The world’s leading trade fair for the beverage and liquid food industry, drinktec, is set to return this year. This prestigious event will take place in Munich, Germany, from September 15 to 19, 2025. Ahead of the main exhibition, drinktec is conducting a global roadshow, visiting key markets with significant potential in the beverage and liquid food industry, including Indonesia.
Supported by the German Food Processing and Packaging Machinery Association (VDMA e.V) and organized by the German-Indonesian Chamber of Industry and Commerce (AHK Indonesia / EKONID), the drinktec 2025 Roadshow in Indonesia took place on Thursday, February 20, 2025, at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Jakarta. Themed “drinktec Day Indonesia – Empowering the Indonesian Beverage Industry for a Sustainable Future with drinktec,” the event aimed to foster industry growth and innovation.
The event commenced with opening remarks by Mr. Jan Roennfeld, Executive Director of EKONID, followed by a welcome address by Mr. Jonas Präfke, First Secretary of Economic Affairs at the German Embassy in Indonesia.
A key highlight of the event was a presentation by Mr. Markus Kosak, Executive Director of drinktec, who elaborated on how drinktec 2025 will showcase the latest industry innovations and insights from global experts. “drinktec is a platform for industry players to introduce new ideas, foster collaboration, and engage in discussions to enhance global competitiveness in the beverage and liquid food sectors,” said Markus.
As one of the largest global economic gatherings in this sector, drinktec 2025 is expected to host over 1,000 exhibitors and attract more than 50,000 visitors from at least 170 countries. The exhibition will highlight cutting-edge technology and sustainable solutions aimed at improving efficiency, innovation, and competitiveness on a global scale.
Further enriching the discussions, Mr. Richard Clemens, Managing Director of VDMA e.V, presented insights into global machinery trade prospects, consumer trends, and key developments in food and beverage packaging—topics that will be prominently featured at drinktec 2025.
The event also received strong support from the Indonesian government. Mrs. Fajarini Puntodewi, Director General of National Export Development at the Ministry of Trade, Republic of Indonesia, emphasized the importance of continued cooperation between Indonesia and Germany. “We hope this will serve as a sustainable forum for industry leaders to exchange insights and strengthen business networks,” she stated during her speech at the drinktec 2025 Roadshow in Jakarta.
Beyond large-scale industries, Mrs. Puntodewi also highlighted the potential of small and medium enterprises (SMEs), expressing hope that events like these will support Indonesia’s SMEs in expanding internationally through the UMKM Bisa Ekspor (“SMEs Can Export”) initiative by the Ministry of Trade.
Furthermore, the local industry perspective was presented by Mr. Irwan Widjaja, Chairman of the Committee on Development and Coaching for Small and Medium Enterprises at GAPMMI. He discussed the opportunities and challenges in Indonesia's food and beverage sector, emphasizing the industry's rapid evolution, the need for technological adaptation, and regulatory developments.
The event concluded with contributions from two exhibitors set to participate in drinktec 2025. Mr. Hartono Indra, Managing Director of PT Festo Indonesia, introduced innovative automation solutions aimed at enhancing productivity and sustainability in the food and packaging industry. Lastly, Ms. Gabrielle Glenda Yauwira, Business Development Engineer at Beckhoff Automation Indonesia, showcased technological advancements and efficiency solutions for the future of beverage production with Beckhoff.
drinktec Day Indonesia 2025 reaffirmed the importance of global partnerships, digital transformation, and sustainability in shaping the future of the beverage industry. The event successfully connected key players, paving the way for further collaboration ahead of drinktec 2025 in Munich, Germany.
For more information on drinktec 2025, visit https://drinktec.com/en-US/home/