The 11th BAPA FoodPro International Expo 2026
will begin on Thursday at the International Convention City Bashundhara (ICCB)
in Dhaka. The three-day exhibition, focusing on food processing and packaging
technologies, will continue until 12 September, a press release said.
The exhibition will remain open to all visitors from 10:00
AM to 7:00 PM on 10 and 11 September, and from 10:00 AM to 6:30 PM on 12
September. Alongside displays of food products and technologies, the event will
feature technical sessions, seminars and practical activities attended by
entrepreneurs, experts and representatives of technology companies from the
sector.
The Bangladesh Agro-Processors’ Association (BAPA) and
Rainbow Exhibition and Event Management Services Limited (REEMS) are jointly
organizing the exhibition.
The organizers shared the details at a press conference
held on Tuesday at the BAPA office in Sobhanbagh, Dhaka. Among those present
were BAPA President Mahbub Anam, General Secretary Syed Muhammad Shoaib
Hasan,Chairman of the Expo Organizing Committeeand CEO of PRAN-RFL GroupAhsan
Khan Chowdhury and Treasurer of BAPA Minhaj Ahmed. Representatives of BAPA, the
Expo Organizing Committee and REEMS also attended the press conference.
The organizers said that more than 200 brands from 27
countries will participate in this year’s exhibition. More than 24,000 visitors
are expected to attend the event over the three days.
Participating companies will showcase advanced
technologies related to processing, filling, packaging, coding and marking,
labelling, quality inspection, warehousing, cold chain and logistics. The
exhibition will place particular emphasis on AI-powered automation, machine vision,
robotics, smart factory systems, Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), advanced
processing machinery, and sustainable packaging materials and designs. More
than 4,000 technology and machinery-based solutions will also be presented.
Participating countries include Algeria, Australia,
Bangladesh, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy,
Japan, Malaysia, the Netherlands, Pakistan, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Sri
Lanka, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, Türkiye, Spain, Sweden, the United
Kingdom and the United States.
More than 100 expert speakers and industry leaders will
take part in regional conferences, seminars and practical activities during the
three-day event.
Mahbub Anam, President of BAPA said, “The adoption of
modern technology is essential for advancing Bangladesh’s agro-processing and
food-processing sectors. This exhibition will introduce entrepreneurs to
newtechnologies and play an important role in expanding investment, production
and exports.”
Ahsan Khan Chowdhury, Chairman of the Expo Organizing
Committee and Chief Executive of PRAN-RFL Group, said, “Current business
uncertainties are encouraging industrial enterprises to accelerate the
development of their technological capabilities. BAPA FoodPro International
Expo 2026 will enable companies to connect with the technologies, partners and
industry insights they need. The event will play an important role in improving
efficiency and developing sustainable operations across the entire value chain,
from production and processing to packaging, warehousing and logistics.”
The Food Ingredients Bangladesh Expo 2026 will also be
held at the same venue. It will showcase functional foods and beverages,
nutraceuticals, alternative proteins, plant-based formulations and sustainable
food ingredients.
Other features of the exhibition will include the Session Stage, FP Gourmet, Drinksphere, the Global Food Security and Technology Forum, and the Creative Design Village.
