When and where is Supply Chain Event 2026 taking place?

The next edition of Supply Chain Event will be held in Paris, at Porte de Versailles, Pavilion 1, from 1st to 2nd December 2026.

How much does the access badge cost?

The access badge costs €75 (incl. VAT) until October 30th and will be €100 (incl. VAT) from November 1st. We recommend that you register before the show on the official website.

What is included with the access badge?

Your badge is valid for the 2 days of the event. It also gives you access to the various event spaces, conference sessions, workshops and facilities.

MySCE is a digital tool available to all registered participants at the show, visitors and exhibitors alike. It includes a networking platform, an algorithm that recommends people/services in line with your interests, a business meeting organizer, a concierge service, and access to conference replays.

Who organises Supply Chain Event?

Supply Chain Event is organised by RX France, a subsidiary of RX Global, in exclusive partnership with Supply Chain Magazine for the conference programme. and https://www.supplychain-event.com/fr-fr/conferences.html

How can I contact the organiser?

You can contact the organiser RX France by phone at +33-1-4756 to 5088 or via the helpdesk form at https://www.supplychain-event.com/en-gb/helpdesk-form.html.

Supply Chain Event 2026 | TradeShowIntel

Event overview

Overview

Supply Chain Event 2026 connects key decision-makers driving the digital transformation of the supply chain. Organised by RX France and Supply Chain Magazine, the event combines an exhibition, targeted business meetings, and high-value conferences over two days. It addresses major industry challenges including operational performance, digitalization, resilience, decarbonization, and flow optimization.

The programme features keynotes, panel discussions, case studies, workshops, and live demonstrations. and https://www. supplychain-event.

com/fr-fr/le-salon/presentation-du-salon. html

TL;DR

1Dates: 1–2 December 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Pavilion 1.
23-in-1 format: exhibition, business meetings, and conferences.
3Focus themes: digital transformation, operational performance, resilience, decarbonization, and flow optimization.
4Opening keynote: Simon Bussy, Founder & CEO of Califrais, on AI reinventing the supply
5Expected scale: +130 exhibitors, +40 conferences, and +1000 business meetings (2025 edition figures). Source:

Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

Who this event is for

Visitor profile

Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

Supply chain decision-makers from large groups, intermediate companies, SMEs, and VSEs.

Job functions: 36% Supply Chain Management, 22% General Management, 16% Marketing/purchasing, 14% Logistics and transport, 10% IT, 14% Other.

Top sectors: 42% Trade & distribution/retail, 17% electrical/electronics/computer equipment manufacturing, 14% industrial equipment, 10% construction, 7% energy & environment, 5% e-commerce, 5% public administration.

Representative visitor companies include Airbus, Carrefour, Chanel, Christian Dior, L'Oréal, LVMH, Nestlé, Renault, Saint-Gobain, and Sanofi.

Exhibitor profile

Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

Solution providers and service providers in supply chain digitalization: consulting & services, transport & logistics solutions, automation & robotics, information systems & traceability, management & planning solutions.

Exhibitor base includes around 130 companies offering digital solutions and services for supply chain transformation (2025 edition data).

Exhibiting companies can participate in the Supply Chain Awards 2026.

Product categories

Key solution areas showcased across the event.

Objets connectés

Systèmes d’informations et Traçabilité

Prévisions & Planification

Pilotage, Transport & Visibilité

Solutions Intralogistique & Entrepôts

Conseils & Services

Location & Facilities

Venue

Open in Google Maps

Halls & areas

Pavillon 1

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

Paris, France

Entrances & gates

Metro Porte de Versailles Exit 2

Pavillon 1

Metro Line 12, station Porte de Versailles – Exit 2 to access Pavilion 1.

Facilities

Parking

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles has on-site parking. Nearby car parks include P1 (2 rue d'Oradour-sur-Glane, Paris), P6 (Place des Insurgés de Varsovie, Paris), and P7 (Rue Marcel Yol, 92170 Vanves). The nearest car park to Hall 1 is Parking R. Rates applicable from 01/01/2026: 1 hour €5, 24 hours €55. and https://www.supplychain-event.com/fr-fr/infos-pratiques.html

6,500 spaces · €55.00/day

Accessibility

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is fully accessible for visitors with reduced mobility. All halls are on one level, with lifts, accessible toilets, and 67 dedicated parking spaces. Guide dogs are allowed and wheelchairs are available. A dedicated reception desk for PRM visitors is located at the main entrance (Porte A2).

Cloakroom

A cloakroom is available at the entrance of the show outside the hall. Pricing: clothing, helmet, umbrella: €3/item; luggage: €4/item; bicycle, scooter, unicycle: €5/item.

