SIAL Paris 2026 – France

What to expect in 2026

SIAL Paris 2026 is one of the world’s major international food and beverage trade exhibitions, bringing together producers, distributors, retailers, restaurateurs, importers, exporters, foodservice professionals, startups and food-industry experts from across the global market. The event is designed around three connected experiences: inspiration, food discovery and business.

The 2026 edition is expected to feature around 8,000 exhibitors, approximately 650 startups and as many as 400,000 products across around 280,000 square metres of exhibition space. The event is reserved for trade professionals, making it particularly relevant to buyers and businesses looking for new products, suppliers, technologies, ingredients and commercial opportunities.

A major focus is food innovation. SIAL Innovation celebrates its 30th anniversary and brings together innovative products from different food categories, while SIAL Taste gives visitors an opportunity to experience selected innovations through guided tastings. The programme also includes SIAL Talks, SIAL Summits, SIAL Pitch, SIAL Start-Up, SIAL For Change and SIAL Insights.

New experiences make the food side of the exhibition more interactive. SIAL StrEat Lab creates an immersive environment around street food, foodservice and emerging dining trends, while SIAL Bakery introduces a working bakery concept with live preparation, demonstrations and tastings.

The exhibition also covers subjects such as artificial intelligence, personalized nutrition, food resilience, sustainability, food technology, packaging, retail, foodservice and changing consumer behaviour. Visitors can use thematic routes and the interactive exhibition map to build a more focused itinerary instead of attempting to cover the entire venue.

Event dates

SIAL Paris 2026 takes place from 17–21 October 2026 at Paris Nord Villepinte in France.

The exhibition operates across five days, with the final day following a shorter schedule than the preceding days.

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Venue & festival site

SIAL Paris is held at Paris Nord Villepinte, the large exhibition complex serving the northern Paris region. The official address is ZAC Paris Nord 2, 93420 Villepinte, France.

The venue is organised into multiple sector-based exhibition halls, allowing visitors to locate specific food categories and specialist areas. The size of the exhibition means that planning the route in advance is particularly useful.

The official interactive map allows visitors to locate exhibitor stands, programme areas, catering facilities, information points, shuttle services and taxi drop-off areas. Visitors can also save selected stands and programme sessions to create a personalised route.

Key areas include:

• Hall 5A: SIAL Talks, SIAL Summits, SIAL Pitch and major conference activity
• Hall 5B: SIAL Bakery and bakery-related content
• Hall 6A: SIAL For Change, SIAL Taste and parts of the innovation and startup programme
• Hall 6 entrance area: SIAL StrEat Lab
• Multiple sector halls: International food and beverage exhibitors organised by product and industry category

The venue also includes catering areas, lounges, meeting spaces, information points and business networking facilities.

Full food & drink programme

The food and drink programme extends far beyond conventional exhibition stands. Visitors can combine product discovery with tastings, demonstrations, live cooking, innovation showcases, bakery experiences, street food concepts and professional discussions.

SIAL Taste brings selected innovations into a tasting environment where visitors can experience products rather than simply read about them. Around 100 selected products are expected to feature in the tasting programme, with guided sessions introducing groups of products through sensory discovery.

SIAL Bakery creates a working bakery environment where visitors can watch products being prepared and taste sweet and savoury creations.

SIAL StrEat Lab explores street food, snacking, foodservice and contemporary dining through food and beverage stations, live cooking and immersive experiences.

SIAL Innovation showcases new products and technologies from across the food industry, while the accompanying programme gives visitors more context about product development and emerging consumer expectations.

SIAL Talks and SIAL Summits provide the strategic side of the programme, addressing major issues affecting food businesses, including AI, personalized nutrition, food resilience, sustainability and market transformation.

SIAL For Change focuses on responsible food businesses, sustainability, social responsibility and positive-impact initiatives.

Featured foods & specialties

SIAL Paris covers a huge range of food categories, making it possible to discover both familiar products and emerging concepts from international markets.

Major areas of interest include:

• Bakery, bread, viennoiserie and pastry
• Confectionery, biscuits and desserts
• Dairy products and alternatives
• Meat and meat products
• Seafood
• Frozen foods
• Fruits and vegetables
• Grains, pulses and ingredients
• Ready meals and convenience foods
• Snacks and food-to-go
• Organic and wellness products
• Beverages
• Ingredients and semi-finished products
• Private-label products
• Foodservice and catering products
• Innovative and functional foods

The innovation programme adds another layer to this selection, highlighting products developed around health, convenience, sustainability, personalization, new ingredients, packaging and changing consumer habits.

SIAL Taste provides a particularly useful way to discover selected products through flavour and sensory evaluation, while SIAL Bakery concentrates on bakery and snacking applications.

Restaurants, vendors & producers

The exhibitor community includes food producers, manufacturers, ingredient suppliers, distributors, technology companies, startups and specialist food businesses. The official exhibitor database is searchable by company, product, brand, country and business category.

The international representation is extensive, with exhibitors from countries including France, Italy, Türkiye, China, Poland, Spain, Greece, India and the Netherlands among those listed in the current database.

