In the world of professional baking and confectionery, few events carry the weight and prestige of Modern Bakery Moscow | Confex. As the only exhibition in Russia and the CIS that covers the entire production and sales cycle of bakery and confectionery products, this annual gathering has become an indispensable event for industry professionals. Returning to Moscow’s Timiryazev Centre from March 24-27, 2026, the 31st edition promises four intensive days of innovation, education, and business development.
A Legacy of Excellence: 30 Years of Success
Having celebrated its 30th anniversary in 2025, Modern Bakery Moscow has firmly established itself as the most effective business development platform for the industry. The 2025 edition delivered impressive numbers: 15,111 specialized visitors from 28 countries gathered to explore exhibits from 248 companies representing 10 nations. Over four days, attendees participated in 20 master classes and 17 business events, collectively drawing 3,293 engaged professionals.
The 2025 anniversary exhibition also marked a significant expansion, with 30% of exhibitors presenting their products for the first time. This influx of new participants—including companies like Biopreparat (bio-enzymes), Fabrika Sladkogo Dekora (confectionery fillings), and Asana (cleaning products)—demonstrates the exhibition’s continued relevance and appeal to emerging market players.
Two Industries, One Meeting Point
Modern Bakery Moscow‘s defining characteristic is its focused, dual-industry approach. The exhibition brings together two interconnected sectors under one roof:
- Bakery Technologies: Equipment and solutions for producing bread and bakery products.
- Confectionery Technologies: Specialized machinery and ingredients for chocolate and sugar-based confections.
This structure creates what organizers describe as “maximum concentration of benefits on one site”—nothing extra, just targeted solutions for serious professionals.
A Comprehensive Exhibition Floor
The exhibition showcases the full spectrum of bakery and confectionery production, organized into key thematic sections:
Equipment and Food Technologies:
From receipt and preparation to storage and transportation, visitors can explore machinery for dough processing, handling, and baking. This includes depositors, spiral conveyors, refrigerators, production lines for baked goods and pastry products, wafer machines, extruders, complete baking systems, planetary mixers, and essential accessories.
Ingredients, Raw Materials, and Additives:
The ingredient section covers everything from foundational components to specialized additives: flour, yeast, sugar-containing products, oils and fats, fruits and berries, fillings, icings, baking and confectionery mixes, sourdough starters, conditioners, flavorings, food colors, leavening agents, emulsifiers, and enzyme preparations.
Packaging and Packaging Technology:
Modern packaging solutions are critical for product preservation and presentation. Exhibitors showcase packaging lines, vacuum sealing machines, shrink wrapping equipment, bag sealers, clipping machines, blister and wrapping machinery, doypack solutions, cartoning machines, multihead weighers, korrex packaging, and various packaging materials.
Refrigeration Technologies:
Cooling systems, medium-temperature and low-temperature refrigerators, equipment for deep and flash freezing, humidifiers, and related technologies ensure product quality throughout the production chain.
Shopfitting and Services:
Equipment for restaurants, cafes, and stores, including solutions for production and sales in HoReCa and retail segments, food trucks, design services, complex equipment installations, and freezing display cases.
Processing, Storage, Quality Control, and Hygiene:
Equipment for grain and grain product processing and storage, laboratory instruments for technical quality control, and solutions for production hygiene in bakery and confectionery facilities.
Accessories:
Racks, conveyor belts and systems, carts, baking forms, trays, pastry bags, whisks, wax paper, coatings and lubricants for sheets and trays, stands, dividers, and cake rings.
Services:
Production automation systems, consulting, design and construction of factories, information technologies, financing, logistics, leasing, insurance, professional education, and industry publishing.
Who’s Who: Industry Leaders on the Floor
Modern Bakery Moscow attracts the most influential players in the industry. Regular exhibitors include leading manufacturers of equipment and ingredients such as Abat, Angel Yeast, AOCNO, Debag, Handtmann, HDR Gida, ITECA, JAC, Kumkaya, Lesaffre, Memak, Qingdao Kesong, Rondo, Wiesheu, Zavod “SEMZ,” and Voskhod.
The visitor list is equally impressive, encompassing major confectionery manufacturers, bakeries, and retail chains. Regular attendees include Ferrero, BCC Kolomenskiy, Essen Confectionery Factory, Pobeda Confectionery Factory, Slavyanka Confectionery Association, Slodych Confectionery Factory, Tomer, Konti-Rus, and United Confectioners. Retail giants such as Azbuka Vkusa, Auchan, Commander, Lenta, Miratorg, Pyaterochka, Ozon, and Globus consistently send their purchasing professionals to discover new products and technologies.
