# ISM 2026 · Germany · Sweets | TradeShowIntel > ISM 2026 is the world's leading trade fair for sweets and snacks, taking place from January 31 to February 3, 2026 at the Exhibition Centre Cologne, Germany. Th URL: https://tradeshowintel.com/events/ism-2026 --- Trade show # ISM 2026 ISM 2026 is the world's leading trade fair for sweets and snacks, taking place from January 31 to February 3, 2026 at the Exhibition Centre Cologne, Germany. The event features around 1,600 exhibitors from 72 countries and includes co-located events ISM Ingredients and ISM Manufacturing. ISM 2026 is the world's leading trade fair for sweets and snacks, taking place from January 31 to February 3, 2026 at the Exhibition Centre Cologne, Germany. The event features around 1,600 exhibitors from 72 countries and includes co-located events ISM Ingredients and ISM Manufacturing. ## Event details - **Dates:** 1–4 Feb 2026 - **Venue:** Exhibition Centre Cologne - **Industry:** Sweets, Snacks, Confectionery, Food Ingredients, Food Manufacturing, Packaging, Bakery, Ingredients - **Category:** Trade show ## Audience scale - **Exhibitors:** 1,600+ - **Attendees:** 32,000+ ## Why exhibit Exhibit at ISM, the world's leading trade fair for sweets and snacks, to reach a global audience of decision-makers from over 70 countries. Showcase your products to thousands of trade visitors, benefit from strong international participation, and be part of the complete value chain alongside ISM Ingredients and ISM Manufacturing. ## Why visit Visit ISM to discover the latest innovations in sweets, snacks, and confectionery from over 1,600 exhibitors worldwide. Network with industry leaders, explore new products and trends, and gain insights from expert talks and live demonstrations. ## Exhibitor profile - Chocolate and chocolate products - Sugar confectionery - Snack foods - Fine bakery products - Ice cream and frozen confectionery - Raw materials and ingredients - Food manufacturing technology - Packaging solutions - Confectionery Manufacturers - Snack Food Producers - Ingredient Suppliers - Packaging Technology Providers - Food Machinery Manufacturers - Raw Material Producers - Bakery Product Companies - Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Makers - Sweets manufacturers - Snack producers - Confectionery brands - Bakery products - Ingredients suppliers - Packaging companies - Sweets - Snacks - Confectionery - Chocolate - Ice cream - Ingredients - Packaging ## Visitor profile - Buyers and procurement managers - Distributors and wholesalers - Retailers and supermarket chains - Importers and exporters - Food industry executives - Product developers - Marketing and sales professionals - Industry consultants and analysts - Buyers and Purchasing Managers - Distributors and Wholesalers - Retailers and Supermarket Chains - Food Importers/Exporters - Product Developers - Marketing Professionals - Industry Consultants - Trade Press and Media - Retailers - Distributors - Wholesalers - Industry buyers - Marketing professionals - Food service - Importers - Exporters - Industry professionals ## Industries - Sweets - Snacks - Confectionery - Food Ingredients - Food Manufacturing - Packaging - Bakery - Ingredients ## Organisers - Koelnmesse GmbH