Visitors can use the exhibitor directory before arriving to identify companies relevant to their sourcing requirements. Product filters cover areas such as organic products, frozen foods, catering, private label, vegan products, gluten-free foods and certified products.

The exhibition is particularly useful for professionals who want to compare multiple suppliers in a concentrated environment. Retailers can investigate potential new ranges, restaurants can examine foodservice products, importers can discover international suppliers and distributors can identify products suitable for new markets.

Wine, beer & beverage selection

Beverages form an important part of the wider SIAL product landscape. Visitors can discover products across alcoholic and non-alcoholic categories, including emerging beverage concepts and new approaches to drinks.

The beverage programme also connects with wider trends in health, wellness, personalization, convenience and responsible consumption.

The official 2026 programme includes beverage-focused sessions and startup activities, including pitch-and-taste presentations covering no- and low-alcohol beverages. Other areas examine changing consumer expectations and new product formats.

For buyers, the beverage section can be useful for identifying new products for retail, hospitality, foodservice and distribution portfolios. The international exhibitor structure also makes it possible to compare products from multiple markets within the same visit.

Tastings, cooking demos & workshops

Tastings and demonstrations are central to the 2026 visitor experience.

SIAL Taste allows visitors to sample selected innovative products and understand their sensory characteristics. The programme is integrated with SIAL Innovation and is intended to make product discovery more experiential.

SIAL Bakery operates as a live bakery rather than a static display. Bakers prepare viennoiseries, sandwiches and sweet products, while the space also demonstrates bakery equipment and professional techniques.

SIAL StrEat Lab features food and drink stations alongside live cooking demonstrations. Its purpose is to demonstrate contemporary street food, snacking, world cuisines and foodservice concepts through direct experience.

SIAL Live adds presentations and discussions around selected innovations, while SIAL Pitch provides startups with an opportunity to present food technology and emerging business solutions.

The wider programme also includes cooking demonstrations, degustations, guided tours, pitch sessions, round tables and specialist talks.

Ticket types & entry options

SIAL Paris is a trade-only event, so visitors must register under the appropriate professional access category.

Current published visitor prices include:

• Individual late-bird ticket: approximately $182 USD
• Individual on-site ticket: approximately $239 USD
• Group ticket, minimum three people: approximately $148 USD per person
• VIP ticket: approximately $399 USD
• School ticket: approximately $57 USD per person

The current ticket structure is based on different registration periods, so the price available at the time of purchase can vary. The organiser states that the group offer is designed for professional delegations and teams.

The published prices are converted from the organiser’s listed rates at an approximate exchange rate of €1 = $1.14. Any applicable tax or final checkout adjustment should be checked during registration.

VIP & premium experiences

The VIP ticket provides a more convenient way to experience the exhibition.

VIP benefits include:

• Dedicated entrance for quicker access to the show floor
• Access to the VIP Lounge
• A space for meetings and professional conversations
• Refreshments and breaks in the lounge
• Early lounge access before the exhibition opens
• A more comfortable environment for between-meeting downtime

The VIP experience is particularly relevant for professionals with a dense meeting schedule who want a dedicated space away from the busiest exhibition areas.

Other premium experiences can be accessed through specialist programmes and paid SIAL Summits passes. The summit programme concentrates on strategic food-industry issues and provides access to expert discussions and decision-makers.

Event rules

SIAL Paris is designed for food-industry professionals, and visitors should comply with registration, accreditation, security and venue requirements.

Professional access: Visitors must hold appropriate professional accreditation because the exhibition is not intended as a general public food festival.

Badge: Delegates should keep their official event badge with them while inside the exhibition complex.

Security: Visitors should allow sufficient time for entrance procedures and follow instructions from venue and event staff.

Business conduct: Meetings, exhibitor areas and networking facilities are intended for professional activity. Visitors should respect exhibitors’ access requirements and scheduled appointments.

Photography: Photography and recording should respect exhibitor policies and any restrictions associated with individual presentations or demonstrations.

Luggage: Luggage storage and cloakroom facilities are available at designated locations within the exhibition complex.

Programme changes: Individual sessions, demonstrations and exhibitor activities may change, so visitors should consult the official programme and interactive map before and during their visit.

How to get there

Paris Nord Villepinte is located outside central Paris and is directly connected to the Paris regional rail network.

The main public transport connection is RER B, with the relevant station being Parc des Expositions. Visitors should not confuse this with the separate Villepinte station, which does not serve the exhibition centre.

From central Paris, RER B provides a direct route toward the exhibition area. The organiser estimates approximately 20 minutes from Gare du Nord, excluding waiting and disruption time.

Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport is also close to the exhibition centre. Visitors arriving by air can use RER B or available exhibition shuttle services.

For visitors arriving by car, the exhibition centre can be reached via the A1, A3 and A104 motorway network, with dedicated parking areas serving the complex.

Public transport & parking

RER B: Take RER B toward Charles-de-Gaulle Airport and leave the train at Parc des Expositions. Standard Paris metro tickets are not valid for this journey; visitors need the appropriate Metro-Train-RER ticket.

Paris shuttles: SIAL operates shuttle connections between the exhibition centre and selected Paris locations. Access requires the appropriate voucher and event badge.

