Gelato Festival World Masters Grand Finale

A Global First at the World’s Leading Pizza Stage

For the first time in its history, the Gelato Festival World Masters Grand Finale is leaving Italy, and the International Pizza Expo is proud to be the official host of this historic debut. As the industry’s largest and most trusted event for 42 years, Pizza Expo is the only platform capable of uniting these two iconic Italian culinary worlds under one roof.

Bringing the Best to Our Attendees

We’ve integrated the World Final into our event to provide pizzeria operators with a direct path to innovation. By hosting 35 finalists from 18 countries right on our show floor, we’re giving you exclusive access to the best gelato creators on earth and offering a unique opportunity to explore how premium dessert can elevate your menu and bottom line.

Official Host of the Global Final: Witness the crowning of the World’s Best Gelato Master on March 26, right here at International Pizza Expo.
Strategic Menu Evolution: We see gelato and pizza as a natural pairing; we are bringing this competition to our halls to help you stay ahead of evolving dietary and portion-control trends.
A Massive Expansion: To accommodate this world-class competition and the debut of SIGEP USA, Pizza Expo 2026 will have a significantly larger footprint at the Las Vegas Convention Center.

The business of pizza is ever-evolving. At the International Pizza Expo, we ensure you have the answers and the world-class inspiration to thrive.

2026 Schedule

Tuesday, March 24

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Opening Ceremony
12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Gelato Class by Frozen Dessert University – Carpigiani
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Cooking Show
2:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Technical Jury

Wednesday, March 25

10:30 AM – 11:30 AM: Technical Jury
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM: Gelato Class by Frozen Dessert University – Carpigiani
12:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Technical Jury
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: “Butterfly Elixir” by Nicolas Forte, Corporate Pastry Chef for Tao Group Hospitality
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Technical Jury

Thursday, March 26

10:00 AM – 10:45 AM: Gelato Class by Frozen Dessert University – Carpigiani
10:45 AM – 11:30 AM: Cooking Show
12:00 PM : Award Ceremony

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