SIAL Paris 2026: the global meeting place where the future of your food business is decided
8,000 exhibitors. 130 countries. 5 days to transform your sourcing strategy.
Every edition, more than 295,000 food industry professionals gather at Paris Nord Villepinte to source, compare and close deals. 83% of buyers present complete transactions on-site or in the weeks that follow.
Book your ticket before 16 June and benefit from the early bird rate: nearly 60% off the full price.
SIAL Paris at a glance
More than a trade show, SIAL Paris is the world platform for food business: each edition generates more than €10 billion in contractual value, both on-site and in the months following the event.
What other professionals like you say about SIAL Paris
Top decision-makers from around the world make SIAL Paris a strategic fixture on their calendar: 90% of 2024 visitors were satisfied and plan to return in 2026.
“SIAL Paris is the perfect trade show for meeting new suppliers, finding inspiration, and brainstorming with existing suppliers. Plus, SIAL Paris is organised by business sector, which is very practical; other shows arrange by country, which makes things complicated as you have to run from one side to the other.”
Madelaine KASTBERG - DAGAB
“The world of food and beverage comes together at SIAL Paris: you find suppliers and producers from every corner of the globe. It’s a unique opportunity to forge new connections. And once again, a very well-organised edition.”
Jan POSCH - Alfies
“All in all, we counted more than 50 fruitful meetings and explored new opportunities. We can’t wait to come back in 2026.”
Yuri VALAZZA - Finigate
3 good reasons to put SIAL Paris 2026 in your calendar
Grow your supplier portfolio in 5 days flat
8,000 exhibitors from 127 countries.
One single venue. In one week in Paris, you cover sourcing ground that would take months to explore on your own. Meet established suppliers and emerging players, compare offers in real time, and leave with qualified contacts, thanks to a 100% sector-based organisation that saves you precious time on-site.
134 contacts made on average per exhibitor at each edition.
Spot the products that will make the difference… before your competitors
2,500 products entered in SIAL Innovation, 650 start-ups showcasing innovative offerings… SIAL Paris is the most powerful radar in the global food market: what will be on shelves and menus in 18 months, you can see, taste and list today. New ranges, differentiating products, new solutions to explore, responses to CSR expectations: it’s all here, concentrated over 280,000 m².
90% of 2024 visitors plan to return in 2026.
Make strategic decisions one step ahead
The food market is reconfiguring at speed: new regulations, new distribution models, new consumer expectations. SIAL Paris gives you the keys to anticipate, not just react.
SIAL Summits, SIAL Talks, SIAL Insights, real-time Kantar, Circana and ProtéinesXTC analyses: in 5 days, you access a concentration of market intelligence unavailable anywhere else.
SIAL Paris 2026: for whom?
An edition open to all professionals across the supply chain:
Importers and wholesalers
- Identify reliable new suppliers from every region of the world.
- Build comprehensive portfolios tailored to your markets.
- Schedule your appointments and optimise your days on-site.
Individual and collective catering
- Spot competitive ranges for your clients.
- Identify high-turnover potential products.
- In just 5 days, cover hundreds of targeted stands.
You are in the retail industry
- Build or adjust your assortments from a global view of supply.
- Work across value, core market and premium with players of all sizes.
- Inspire your ranges from the latest global food trends.
9 out of 10 visitors consider SIAL Paris strategic for their business
A visit experience optimised for buyers
Plan every day to the minute. Make every hour on-site count.
5 days, 280,000 m², 8,000 exhibitors. SIAL Paris 2026 gives you all the tools to turn this playground into new opportunities.
A 100% sector-based layout
Plan your meetings before you even arrive
Navigate on-site in real time
The big 2026 highlights not to miss
30 years of SIAL Innovation
For three decades, SIAL Innovation has been identifying and showcasing the most innovative products in the industry.
The 2026 edition will celebrate 30 years of food (r)evolution, success stories and concrete responses to consumer expectations, with:
- an enhanced showcase of award-winning products;
- dedicated visitor trails;
- meeting sessions with innovative exhibitors.
3 new Summits
- Summit “Feeding a world under strain”: to understand how the global food industry must reorganise in the face of current environmental and geopolitical challenges to secure its future.
- Summit “Food intelligence: redefining the value chain”: to decode how technology, data, platforms and AI are rewriting the rules for food industry players.
- Summit “The era of personalised nutrition”: to analyse the trends transforming the way we eat and how science and technology are reinventing tailor-made nutrition.
Access to the Summits is available as an add-on to the visitor ticket, with several formats (full pass, individual access).
SIAL La Boulangerie
SIAL Meet & Match
A matchmaking tool at your disposal to help you:
- easily identify relevant exhibitors for your needs;
- schedule appointments before the show;
- optimise each day on-site with a structured agenda.
SIAL For Change
SIAL StrEAT Lab
And as always, the fixtures that make SIAL Paris a truly unmissable edition:
- SIAL Innovation, the benchmark competition for global food innovation: 2,500 products in competition, award-winners to discover in preview.
- SIAL Talks, international expert insights on the food of tomorrow.
- SIAL Startup, the space dedicated to European and international start-ups.
- La Guinguette: the show’s networking hub, for informal meetings and relaxation between appointments.
- SIAL Taste, a space dedicated to exploring the most innovative and delicious products of the moment.
Our prices
* VIP ticket benefits:
- A dedicated entrance for direct access to the show floor;
- Exclusive access to the VIP Lounge for your meetings, breaks or refreshments, including 1 hour before the show opens;
- Concierge services to make the most of your visit.
** On request, 1 one-day pass, available before the show only, €50 incl. VAT per student. Minimum 3 people including one accompanying adult. Contact us at [email protected] to register a student group.
List of exhibitors at SIAL Paris 2026
Want to know who is exhibiting at the next edition?
Search easily by filtering by sector, country, label (halal, organic…), or by themed trail (SIAL Innovation with all innovative products selected by the jury, French products, etc.).
Available in French and English.
The interactive map at SIAL Paris 2026
The interactive show map will be available on our website from May. It will allow you to:
- prepare your visit by locating: events, exhibitors, practical information;
- search by product / sector / country;
- access practical info: food points, entertainment, services (toilets, ATMs, etc.);
- create your itinerary.
FAQ
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Are there reduced rates or group offers?Yes, you can save almost 60% on the standard rate by booking before 16 June. Travelling with colleagues? Take advantage of group rates (min. 3 people) and save even more!
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What is included in my ticket?The ticket includes entry for the full duration of the event, which runs over 5 days. Access to events (SIAL Innovation, SIAL Startup, SIAL Talks…) is included in the ticket. Paid Summits are subject to an additional charge.
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How do I get to SIAL Paris?
SIAL Paris is accessible from both international Paris airports by RER B (station “Parc des Expositions”). Enhanced signage and digital tools (interactive maps, exhibitor search) are available to help you find your way around on-site.
- Roissy Charles de Gaulle Airport: The exhibition centre is 5 minutes from the airport. Take RER B towards Paris and get off at the first station: “Parc des Expositions”.
- Orly Airport: Take Orly-Val (automated metro) to Antony, then RER B (towards Roissy-Charles de Gaulle). Get off at “Parc des Expositions” station.
Shuttles will connect Paris to SIAL at the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre. Tickets will be on sale via the ticketing system in your personal visitor area or at the shuttle departure points directly.
Several options by car and public transport are also available to you
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How can I contact you?Have a question or need information? Contact us via our contact form or call +33 1 76 77 13 58.