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Why participate SIAL?
SIAL Paris is an international trade fair for the food industry and takes place every two years at Parc des Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte. The event has been around since 1964 and has grown to become one of the largest platforms for food innovation worldwide. Bringing together thousands of professionals from more than 120 countries, SIAL provides an overview of products, technologies and trends that are shaping the future of food.
The exhibition floor covers ten sectors and more than 400,000 products, ranging from raw materials and ingredients to turnkey solutions and packaging concepts. Innovation plays a central role, with special zones such as SIAL Innovation Awards and Startup Pitches, where companies present their latest ideas and technologies. Visitors gain insight into current themes such as sustainability, health, digitalization and new consumption patterns.
The program includes keynotes from international experts, panel discussions, and SIAL Summits discussing market trends, regulations, and technological developments. In addition, the event offers extensive networking opportunities, matchmaking tools and workshops aimed at collaboration and knowledge sharing. These sessions help businesses adapt to changing markets and consumer demands.
With thousands of exhibitors and tens of thousands of visitors, SIAL is a B2B event that plays a key role in connecting producers, distributors, retailers and technology partners. The Paris location offers excellent international accessibility, making SIAL a strategic platform for companies looking to grow in a dynamic and competitive food market.
Themes
- Food innovation and product development
- Organic and sustainable food
- Ingredients and functional foods
- Packaging solutions and food safety
- Hospitality and food service
- Retail and export of food products
Target audience
SIAL focuses on producers, distributors, retailers, importers, exporters, foodservice professionals, policymakers and innovators from the food industry. Startups, investors and international delegations also participate to spot trends, close deals and build collaborations.
Getting there
SIAL takes place at Parc des Expositions Paris Nord Villepinte.
Take the RER B towards Roissy and get off at the “Parc des Expositions” stop.
Metro tickets are not valid, so buy an RER ticket for zone 4.
The location is close to the A1 and A3, with ample parking facilities available.
From Roissy-Charles de Gaulle Airport, it is only a five-minute RER B ride away.
From Orly Airport, take line 14 and change to the RER B towards Roissy.
Bicycle parking facilities are available at the entrances and the location is accessible via urban cycle routes.
Exhibitors and visitors
SIAL welcomed more than 7,500 exhibitors from 127 countries and more than 285,000 visitors in 2024. Visitors are mainly professionals from the food sector who are looking for new products, market insights and international business opportunities.
