The Bulgarian trade exhibition SIHRE provides a 360-degree view of HORECA from January 27 to 30, 2026

16 December 2025

With a focus on innovations in the HORECA industry that solve problems and optimize resource management

Less than 2 months remain until the start of the largest exhibition for restaurant, hotel and catering equipment in Bulgaria. The only 23rd edition of SIHRE will traditionally be held at the specialized exhibition complex Inter Expo Center in Sofia from January 27 to 30, 2026. Upgraded with new exhibitors, more exhibition space and 5 stages for professional presentations by world-class names from the culinary and technological fields, the edition is expected to attract over 16,000 professional audience of representatives of the HORECA and hospitality management industry in Bulgaria, the Balkan Peninsula and Europe.

Innovations for efficiency of processes and resources in restaurant and hotel management – ​​this is the focus of the prepared product and technological presentations from the expected over 210 global brands, represented by almost 100 companies on 7500 sq.m. area, which are participating in the exhibition. You can follow many of the upcoming product innovations in advance on the specialized website of the exhibition www.sihre.bg, as well as on all social platforms of the event, which dynamically share information in the remaining months until the start.

The forum for haute cuisine GASTRONOMIX is an essential element

Part of the exhibition program is traditionally the specialized forum for haute cuisine GASTRONOMIX, which, organized in partnership with the Bulgarian Association of Professional Chefs, will present prominent names from the global culinary scene, with the opportunity to share trends and techniques between participants – chefs, restaurateurs, hoteliers, manufacturers and traders of specialized kitchen equipment and professional product lines. And this is just one of the five stages that will shine during the 23rd edition of the SIHRE exhibition.

DIGITAL BOX brings together digital solutions for the HORECA sector

An interesting look at technologies and tools for commercialization and marketing to help managers in the HORECA sector will be presented by the participants on the stage of the specialized DIGITAL BOX platform. Leading marketing agencies and technology companies will share their latest developments to help restaurant and hotel management - AI tools for remarketing, automated reservation systems, fintech solutions for digital payments, new media platforms and tools.

And for more effective participation of exhibitors and their business clients, whom the event attracts, we will provide new opportunities for automated contact, bidding and organizing meetings and sharing experience, technologies and proposals among exhibitors, visitors, institutions and presenters.

Reserve a front row seat at the largest HORECA trade fair in Bulgaria, from January 27 to 30, 2026 in Sofia, Inter Expo Center. Tickets are available online at www.iec.urboapp.com.

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