The Gelato World Cup, a world-famous biennial event, will take place in Rimini in January 2026.

After the national and continental selections, 12 teams will compete for the world title in Gelato, Pastry, Chocolate, and Haute Cuisine competitions at Sigep.
Each team selected throughout the year will consist of a gelato maker, a pastry chef, a chef, and an ice sculptor, led by a team manager.
The Gelato World Cup is organized by Gelato e Cultura Srl with Sigep, part of the IEG Exhibition Group. The president is the first Italian gelato world champion, Sergio Colalucci, who, along with the board of directors, is committed to continuing to spread artisanal gelato throughout the world.