SIAL Paris 2024: celebrating 60 years of global food innovation excellence!

All food industry stakeholders, in one place for 5 days.

From October 19th to 23rd, 2024, at Paris Nord Villepinte.

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SIAL Paris 2022
For 60 years, SIAL Paris has brought together the brightest minds and innovators in the food sector, both from France and abroad. Join us in celebrating this tradition of expertise and excellence at our 60th anniversary edition in 2024.

The unmissable marketplace

7500
exhibitors from 130 countries
285000
visitors expected from 200 countries (70% international)
8000
top buyers with a €50 billion purchasing power
400000
products
100
official international delegations, 10 ministerial visits and 1000 journalists from 57 countries

This year, SIAL Paris is transforming its layout to maximise your visitor experience.

145,000 sqm organised by product & service category.

Find every type of product and service at a glance:

SIAL Innovation, the highlight event

SIAL Innovation teams up with Protéines XTC to decode food trends and innovations. Find out what will shortly be on store shelves… and on your plates!

Discover all the competing products, evaluated by industry professionals, and uncover the top winners!

All your competitors will be checking out what's new at SIAL Innovation: don't miss out!

For our 60th anniversary:

Everything will be bigger, more welcoming, more vibrant.

Join events inside AND outside the exhibition to gather, have a good time, and extend the SIAL experience!

The Guinguette

Located on the esplanade of the exhibition venue, enjoy a range of light dining (savoury and sweet) and beverages (hot, cold, alcoholic, and non-alcoholic), music, and entertainment to meet during the exhibition and after it closes every day!

Exclusive event

To celebrate our 60 anniversary, join us on Sunday 20 October for an unforgettable show!

SIAL OFF

Extend your SIAL experience and discover Paris very differently with our recommendations in the capital: restaurants, cultural events and more!
Testimonial

"SIAL is one of the very important exhibitions in these euro countries. The sourcing is very interesting and gives us a lot of inspiration and excitement."

Angel DING - Managing Director Angliss Singapore

Designed by food professionals, for food professionals.

Whether you're in distribution, import-export, hospitality, services, or the agri-food industry, we understand your challenges perfectly! Indeed, we've been designing solutions to assist you for 60 years!

  • Unearth the best products at the best prices to set yourself apart from your competitors.
  • Stay updated on products, suppliers, and trends - all in one place! 
  • Take control of your margins, logistics, and select products your customers will clamor for.
  • Ensure a return on investment of your time and energy by participating in the most strategic trade show in your industry.


Getting your ticket for SIAL Paris’s 60th anniversary means:

  • Meeting and networking with top quality suppliers.
  • Unearthing all the latest trends both in France and internationally, all in one place.
  • Attending conferences by international experts on current crucial issues.
  • Joining a business platform that brings together suppliers and buyers.
  • Keeping up to date with innovations and getting a dose of inspiration!
  • Enjoying the SIAL experience as a team with our TRIO and GROUPS offers.
  • Discovering the SIAL Network ambiance, a leader in the food sector, a network of 10 trade shows worldwide (France, Canada, Malaysia, Indonesia, Algeria, India & China).
  • And all of this with as few hassles as possible because we've thought of every step of your journey before, during, and long after the exhibition.

SIAL Paris 2024: the 360ºfood trade show

Exhibitors and visitors talking at SIAL Paris 2022

Meetings

SIAL offers unparalleled possibilities to meet your future business venture: 

  • Meet 7,500 exhibitors from 130 countries.
  • Chat live with the best international suppliers.
  • Create meaningful connections with your peers during our numerous festive occasions
  • Find your future collaborators with SIAL Jobs.

Height and inspiration

SIAL elevates your perspective and provides you with the keys to strategic decision-making: 

  • Don't miss our brand-new SIAL Summits on the 4 themes in the spotlight in 2024: CSR, AI & Deeptech, Supply Chain, and Africa.
  • Stay updated on trends with SIAL Insights featuring our 3 partners: ProtéinesXTC, Kantar, and Circana.
  • Stay ahead of the curve with the SIAL Innovation competition featuring over 1,800 selected products!
  • SIAL Talks, SIAL Start-up: Dive into thematic animations throughout the 5 days to bring you maximum value and inspiration, at the exhibition park... and throughout Paris!
SIAL Innovation 2022
SIAL Talks 2022

Purpose and missions

Promoting everyone's contribution to the global challenge of becoming an engaged and profitable player in the food transition.

