business matching event to connect Thai entrepreneurs with major partners both domestically and internationally.
● Conference & Seminar: A seminar updating trends and knowledge on future food innovations from industry experts and gurus.
● International Pavilions: An exhibition zone showcasing outstanding food products and innovations from GMS countries.
● Cooking Show & Workshop: A cooking demonstration by renowned chefs and workshops to develop practical food business ideas.
● Food & Beverage Competition: A chance to watch and cheer for the best food and beverage talents in the region.
● Guru Consulting: A consulting service providing in-depth advice from experts for entrepreneurs looking to expand their markets and elevate their businesses internationally.

With the intention of elevating the food and beverage industry in the GMS region, this event presents a significant opportunity for investors, buyers, and consumers to meet partners, discover new innovations, and build strong business networks. It is expected that over 5,000 buyers and attendees from both domestic and international markets will participate throughout the three-day event.

Join us in driving the future of the food industry at 'Beyond Food Expo 2026' from July 3 to 5, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM at Hall 2-3, Khon Kaen International Convention and Exhibition Center (KICE).