Madrid Fusión Alimentos de España 2027 – Spain

What to expect

Madrid Fusión Alimentos de España is one of the world’s leading international gastronomy congresses, bringing together chefs, pastry professionals, sommeliers, food producers, researchers, hospitality professionals, technology companies, journalists and culinary institutions. The congress is known for combining high-level culinary demonstrations with discussions about innovation, research, sustainability, products, business and the future of gastronomy.

The 2027 edition will be especially significant because it marks the 25th anniversary of Madrid Fusión. The organiser describes it as a historic edition designed to celebrate the congress’s legacy, influence and role in transforming international gastronomy through the exchange of knowledge.

A major change for the anniversary edition will be the expansion of the exhibition and congress footprint. Madrid Fusión will occupy the ground floor of Hall 14 as before and will also use the entirety of Hall 12 at IFEMA MADRID. This will allow the different stages, associated congress areas and exhibition spaces to be integrated on a single floor for the first time.

The event is particularly valuable for professionals who want to see new culinary techniques, discover products, follow international chefs and understand how gastronomy is changing. It also provides a meeting point between haute cuisine, hospitality, food producers and the wider food ecosystem.

The congress combines live presentations, demonstrations, tastings, competitions, awards, professional discussions and exhibition areas. Its international character is one of its strongest features, with chefs and culinary professionals from Spain and other countries contributing to the programme.

Event dates

Madrid Fusión Alimentos de España 2027 will take place from February 1 to February 3, 2027. The organiser has officially confirmed these dates and describes the edition as the 25th anniversary of Madrid Fusión.

The congress will take place over three days, with the main programme built around multiple stages, culinary presentations, professional activities, competitions and exhibition areas.

The event is expected to follow the established daily congress format, with previous editions operating from 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM on the first two days and from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM on the final day. The final 2027 timetable should be checked against the official programme when released.

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Venue & exhibition site

Madrid Fusión Alimentos de España 2027 will be held at IFEMA MADRID, the Spanish capital’s principal international exhibition and convention complex.

The anniversary edition will represent a major expansion of the congress site. According to the official Madrid Fusión announcement, the event will use the ground floor of Hall 14 and the entire Hall 12. The expanded arrangement is intended to bring the congress stages, associated areas and exhibition zone together on one floor.

Venue: IFEMA MADRID

Address: Avenida del Partenón, 5, 28042 Madrid, Spain

Main halls: Hall 12 and Hall 14

Venue area: IFEMA MADRID exhibition complex

The larger footprint is particularly important for the anniversary edition because Madrid Fusión has grown beyond a single-stage culinary congress. Its programme now includes specialist areas dedicated to pastry, wine, gastronomy experience, food technology and other elements of the modern food ecosystem.

The venue provides the infrastructure required for a large international professional event, including exhibition halls, auditoriums, meeting spaces, restaurants, visitor services and extensive transport connections.

Full event programme

The complete 2027 programme has not yet been published in full. However, the official announcement confirms that the anniversary edition will bring together the congress’s various stages and associated areas within the expanded exhibition footprint.

Based on the established Madrid Fusión format, visitors can expect a programme incorporating:

• Main-stage chef presentations
• Culinary demonstrations
• Gastronomy discussions
• Wine tastings
• Pastry presentations
• Food technology and innovation
• Product showcases
• Gastronomy competitions
• Professional awards
• Sustainability content
• Food research and science
• International culinary presentations
• Networking and business activities

The congress’s recent programme demonstrates the breadth of its content. Previous sessions have included presentations by leading chefs, international tastings, pastry demonstrations, food competitions, sustainability awards and discussions about technology and consumer behaviour.

The 2027 edition is expected to build on this multi-area structure while giving particular attention to the anniversary of the congress and its international influence.

Visitors should consult the official programme once published because individual presentations, competitions, demonstrations and tasting schedules can be added or modified as the event approaches.

Key speakers & keynote speakers

The official IFEMA Madrid Fusión 2027 page has already announced an initial group of prominent speakers. The confirmed names demonstrate the international scope planned for the anniversary edition.

