17–21 October 2026 | Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Center, Paris

At SIAL Paris 2026, the content programme will be an important complement to the exhibition itself. The organisers are preparing a series of formats focused on the major changes shaping the global food industry – from artificial intelligence and innovation to retail, sustainability, food security and personalised nutrition.

The programme will include the visitor-focused Food News Scene as well as three specialist SIAL Summits, designed for participants looking for a deeper analysis of the industry’s most important long-term challenges.

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Food News Scene – trends shaping the food market

The Food News Scene will be dedicated to analysing current developments across the food sector.

The programme will cover topics including:

• artificial intelligence,
• product and technology innovation,
• health and the role of food in consumer wellbeing,
• changes in retail,
• sustainability,
• new business models and consumer behaviour.

The objective is not only to identify trends, but also to explain their practical significance for manufacturers, distributors, retailers and companies developing new products and technologies.

Access to the Food News Scene sessions will be free and open to all visitors.

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Morning Shots – a new format for concise market insights

One of the new features will be Morning Shots, a format designed to provide a concise overview of key market developments and insights.

Morning Shots will give participants focused information ahead of another day of meetings, sourcing and exhibition visits.

The format may be particularly useful for buyers, manufacturers and retailers looking to quickly identify trends that could influence purchasing decisions, product development or market-entry strategies.

Three SIAL Summits on strategic industry challenges

The second pillar of the programme will be the SIAL Summits – three specialist events focused on the most important long-term changes affecting the food industry.

Unlike the open Food News Scene, access to the summits will require a Summits Pass.

The programme will focus on three areas.

Feeding a world under pressure

The first summit, “Feeding a world under pressure”, will address the challenge of ensuring food security amid increasing pressure on global production and supply systems.

Key issues include climate change, resource availability, supply-chain security, growing food demand and the need to improve production efficiency.

For the food industry, this means developing models that can simultaneously improve productivity, reduce risk and strengthen the resilience of food systems.

Food Intelligence: redefining the value chain

The second summit, “Food Intelligence: redefining the value chain”, will focus on the impact of data, digital technologies and artificial intelligence on the food value chain.

AI and data analytics are increasingly influencing:

• production planning,
• demand forecasting,
• inventory management,
• logistics,
• quality control,
• product development,
• consumer behaviour analysis.

The discussions will explore how digitalisation is changing decision-making processes and relationships between manufacturers, suppliers, retailers and consumers.

The era of personalised nutrition

The third summit, “The era of personalized nutrition”, will focus on the development of personalised nutrition.

The growing availability of data on health, lifestyle and individual nutritional needs may influence how food products are designed and how their benefits are communicated to consumers.

This segment connects the food industry with nutrition science, digital technologies and healthcare, creating new opportunities for manufacturers of functional foods, supplements, specialised ingredients and foodtech solutions.

Knowledge as a complement to international sourcing

The content programme at SIAL Paris 2026 is designed to help participants not only discover new products, but also better understand the changes likely to shape the future of the food industry.

The Food News Scene will provide access to current trends and analysis in an open format, while the three SIAL Summits will offer a deeper look at food security, the digital transformation of the value chain and personalised nutrition.

For companies attending SIAL Paris, this means an opportunity to combine sourcing and commercial meetings with an analysis of trends that may influence investment, product development and market strategies in the years ahead.

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Source: SIAL Paris 2026 / Comexposium materials.