Reasons to visit the EuroCIS retail tech trade fair
CONNECTED. INNOVATIVE. SMART.
Which innovations are transforming and automating your retail processes? How does advanced technology help you as a retailer to meet current challenges? Is shopping becoming a high-tech interactive experience? What technologies does connected retail need? What is the best way to use big data? And what's new in merchandise security?
You will find the answers at EuroCIS 2026.
We are very much looking forward to welcoming our visitors again in person to the EuroCIS retail trade fair (as part of EuroShop) in Düsseldorf from February 22-26, 2026.
Be there and benefit from personal conversations and inspiring encounters. You will discover the latest solutions and innovations, trends and retail insights presented to you by our exhibiting companies or the speakers on our stage.
Retail tech stands for the use of modern technologies in retail to optimise processes, improve the customer experience and enable more efficient business processes. Retail tech is essential for the future of retail as it helps companies to remain competitive and respond flexibly to the rapidly changing needs of consumers.
EuroCIS will showcase the latest technological developments that are revolutionising retail. These include artificial intelligence (AI), predictive analytics & forecasting solutions, the Internet of Things (IoT) and innovative personalisation tools. Autonomous stores, robotics, smart checkout systems and digital price tags are also among the modern technologies that are shaping retail. These innovations offer retailers the opportunity to increase their efficiency while creating personalised shopping experiences for their customers.
Retail tech will continue to grow in importance in the coming years and fundamentally change the retail industry. From data-driven, predictive decision-making to automation and fully personalised customer experiences, the technologies on show at EuroCIS 2026 in Düsseldorf provide an exciting glimpse of what the retail of tomorrow could look like.
EuroCIS Specials – Stages, special areas, events and much more
The EuroCIS retail trade fair is accompanied by a strong and comprehensive supporting program that focuses on trend topics, innovations, best practice examples and specific use cases.
Exhibitors and retail companies will present their latest solutions and use cases on the Stages. High-calibre speakers will share exclusive insider insights and offer valuable learnings based on practical examples from the retail industry.
The Food Service Innovation Hub is a new special area for pioneering technologies and concepts in retail gastronomy. The increasing importance of food service in retail underlines the need for innovative solutions to optimize the customer experience.
The Cybersecurity Hub is the central platform for innovative IT security solutions in retail, presented by selected vendors in partnership with KPMG. Here you will find answers to key questions such as data security, threat prevention and security ratings to help you future-proof your business.
The Start-up hub provides an exciting glimpse into the future. This is where young, innovative and disruptive companies present their pioneering retail tech solutions, opening up completely new perspectives even for established players.
The after-work events at EuroCIS 2025 offer the perfect opportunity to make new contacts and strengthen existing ones in a relaxed atmosphere.
At the Happy Hour on Tuesday, February 18, from 17:30 in the Start-up hub (Hall 10, Stand D02), you can expect inspiring discussions with young entrepreneurs.
The After Work Party on Wednesday, 19.02., from 18:00 on the Red Stage (Hall 10, Stand G01) invites you to celebrate and network with free drinks, finger food and a good atmosphere.
For those who want to discover the highlights of innovative retail technologies in a compact and targeted way, we recommend the Guided Tours. Leading experts from the retail tech industry will guide you to the latest innovations in the exhibition halls and provide valuable insights into current developments.
Various awards at EuroCIS recognise revolutionary ideas, technologies and outstanding use cases that will disrupt and advance the retail industry of tomorrow.
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EuroCIS is the driving force for professionals from various industries
EuroCIS offers solutions for a wide range of sectors – from retail and wholesale to IT, security and catering. Trade visitors will find customised technologies that specifically address the needs of their industry and pave the way to the digital future.
As the central platform for innovations in retail, EuroCIS is the best place to find out about the latest technological developments and trends. Here you can find out first-hand which solutions are changing the market and which innovations can drive your retail business forward.
You can also use EuroCIS to make new business contacts, form partnerships and exchange ideas with industry insiders. Expand your international network and discover new opportunities for co-operation in a dynamic and future-oriented environment.
The following sectors in particular benefit from the technologies presented at EuroCIS
Experience the latest retail tech innovations with which you can digitally transform your customers' shopping experience and create an optimal customer journey both offline and online – whether fashion, book or food retail, whether DIY, petrol station or pharmacy.
For wholesalers, the focus is on increasing efficiency and digitalisation. Discover scalable solutions that automate your workflows and improve your supply chains.
Optimise your e-commerce activities with personalised customer experiences, optimised payment processes and omnichannel solutions.
The FMCG sector and retail are closely linked. Benefit from retail technology solutions to optimise sales processes, inventory management and logistics. Consumer goods manufacturers and retailers also have close points of contact in the areas of marketing, retail media and personalisation, big data analytics and omnichannel integration. Use innovative technologies to identify trends and optimise your processes along the supply chain.
Experience new technologies that improve the service and customer experience in the food service industry and make it more efficient.
Find out how you can secure your IT infrastructure and make it more efficient at the same time – from cloud solutions and software applications to hardware and merchandise security systems.
Discover innovations such as contactless payment, mobile banking and AI-supported financial analyses that make retail safer and more efficient.
Discover the hot topics of EuroCIS: retail technology in all its facets
EuroCIS always has its finger on the pulse and picks up on the latest topics that shape the retail industry. It brings together industry insiders from all areas of retail technology who are deeply involved in the latest developments and pass on their knowledge directly to visitors. This topicality and relevance is reflected in the five Hot Topics. Experience how these technology trends are revolutionising retail and opening up new business potential.