  • The CSR Summit and our CSR Award highlight best practices and reward exhibitors and initiatives.
  • Our brand-new commitment charter encourages agri-food companies participating in SIAL to limit their impact.
  • And as always, our own CSR ambitions and actions within SIAL: recycling, waste valorization, promotion of inclusion, solidarity, and employment within our communities.

Pride and pleasure

SIAL brings together passionate actors around the taste experience and sharing!

For this anniversary edition, we have many surprises and unforgettable experiences in store for you!

  • La Guinguette, your relaxation space throughout the exhibition!
  • SIAL OFF for a different kind of excitement right in the centre of Paris!
  • SIAL Taste, to taste the products from the SIAL Innovation selection.
An exhibitor smiling at SIAL Paris 2022

What's new in 2024?

The decisive Summits

For its 60th anniversary, SIAL Paris reshapes the experience of traditional conferences.

Focus on the 4 summits dedicated to the crucial challenges of our industry!

  • Supply Chain: Get the keys to offer a sustainable food supply chain!
  • CSR: Dive into the CSR concerns of the agri-food industry and get answers to tomorrow's environmental and food challenges.
  • AI & Deeptech: Meet the players shaping the future of food and discover how they're revolutionising it.
  • Africa: Explore emerging trends on the African continent in both gastronomy and product design, where innovation takes root.

Our services, designed just for you!

Shuttles

Make your journeys easier with the SHUTTLES! Say goodbye to transit and taxi-waiting and take the shuttle buses that connect Porte Maillot or Gare Montparnasse to Paris Nord Villepinte, every 10 minutes.

Fedex Pack

Travel back light with the FEDEX PACKS! See the catalogues and samples you've collected during your visit? Fedex delivers them with a single rate for express delivery, no matter the weight.

La Table VIP

Your SIAL experience, right down to your plate! Take a seat at "La Table VIP" for a wine and food pairing lunch. Taste the cuisine of a Chef at the heart of the show in the pop-up restaurant, whose menu has been put together for the occasion

Still not sure?

At SIAL, be the first to uncover emerging market trends and fine-tune your offerings with products that fly off the shelves!

Our goal is to save time, energy, and money for professionals in the food sector, just like you.

FAQ

  • For which activities or sectors is this trade fair relevant?

    If you find your activity or sector in this list, then this trade fair has been designed for you:

    • Intermediate Food Products (IFP) & Processed Foods
    • Import/Export
    • Buying Groups, Supermarkets, Hypermarkets, and Hard Discounters
    • Organic Retailers
    • Wholesalers
    • Gourmet Stores
    • Food Processing/Packaging/Equipment
    • Hospitality & Restaurant Businesses
  • Is SIAL Paris easily accessible with public transportation?
    Yes, SIAL Paris offers easy access via Parisian public transportation & taxis. Additionally, we provide dedicated shuttles to facilitate your travel to and from the trade fair.
  • How can I ensure I find the best suppliers at the trade fair?
    SIAL Paris brings together 7,500 exhibitors from 130 countries, providing you with a wide selection of quality suppliers. SIAL Innovation, the participation of start-ups and different competitions will keep you abreast of the latest trends in the agri-food industry.
  • Is SIAL Paris suitable for my needs as a manager of a company in the agri-food sector?
    Absolutely. SIAL Paris is recognized as the world's largest trade fair for food innovation, attracting key players from the sector worldwide. You'll have the opportunity to meet quality suppliers, discover new products, and develop strategic business partnerships during the trade fair.
  • How can I ensure I make the most of my visit to SIAL Paris as a manager of a food company?
    SIAL Paris provides an ideal platform for food professionals, with networking opportunities with producers, suppliers, and buyers of quality from around the world.
" For 60 years, SIAL Paris has been hosting a wide variety of players in the agri-food sector in the French capital, so that they can share their expertise and create the recipes of the future. The first edition goes back to 1964, for the International Food Week, which brought together experts and gastronomes from 26 countries. Today, it is a flagship event on the international stage in the agri-food business, with unparalleled influence. This 2024 edition is going to be memorable, as it celebrates the 60th anniversary of the trade show and the SIAL Network. We look forward to meeting you!"
Nicolas TRENTESAUX
Managing Director Food Business Unit
Nicolas Trentesaux - SIAL Network Managing Director