December 08-10, 2026

Cologne Congress Center Nord
Deutz-Mülheimer Street 111, 50679 Cologne

CHOCOTEC – Connecting the global chocolate industry

CHOCOTEC takes place in the ZDS anniversary year, celebrating 75 years of ZDS with the international chocolate industry.

The congress provides inspiration for the development of new products, processes and future‑oriented strategies in the chocolate industry.

The congress focuses on key topics:

Raw Material Cocoa
Raw Material Nuts
Processing Technology Cocoa and Chocolate
Fats/Compounds and more
Alternative Raw Materials
Chocolate Quality
Regulatory Affairs
Latest Scientific Developments
Quality-Supported Processes

High level speakers from industry and research share practical insights and future perspectives.
A foyer, poster and product exhibition provides an ideal setting for networking and exchange along the entire value chain.
CHOCOTEC stands for inspiration, dialogue and knowledge transfer.

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The annual event of the chocolate industry

CHOCOTEC 2026

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The first day of the congress ends with a chocolate buffet in the world-famous Chocolate Museum, directly on the Rhine promenade. The second evening of the congress will end with a poster slam. Current research results will be presented in the form of posters and offer interested parties, experts and scientists an excellent starting point for deep blue talks and discussions. A proven format that focuses on dialog with science. Numerous companies visit CHOCOTEC with a team from quality assurance, process and product development and production. Let’s shape the future of the chocolate processing industry together!