Next Stop: ProSweets – Your Career Boost 2026
On Sunday, February 1, 2026, students and young professionals will have a unique opportunity to connect with leading suppliers from the confectionery and snack industry at ProSweets Cologne – and gain valuable insights into their future careers!
Organized by DLG, the Careers Day offers:
🎤 Inspiring expert talks
💼 Exclusive company pitches
🚀 Networking opportunities with industry professionals
🎟️Tickets for free
🎟️ Get your free ticket now!
DLG invites students, apprentices, and school pupils (with valid proof) to attend the Careers Day free of charge on February 1, 2026.
How to get your free ticket:
- Register online for the DLG Careers Day.
- You’ll receive an automatic booking confirmation.
- Reply to this confirmation email and send it to FachzentrumLM@DLG.org, including proof of eligibility (e.g. student ID, certificate of enrollment, etc.).
- We’ll verify your registration and send you a discount code for a free ticket.
Event Locationt
Koelnmesse GmbH
Messeplatz 1
50679 Cologne, Germany
Contact
If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to:
Judith Neuhaus
via WhatsApp +49 152 21883342
or eMail: FachzentrumLM@DLG.org
Young DLG Food
Sunday, 1.2.2026, 2:30-3:00 pm, Expert Stage: Lecture
Deep Dive Young Professionals – Boost Your Visibility on LinkedIn & XING - Be the One Recruiters Find
Theresa Grüner, Managing Director, foodjobs Active Sourcing GmbH
How can you stand out in the application process, what really matters in the food industry, and how can you convince hiring managers?
Participants will receive a vibrant mix of practical tips and tricks for building a professional social media presence on LinkedIn and XING – from profile optimization to strategic networking. After the deep dive, you’ll know how to position yourself effectively, understand what truly matters, and make your profile both visible and relevant. Learn which qualities, experiences, and soft skills are especially valued by companies – and how to communicate them authentically. You’ll gain exclusive insights into how recruiters work: how they search for profiles, what they look for, and which tools they use.
Sunday, 1.2.2026, 3:00-3:30 pm, Expert Stage: Expert Talk
Sweet Connections: Networking for young professionals
How to network successfully in the field of food technology? Get helpful tips from successful networkers! As part of the Expert Talk, we invite experts from the food industry to provide insights into professional, research and career networks.
This talk is aimed at students who want to learn more about career opportunities, innovative developments and building networks in food technology.
Our talk guests will talk about their career paths, challenges and the value of strong networks. The focus will be on how networks in this dynamic industry can help you succeed and develop professionally.
Moderation: Judith Neuhaus, Projektreferentin Young DLG Food, DLG e.V.
Lerne beim Expert Talk mehr über:
- First career steps with Prof. Dr. Andrea Maier-Nöth, Professor of Sensory Science, Consumer Research and Nutrition at Albstadt-Sigmaringen University
- Applications with Theresa Grüner, Managing Director, foodjobs Active Sourcing GmbH
- Starting a startup with Lena Kuschel, founder of rawry:
📸 www.instagram.com/rawry.os/ - Starting your own business with Julia Hildebrant, Managing Director of MEHR.WERT QUALITÄTSLÖSUNGEN
Sunday, 1.2.2026, 3:45-4:45 pm, Expert Stage: Guided Tour
Discover career opportunities
Are you interested in a career in the confectionery and snack industry? Then take the opportunity to take part in the DLG Guided Tours at ProSweets. In just 60 minutes of the guided tour of the trade fair, you will have the opportunity to get to know exciting companies in the industry and gain valuable insights into their fields of activity.
During the tour, various companies will introduce themselves and give you an overview of what they do, what innovations they develop and what career opportunities they offer. You will also find out which positions are particularly suitable for starting a career and how you can shape your professional future in the industry.
What you can expect:
- Insights into leading companies in the confectionery and snack industry
- Information on internships, working student positions and entry-level opportunities
- Personal contact with company representatives
- Networking and direct questions to the companies
Who is the tour suitable for?
This tour is aimed at students who are interested in the confectionery industry and would like to take their first professional steps in this innovative sector. Take the opportunity to make important contacts and find out about potential employers.
Registration is coming soon.
📍Meeting point: Expert Stage
🕒Please be at Expert Stage 5 min before start!
Sunday, 1.2.2026, 5:00-6:00 pm, DLG-Booth: Careers Day Get-together
Find your flavor – in every sense!
On the question of which industry suits you best, you’ll find answers at the Careers Day Get-together at the DLG booth. We’ve invited experts who will support you with all things related to starting your career or a start-up and offer valuable insights into the food sector.
DLG Network – Connect & Grow
Networking is a skill – and here’s your chance to practice it! At the DLG booth, you’ll dive into the world of the food supply chain. Where else can you sit down with tomorrow’s young professionals and discuss new paths with experienced experts? Learn more about the Junge DLG food network and how to get involved in committee work.
TASTE & TALK – Sweet Networking
Because good conversations deserve good snacks: Join us for a sweet tasting experience featuring innovative treats from the industry. Whether it's chocolate, gummies or surprising new creations – discover the future of sweets while making meaningful connections.
Also participating:
Lena Kuschel, founder of rawry: Raw cakes in a jar – your healthy alternative (vegan, gluten-free, and no refined sugar) 📸www.instagram.com/rawry.os/
