About
South Asia's only exclusive B2B platform for the ice cream industry.
Co-organised by the Indian Ice Cream Manufacturers Association and AIM Events, this three day event brings the entire ice cream ecosystem under one roof, from manufacturers and suppliers to innovators and experts.
Each year IICE hosts a seminar covering cold chain management, ingredients, automation, food safety and packaging. It is a meeting point for ideas, technology and opportunity, where business leaders and professionals shape the future of the industry.
The expo features freezing and handling equipment makers, packaging and material suppliers, cone makers, ingredient brands, cold chain specialists, consultants, traders, and major ice cream brands expanding their footprint.
- Edition
- 14th Edition
- Dates
- September 10 to 12, 2026
- Hours
- 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
- Venue
- Chennai Trade Centre, Chennai
- Halls
- Halls 1, 2 & 3
- Format
- Exhibition and seminar
- Organised by
- IICMA
- Managed by
- AIM
Three editions, three cities.
- 202412th
Gandhinagar
Helipad Exhibition Centre
- Visitors
- 20,000+
- Countries
- 21+
- 202513th
Delhi
Yashobhoomi Convention Centre
- Visitors
- 25,000
- Countries
- 20+
- 202614th
Chennai
Chennai Trade Centre
- Visitors
- 30,000 expected
- Countries
- 21
Earlier editions are not documented in the organiser’s records online.
Why exhibit.
Ten reasons the floor is worth a stand, from the organisers who fill it.
The only event of its kind
IICE is the sole ice cream sector event in South Asia, drawing decision makers and innovators from across the industry.
Reach at scale
Over 30,000 anticipated attendees from around the globe, giving your products a diverse and extensive audience.
Networking
Connect with industry leaders, potential partners and key stakeholders, and build relationships that move your business forward.
Brand visibility
Stand out among 300 or more exhibitors and capture the attention of thousands of visitors in a competitive market.
Market insight
Understand the latest trends, innovations and consumer preferences shaping the ice cream industry.
Business growth
Generate leads, boost sales and expand your market presence through new partnerships.
The full value chain
Engage allied industries and interact with everyone from manufacturers to suppliers and distributors.
Live demonstrations
Show your products through live demonstrations and tastings, so attendees experience the quality first hand.
Seminars and workshops
Sessions led by industry experts on the latest developments and strategies in the sector.
Media coverage
Extensive coverage and publicity through the trade media present at the event.
Who visits.
Buyers register against these categories, which is how the floor is planned.
- Ice cream and frozen desserts
- Processing and packaging machinery
- Cones, sticks and confectionery
- Dairy processing
- Raw materials and ingredients
- Flavours
- Refrigeration and cold storage
- Cold chain and logistics
- Safety and quality management
- Distributors and dealers
- Franchise seekers
- Consultants and associations
Why Chennai
South India is a cultural capital and a powerhouse of industrial growth. Tamil Nadu, with Chennai as its capital, is among the most industrialised and fastest growing regions in the country.
Over the past decade the ice cream industry here has grown remarkably, with homegrown brands gaining international recognition. The region is also a hub for pioneering new flavours and food ingredients.
Brands from the region
- Arun Ice Cream
- Dairy Classic
- Lazza
- Hangyo
- Skie
- Heritage
- Scoops
The seminar.
A high-impact seminar runs alongside the floor across the three days, led by people working in these areas rather than talking about them.
- 01Cold chain management
- 02Ingredients
- 03Automation
- 04Food safety
- 05Packaging
The 2026 session list is published closer to the show.
Who runs it.
Organised by the Indian Ice Cream Manufacturers' Association and managed by AIM Events, with the association’s office bearers on the organising committee.
Organised by
Indian Ice Cream Manufacturers' Association
Managed by
Sudhir Shah
President, IICMA
Rajesh R Gandhi
Chairman, IICMA
Aashish Nahar
Secretary, IICMA
Pradeep Pai
Treasurer, IICMA
The team on the ground.
11 people at AIM Events in Mumbai, running the floor, the exhibitors and the programme.
Seema
Exhibitor and sponsor enquiries
Shifa
Visitor and general enquiries
Ajay
Chandni
Aftab
Varun
Mazahir
Ali Saeid
Neha
Rizwan
Hasan
A word from the President
Sudhir Shah
President, IICMA
Chennai offers an ideal backdrop for a global gathering.
It gives me immense pleasure to extend a warm invitation to you for the Indian Ice Cream Congress & Expo in Chennai.
We have a long tradition of bringing our members and ice cream enthusiasts together to celebrate the coolest industry, literally. This edition promises an exciting lineup of the biggest brands, participation from countries around the world, and exceptional networking. As one of India's leading hubs for technology, innovation and business, Chennai offers an ideal backdrop for a global gathering.
We will also explore how technology and logistics are reshaping the way we do business, from flavour innovation to supply chain optimisation.
Sudhir Shah, President, IICMA
From the organiser
Firoz H Naqvi
Organiser, IICE 2026
A true melting pot for the global ice cream industry.
Get ready for the coolest and most exclusive ice cream event in South Asia.
This is a true melting pot for the global ice cream industry. We welcome the community from neighbouring countries including Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and the Middle East, all under one roof.
More than an exhibition, it is where industry leaders and allied sectors converge to show the innovations and technologies shaping what comes next.
Firoz H Naqvi, Organiser, IICE 2026