Group 1 - The 16th Beijing Catering Expo and the 3rd International Culinary Arts Skills Competition will take place from March 18 to 20, 2026, in Beijing, featuring a theme of "Innovating Food Era, Starting New Journey" [1][4] - The expo will cover an exhibition area of 60,000 square meters, host over 1,100 domestic and international brand exhibitors, and attract more than 86,000 buyers from various channels [1][4] - During the launch event, over 50 new and old clients signed contracts, indicating strong industry engagement and interest [4] Group 2 - The expo will include multiple supporting activities, such as the "3rd International Culinary Arts Skills Competition" with 500 culinary experts participating and a "New Product Launch" event showcasing numerous new dining products [4] - Special exhibition areas will be set up, including a "Financial Exhibition Area" and a "New Product Debut and Innovation Exhibition Area" [4] - The organizer revealed a strategic layout for national exhibitions in 2026, including three major events: a Central Asia exhibition in May focusing on cross-border trade cooperation, a June exhibition in Hangzhou targeting the East China market, and an August exhibition in Xiamen emphasizing dining innovation and cultural tourism integration [4]