International FoodTec Forum

22 February 2027 | Congress Centre East Cologne

The new industry get-together for the global FoodTec network.
The International FoodTec Forum is making its debut! On the day before Anuga FoodTec in Cologne, this new platform brings together leading figures in food and beverage production.

Use the forum as the perfect start to your trade show visit: Gain exclusive insights into current trends among end consumers, market expectations, and the most pressing political and social challenges facing our sector—presented by high-profile international speakers from industry, poolitics and research.

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What can you expect?

Keynote & Expertise: Top-class speakers from trade and industry
Consumer Insights: Consumer Trends, Customer Behavior & Recommendations for Action
Market overview: International retail ranking, legal basis
Status Quo: Political and Social Classification of the Sector

Why participate?

Included season ticket for Anuga FoodTec 2027
Big picture: Overarching insights into the industry
Learnings: Recommendations for action for strategic decisions
Networking: Exchange in an exclusive circle among industry colleagues

For whom is the event worthwhile?

For all managers and those responsible in F&B production along the value chain, including their suppliers and service providers.

Programm

About theInternational FoodTec Forum

Sven Lang, Publishing Director, Lebensmittel Zeitung
Those who want to help shape the future of the food technology industry should be in Cologne before the exhibition even begins. The International Foodtec Forum brings together international decision-makers, visionary ideas and practical insights in one place. Its close integration with Anuga FoodTec creates unique added value: first, strategic discussions and exchange at the highest level, followed by direct access to innovations and solutions on the exhibition floor. The combination of Lebensmittel Zeitung’s journalistic market expertise and Anuga FoodTec’s global reach makes this format truly unique.
Roland Thiemann, Director, Anuga FoodTec
The International FoodTec Forum brings senior decision-makers together to discuss the strategic questions shaping the future of food and beverage production. The collaboration between the Lebensmittel Zeitung and Anuga FoodTec creates a distinctive setting for high-level exchange, new perspectives and valuable connections across the industry. Held immediately before the trade fair, the Forum offers participants an excellent strategic starting point for making the most of their visit to Cologne.
Mary-Ann Sallmann, Head of the project, dfv Conference Group
As organisers of the forum, we are delighted to bring the two brands, Anuga FoodTec and Lebensmittel Zeitung, together on a joint venture that combines the best of both worlds: the mixture of an international meeting place for top managers in the FoodTec sector and the journalistic expertise of LZ in the DACH region offers tremendous potential for in-depth industry dialogue and the expansion of professional networks.

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Focus topics on stage

FOCUS I: POLITICS, REGULATIONS & SOCIETY

To kick off the day, the presentations will focus on consumer behavior and the political, social and legal framework conditions for the food industry.

FOCUS II: AI & AUTOMATION

Where is the implementation of artificial intelligence actually working in the F&B sector, and how is this new technology being approached holistically? The second focus topic addresses these questions.

FOCUS III: TRENDS AND CHANCES

Here you can find out about POS performance in the food retail, as well as the potential of global consumer trends and tomorrow’s customer favorites.

FOCUS IV: SUSTAINABLE GROWTH

Regulations, reporting requirements and packaging guidelines shape the way we manufacture our products. In this feature, we discuss best practices for sustainable business.