The coolest expo in the Philippines is coming — and you’re invited to taste, learn, and experience the best of the frozen dessert industry at the 1st International Ice Cream and Gelato Expo (ICEGEX)!
Happening on October 24–26, 2025 at the World Trade Center Metro Manila, this first-of-its-kind event will gather global and local leaders, innovators, and enthusiasts of ice cream, gelato, and frozen desserts for a three-day celebration like no other.
A Milestone Event for the Frozen Dessert Industry
Presented by Haliburton International Events Corporation and co-presented by Sterling Pacific Ventures Corp., ICEGEX 2025 marks a pivotal moment for the Philippines — putting the country on the global frozen dessert map.
Serving as the Exhibition Manager, Cut Unlimited, Inc. ensures a dynamic and well-curated experience that highlights the creativity, craftsmanship, and innovation driving the ice cream and gelato world today.
With the global frozen dessert market projected to exceed USD 135 billion by 2030, and the Philippines seeing a surge in both consumer demand and artisanal dessert businesses, ICEGEX 2025 comes at the perfect time to spotlight the country’s growing influence in the industry.
What’s in Store at ICEGEX 2025
🍨 EXHIBITOR ZONES featuring the latest in:
🧃 Packaging & labeling innovations
⚙️ State-of-the-art equipment & technology
👩🍳 Frozen dessert artisans crafting ice cream, gelato, soft-serve, and everything in between
🍫 Allied sectors: coffee, chocolate, pastries, and more!
🎓 SEMINARS & TECHNICAL SESSIONS led by top chefs and industry experts — perfect for professionals, entrepreneurs, and curious minds looking to upskill and get ahead in the dessert game.
🎭 LIVE DEMOS & STAGE ACTIVITIES that bring techniques, flavors, and creativity to life.
🏆 THE FIRST-EVER Ice Cream, Gelato & Soft-Serve Competitions in the Philippines!
Watch as top brands and talents go head-to-head for frozen dessert glory — judged by a star-studded panel of local and international culinary experts.
More than an Expo — It’s a Community
Beyond the showcase, ICEGEX 2025 is a hub for business connections, knowledge-sharing, and innovation. Exhibitors and visitors alike can explore opportunities in manufacturing, ingredients, equipment, packaging, and retail, while learning from some of the best names in the industry.
Live Product Demos will feature chefs and brands such as Sebastian’s Ice Cream; Marcelo’s Microcreamery (Chef Nouel Catis); Chef Myke “Tatung” Sarthou; Easy Brand PH (Chef Bam Piencenaves and Chef Boy Logro); Chef Emily Peralta; Blu Coffee Distributors Corporation; Sysu International Inc. (Chef Sonny Mariano); Barista Queen; and Asiatrends Import and Export Corporation.
Business Talks and Industry Seminars will also be led by Chef Nouel Catis, Sebastian’s Ice Cream, Chimney Cone, Sterling Pacific Ventures Corporation, the Department of Trade and Industry–Export Marketing Bureau (DTI-EMB), Chef Vincent Odejar, Chef Sonny Mariano, the Department of Agriculture–National Dairy Authority (DA-NDA), Daniel Baker PH, and Go Negosyo.
Industry Support and Partners
ICEGEX 2025 proudly welcomes Easy Brand, Selecta, AM Group, Alimentari, Ceres Summit Corporation, Dong Xiao, and Metro Container as sponsors — representing the full frozen dessert ecosystem from ingredients and equipment to packaging and cold-chain logistics.
The event also receives strong support from industry associations and government agencies, including the Department of Trade and Industry–Export Marketing Bureau (DTI–EMB), Department of Agriculture–National Dairy Authority (DA–NDA), Philippine Food Processors & Exporters Organization, Inc. (PHILFOODEX), The Council of Hotel and Restaurant Educators of the Philippines (COHREP), Food Caterers Association of the Philippines (FCAP), Hotel and Restaurant Chefs’ Association of the Philippines (HRCAP), Hotel and Restaurant Association of the Philippines (HRAP), Association of Local Artisan Food and Other Producers of the Philippines (ALAFOP), Philippine Association of Food Technologists, Inc. (PAFT, Inc.), and Philippine Amalgamated Supermarkets Association, Inc. (PAGASA).
Don’t Miss It!
Enjoy express entry and discounted tickets when you pre-register by October 17 via this link:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/IceGeX-2025
📅 October 24–26, 2025
🕘 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
📍 World Trade Center Metro Manila, Pasay City
📧 For inquiries & registration: info@eventsbycut.com
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