Among the announced leading chefs are:

• Mauro Uliassi of Uliassi in Senigallia, Italy
• Pía León of Kjolle in Lima, Peru
• Vicky Cheng of VEA Restaurant & Lounge in Hong Kong
• Bruno Verjus of Table Bruno Verjus in Paris, France
• Bas van Kranen of Flore in Amsterdam, Netherlands

The initial announcement also names international chefs including Akrame Benallal, Gil Fernandes, Chele González, Diego Rossi, Mano Thevar, Giuseppe Iannotti, Tomohiko Kuchiiwa and others.

The speaker programme is expected to expand as additional chefs and professionals are confirmed. Previous Madrid Fusión editions have featured internationally recognised figures including Joan Roca, Albert Adrià, Dabiz Muñoz, Quique Dacosta, Massimo Bottura and many other influential chefs.

Conference sessions & tracks

Madrid Fusión is structured around multiple culinary and professional areas rather than a single conventional conference track.

Main Auditorium

The principal stage hosts high-profile chef presentations, culinary demonstrations, interviews, discussions and major award moments. Previous programmes have included presentations from chefs such as Mauro Uliassi, Albert Adrià, Dabiz Muñoz and the Disfrutar team.

Madrid Fusión Pastry

The pastry programme focuses on professional pastry techniques, creativity, ingredients, desserts and the relationship between pastry and modern gastronomy.

Madrid Fusión The Wine Edition

This area concentrates on wine, producers, tasting, wine-food pairing, terroir and the role of beverages in contemporary gastronomy.

Madrid Fusión Dreams

The Dreams area connects gastronomy with food technology, science, innovation and emerging ideas about the future of food.

Madrid Fusión Experience

This area provides additional culinary presentations, competitions and regional or product-focused activities.

Exhibition area

The exhibition zone provides opportunities to discover products, ingredients, equipment, technology, destinations and culinary services from participating companies and institutions.

Session times & schedule

Madrid Fusión operates as a densely programmed congress, with simultaneous activities taking place across several stages and specialist areas.

Previous official programmes have shown sessions beginning in the morning and continuing throughout the day. A single time period can contain several simultaneous presentations, tastings and competitions, making programme planning important for visitors who want to attend specific chefs or activities.

The established congress timetable has been approximately:

• First day: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• Second day: 9:00 AM to 8:00 PM
• Final day: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM

The final 2027 schedule should be checked once Madrid Fusión publishes the official programme.

Visitors should identify priority sessions in advance because simultaneous activities may take place in different parts of the exhibition complex. The expanded anniversary layout is intended to make access between the different areas more integrated than in previous configurations.

Ticket types & registration

The final 2027 ticket prices have not yet been published on the official Madrid Fusión registration page. For a reliable reference, the latest published edition offered several attendance options.

The previous edition offered a three-day physical congress pass for approximately $291, based on the published €250 price. Single-day attendance was approximately $116 per day, based on the published €100 price. The online on-demand option was approximately $58, based on the published €50 price.

The three-day physical pass included access to the Main Auditorium, 360º HUB, Madrid Fusión The Wine Edition, Madrid Fusión Pastry, Madrid Fusión Dreams, Madrid Fusión Experience and the exhibition area, together with online live and delayed access.

These are previous-edition reference prices, not confirmed 2027 prices. Visitors should check the official registration page before purchasing because anniversary-edition pricing and ticket categories may differ.

Registration deadlines

No specific 2027 registration deadline has been announced yet.

Madrid Fusión uses a capacity-limited registration system, making advance registration advisable for professionals and visitors who want to secure access to the congress. The official registration system has previously offered both multi-day and single-day attendance options.

Professional visitors, chefs, exhibitors, journalists and other participants may have different accreditation procedures. Press accreditation is handled separately through the congress organisation.

Visitors should register as soon as 2027 registration opens, particularly because the anniversary edition is expected to attract significant international interest.

Exhibitor list & major companies

The complete 2027 exhibitor list has not yet been released. Madrid Fusión’s participating-company platform demonstrates the breadth of organisations that have taken part in recent editions.

