SAVE THE DATE! December 08 - 10, 2026
CHOCOTEC 2026 – International Congress
The congress for the chocolate industry
From 8 to 10 December 2026, we will be celebrating a very special anniversary – the 75th anniversary of the ZDS. Following the successful congress in December 2024, we are delighted to once again present an innovative event for the chocolate industry.
The CHOCOTEC Congress offers a unique platform for inspiration, networking and visions of the future. We are currently in the planning phase – interested exhibitors, speakers and participants can express their interest using our form.
Would you like to participate as an exhibitor? Do you have any exciting topic suggestions, or would you like to speak on a specific topic? Then register now and share your ideas with us!
We look forward to hearing from you and celebrating this special anniversary with you!
Yes, I am interested in participating in CHOCOTEC 2026!
The CHOCOTEC 2026 Advisory Board
Well-known representatives of major companies in the chocolate industry.
Key Facts – CHOCOTEC 2024
723 sqm
Exhibition space
47
exhibitors
34
lectures
> 300
expected participants
Gallery
Impressions from CHOCOTEC 2022, 2024
Quotes from Participants
“Basically, one of my first time[s] to attend this convention. I find it very informative. I learned a lot, most topics are futuristic.”
“Good topics, very informative”
“Topics and speakers were well chosen. I enjoyed the majority of them tremendously and found them useful!”
“Very informative & enjoyed the festive dinner, event flooded with details and presenters. I enjoyed the chocolates. Good job!”
“Die ChocoTec 2024 war ein sehr guter Kongress, mit vielen informativen Vorträgen, wertvollen Gesprächen mit alten und neuen Kontakten aus Industrie und einer optimalen Abstimmung der Themen. Vielen Dank an alle Organisator:innen für die tolle Veranstaltung! Ich freue mich schon auf die ChocoTec 2026!”
“Insgesamt waren die Themen sehr gut ausgewählt”
“Improvement in the amount of food. Well done! Also food was great. Venue is great. Great speakers and topics.”
