EuroCIS 2026 in Dusseldorf, Germany

EuroCIS 2026 is Europe’s leading trade fair for retail technology. Here, solutions aren’t just “shown” — they’re discussed with the people who make decisions. It’s a rare format where one visit covers three goals at once: you spot trends, compare suppliers, and agree on pilots.

The next edition will take place at Messe Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf, Germany. Opening hours for visitors: 10:00–18:00. Important: EuroCIS 2026 will be held as part of EuroShop, so you get not only retail tech, but also the scale of the entire biggest retail season — all in one venue.

EuroCIS video

Below is the official trailer to get a feel for the pace and format of the trade fair.

On the official EuroCIS YouTube channel, videos are published regularly — show recaps, interviews, and short solution “showcases”. It’s handy if you’re planning your booth route in advance.

About EuroCIS 2026 : what you’ll see and feel on-site

The EuroCIS 2026 vibe is business energy without unnecessary hype. Plenty of live demos, real-world cases, and straight-to-the-point conversations. At the booths, you’ll see how technology genuinely speeds up checkout, reduces shrink, supports staff, and improves the customer experience.

This trade fair is built for practical outcomes. You come not for “inspiration”, but to answer a clear question: what to implement in the next 6–12 months — and who to buy it from.

Who will benefit most from visiting EuroCIS

• Retail chain owners and CEOs. To quickly see where the market is heading and where efficiency gains are within reach.
• IT and digital transformation leaders. To compare solutions by architecture, integrations, and product maturity.
• Operations directors and store managers. To find technologies that take pressure off staff and speed up processes.
• Commercial teams and marketing. To evaluate retail media, personalization, and in-store communications.
• Finance and security. To review payments, cybersecurity, loss prevention, and risk control.
• Vendors and system integrators. To meet partners and customers — and connect your solution to real retail challenges.

The history of EuroCIS: how the show became the benchmark for retail tech

EuroCIS has strong roots within the Messe Düsseldorf ecosystem. The first formats connected to EuroCIS were mentioned back in the late 1990s. And in 2002, the EuroCIS brand was launched as a reflection of the technology segment within the EuroShop structure.

After that, the trade fair evolved into a dedicated platform focused specifically on retail technology. And that focus became its biggest advantage: minimum “noise”, maximum solutions you can actually implement.

Key advantages of EuroCIS: the numbers that matter to business

• Scale and international reach. In 2025, the show brought together 500 exhibitors from 37 countries and more than 14,000 professional visitors from 95 countries.
• Exhibition space. In 2025, more than 15,000 m² of net exhibition space was reported as booked.
• Audience quality. More than half of visitors are involved in purchasing decisions and plan concrete investments. For exhibitors, that means smart leads — not just footfall.
• A strong conference program. Three stages, debates, practical talks, innovation tours, and special zones where you can quickly build a “solution map” for your needs.

Compared with broader trade shows, EuroCIS 2026 wins on its tight concentration of in-store and omnichannel technology. Time on-site is used efficiently. You get to actionable solutions faster — not just “pretty concepts”.

Well-known companies at EuroCIS: who you should see in person

• Diebold Nixdorf. A prominent player in self-checkout and store infrastructure. At EuroCIS, they typically showcase practical checkout scenarios and operational efficiency. It’s a good place to discuss pilots and scaling across a retail network.
• NCR Voyix. A company with strong expertise in retail solutions and the customer journey. At the fair, you can directly compare approaches to checkout, service, and store management. Useful if you’re building a unified technology stack.
• Verifone. Payment use cases, devices, and an acceptance ecosystem. A strong booth for discussing stability, integrations, and real-world edge cases. Especially relevant if you’re expanding payment and service formats.
• Zebra Technologies. A big focus on mobility, scanning, inventory control, and faster processes in store and warehouse. This is one of those areas where impact is often measurable quickly: less manual work, higher accuracy, faster replenishment.
• Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions. At EuroCIS 2025, the company highlighted AI and “smart” retail scenarios. A strong choice if you want a combination of reliable hardware and modern operational logic.
• SOLUM. A notable player in electronic shelf labels and on-shelf communication. Their solutions are relevant for teams calculating the economics of dynamic pricing and aiming to synchronize shelf, promotions, and data faster.

What you’ll find at EuroCIS 2026

EuroCIS is best seen as a “store of the future” showcase, structured in clear blocks. Below are the categories that consistently form the core of the exhibition.

• POS software and POS hardware.
• Payment systems and payment acceptance.
• Self-checkout and seamless checkout.
• Electronic shelf labels and price management.
• Merchandise management, inventory, supply chain, and logistics.
• Analytics, BI, forecasting, and AI for retail.
• Cybersecurity, data protection, compliance.
• Loss prevention, store security, and shrink control.
• Robotics and process automation in stores.
• Digital signage, retail media, and in-store communication.
• Workforce management and HR solutions for operations teams.
• Solutions for hospitality, food service, and “to go” formats.

Visitor tips for EuroCIS: how to get the most out of 1–2 days

• Join the Guided Innovation Tours. It’s a fast way to see a concentrated selection of new releases without getting lost in the halls. One tour lasts around 90 minutes.
• Plan time for the “special zones”. In 2025, Food Service Innovation and Cybersecurity were highlighted as dedicated tracks, and this format neatly “stitches” booths into a clear, comparable picture.
• Save a slot for the Start-up Hub. That’s where you often find ideas that big companies adopt only a year later. You can catch them earlier.
• Use stages and panels as a filter. Don’t listen for theory. Write down specific solutions, product names, and speaker contacts.
• Arrive with a short list of tasks. For example: “reduce queues”, “cut shrink”, “speed up inventory counts”. You’ll filter out noise faster and collect stronger options.
• Block time for meetings. EuroCIS 2026 has a high density of decision-makers. One pre-scheduled conversation can pay for the trip.

How to exhibit at EuroCIS 2026

Exhibiting at EuroCIS 2026 starts with exhibitor registration and choosing a trade show booth format. Next, you book your space, submit technical details, order venue services, and prepare your team to work with visitors.

If your goal is to stand out and generate strong leads, your booth shouldn’t just be “beautiful” — it should sell. You need clear demos, a meeting area, and a visitor journey that makes sense.

At ESBAU, we design and build booths around business goals: from compact lead-generation setups to large presentation spaces. Want to make a confident statement at EuroCIS 2026 in Düsseldorf? Message us and we’ll discuss exhibition stand construction in Europe for your budget and timeline.