15−18 September 2026

Moscow, Crocus Expo, Pavillion 3

WorldFood Connect

A dedicated digital platform to expand your business's reach and position your products in front of targeted buyers.

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Key Features

LeadScanning

Matchmaking

How to Use Connect

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WorldFood Connect: Share, Learn & Grow Together

The WorldFood Connect Community is a year-round platform for food industry professionals to network, share insights, and grow their business. It connects exhibitors, buyers, and experts, helping build strong partnerships that extend beyond the exhibition.

With WorldFood Connect, you can showcase your products, reach the right audience, and stay connected to market trends all year round.

 

  • Industry Insights & Tailored Content: Stay updated with the latest food industry trends and innovations.
  • Digital Events & Webinars: Learn directly from market leaders and specialists throughout the year.
  • Networking 365 Days a Year: Connect with 12,500+ professionals and ~24,000 monthly visitors to grow your reach.
  • Leadscanning & Matchmaking: Instantly save contacts and schedule meetings ahead of the exhibition.
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Why Use WorldFood Connect?

Reach more people and get noticed by showcasing your offerings digitally, beyond just the exhibition floor, increasing your reach.

 

  • More Relevant Meetings: Get recommended buyers and partners based on your product categories, market needs and purchasing roles.
  • Less Noise, More ROI: Focus on top profiles with real intent.
  • Year-Round Leads: Build relationships beyond the event.

Smart, Seamless & Strategic

Leadscanning

 

Leadscanning is an efficient tool that simplifies networking. No more manual business cards, just scan participant and visitor badges to instantly exchange contact information.

 

  • Effortless Contact Collection: Instantly collect and manage contacts by scanning badges.
  • Centralised Data Management: Store all contacts in one place for easy access and download.
  • Completely Free: Enjoy complete access to the leadscanning service at no cost.
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Matchmaking Service: Efficient, Personalised, Connected

WorldFood Connect now offers Matchmaking: A smart recommendation system based on exhibition visitors, tailored for your company's leads.

 

  • Get Matched with Decision-Makers: Retailers, HoReCa, distributors, e-commerce players, and importers.
  • Company Pages & Products: Showcase your brand and product range for better matches.
  • Messaging & Meetings: Chat, propose times, and confirm meetings at your stand. 
  • Post-Show Look-a-Likes: Matchmaking improves as you scan more badges, suggesting new relevant contacts.

 

For Exhibitors

  • Get a list of recommended visitors that are interested in your company’s products and services.

 

  • Study the detailed profile of the interested visitors, their company background, business interests, and potential collaboration opportunities.

 

  • Send messages and schedule meetings at the show.

 

For Visitors

  • Get a list of recommended exhibiting companies that match your interests and goals for attending the exhibition.  

 

  • Review company profile, product ranges and booth numbers for onsite navigation. 

 

  • Send messages and schedule meetings at the show.

*Matchmaking is free for all exhibitors and visitors on both desktop and mobile versions of WorldFood Connect.

How to Get Started

01. Get Started

Download the app and sign up using the invitation link sent to your email.

02. Select Business Interest

Let the app know who you want to meet.

03. Go to Matchmaking

Review suggested profiles → messages & proposes meetings → connect and schedule business meetings.

04. Get Your Team Connected

Bring your colleagues to maximize networking.

Download WorldFood Connect

Connect, Showcase, Grow your business.

Download the app today to see how companies like yours stay ahead and grow their business.

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Have questions about using Connect?

If you have any additional questions about using leadscanning or matchmaking at the WorldFood event, please write us. 

Email: support@ite-connect.com