drinktec - Driving the future of the beverage and liquid food industry

In just around five weeks, drinktec 2025 will open its doors. From September 15 to 19, 2025, the world of the beverage and liquid food industry will meet again in Munich. Around 1,100 exhibitors will present cutting-edge solutions and future technologies in eleven halls at the Munich Exhibition Center. 

They will once again be dialogue partners for all national and international decision-makers when it comes to investment decisions and the strategic orientation of brands. This exchange will be based on a complete overview of all raw materials, process technologies, filling and packaging technology, logistics, and IT directly at drinktec, where all projects with the experts can be discussed. 

With a comprehensive range of products covering the entire value chain of beverage and liquid food production, visitors to drinktec will gain inspiration for the future orientation of their product portfolios and learn about the latest trends in the industry. With around 70 percent of exhibitors coming from outside Germany, drinktec once again demonstrates its highly international character – a clear indication of the global significance of this platform within the industry. The largest groups of exhibitors (after Germany) come from Italy, the USA, and China, countries that have been bringing together the widest range of offerings for the industry at several drinktec editions. 

 

New Liquidrome – Hotspot for knowledge transfer and networking 

The new “Liquidrome” format provides additional impetus. Under this branding, the trade fair team in Hall C4 is presenting a wide-ranging supporting programme: exhibitor talks, presentations on research projects, and practical insights form the backdrop for strategic decisions in visitors' own market and brand scenarios. In this environment, numerous start-ups will also be showcasing new solutions and answering critical questions from the audience during start-up pitches. 

All offerings in Liquidrome focus on the key topics of “Circularity & Resource Management,” “Data2Value,” and “Lifestyle & Health.” “Here on our large Wave Stage, we have a diverse programme that includes macro trends, AI solutions for practical use, and numerous ideas for resource-efficient production,” emphasizes Markus Kosak, Executive Director of the drinktec Cluster. With several offerings on innovation strategies and insights from the start-up scene, the Deep Dive Lounge in the Liquidrome complements the programme and offers ample space for networking. 

"We also see strong potential in the functional beverages sector – for example, beverages with health benefits – which is why we have integrated a health bar into the Liquidrome. There, selected partners offer tastings of innovative beverages. This allows them to provide the industry with ideas on how to potentially tap into the segment of beverages with added benefits," says Markus Kosak. The entire offering at Liquidrome is free of charge for visitors and available at drinktec | Supporting Programme at the Liquidrome. 

Online: Exhibitor and product database and Innovation Guide 

By purchasing tickets via online registration, visitors benefit from lower ticket prices and are guaranteed quick access to the exhibition halls even after the trade fair opens. All visitors who want to prepare for their visit to the trade fair in advance can already find all exhibitor offers online in the drinktec| Exhibitor & products database. The information provided in the Official innovation guide of drinktec is particularly exciting. Exhibitors with innovative solutions are listed in this overview and can be viewed by trade fair visitors on their mobile phones when they enter the grounds. 

The entire drinktec 2025 site can be accessed via the West, Northwest, North, and East entrances, providing optimal connections to both the subway from downtown Munich and the parking garages and outdoor parking areas. Connections to the airport (arrivals and departures) are available from the North entrance and the East entrance (departures only). All information on travel planning is available online at drinktec.com/en-US/visit/travel-stay. 

“Market data indicates that positive developments are expected for beverages and liquid foods in many regions,” emphasizes Markus Kosak. “drinktec is definitely the global economic summit and therefore a must-attend event for shaping the future of the industry. Plan your stay now and take advantage of the affordable online booking options. The entire trade fair team at YONTEX looks forward to welcoming all industry players from Germany and abroad to drinktec!”