Drinktec 2025 in Munich, Germany

The exhibition began in 1951 as "Deutsche Brauerei Ausstellung". Since 2005, it has been known as Drinktec and has transformed into a global arena for the beverage and liquid food industry.

Since 1985, it has been held every four years in Munich, undergoing several renamings and cementing its status as an industry leader.

About the Drinktec 2025 Event

Drinktec 2025 takes place at Messe München. It is a five-day hub for networking, innovation, and deals in the beverage and liquid food industry.

The format includes:

• 12 exhibition halls covering the entire value chain — from ingredients to packaging and marketing;
• approximately 1,002 exhibitors from 55 countries;
• around 50,000 professional visitors, 70% of whom are international;
• 171 participating countries.

Video about the Drinktec Exhibition

Advantages of Drinktec

• Unmatched international reach and business atmosphere;
• Powerful innovation platform: Liquidrome, Innovation Guide, “Next Big Thing”;
• Drinktec 2025 themes: Circularity & Resource Management and Data2Value — setting the course for a sustainable future;
• High proportion of decision-making visitors — around 83%;
• Partnership with VDMA ensures strong technical and conceptual support.

Notable Companies and Their Participation

• Krones — a leader in the packaging industry. At Drinktec 2025, they showcase turnkey canning lines, emphasizing speed, sustainability, and digitalization.
• ifm — automation and IIoT for the food sector: they present sensors, monitoring solutions, and digital ecosystems within a microbrewery demo.
• OCME — multicarton lines, wrappers, and palletizers. Their booth features a full line with real-time demonstrations of robots, packaging, and monitoring.

Recommendations for Visitors

• Register online in advance — a badge is required for every visitor;
• Liquidrome — a place of inspiration: key speakers, Deep Dive Lounge, Health Bar, and tours;
• Innovation Guide and “Next Big Thing” will guide you to true innovations;
• Don’t miss the Beer Sommelier Championship finale on September 14 — a unique event;
• Plan your visit in advance: hall layouts, cafes, and parking are available on the website;
• Balance your interests: choose zones based on technology, sustainability, or packaging.

Categories of Products and Services at Drinktec 2025

• Ingredients, raw materials, and additives;
• Processing, purification, and bottling technologies;
• Analytical systems and automation;
• Packaging, labeling, and logistics;
• Digital solutions and IT infrastructure;
• Beverage concepts, design, and marketing.

How to Participate at Drinktec 2025

• Complete the participation form on the official website under the "Exhibit" section;
• Choose a format: island, linear booth, or national pavilion;
• Add technical packages: furniture, electricity, internet, logistics;
• For maximum impact, consider exhibition stand rental from ESBAU or exhibition stand construction from ESBAU — a convenient and professionally designed turnkey solution.