ISM 2026 in Köln

ISM is the leading international trade fair for confectionery and snacks. With top-class exhibitors and expert visitors, the trade fair offers unique impulses and innovations. It is therefore the perfect place for networking. Spread over six exhibition halls, the world's largest range of products from the confectionery and snacks sector will be on offer.

The product areas for ISM 2026 are:

• Chocolate, chocolate products
• Sugar confectionery
• Fine bakery products
• Snack products
• Trend Snacks & Natural Snacks
• Breakfast Snacks
• Ice cream, frozen confectionery & raw masses
• Finest Creation - Hand-Crafted

The supporting program includes a colorful mix of information and entertainment. While the latest consumer and product trends will be presented at the ISM Expert Stage, visitors will be able to sample and buy the latest halal products at the ISM Halal Market. Also in 2026, the ISM Award for extraordinary merit in the confectionery and snack industry will be presented. The congress "#CONNECT2030 in transition" will turn the global spotlight on the future of the confectionery and snack industry.

1,500 exhibitors from 70 countries took part in ISM 2025, 89% of whom came from abroad. More than 32,000 trade visitors came from more than 135 countries, with the foreign share of 71% being as high as usual.