THE SIAL BUSINESS MEETINGS SERVICE
The SIAL Paris Business Meetings service is designed to help exhibitors prepare for their participation well before the show opens. Through a matchmaking platform, you can schedule targeted appointments with visitors who have active projects, optimize your time, and turn your presence into a genuine business driver.
The goal: maximize traffic to your stand, create high-value contacts, and convert qualified leads into tangible results.
This service is reserved for SIAL Paris 2026 exhibitors.
What are the key benefits for exhibitors?
The Business Meetings service offers several strategic advantages:
- Generate qualified leads before the show opens
- Export your leads' contact details for quick and efficient follow-up
- Communicate effectively about your offers, services, and projects
- Increase traffic to your stand
- Schedule business appointments to maximize lead conversion
- Make your stand a must-visit destination for attendees
- Grow your professional network and expand your contacts in the sector
These benefits not only help you optimize your presence at the show, but also allow you to leverage every interaction to generate concrete business opportunities and strengthen your visibility among key decision-makers and influencers.
Who visits SIAL Paris? Who are the prospects that match your business needs?
SIAL Paris attracts tens of thousands of food industry professionals every year: distributors, manufacturers, importers, innovative start-ups, international buyers, and strategic decision-makers.
The Business Meetings service allows exhibitors to filter visitors by industry sector, project type, role within their company, or decision-making level. This targeted approach ensures that every appointment is strategic, with a potential client or partner.
By using this platform, exhibitors can proactively organize their networking, reach the right people at the right time, and maximize their ROI.
How does the Business Meetings service work?
A simple, fast, free service included in your registration.
In just a few minutes, log in to your personal account and start receiving or sending meeting requests, no additional account creation required.
Our team is also available to support you if needed.
How do I use the platform?
Key features
- Immediate access upon registration to our professionals-only trade show
- Appointment scheduling opens on September 9, based on your offers and needs
- By completing your profile, you increase your chances of being selected for exclusive speed meetings with a curated selection of international buyers relevant to your product categories
- A detailed schedule sent to you before the show so you can organize your on-site meetings
What is the typical journey for an exhibitor?
- Register for the show and access the platform Upon registration, you receive your login credentials to access the Business Meetings area.
- Complete your profile Your profile is pre-filled. Adjust and enrich it to make it as attractive as possible.
- From September 9: appointment scheduling begins Filter participants by sector, projects, or role to prioritize your meetings. Send and receive invitations for your Business Meetings.
- A personalized agenda Approximately 10 days before the show, you receive your personalized Business Meetings schedule.
- On-site organization Follow your detailed schedule and use the dedicated space for each meeting, ensuring an optimal setting for your exchanges.
- Post-show follow-up Export the contact details of visitors you met, continue your conversations, and convert your contacts into qualified leads to optimize the conversion and value of your participation.
The dedicated meeting space
Everything you need to know about the SIAL Paris matchmaking service
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How to benefit from the Business Meetings service?
If you are registered for the exhibition, you can benefit from the Business Meetings service free of charge.
Simply log in to your space via this link (coming soon), using the same credentials as during your exhibition registration.
The Business Meetings platform allows you to schedule meetings during the exhibition with participants whose offers and needs match yours.
If you have questions, you can contact us at the following address: currently being created.
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Is there a SIAL Business Meetings app?
The Business Meetings platform operates as a web app.
You can access it from your phone, tablet or laptop, with no installation required.
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Is the Business Meetings platform collaborative?Yes, all your colleagues holding an exhibitor badge will be added to your Business Meetings space. They can participate in planning and scheduling meetings before the exhibition, organising your appointments efficiently.
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Do I need my badge to access it?You must be registered for the exhibition to access the Business Meetings service. Your badge or registration confirmation is sufficient.
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Will I still have access to the platform after the exhibition?Yes. You will have access to your space for two months after the exhibition. You can continue viewing your information and downloading the contacts of your accepted appointments.
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From when can I start scheduling meetings?
Meeting scheduling opens on 9 September 2026.
Ensure your company profile is complete to access this feature.
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If I encounter a problem, who can I contact?In case of difficulty, you can send an email to our team.