MIA is an exhibition of the food and beverage industry. It provides an extensive overview of the innovations and trends in food consumption. Among visitors are restaurateurs, fast food chains, catering firms, food and beverage retailers as well as wholesalers and public venues like hotels, bars and night clubs. MIA also offers an occasion for professional presentations, training courses, tasting sessions, contests and meetings. It is held simultaneously with four other expo events for the food and beverage trade: Pianeta Birra Beverage & Co, Oro Giallo, MSE and Food & Beverage Logistics Forum, which together form the leading European expo appointment for the eating out market.