About IBAKTECH Istanbul 2026
IBAKTECH Istanbul 2026 is an international trade fair dedicated to bakery, pastry, confectionery, ice cream, chocolate, and related food production technologies. The 2026 edition will take place from October 14 to 17, 2026, at the Istanbul Fair Center (IFM) in Yeşilköy, Istanbul.
Officially described as the 15th International Trade Fair for Bakery, Patisserie Machinery, Ice Cream, Chocolate and Technologies, IBAKTECH brings together manufacturers, technology suppliers, distributors, food producers, industry professionals, and buyers from Türkiye and international markets.
The exhibition focuses on the industrial technologies and equipment used throughout bakery, pastry, chocolate, confectionery, and ice cream production. Its scope extends from dough preparation and baking to cooling, production lines, chocolate processing, refrigeration, decoration, ingredients, packaging-related equipment, and professional bakery and food-service machinery.
IBAKTECH is held every two years and is positioned as an important meeting point for the bakery and confectionery machinery sector in Türkiye and the wider Eurasian region. Previous event statistics published by the organizer indicate a substantial international business audience, with the 2024 edition recording visitors from 118 countries.
For manufacturers, distributors, importers, and professional buyers, IBAKTECH Istanbul provides an opportunity to discover new production technologies, compare machinery suppliers, establish business relationships, and follow developments in the bakery, pastry, chocolate, and ice cream industries.
Why Visit IBAKTECH Istanbul 2026?
Discover Advanced Bakery Technologies
Visitors can explore modern machinery and production systems designed for industrial and professional bakery operations, including dough processing, fermentation, baking, cooling, and production-line automation.
Explore Pastry and Confectionery Equipment
The exhibition provides access to equipment and technologies used in pastry, cake, dessert, and confectionery production. This makes the event relevant to both large-scale manufacturers and professional food businesses.
Find Chocolate Production Solutions
Chocolate is one of the major sectors covered by IBAKTECH. Visitors can investigate chocolate processing, molding, tempering, production, and related technologies from specialist suppliers.
Discover Ice Cream Machinery
The event includes technologies for ice cream and frozen dessert production, covering machinery and equipment used for processing, freezing, filling, storage, and related production stages.
Compare International Suppliers
IBAKTECH creates a concentrated business environment where buyers can compare different manufacturers, technologies, equipment configurations, and production solutions in one location.
Explore Production Automation
Automation is increasingly important in modern food manufacturing. Visitors can investigate automated machinery, production lines, conveyors, control systems, and equipment designed to improve productivity and consistency.
Build New Business Relationships
The exhibition provides opportunities for manufacturers, distributors, importers, exporters, and technology buyers to meet potential business partners and expand their professional networks.
Follow Industry Trends
IBAKTECH gives industry professionals an opportunity to monitor new machinery, production concepts, ingredients, equipment, and technological developments affecting bakery, pastry, chocolate, and ice cream manufacturing.
Who Should Attend IBAKTECH Istanbul 2026?
IBAKTECH Istanbul is primarily designed for professional and trade visitors working across the bakery, pastry, confectionery, chocolate, and ice cream industries.
The exhibition is particularly relevant to:
- Bakery manufacturers
- Industrial bakeries
- Pastry manufacturers
- Cake and dessert producers
- Chocolate manufacturers
- Confectionery companies
- Ice cream producers
- Frozen dessert manufacturers
- Food production companies
- Bakery and pastry shops
- Patisseries
- Hotels and resorts
- Restaurants and food-service businesses
- Catering companies
- Supermarket bakery departments
- Food retailers
- Production managers
- Factory managers
- Food engineers
- Mechanical and process engineers
- R&D specialists
- Procurement managers
- Purchasing professionals
- Quality-control managers
- Food technologists
- Importers and exporters
- Machinery distributors
- Food industry investors
- Equipment dealers and agents
Industries & Exhibited Products
1. Bakery Machinery and Production Lines
Bakery machinery is one of the core areas of IBAKTECH. The exhibition covers technologies used in different stages of bread and bakery production.