Luggage storage

Luggage storage is available at the cloakroom at the entrance of the show. Any hand luggage exceeding 55cm x 35cm x 25cm (cabin size) must be left at the cloakroom.

On-site shuttle

No on-site shuttle service is mentioned for Supply Chain Event 2026. The venue is directly served by metro and tram.

Food options

Le Perchoir Porte de Versailles, On-site catering outlets

On-site dining

Parking: Nearby car parks: P1 (2 rue d'Oradour-sur-Glane, Paris), P6 (Place des Insurgés de Varsovie, Paris), P7 (Rue Marcel Yol, 92170 Vanves). The nearest car park to the exhibition, Hall 1, is Parking R.

Attend

Entry & tickets

Trade-only

Event days & opening times

DayOpening hours

Tuesday 1 December 2026:9:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Wednesday 2 December 2026:9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Early Bird Trade Visitor badge
Excluding tax; save €25 until 31 October 2026.
€80.00
Access badge
Including VAT; valid until 30 October 2026.
€75.00
Access badge
Including VAT; from 1 November 2026.
€100.00

Ticket info

Ticket notes

Badge is valid for the 2 days of the event and gives access to event spaces, conference sessions, workshops and facilities. Register before the show on the official website.

Who runs the show

Organisers

RX France

Organiser

Website

Enora Naudin

Responsable Service Technique Exposants

Call Website

Laurence Gaborieau

Directrice de Division, RX France

Website

Catherine Rousselot Donnadille

Directrice marketing, communication & conférences

Call Website

Zmirov Communication

Press agency

Call Website

What's on

Programme

Opening Keynote

TBA

Event days

10:00–10:00

Typical time

Official agenda

This agenda is still being finalised. Check the official agenda for the latest sessions.

Speakers

Simon Bussy

Founder & CEO @ Califrais

Quand l'IA réinvente la supply chain

10:00

Simon Bussy (Califrais): quand l'IA réinvente la supply chain

Opening Keynote

Salle Alan TuringPavillon 1

Topic tracks

Composer Avec L'incertitude, Orchestrer la PerformanceVisibilité & Pilotage des FluxIntralogistique & RobotiquePrévision & PlanificationGestion des Risques, Traçabilité & Conformité

Awards

Digital Supply Chain Awards

Annual

Supply Chain Event highlights the innovative or new solutions offered by exhibitors and start-ups. The Digital Supply Chain Award recognises the latest trends in supply chain innovation, open exclusively to exhibitors and start-ups. Solutions must have been launched on the market since November 2025. Benefits include visibility in the exhibitor search engine via an 'innovation' tag, presence in the press kit distributed to journalists, presence in the Innovations visit route during Supply Chain Event, and press relations actions

Digital Supply Chain AwardStart-Up Digital Supply Chain AwardJury's Favourite

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How the last edition performed

Previous edition

Current edition

2026 · 4,000 visitors · 130 exhibitors

The 14th edition of Supply Chain Event plans to bring together more than 100 exhibitors and expects over 4,000 visitors. Organiser also states expected scale of +130 exhibitors, +40 conferences, and +1000 business meetings.

Forecast — not final

Visitors

3,750

Exhibitors

100

Growth over time

Edition recap

Supply Chain Event 2025 closed on Wednesday, October 15, on a very positive note. With 3,750 participants, a 4% increase compared to 2024, the event confirmed its status as a must-attend gathering for stakeholders involved in the digitalization and performance of supply chains. This edition was marked by the quality of exchanges, the holding of 40 conferences and workshops focused on concrete feedback, and strong enthusiasm around forecasting, planning, and artificial intelligence topics. Over two days, the event generated a steady flow of qualified meetings and business opportunities, reinforcing its role as a catalyst for growth and innovation within the sector. Nearly one hundred exhibitors engaged with thousands of professionals who came to discover the latest innovations, solutions, and market technologies. 1,200 business meetings were organized over the two days (+7% vs. 2024), confirming the event's role as a privileged space for connections, partnerships, and concrete opportunities for the entire supply chain ecosystem. Under the theme 'Supply Chain Prepared for All Scenarios' this 2025 edition placed planning and forecasting at the core of discussions. The 2025 program, developed and hosted by Supply Chain Magazine, featured 23 conferences and 17 practical workshops. The event also featured the Digital Supply Chain Awards and the Start-up Digital Supply Chain Awards, which honored three emblematic innovations: URBANTZ, winner of the Digital Supply Chain Award; Oplit, winner of the Start-up Digital Supply Chain Award; and Zensimu, Jury's Favourite.

