FAQ
Dates time and place
IN WHAT DATES DOES SIGEP TAKES PLACE?
18-22 January 2025 (from Saturday to Wednesday).
WHAT ARE THE OPENING TIMES?
From January 18th to 21st the opening hours are from 10.00am to 6.00pm
On January 22nd opening hours will be from 10am to 3.00pm and after 3.00pm and until 5.00pm it will be possible to access the event ONLY with an online ticket. It will therefore not be possible to access with any paper coupon, nor by purchasing the full ticket.
WHAT IS THE FAIRGROUNDS ADRESS TO SET THE GPS?
Via Emilia 155, Rimini. There are three entrances: SOUTH, EAST and WEST.
Entrance to the event
CAN THE GENERAL PUBLIC ENTER THE EVENT?
No. By sector operators we mean: ice cream makers, confectioners, chocolatiers, bakers, restaurateurs, wholesalers, distributors, architects, interior designers, press, etc.
IF SOMEONE IS NOT A SECTOR OPERATOR BUT WANTS TO BECOME ONE, CAN THEY VISIT THE EVENT?
Yes, by purchasing a full price ticket.
CAN MINORS ACCESS THE EVENT?
Minors are only allowed to enter if accompanied by an adult.
The ticket is free of charge up to the age of 12. From 12 to 18 years of age, the ticket will be chargeable.
I AM A PROFESSOR. I WOULD LIKE TO BRING MY CLASS TO VISIT THE TRADESHOW. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Please contact helpedesk.rn@iegexpo.it
DO PEOPLE WITH A DISABILITY PAY FOR THE TICKET?
No. Admission is also free for a companion. Just go to the on-site desks.
ARE ANIMALS ALLOWED?
No. Almost every stand has laboratories for food preparation so it is mandatory that hygiene be preserved; moreover, the "tradeshow" environment is not healthy for animals.
Tickets
IS ACCESS PERMITTED WITHOUT REGISTERING ONLINE?
No. Online registration is mandatory.
HOW MUCH DOES THE TICKET COST?
Online ticketing is not yet active.
I HAVE RECEIVED A COUPON WITH REDUCTION. WHAT SHOULD I DO TO ACCESS THE EVENT?
Go to the website en.sigep.it/visit/reserved-area, access the reserved area, register, activate the reduced code on the coupon, pay and print your ticket. If you are already registered in the reserved area, once you have logged in with your credentials, activated the reduced code and paid 10 euros, you will find your ticket in the list of available tickets. The ticket is valid for one entry for one day only.
I HAVE RECEIVED AN INVITE. WHAT SHOULD I DO TO ACCESS THE EVENT?
Go to the website en.sigep.it/visit/reserved-area, access the reserved area, register, activate the invitation code on the coupon and print your ticket. If you are already registered in the reserved area, once you have logged in with your credentials and activated the invitation code, you will find your invitation in the list of available tickets. The ticket is valid for one entry for one day only.
IN PREVIOUS YEARS I HAVE RECEIVED AN INVITATION AND THIS YEAR I DID NOT. HOW CAN I RECEIVE IT?
If you are not an operator you cannot enter the event. If you are an operator, please contact the local distributor / dealer from which you usually purchase supplies for your business and ask for admission tickets to be sent to you.
I HAVE RECEIVED A COMMUNICATION INVITING ME TO UPDATE THE EMAIL ADDRESS. WHAT SHOULD I DO?
Access the site by clicking the direct link or using the credentials in the email. We ask you to update your email address because in order to receive the entrance ticket to the event it is necessary to register in the reserved visitors area. Once registration is complete, you can not only download your ticket, but also organize your visit by choosing the exhibitors to meet and the events you don’t want to miss.
HOW TO ARRIVE TO RIMINI?
Motorway: A14, Rimini Nord exit (3 km); Train: Milan - Bari line, Rimini Fiera internal station 50 meters from the main entrance (active every day of the event) or Rimini Centrale timetables on the website www.trenitalia.com; Plane: airports of Bologna, Ancona.
ARE THERE SHUTTLE BUSES TO AND FROM BOLOGNA AIRPORT?
Yes. For information, timetables and reservations click here.
HOW MUCH DOES PARKING COST?
Car: €18 per parking. Camper/vans: €20 per parking space. Buses: €30 per parking. Motorbikes up to 150cc: €4 per parking.
where can I park?
Click here to download the parking map.
Exhibition informations
WILL THERE BE COMPETITIONS DURING THE TRADESHOW?
Yes, click here to discover the events program.
WHICH COMPANIES WILL EXHIBIT AT THE NEXT SIGEP?
To view the exhibitors list click here.
IS THE GUIDE MAP AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE?
No. The guide map will be available online through the event app or in paper form that can be browsed on site.