IFEX Ireland

According to the organiser, IFEX 2028 runs over three days: Tuesday 22, Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 February 2028, at the Eikon Exhibition Centre in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. TradeShowBuzz lists the show as biennial at the same venue. The organiser describes it as Northern Ireland's premier food, drink, retail and hospitality trade event.

The organiser lists 10:00 to 17:00 on 22 February, 10:00 to 17:00 on 23 February and 10:00 to 16:00 on 24 February 2028. Check ifexexhibition.co.uk closer to the show in case anything changes.

The organiser says IFEX is a strictly trade event. Visitors must have a business-related interest in hospitality, retail or foodservice, and may be asked to show proof such as a business card or invoice. Visitors under 16 are not admitted unless the organiser agrees a request in advance, a limited number of student tickets are available first come first served, and pushchairs are not allowed in the halls. The policy page on the organiser site was still headed 2026 when we read it.

The organiser highlights Salon Culinaire Belfast, Northern Ireland's chef competition programme, with more than 30 classes culminating in the Northern Ireland Chef of the Year competition. It also lists the ChefSkills live theatre, Edible Art and the World Skills & Wild Food Arena demo theatre. Exhibitors cover areas such as catering equipment, beverages, tableware, packaging, technology and Great Taste award winners.

The organiser says stand sizes start from 4 square metres. Options include space only, a shell scheme with walls, carpet, fascia panel and name board, an Artisan Pavilion package for smaller producers under five years old, and a Great Taste Market stand for holders of Great Taste stars, with price on application through the Guild of Fine Food. A 2028 exhibitor brochure is linked on the exhibiting page.

The organiser's sales contacts are Lyndsey Harker, Head of Sales, on +44 (0)7946 320096, Caroline McCusker, Key Account Manager, on +44 (0)7929 044112, and Toby Wand, Managing Director, on +44 (0)7930 402303. The team's shared telephone line is +44 (0)1293 854408. You can also use the contact form on ifexexhibition.co.uk.