New this edition

1
Colleqt QR-code scanning tool
New QR-code scanning tool available at exhibitor booths: scan the QR code at booths that catch your attention and collect their profile information by sharing your own
Source
2
Collaborative workshops and masterclasses
New content formats including collaborative workshops and masterclasses for targeted expertise transfer
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Next edition outlook

2026

confirmed

Supply Chain Event 2026 will be held on 1–2 December 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Pavilion 1. The 14th edition is themed 'Composer avec l'incertitude, orchestrer la performance' (Composing with uncertainty, orchestrating performance). The event aims to help supply chain actors master the unpredictable and make the best scenario choices based on risks, customer opportunities, overstock costs, and environmental footprint. New director Jean-Charles Gillet has articulated a 'Digital Transformation Activator' value proposition: helping supply chain actors move faster from analysis to decision and from decision to implementation. The conference programme will feature around 40 sessions and practical workshops across four main themes: risk management, traceability and compliance; intralogistics and robotics; forecasting and planning; and visibility and flow management. A major resilience roundtable is being prepared with France Supply Chain and Supply Chain Magazine. The opening keynote will feature Simon Bussy, Founder and CEO of Califrais, on AI reinventing the supply chain. and https://strategieslogistique.com/Supply-Chain-Event,13573

New leadership: Jean-Charles Gillet appointed director of Supply Chain Event, bringing over 30 years of experience in commercial development, marketing, and major event organisation. New value proposition: 'Digital Transformation Activator' — helping supply chain actors move faster from analysis to decision and from decision to implementation. Dedicated resilience roundtable in partnership with France Supply Chain, featuring a panel of industrialists and retailers on facing risks and managing crises. Continued emphasis on IT solutions as the DNA of the event. Return to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Pavilion 1, after the 2025 edition was held in Pavilion 5.1. and https://proeventinsight.com/event/supply-chain-event/

Impact

A bigger and stronger platform

Supply Chain Event 2025 closed on 15 October 2025 with 3,750 participants, a 4% increase compared to 2024, confirming its status as a must-attend gathering for supply chain digitalisation and performance stakeholders. The event generated 1,200 business meetings over two days, up 7% versus 2024. Nearly one hundred exhibitors engaged with thousands of professionals discovering the latest innovations, solutions, and market technologies. Under the theme 'Supply Chain Prepared for All Scenarios', the 2025 edition placed planning and forecasting at the core of discussions, with 23 conferences and 17 practical workshops developed by Supply Chain Magazine. and https://www.rxglobal.fr/sites/default/files/2025-10/CP_BILAN_SCE_2025.21.10.25_VE.pdf

Audience quality

High-value decision-makers

Supply Chain Event 2025 attracted high-level decision-makers including Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations, and Responsible Purchasing Directors, as well as Digital Transformation and Innovation professionals. The audience spanned intralogistics, robotisation, flow management and transport specialists, plus IT solution providers in automation, traceability, RFID, IoT, AI, and analytics. Visitors came from SMEs, mid-cap companies, and large corporations across industry, distribution, e-commerce, and healthcare sectors. Prominent brands attending included Auchan, L'Oréal, Carrefour, LVMH, and Air France. In a pre-event survey, 73% of the previous year's visitors reported finding concrete answers to their supply chain challenges, reflecting strong audience engagement and satisfaction. and https://supplychainmagazine.fr/nl/2025/supply-chain-event-2025-une-edition-enrichie-pour-une-supply-chain-prete-a-tous-les-scenarios/ and https://classe-export.com/supply-chain-event-revient-pour-une-nouvelle-edition-dans-quelques-semaines/

Exhibitor outcomes

Real business growth

Supply Chain Event 2025 generated 1,200 qualified business meetings over two days, a 7% increase compared to 2024, confirming the event's role as a platform where concrete partnerships are formed and new growth opportunities emerge. Nearly one hundred exhibitors engaged with thousands of professionals. The event was recognised as a catalyst for business, projects, and innovations within the supply chain ecosystem. According to the organiser, 73% of the previous year's visitors found concrete answers to their problems at the show. and https://classe-export.com/supply-chain-event-revient-pour-une-nouvelle-edition-dans-quelques-semaines/

