With SIAL Paris just around the corner, it's essential to prepare your visit to the show to make the most out of it.

The SIAL Paris Business Meetings service is aimed at registered visitors who wish to meet exhibitors in direct relation to their needs and goals. It allows you to structure your visit and focus your time on high-value exchanges.

Through this networking service, you can organize your appointments in advance, quickly identify exhibitors that match your objectives, and make the most of your time on-site. By choosing the most relevant meetings, you turn your trade show experience into a true business and networking accelerator.

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What are the key benefits for visitors?

  • Quickly identify exhibitors suited to your projects
  • Save time through targeted, qualified appointments
  • Optimize your route through the show for efficient interactions
  • Add a stronger business dimension to your participation
  • Plan your Business Meetings and track your appointments in a dedicated space

(This service is reserved for visitors registered.)

How does the Business Meetings service at SIAL Paris work?

The service is designed to be simple, fast, supported and free. All visitors registered for the exhibition automatically have access to the platform.

In a few minutes, you can log in to your personal space, receive or send meeting requests and organise your meetings, without creating an additional account. This intuitive interface allows you to focus on the essentials: meeting the right exhibitors, strengthening your network, and accelerating your projects.

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The key features

Why use the SIAL Paris matchmaking service?

The service helps you gain in efficiency and relevance:

  • Quickly identify exhibitors that match your needs and objectives
  • Optimize your time at the show through planned, targeted appointments
  • Turn your interactions into concrete opportunities for your business development
  • Gain better visibility of the show and the services offered by exhibitors
  • Filter exhibitors using multiple criteria: industry sector, your areas of interest, their offers

This targeted approach ensures that every appointment is strategic and aligned with your professional goals.

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Maximize your participation

SIAL Paris attracts tens of thousands of food industry professionals every year: distributors, manufacturers, importers, innovative start-ups, international buyers, and strategic decision-makers.

To make the most of your visit, it is essential to target your appointments based on your objectives. The Business Meetings service allows you to select the most relevant exhibitors and optimize your exchanges. You can:

  • Define your priorities in terms of projects and contacts
  • Select the exhibitors you want to meet based on your agenda
  • Organize your route through the show coherently to maximize your return
  • Make every interaction productive and increase your chances of turning a meeting into a concrete opportunity

Need support at SIAL Paris?

Our team is available before and during the international food industry trade show to help you get the most out of the service:

  • Plan your appointments efficiently
  • Identify strategic exhibitors matching your needs
  • Optimize your exchanges to convert meetings into concrete opportunities
  • Track your interactions and manage your appointments on the platform
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A dedicated space for your business meetings

Most appointments take place directly at the exhibitors' stands, allowing you to discover their products and services in a strategic and familiar setting.

A Meet & Match space is also available on-site, offering a professional, business-oriented, and comfortable environment for your exchanges. Designed to host your appointments in optimal conditions, this space encourages discussion and the potential signing of agreements.

FAQ

Everything you need to know about the SIAL Paris networking service

  • How to access Business Meetings?

    If you are a visitor registered for the exhibition, you can benefit from the Business Meetings service free of charge.

    Simply log in to your personal space via this link (coming soon), using the same credentials as for your exhibition registration.

    The Business Meetings platform allows you to schedule meetings during the exhibition with the most relevant exhibitors, according to your needs, projects and business objectives.

  • Can I download the contacts from my meetings?
    Yes, during the exhibition, you can download the contact details of all participants with whom you have an accepted meeting.
  • Is there a SIAL Business Meetings app?
    The Business Meetings platform is a web app. You can access it from your phone, tablet or laptop, with no installation required.
  • Will I still have access to the platform after the exhibition?
    Yes! Your Business Meetings space will remain accessible for two months after the exhibition. You can continue to view your information, access your meetings, and download the contacts of exhibitors you met, extending your business opportunities even after the event.
  • When can I start scheduling my meetings?
    Meeting scheduling opens from 9 September 2026. To fully benefit from this feature, make sure your visitor profile is complete.
  • 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.
  • Who to contact in case of problems?
    If you encounter any difficulties, you can contact our team by email. We will help resolve your issues quickly so that you can organise your meetings smoothly.
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