FRANCE | SIAL Paris 2026 is more than ever the world’s must-attend food industry event.
With less than a year to go, SIAL Paris remains a key international gathering for food industry professionals. With 85 percent of exhibition space already booked, the show demonstrates powerful momentum and appeal.
SIAL Paris will welcome 295,000 professionals from 200 countries across a stunning 280,000 m² of exhibition space, covering all sectors of the food industry.
Innovation at the core of global food transformation
In a context marked by significant demographic, environmental and geopolitical challenges, SIAL Paris stands as the hub where innovation drives action, business, and transformation. It brings together ideas, projects, and solutions from all sectors that address today’s challenges, while inspiring food businesses around the world.
As in every edition, the show will offer a unique immersive experience, facilitating meaningful meetings and business opportunities. SIAL Paris serves as the global showcase for food innovation, allowing brands and companies to expand into new markets, draw inspiration from global trends, and connect with the worldwide food ecosystem.
The 2026 program will focus on key highlights:
- SIAL Innovation, to discover the latest product innovations;
- SIAL Talks, conferences featuring experts and pioneers in major food trends;
- SIAL Summits, three premium conference summits addressing the key challenges of the industry;
- SIAL for Change, returning for a second edition to reward the most promising CSR initiatives;
- SIAL Start-Up, the world’s largest food tech platform, brings together entrepreneurs and investors.
- SIAL Insights, the trends report decoding the food of tomorrow.
- SIAL Guided Tours, redesigned sector-specific routes;
- An enhanced online catalogue and a new matchmaking service will also allow visitors to maximise their business meetings.
30 years of SIAL Innovation: a landmark anniversary edition
In 2026, SIAL Innovation celebrates its 30th anniversary. This competition has become essential for food professionals for identifying product innovations that are shaping the future of food. The 2024 edition gathered over 2,100 entries, with 560 selected innovations and 21 awards, offering brands unmatched international visibility.
For this anniversary edition, the SIAL Innovation area has been completely redesigned, featuring a new immersive layout, new awards, and enhanced experiences. Highlights include the integration of SIAL Taste, a unique space for sampling selected or awarded innovations, and a new live pitch stage where innovators can present their breakthroughs.
Ticketing opens in April 2026
Tickets will be available from the 15th of April, 2026. Professionals are encouraged to register early to access the highlights, new features and latest updates for the edition.
The event will take place from the 17th to the 21st of October 2026, at Paris Nord Villepinte.
