PARIS — SIAL Paris is adding a new summit and award to the 2024 convention to be held in Paris Oct. 19-23, with the theme ‘Own the Change.’

The new initiatives, SIAL SUMMITS and SIAL For Change Award, will focus on corporate social responsibility (CSR), which SIAL said is central to SIAL Paris’ mission and influences every aspect of the organization’s actions and the show’s events.

SIAL Paris has partnered with CSR consultants Hyssop to launch the first SIAL For Change Award, which is open to all exhibitors registered for the show.

The organization provided the following criteria and key dates for the SIAL For Change Award:

Selection Criteria: Entries will be evaluated on five CSR pillars

  1. Company and CSR: Management, internal engagement, responsible purchasing.
  2. Innovation and Products: Responsible innovation.
  3. Sector-Specific Issues: Social environment, inclusion, working conditions.
  4. Company in Society: Consumer health, waste reduction, local engagement.
  5. Company and SIAL: Exhibition stand, transport.

Key Dates

  • April 15, 2024: Entries open
  • July 18, 2024: Entries close
  • September 2024: Jury deliberations
  • Oct. 22, 2024: Awards ceremony at the SIAL Talks stage

Visibility and Recognition

“Shortlisted and winning companies will receive extensive visibility before, during, and after SIAL Paris, including media coverage, use of the ‘Selection – SIAL For Change 2024’ logo, and promotion through various channels,” SIAL said.

Exhibitors interested in applying for the award can enter on the SIAL Paris website here.

SIAL SUMMITS: ‘A Bold Celebration of 60 Years of Excellence’

To celebrate 60 years of SIAL Paris, the SIAL SUMMITS will feature unprecedented live content during the show Oct. 20-22.

“Visitors will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in conferences crafted in collaboration with SIAL Paris' strategic partners and seasoned experts,” SIAL said.

The schedule includes the following events:

  • Oct. 20: CSR Summit (Corporate Social Responsibility)
  • Oct. 21: DeepTech and AI (Artificial Intelligence) Summit
  • Oct. 22: Food Supply Chain Summit
  • Oct. 22: Africa Food Summit

United States at SIAL Paris

“Many exciting US manufacturers of Food & Beverage products will be exhibiting at SIAL Paris 2024 from states such as Illinois, Michigan, Virginia, and Wisconsin, alongside groups including the National Confectioners Association, the Organic Trade Association, the U.S. Dairy Export Council, the U.S. Meat Export Federation, and the USA Poultry & Egg Export Council,” SIAL said.