Be part of the ISM Network – Discover the advantages now!

Take the opportunity and take part in the international sweets and snacks trade fair, the number one meeting point of the industry! Lead your business to success with ISM Networking. Benefit from the largest platform for the confectionery and snacks industry and meet decision makers of leading trademarks. The unparalleled concept of ISM Cologne is tailor-made to best meet the needs of the industry – ISM Cologne offers innovations, trends, and inspiration. The international sweets and snacks trade fair is opened exclusively for trade visitors and the ISM Network enables a vivid exchange with experts of the industry. Apply now and become an exhibitor at ISM Cologne!

Why you should exhibit at ISM

Innovations, ideas, inspirations at ISM Cologne
Like no other trade fair, ISM is the driving force and trendsetter of the global sweets and snack items industry. This is the only place to receive comprehensive information on all trends as well as market and competition activities. Top-class exhibitors, informative speeches, workshops and the ISM Networking make ISM Cologne essential for industry experts.
The ISM concept – tailor-made to meet your needs
The concept of ISM Cologne is tailor-made to meet your needs as well as those of the retail market perfectly. We present only end products that are made for retail sale from every relevant segment: chocolate, sugar confectionery, fine pastries, snack foods, ice cream, and raw pastes. ISM wittingly combines supply and demand. Discover new trends and the latest product innovations of the industry in our Trend Court and New Product Showcase. Take this opportunity!
Meet the decision makers of your industry
ISM Cologne opens its gates exclusively for trade visitors and bulk buyers. This way, decision makers of the industry are the first to discover the trends and innovations of the year. Take the opportunity to start the year well prepared with all the latest products and ideas of the industry!
Start your year with ISM Cologne
The international sweets and snacks trade fair is held at the beginning of the year. This early exhibition date enables trade visitors and exhibitors to plan all seasonal businesses perfectly. Don’t miss any opportunity or product innovation. ISM Cologne guarantees a successful start into the year!

Key theme „Encourage.Enable.Excite!

With its key theme „Encourage.Enable.Excite!“ ISM 2024 is placing a stronger emphasis on the current themes and challenges of the industry. In addition to the classic product presentations, the attention will focus more on the analysis and discussion of these challenges.

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Your industry meeting point

At the ISM Networking platform, you can meet all direct contact persons in one place. Talk to industry colleagues about services, products, and innovations.

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ISM - central in all respects

Cologne is the ideal exhibit location and easy to reach for national as well as international visitors. Fast and easy: travel per car, train or airplane to Cologne and simply enjoy your trade fair visit. Because of the central location of Koelnmesse, you will find many hotels in the direct vicinity of the trade fair location.

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ISM – room for ideas

Present your products to the industry in one of the largest exhibition centers in Europe. Koelnmesse is your ideal partner for the planning and design of your impressive trade fair presence! Koelnmesse provides the very best support before and during the entire event.

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Become an ISM exhibitor now!

Take full advantage of ISM and apply now to become an exhibitor at ISM Cologne. Find all relevant information about the application, stand costs, and a comprehensive checklist for your trade fair presence here!

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No Copy at ISM – Originals only!

ISM Cologne and Koelnmesse aim to eliminate product piracy! Find out, how Koelnmesse helps you to protect your products and brands against counterfeiting.

Protection against product piracy