Knowledge and Inspiration: The Business Program
Beyond the exhibition floor, Modern Bakery Moscow offers a rich program of educational and networking events. The 2025 edition featured 37 events with 214 expert speakers, covering critical industry topics:
- Confectionery Market 2025-2026: Trends, innovations, and marketing strategies shaping the future of sweets.
- HR in the Food Industry: Addressing the persistent challenge of staffing shortages.
- Master Classes: Hands-on sessions led by leading technologists and pastry chefs.
- Public Talks: Forums where major players share experiences and emerging producers gain insights.
- Symposiums: Specialized gatherings such as the “Gingerbread – Russia’s Honey ‘Bread'” symposium held during the 2025 edition.
The 2026 business program promises to continue this tradition of practical, actionable education for industry professionals.
Recognizing Excellence: Industry Competitions
Modern Bakery Moscow serves as the venue for prestigious industry competitions. The “Best Bread of Russia” competition recognizes outstanding bakeries from across the country, with 2025 winners hailing from Vladimir, Samara, Bryansk, and other regions. The “Best Russian Gingerbread” competition, held during the 2025 symposium, celebrates excellence in this traditional Russian specialty. These competitions not only honor achievement but also showcase the diversity and quality of Russian baking to a wide professional audience.
Strategic Co-Location: The Gotovo Connection
A significant feature of the March 2026 event is the concurrent running of GOTOVO, the International Exhibition of Equipment and Ingredients for the Production of Ready-to-Eat Food and Semi-Finished Products. This co-location creates powerful synergies, allowing visitors to explore the intersection of traditional baking and the rapidly growing prepared foods sector. The combined event transforms the Timiryazev Centre into a comprehensive food production ecosystem, offering solutions for everything from artisanal bread to industrial-scale ready meals.
A New Venue for 2026
For the 2026 edition, Modern Bakery Moscow moves to the Timiryazev Centre in Moscow, a modern exhibition complex designed to accommodate the growing scale of the event. The new venue offers enhanced facilities for exhibitors and visitors alike, ensuring a productive environment for business negotiations and networking.
Registration and Admission
Attendance at Modern Bakery Moscow requires pre-registration and ticket purchase. Entry is permitted only with tickets purchased online in advance or at self-registration kiosks during the exhibition. Ticket prices are structured as follows:
- 650 rubles: Online purchase with a promo code
- 1,300 rubles: Online purchase without a promo code
- 1,300 rubles: Self-registration terminals during the exhibition
- Free: Online purchase with partner promo codes
Tickets grant access to both Modern Bakery Moscow and the co-located GOTOVO exhibition for all four days, as well as entry to all business program events. Online registration remains open through March 27, 2026.
The Verdict: An Unmissable Industry Gathering
For any professional serious about the bakery and confectionery industry in Russia and Eurasia, Modern Bakery Moscow 2026 is an unmissable event. As the only exhibition covering the complete production and sales cycle, it offers a unique combination of comprehensive industry coverage, access to top-tier decision-makers, and forward-looking educational programming.
The exhibition’s significance was perhaps best summarized by Dmitry Semenov, President of the Russian Union of Bakers, who stated: “The importance of Modern Bakery Moscow cannot be overstated. The exhibition traditionally brings together the leading players in the bakery and confectionery markets and is effectively a trendsetter in terms of innovations, new products, and technologies. Missing this forum is simply unthinkable for industry professionals”.
For four days in March, the Timiryazev Centre becomes the epicenter of Russian baking—where tradition meets innovation, where business relationships are forged, and where the future of the industry is on display.
Key Details at a Glance:
- Event: 31st Modern Bakery Moscow | Confex 2026
- Dates: March 24-27, 2026
- Location: Timiryazev Centre, Moscow, Russia
- Co-located Event: GOTOVO (Ready-to-Eat Food Production Exhibition)
- 2025 Statistics: 15,111 visitors from 28 countries, 248 exhibitors from 10 countries, 20 master classes, 17 business events
- Key Product Sectors: Bakery equipment, confectionery technology, ingredients, packaging, refrigeration, shopfitting, quality control, hygiene, accessories, services
- Key Attendees: Ferrero, United Confectioners, Pobeda, Auchan, Lenta, Pyaterochka, Ozon, and hundreds of regional bakeries
- Ticket Price: 650-1,300 RUB (free with partner promo codes)
- Official Website: www.modern-bakery.ru
