SIAL 2026
With over 60 years of serving as a strategic meeting point for the F&B industry on a global scale, SIAL Paris is the largest and most influential trade show dedicated to food innovation. Its upcoming edition will be held from 17 to 21 October 2026. Approximately 7,500 companies will display their products at Paris-Nord Villepinte Parc des Expositions during the 5-day event. Close to 290,000 trade visitors will attend SIAL 2026 to expand their business network, gain exclusive insights into the sector, and place orders.
SIAL Paris 2026 will unveil new tastes and flavours across all 10 thematic routes. Taste France and Italian Products will feature food and beverage offerings synonymous with their country of origin. Products for Catering will present ingredients and solutions aimed at catering businesses. Private Label Brands will connect retailers with leading manufacturers. Startups will focus on young foodtech companies transforming the F&B sector. Halal Products and Kosher Products will showcase items adhering to specific dietary standards. Intermediate Food Products will explore trendy ingredients with health benefits. SIAL Innovation will demonstrate groundbreaking food concepts and products. SIAL For Change will promote socially responsible and environmentally conscious practices and initiatives worldwide.
If you plan a business trip to the French capital as a trade show participant, keep in mind that the SIAL 2026 dates will be extremely busy for hotels in both Villepinte and Paris. Book your hotel for SIAL early on, while the conveniently located properties are still available. We at ExpoBeds have negotiated special rates at hotels near Paris-Nord Villepinte Parc des Expositions and in Paris areas with easy access to the venue. Request a free quote and we will respond with SIAL 2026 hotel offers tailored to your accommodation preferences and budget.
Information
Who can you meet there
Past editions
| Total | Domestic | Foreign | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibitors | |||
| Visitors |
| Total | Domestic | Foreign | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibitors | 7,000 | ||
| Visitors | 265,000 | 55,650 | 209,350 |
| Total | Domestic | Foreign | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibitors | |||
| Visitors |
| Total | Domestic | Foreign | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibitors | 7,218 | 821 | 6,397 |
| Visitors | 148,323 | 39,739 | 108,584 |
| Total | Domestic | Foreign | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibitors | 6,913 | 865 | 6,048 |
| Visitors | 155,692 | 47,941 | 107,751 |
| Total | Domestic | Foreign | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Exhibitors | 6,254 | 909 | 5,345 |
| Visitors | 155,766 | 45,428 | 110,338 |
What makes it special
With more than 20 exhibition sectors and food channels, SIAL Paris is unmatched in terms of product range. The strongest sectors include Beverages, Dairy products, Frozen foods, Meat, Savoury - and Sweet grocery.
However, there is a lot more to the trade fair. Its networking possibilities, culinary demonstrations and constantly reinvented features (for example SIAL Innovation) are successful on their own merits. In each edition the most innovative SIAL products are distinguished at a special award ceremony.
SIAL Paris raises awareness of the latest advancements in the F&B sector. Covering over 15 categories, the SIAL Innovation represents the largest food competition in Europe.
Quick info
| Organiser: | COMEXPOSIUM |
| Also called: | SIAL Paris 2026 |
| Founded: | 1964 |
| Frequency: | every 2 years |
| Next Edition: | SIAL 2028 |
| Sectors: | Food and beverage | Food processing and packaging machinery |
| Website: | SIAL official website |
| Visitors: | Tickets for SIAL |
| Exhibitors: | Exhibitor registration |
Important facts
- 7,500+ SIAL exhibitors
- 200+ represented countries
- 250,000 sq m of exhibition space
- 400,000+ products on display
- 250,000+ SIAL participants
- 80% international audience
- SIAL events in Abu Dhabi, Jakarta, Manila, Montreal and Shanghai
Next editions
SIAL 2028
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