SIAL Paris Aims Big

SIAL Paris is confirmed for October 17–21, 2026 at Paris Nord Villepinte and is organised by Comexposium, with organisers moving the opening day to a Saturday to ease traffic flow. (sialparis.com) Organisers say 85% of the exhibition space is already booked for 2026, with projections of up to 8,000 exhibitors, about 295,000 industry professionals and roughly 280,000 m² of show floor planned. (sialparis.com) More than 650 startups are expected to attend in 2026, with around 150 gathered in a dedicated SIAL Start‑up area and a Startup Pitch stage scheduled to give early‑stage companies direct exposure to investors and buyers. (businesswire.com) The SIAL Innovation programme will mark its 30th anniversary in 2026 with a redesigned format that integrates product tasting into the innovation showcase and introduces new awards and matchmaking tools. (sialparis.com) By comparison, the 2024 edition closed as a record show with 7,500 exhibitors from 127 countries, more than 285,000 professionals, about 270,000 m² of space and an 8% rise in attendance versus previous years. (sialparis.com) Organisers report very high occupancy and waiting lists in categories such as savoury/delicatessen, poultry and meat, grains and pulses, and note Italy, Spain, Türkiye, Greece and France currently lead exhibitor representation. (perishablenews.com)