Recent participating companies and organisations have included:

• Alimentos de España
• Aquanaria
• Arturo Sánchez
• Balfegó
• Bidfood Spain
• Alain Milliat
• Almadraba de Petaca Chico
• Bodegas and wine producers
• Regional food organisations
• Culinary schools
• Food technology companies
• Hospitality suppliers
• Premium food producers

The official participating-company directory also includes organisations such as 1001 Sabores Región de Murcia, A Punto, Aceite de Oliva Andalucía, Agricultura Biodinámica España, Ahumados Domínguez and other specialist food and beverage businesses.

Previous editions have included a broad mixture of national food brands, regional governments, producers, wineries, equipment companies, culinary institutions and international food organisations.

The final 2027 exhibitor directory should be treated as the authoritative source once published.

Exhibition halls & floor plan

The 2027 anniversary edition will introduce a substantially larger exhibition configuration than the previous format.

The official Madrid Fusión announcement confirms that the congress will occupy the ground floor of Hall 14 and the entirety of Hall 12 at IFEMA MADRID. The expanded configuration is designed to integrate the congress stages, associated congress areas and exhibition zone on a single floor.

This arrangement should make it easier for attendees to move between culinary presentations, specialist areas and exhibitors without needing to navigate separate floors.

A detailed 2027 stand-by-stand floor plan has not yet been published. Visitors should therefore wait for the official map before planning specific exhibitor routes.

The larger footprint is one of the defining logistical changes of the anniversary edition and should provide additional room for culinary brands, food producers, professional services and other participants.

Networking & business meetings

Networking is an important part of Madrid Fusión because the event brings together different segments of the international gastronomy community.

The congress provides opportunities for chefs and hospitality professionals to meet food producers, distributors, technology companies, regional institutions, culinary schools, media representatives and other industry specialists.

Professional networking opportunities

• Chef-to-chef interaction
• Producer meetings
• Hospitality business discussions
• Food and beverage sourcing
• Technology discovery
• Regional food promotion
• Culinary education connections
• Media and press networking
• International business development

The event’s participating-company ecosystem includes food producers, beverage companies, culinary organisations and regional institutions, creating opportunities to discover products and establish professional relationships.

For professionals attending with a specific business objective, it is useful to identify exhibitors and sessions in advance and arrange meetings around the published programme.

Industry sectors & highlights

Haute cuisine

Fine dining and modern gastronomy remain central to Madrid Fusión. Leading chefs use the congress to present techniques, concepts, dishes and ideas influencing contemporary restaurant culture.

Food and beverage

The exhibition connects chefs with producers of ingredients, beverages and specialist culinary products. This makes the event useful for discovering new products and regional specialties.

Wine

The Wine Edition provides a specialist environment for wine professionals and gastronomy enthusiasts, with tastings, presentations and discussions focused on Spanish and international wine culture.

Pastry

Pastry professionals receive dedicated programming focused on technique, creativity, ingredients and professional development.

Food technology

Madrid Fusión Dreams connects gastronomy with food science, technology and future-oriented concepts. Previous programming has included discussions about food innovation, consumer behaviour and the future of cooking.

Sustainability

Sustainability has become a recurring theme through dedicated presentations, awards and discussions about responsible hospitality and food production. Previous programmes have included a Sustainability Revelation Award focused on the hospitality sector.

International gastronomy

The 2027 edition is planned as a particularly international edition. The first announced speaker group includes chefs from Europe, Asia and the Americas, reinforcing Madrid Fusión’s role as a global culinary meeting point.

Event rules & visitor information

Madrid Fusión is a professional gastronomy congress with a capacity-limited admission system. Visitors should carry their registration confirmation or ticket and follow the access instructions provided by the organiser.

Visitors under 18 have previously been permitted to attend when accompanied by an adult or guardian.

Because many activities take place simultaneously, visitors should check the official programme before arriving and identify the sessions, tastings and demonstrations they most want to attend.

Important considerations include:

• Keep registration details accessible.
• Follow IFEMA security procedures.
• Respect restricted exhibitor and backstage areas.
• Arrive early for high-demand presentations.
• Check whether individual tastings require separate registration.
• Follow capacity restrictions for individual sessions.
• Use the official programme for last-minute schedule changes.

Professional attendees should also bring business cards or appropriate contact information if they intend to network with exhibitors, chefs, producers or other industry participants.

How to get there

IFEMA MADRID is located at Avenida del Partenón, 5, in the northeast of Madrid.

