About this expo
SIAL Paris is recognized as the international food trade show and the world's largest exhibition dedicated to food innovation. It functions as a crucial global platform for the food business, bringing together professionals from across the agri-food sector. The event is organized by Comexposium and will be held from Saturday, October 17 to Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Parc d'Expositions et Centre de Conventions (VIPARIS) in Paris, France.
The exhibition attracts a significant number of participants, with 8,000 exhibitors expected for 2026, alongside 295,000 professional visitors anticipated for 2026. These figures build on previous editions, which saw 7,500 exhibitors (2024) and 285,000 professional visitors (2024). Exhibitors from 127 countries are expected for 2026, with visitors from approximately 200 countries (2026). The event spans an exhibition area of 280,000 sqm (expected for 2026) and covers 10 key agrifood sectors, including Alternative Food products, Beverages, Dairy products, Fresh meat, Frozen products, Gourmet Foods, and Wines and spirits.
SIAL Paris offers substantial value for participants, generating €10 billion in contractual value (2026) and seeing 83% of buyers close deals on-site (2026). The event provides an ROI equivalent to nearly 6 additional months' turnover, with 5,000 Top buyers, representing €60+ billion in purchasing power, expected for 2026. Concurrent programs such as SIAL Innovation, SIAL Start-Up, SIAL for Change, SIAL Insights, SIAL Talks, and SIAL Summits enhance the experience, addressing themes like "Feeding a world under pressure" (2026).
Highlights
5 items- International food trade show and world's largest food innovation exhibition.
- Expected 8,000 exhibitors (2026) and 295,000 professionals (2026).
- Held at Paris-Nord Villepinte Parc d'Expositions et Centre de Conventions (VIPARIS), Paris, France.
- Features 10 key agrifood sectors and concurrent events like SIAL Innovation and SIAL Summits.
- AUMA listed.
FAQ
5 questionsWhen and where does SIAL Paris 2026 take place?+
SIAL Paris 2026 will be held from Saturday, October 17 to Wednesday, October 21, 2026, at the Paris-Nord Villepinte Parc d'Expositions et Centre de Conventions (VIPARIS) in Paris, France.
Who organizes SIAL Paris?+
SIAL Paris is organized by Comexposium.
What industries and products are covered at SIAL Paris?+
The event covers the agri-food sector, featuring 10 key agrifood sectors. Product categories include Alternative Food products, Beverages, Confectionery, Dairy products, Fresh meat, Frozen products, Gourmet Foods, Grocery products, and Wines and spirits, among others.
How can I attend or exhibit at SIAL Paris?+
SIAL Paris is a trade-only event for food industry professionals. Visitor registration is open, and exhibitor badges must be ordered via the exhibitor portal.
What are the practical participation details for SIAL Paris 2026?+
An individual early bird visitor ticket is €90 until June 16, 2026, with a group offer from €80 per person. The standard rate offers nearly 38% off if booked before September 9, 2026, with a group offer from €105 per person. The application deadline for SIAL Innovation is August 28, 2026.