Typical product groups include:
- Industrial bakery machinery
- Bread production lines
- Dough preparation systems
- Dough mixers
- Dough dividers
- Dough rounders
- Dough molders
- Dough sheeters
- Fermentation and proofing equipment
- Bread ovens
- Tunnel ovens
- Rotary ovens
- Cooling systems
- Bread slicing machines
- Conveyors
- Bakery production automation
- Bakery equipment and accessories
2. Pastry and Patisserie Machinery
The pastry and patisserie segment focuses on machinery and equipment for professional and industrial pastry production.
Exhibited technologies may include:
- Pastry production machinery
- Cake production equipment
- Cream filling systems
- Depositors
- Mixing machines
- Whipping machines
- Dough sheeters
- Pastry ovens
- Decorating machines
- Cutting and portioning systems
- Cooling equipment
- Patisserie display equipment
- Bakery and pastry accessories
3. Chocolate Production Technologies
Chocolate processing is another major product category at IBAKTECH.
Relevant technologies include:
- Chocolate production machines
- Chocolate tempering machines
- Chocolate melting systems
- Chocolate molding equipment
- Enrobing machines
- Chocolate coating systems
- Chocolate cooling tunnels
- Depositing machines
- Chocolate production lines
- Confectionery processing equipment
- Chocolate molds
- Production control systems
4. Ice Cream and Frozen Dessert Technologies
The ice cream sector includes machinery and equipment used in the preparation, processing, freezing, filling, and storage of ice cream and frozen desserts.
Products can include:
- Ice cream production machines
- Continuous freezers
- Batch freezers
- Pasteurization equipment
- Mixing systems
- Filling machines
- Ice cream processing lines
- Frozen dessert equipment
- Refrigeration systems
- Cooling units
- Storage equipment
- Ice cream display equipment
- Production automation
5. Confectionery Production
IBAKTECH also addresses machinery and technologies used in confectionery production.
These may include:
- Candy production machinery
- Sugar-processing equipment
- Depositing systems
- Forming machines
- Coating equipment
- Mixing systems
- Cooling systems
- Confectionery production lines
- Packaging-related machinery
- Production automation
- Quality-control equipment
6. Dough Processing Technologies
Efficient dough preparation and handling are essential for industrial bakery production. IBAKTECH includes equipment designed to automate and standardize these processes.
Product categories include:
- Dough mixers
- Spiral mixers
- Planetary mixers
- Dough dividers
- Dough rounders
- Dough molders
- Dough sheeters
- Dough laminating systems
- Dough handling equipment
- Dough processing lines
- Conveyors
- Automated handling systems
7. Bakery and Patisserie Equipment
In addition to large-scale production machinery, the exhibition covers equipment used in professional bakeries, pastry shops, hotels, restaurants, and food-service operations.
These products may include:
- Bakery ovens
- Deck ovens
- Convection ovens
- Proofing cabinets
- Refrigerated equipment
- Stainless-steel equipment
- Mixing equipment
- Baking trays
- Bakery tools
- Display systems
- Kitchen equipment
- Professional food-service equipment
8. Ingredients, Additives and Food Products
The wider IBAKTECH product environment also includes ingredients and food products associated with bakery and pastry manufacturing.
Product groups can include:
- Bakery ingredients
- Pastry ingredients
- Flour and flour-based products
- Baking additives
- Improvers
- Chocolate and cocoa products
- Fillings
- Creams
- Decorative products
- Nuts and seeds
- Food and beverage products
The organizer’s exhibitor database illustrates categories such as bakery and pastry machinery, dough machinery, chocolate production technologies, ice cream production technologies, bakery equipment, cookers, food and beverage machinery, conveyors, additives, and related equipment.
9. Refrigeration and Cooling Technologies
Temperature control is essential for many bakery, pastry, chocolate, and ice cream processes.
Relevant technologies include:
- Industrial refrigeration systems
- Cooling equipment
- Refrigerated cabinets
- Cold storage systems
- Freezing equipment
- Cooling tunnels
- Refrigeration units
- Temperature-control systems
- Cold-chain equipment
- Refrigerated display equipment
10. Conveyors, Automation and Production Systems
Modern food factories increasingly use integrated production and material-handling systems to improve efficiency and reduce manual processes.
Exhibited technologies can include:
- Conveyor systems
- Automated production lines
- Material-handling equipment
- Process-control systems
- Industrial automation
- Sensors
- Production monitoring systems
- Packaging-line integration
- Machinery control systems
- Industrial software and control solutions