December 08-10, 2026

Cologne Congress Center Nord
Deutz-Mülheimer Street 111, 50679 Cologne
The annual event of the chocolate industry
CHOCOTEC 2026
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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.

Participation fee

2590
  • for 1 participant

 Let’s shape the future of the chocolate processing industry together!

 Let’s shape the future of the chocolate processing industry together!

Key Facts (2024)

723 square meters
exhibition space

47
Exhibitor

34
Lectures

> 300
Expected participants

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Photo gallery

Impressions from CHOCOTEC 2022, 2024