From AI to protein. Trends you could see at your pizzeria in 2026

LAS VEGAS — Sin City temporarily became the capital of pizza as it hosted the 2026 International Pizza Expo.

The sauce and dough trade show, running March 24 to March 26, brought together pizza suppliers, vendors, and pizza restaurant owners from around the world. The event's 42nd edition included a keynote speech by Michelin-starred chef Wylie Dufresne of Stretch Pizza in New York City, instructional sessions on the business and culinary sides of a restaurant, and the International Pizza Challenge and World Pizza Games.

"It's a great opportunity to network, get people together and learn a lot about the latest trends," Jeff Malchoff, director of sales, Regional Commercial Chains at Rich Products Corporation, told USA TODAY at the Las Vegas expo.

Here's what to know about what could be coming to your local pizzeria from the International Pizza Expo, an Emerald event.

Josh Keown, Pizza Today's senior creative director, told USA TODAY that the integration of artificial intelligence into the pizza industry is "top of mind" for restaurant owners.