Early Bird Registration Now Live for Premier Midwest Pizza Industry Event
Registration now open for the inaugural Pizza Expo Columbus staging at the Greater Columbus Convention Center in Columbus, Ohio, on October 26-27, 2025. Be part of the Midwest’s booming pizza scene, connect with top suppliers, and get inspired by two days of nonstop pizza action. Early bird rates available until July 15—don’t wait!
Expect a bustling and vibrant exhibit hall, an industry-leading education program, engaging networking events and prestigious pizza-making competitions from the team that brings you International Pizza Expo in Las Vegas.
Take advantage of early bird rates of just $40 for a two-day pass or an early bird combo pass with two-day access and one advance workshop for $275.
REGISTER NOW!Attention Competitive Pizza Makers!
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Register now before competition spots fill up. The Great American Pizza Challenge will debut at Pizza Expo Columbus. Pizza makers will vie for best in 7 categories — Dessert Pizza, Traditional Thin Pizza, Gluten-Free, Pepperoni Slice, Non-Traditional Thin-Crust, Breadsticks/Garlic Knots and Young Pizza Maker of the Year (Non-Traditional).
Traditional and Non-Traditional Thin categories will also place highest score in Tavern Style, Columbus Style, New Haven Style, St. Louis Style, NY Thin and Flat Bread. America’s Best Pepperoni Slice will place highest scores by regions, including Mid-America, Northeast, Southeast, Northwest, Southwest, Canadian and International.
Competitors must complete their Pizza Expo Columbus registration to sign up for competitions.
Join the pizza community as we convene on the Columbus Convention Center on October 26-27. Learn more about Pizza Expo Columbus. Look for in depth coverage leading up to the show at PizzaToday.com.
