Penang International Food Festival (PIFF) 2023 finale Penang Food Festival and the Penang International Halal Expo & Conference (PIHEC) 2023 in one location: Setia SPICE. The Penang State EXCO for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE) YB Yeh Soon Hin announced the festivals' dates and programmes in a joint press conference at Setia SPICE Convention Centre, today.

In line with the Penang State Government's Penang2030 vision as well as the Jom! Experience Penang tourism campaign, the Festivals aim to strengthen Penang's position as a top tourist destination, a gastronomic hub, and a leading halal hub in the region while drawing visitors to its shores to discover Penang's diverse and scenic landscapes.

PIFF 2023 is set to culminate its month-long gastronomic celebration with Penang Food Festival on 24 & 25 June at Setia SPICE Outdoor Car Park and Setia SPICE Rooftop Garden. At the SPICE Outdoor Car Park, visitors can feast on various mouth-watering local and international delights served by food stalls and food trucks specially handpicked for the Festival. Meanwhile, foodies, culture cravers, music lovers, and shopaholics alike will find much to discover at the SPICE Rooftop Garden, where they can indulge in appetising eats offered by food stalls operated by notable cafes, restaurants, and hotels and experience a cultural extravaganza with an exciting lineup of diverse performances. The winners of Foodie Exploration will also be announced at the finale.

Meanwhile, PIHEC 2023 will take place at SETIA Spice Convention Centre & Arena from 23-25 June. This year, PIHEC will consist of 4-panel sessions, several parallel programs, and a trade expo focusing on 3 critical sectors - halal trade & travel, modest fashion and halal tech. On top of that, there will also be exciting cultural performances, meet and greet sessions, cooking demonstrations and plenty more to add excitement to the conference.

The Penang International Food Festival 2023 is organised by Dreamz Productions Events Management, endorsed by the Penang State Government, and is fully supported by the Penang Island City Council (MBPP), Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP), and Penang Global Tourism (PGT).

The Penang International Halal Expo & Conference (PIHEC) 2023 is organised by Penang Halal International, endorsed by the Penang State Government, and is fully supported by the Penang State Exco for Trade, Industry and Entrepreneur Development, Penang State EXCO for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE), Penang Island City Council (MBPP), Seberang Perai City Council (MBSP), Penar Global Tourism (PGT), Northern Corridor Economic Region (NCER) Malaysia, Invest Penang, Lembas Kemajuan Wilayah Pulau Pinang (PERDA), Zakat Pulau Pinang, Digital Penang, Kolej Islam Teknolo Antarabangsa (KITAB) Pulau Pinang, and PCEB.

For more information and updates about the Penang International Food Festival, visit the event website piff.com.my.