The venue is well connected to central Madrid, Madrid-Barajas Adolfo Suárez Airport and other parts of the metropolitan area.

By Metro

Line 8 provides direct access to the Feria de Madrid station, located at the IFEMA complex. The same metro line connects the exhibition centre with Madrid-Barajas Airport terminals.

By bus

Several bus services connect IFEMA with Madrid and surrounding areas, including Lines 73, 112 and 122. Intercity Line 828 also serves the exhibition centre.

By taxi

IFEMA has taxi ranks within the exhibition complex, including access at the South, North and East entrances.

By car

Visitors can reach IFEMA using the M-11, M-40 and A-2 motorway connections. The most suitable access depends on the direction from which visitors are travelling.

Public transport & parking

Public transport is one of the most practical ways to reach IFEMA MADRID, particularly during major events when road traffic and parking demand can increase.

Metro

Metro Line 8 is the main rail connection to IFEMA. Feria de Madrid station provides direct access to the exhibition complex and also connects with Madrid-Barajas Airport.

Bus

Bus Lines 73, 112 and 122 provide connections from different parts of Madrid, while Line 828 serves an intercity route.

Airport

Madrid-Barajas Airport is particularly convenient for international visitors because Line 8 connects the airport directly with the IFEMA area.

Parking

IFEMA has extensive paid parking facilities. Official IFEMA information states that the complex has more than 10,000 paid parking spaces, although availability can vary during major exhibitions and due to temporary venue works.

Visitors travelling by car should check the latest parking information and recommended access gates before attending.

Accommodation areas

Visitors travelling to Madrid for Madrid Fusión can choose between accommodation close to IFEMA and hotels in central Madrid.

Campo de las Naciones

This is one of the most convenient areas for visitors who want to minimise travel time to IFEMA. It provides straightforward access to the exhibition complex and Metro Line 8.

Barajas

The area around Madrid-Barajas Airport offers numerous hotels and is practical for international visitors arriving by air.

Salamanca

Madrid’s Salamanca district provides a more central upscale accommodation option with restaurants, shopping and good connections toward the exhibition centre.

Chamartín

Chamartín is another practical choice for visitors who want access to central Madrid and public transport connections.

Madrid city centre

Visitors who want to combine the congress with sightseeing can stay around Centro, Gran Vía, Sol or other central neighbourhoods. Travel to IFEMA can be completed using Madrid’s public transport network.

For professionals attending multiple sessions, accommodation close to a Metro Line 8 connection can provide a good balance between convenience and access to the wider city.

Previous year’s highlights

The most recent edition demonstrated the breadth of Madrid Fusión’s programme. The official congress data records 24 editions, 1,820 different speakers, 20,550 congress participants, 246,716 visitors, 2,635 exhibitors and 16,994 accredited journalists across the congress’s history.

The programme featured leading chefs including Quique Dacosta, Mauro Uliassi, Albert Adrià, Dabiz Muñoz, Oriol Castro, Eduard Xatruch and Mateu Casañas, Ferran Adrià and the Torres brothers.

The programme also extended beyond chef demonstrations. It included wine tastings, pastry presentations, food competitions, sustainability awards, food research and discussions about technology and the future of gastronomy.

Competitions formed another important element. Previous programmes included national culinary competitions, pastry contests, wine activities and awards recognising emerging chefs and hospitality professionals.

The exhibition component also attracted a diverse range of food producers, regional institutions, wineries, culinary organisations and hospitality businesses. The official participating-company directory provides evidence of the breadth of companies involved in recent editions.

Official registration & tickets

Official registration for Madrid Fusión should be completed through the congress’s own registration system once 2027 ticket sales are fully available.

The official website is also the best source for the final programme, speaker announcements, exhibitors, ticket categories, visitor information and any changes to the venue arrangement.

The organiser’s official contact for press and communication is:

Email: comunicacion@madridfusion.net

Official website: Madrid Fusión Alimentos de España (https://www.madridfusion.net/)

The 2027 edition is expected to attract significant attention because it marks the congress’s 25th anniversary and introduces a substantially expanded exhibition configuration. Visitors should therefore check the official website regularly as registration, programme and exhibitor information develops.