INTERGASTRA 2026 will take place February 7-11, 2026, at Messe Stuttgart. The trade fair is focused on the hotel and gastronomy sector and is described as a key meeting point for the industry. The event is organized by Messe Stuttgart in cooperation with sponsors and associations including DEHOGA Baden-Württemberg and BDV Vending.
The event will present a program that includes workshops, live shows, competitions and congresses. Meeting areas will also be available throughout the venue. Organizers state that the program has been developed in collaboration with industry partners to support current needs in hospitality and gastronomy sectors.
A main focus of INTERGASTRA 2026 will be vending systems. This theme was introduced in 2024 and remains part of the program. Vending systems are linked to automation and digitalization within hospitality operations. According to event information, these systems provide ways to increase efficiency and help businesses adjust to workforce shortages. The industry focus includes the role of vending in improving service availability at all hours and generating new business opportunities for hotels and restaurants.
In addition to vending, INTERGASTRA will highlight recruitment and development of skilled workers and young talent. Organizers have positioned this topic as part of the broader needs of the hospitality and gastronomy sector. The fair will also feature NEWFOOD X NOW, described as an innovation platform connected to new ideas and developments in food and service.
The event’s format will include practical demonstrations and activity-based programs. Interactive workshop formats, live shows, competitions and congresses are planned to support learning and knowledge exchange. Attendees will have opportunities to engage with industry partners and suppliers through scheduled events and designated meeting areas.
INTERGASTRA has stated that it aims to support business development and operational strategies for hotels and gastronomy professionals. The inclusion of vending systems reflects shifts in work models and service delivery within the industry. Automation and digital solutions are presented as central themes that align with staffing challenges in hospitality sectors.
The event will again position itself as a platform for industry cooperation and exchange, bringing together stakeholders from multiple hospitality areas. Messe Stuttgart will work with partners and sponsors to host the program and provide resources during the five-day event. Organizers present the trade fair as an opportunity for companies and professionals to access information on technology, workforce development and industry solutions.
INTERGASTRA 2026 will take place over five days and will continue its focus on sector topics introduced in recent editions. The trade fair will operate at Messe Stuttgart and is expected to attract participation from hospitality and gastronomy professionals seeking operational models, technology options and staffing related support.