With this year’s slogan “Choco Tec – Be Part of the Change”, the Chocolate Congress is dedicated to current trends, innovative technologies, new types of raw materials as well as internationally growing markets, while always having the universal topic of transformation in focus. Classic expert presentations by renowned speakers from research and industry are an important component of the conference, as well as the already established foyer exhibition with new products and modern processes. The already well-known “Poster Session”, where exhibitors have the opportunity to present the most important contents of their research, has also become a main role of Choco Tec.

This year, the well-established programme will be complemented by a visionary start-up area. This is aimed specifically at start-up companies that aspire to present their innovations to established stakeholders and an international audience in the chocolate industry. A clear benefit: For more than three decades now, the most successful congress of the ZDS has been a meeting point for numerous national and international participants from all areas of the chocolate industry. Choco Tec exhibitors, universities, start-ups and other interested parties have the opportunity to register for the foyer exhibition, poster session and start-up area and thus benefit from this ideal platform for intensive exchange and fresh impulses from the chocolate industry. The highlight of the ZDS congress year will take place from 13 to 15 December 2022 in the Congress-Center North of the Koelnmesse in Cologne/Germany and will be completed by the evening programme in the world-famous Chocolate Museum on the first evening of the event.