Airport access: Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport is connected to the exhibition area by rail, with additional shuttle arrangements available.

Car: Drivers can follow motorway signage for Parc des Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte. Parking is available at the exhibition complex.

Accessibility parking: Dedicated reduced-mobility parking spaces are available in P1 and P3, with shuttle assistance connecting visitors to the appropriate entrances.

Visitors should check the official transport page shortly before travelling because roadworks, public transport disruptions and shuttle arrangements can change.

Accommodation areas

Visitors can stay either in central Paris or closer to Paris Nord Villepinte, depending on whether they prioritise sightseeing and city access or a shorter daily journey to the exhibition.

Roissy-en-France: This area is convenient for visitors arriving through Charles de Gaulle Airport and offers a range of business and airport hotels.

Villepinte: Staying near the exhibition centre reduces travel time and can be useful for visitors with early meetings.

Paris 10th and 18th arrondissements: These districts provide practical connections toward RER B and can offer a balance between central Paris accommodation and access to the venue.

Central Paris: Visitors extending their trip beyond the exhibition can stay around areas such as Gare du Nord, Châtelet or central neighbourhoods and use RER B to reach the venue.

For business-focused trips, accommodation with easy access to RER B can simplify daily travel.

Food & drink highlights

SIAL’s strongest food experiences are spread across different specialist areas rather than concentrated in one dining hall.

SIAL Taste: Selected innovative products can be sampled through guided tasting experiences.

SIAL Bakery: Freshly prepared French bakery products, viennoiseries, sandwiches and sweet creations provide a live culinary experience.

SIAL StrEat Lab: Street food, foodservice, sweet and savoury concepts, beverages and live cooking are brought together in an immersive environment.

La Guinguette: This area provides a more informal environment for refreshments, networking and relaxation between meetings.

Exhibitor stands: Many exhibitors provide product sampling or demonstrations, depending on the company and its participation format.

Together, these areas make it possible to experience food as a product, ingredient, business opportunity and consumer trend.

Accessibility

SIAL Paris provides facilities for visitors with reduced mobility.

Reserved parking: Dedicated accessible parking spaces are available in selected parking areas.

PRM shuttle: A dedicated shuttle service can help visitors travel from accessible parking areas to the relevant entrance.

Reception desks: Dedicated accessibility reception points provide information, assistance and wheelchair services.

Wheelchairs: Wheelchairs can be provided through the accessibility services, subject to availability.

Luggage facilities: Visitors can use designated luggage storage and cloakroom services, which can make navigating the large exhibition site easier.

The organiser recommends checking practical arrangements before travelling, particularly if a visitor has specific mobility or assistance requirements.

Best days to attend

The most suitable day depends on what a visitor wants to achieve at SIAL Paris.

For innovation: Choose the opening part of the programme to see the SIAL Innovation activities and discover the year’s major new products.

For tastings: Allow substantial time for SIAL Taste, SIAL Bakery and SIAL StrEat Lab, where food discovery is built around sampling and demonstrations.

For business meetings: Use SIAL Meet & Match and arrange exhibitor appointments in advance. A structured schedule is particularly valuable because of the scale of the exhibition.

For conferences: Visitors interested in food trends, AI, personalized nutrition, sustainability and food resilience should build their itinerary around SIAL Talks and SIAL Summits.

For startups: Spend time around SIAL Start-Up and SIAL Pitch to discover emerging food technology, ingredients, logistics and distribution solutions.

Because the show covers a very large exhibition area, a focused one-day itinerary is possible, but visitors with broad sourcing requirements may benefit from attending across multiple days.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous edition was a major international food exhibition with more than 7,500 exhibitors, approximately 285,000 expected professionals and more than 400,000 products and innovations presented across 11 halls.

It marked the 60th anniversary of SIAL Paris and featured 10 food-industry sectors. The programme included SIAL Innovation, SIAL Taste, SIAL Insights, SIAL Summits, SIAL For Change and SIAL Jobs.

SIAL Taste provided a dedicated opportunity to sample selected innovations, while SIAL Summits moved beyond traditional conference formats to examine major developments affecting the food industry.

The previous edition also strengthened the show’s sustainability and employment focus through SIAL For Change and SIAL Jobs.

The international scale remained one of the exhibition’s defining characteristics, with exhibitors and professionals from a very large number of countries meeting around food products, ingredients, technologies, sourcing and business development.

Official tickets

Official visitor registration for SIAL Paris is available through the SIAL Paris website. Visitors should select the appropriate professional ticket, complete their registration and follow the instructions for receiving their event accreditation.

The exhibition is reserved for trade professionals, so visitors should make sure their professional status and registration details are correctly completed.

The official website also provides access to:

• Visitor ticket registration
• SIAL Summits passes
• 2026 exhibitor directory
• Interactive exhibition map
• Full event programme
• SIAL Innovation information
• SIAL Taste
• SIAL Start-Up
• SIAL For Change
• SIAL Meet & Match
• Transport and practical information

The online exhibitor database can be used before the visit to identify suppliers, brands, products and business contacts. The interactive map can then be used to build a personalised route around selected stands, programme sessions and food experiences.