Intelligence

Market context

Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

Europe

Why it matters

Supply Chain Event 2026 sits at the intersection of Europe's most pressing supply chain challenges. With EU regulations mandating supply chain diversification, CBAM entering its definitive phase, and the EUDR applying from December 2026, French and European companies must rapidly adapt their sourcing, traceability and compliance frameworks. The event directly addresses these pressures: 85% of French companies invest in technology to meet customer expectations, 66% have implemented automation and robotization, and 75% of European logistics companies face talent shortages requiring technology-driven solutions. The road freight market's return to growth, combined with an unprecedented M&A wave and 85% of AI use cases moving from pilot to live deployment, signals a pivotal investment window. Supply Chain Event 2026 positions itself as a 'Digital Transformation Activator', helping decision-makers move from analysis to decision and from decision to implementation across four critical themes: risk management and compliance, intralogistics and robotics, forecasting and planning, and visibility and flow management. and https://www.francesupplychain.org/barometre-2026-france-supply-chain-bearingpoint-85-des-entreprises-investissent-dans-la-technologie-pour-repondre-aux-attentes-clients/ and https://ti-insight.com/briefs/european-road-freight-market-growth-2026/

Industry trends

Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

Agentic AI and physical AI reshape European supply chain operations

Gartner identifies agentic AI and physical AI among the top supply chain technology trends for 2026. Agentic AI introduces a virtual workforce of agents capable of planning, acting and adapting to achieve goals in complex environments, while physical AI combines AI models with IoT sensors, robotics and automation systems for real-time sensing, analysis and execution. European supply chains are adopting these technologies to address labour shortages, rising costs and regulatory pressure

Source

EU regulatory wave drives supply chain compliance and diversification

The EU is enacting sweeping supply chain regulations including the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR), Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR), and new supply chain diversification rules. The European Commission's Supply Chain Resilience Strategy introduces mandatory diversification requirements limiting single-supplier dependency to 30–40%. These regulations force companies to redesign sourcing, increase traceability, and invest in compliance infrastructure

Source

European road freight market returns to growth amid consolidation

European road freight reached €440,388m in 2025 and is forecast to grow to €447,638m in 2026, expanding at a 1.9% CAGR to €483,468m by 2030. Growth is driven by CEE manufacturing, fleet decarbonisation and tightening regulatory costs. AI adoption has moved beyond experimentation, with 85% of identified use cases now live. Consolidation is reshaping the landscape, headlined by DSV's acquisition of DB Schenker

Source

Talent shortage reaches critical levels across European logistics

75% of European logistics companies report difficulties filling vacancies, rising to 79% in Spain. Europe faces an estimated 400,000 unfilled truck driver positions by 2026. Companies are responding with automation, robotics, and targeted recruitment programs. The European Labour Authority lists logistics and supply chain functions among the most constrained talent categories

Source

Nearshoring and 'in Europe for Europe' supply chain design gains momentum

European companies are redesigning supply chains around resilience and nearshoring. In 2026, delivery performance depends less on individual shipments and more on how the entire supply chain is designed. Resilience is now a design principle, not a damage-control tactic. Companies are diversifying sourcing, building regional inventory buffers, and establishing multi-country supplier networks

Source

Market news

Latest updates from across the market.

Gartner Identifies Top Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2026

Agentic AI and physical AI are among the top supply chain technology trends for 2026, according to Gartner. The eight top trends span three themes: autonomy and agency, specialization and intelligence, and trust and governance

Read

EU Unveils New Strategy to Boost Supply Chain Resilience

The European Union has introduced a new multi-pronged strategy focusing on proactive diversification of sourcing, financial incentives for reshoring manufacturing, accelerated permitting for strategic industrial projects, and the establishment of an EU Supply Chain Resilience Observatory

Read

European Road Freight Market Returns to Growth

Ti Insight projects European road freight to grow from €440,388m in 2025 to €447,638m in 2026, reaching €483,468m by 2030. Growth is driven by CEE manufacturing, fleet decarbonisation and tightening regulatory costs

Read

75% of European Logistics Companies Struggle to Fill Vacancies

ManpowerGroup reports that three out of four European logistics companies have difficulty finding workers with needed skills, rising to 79% in Spain. Europe faces up to 400,000 unfilled truck driver positions by 2026

Read

T-Systems and SupplyOn Bring Sovereign AI to European Supply Chains

T-Systems, a division of Deutsche Telekom, and SupplyOn, Europe's largest industrial supply chain network with 140,000 connected companies, announced a strategic partnership to integrate AI into European supply chain operations while maintaining data sovereignty

Read

European Supply Chain & Logistics Event Circuit 2026–2027

Q1–Q4 2026 with transport logistic in April 2027

Supply Chain Event 2026 is part of a dense European circuit of logistics, intralogistics, transport and supply chain trade shows. The circuit spans Germany, France, the Netherlands and Belgium, with events ranging from focused intralogistics shows (LogiMAT) to broad port and container supply chain events (TOC Europe) and large-scale logistics fairs (transport logistic). Buyers and exhibitors typically plan a multi-event calendar to cover intralogistics, transport, digitalisation and port operations. Supply Chain Event stands out as France's dedicated digital transformation event for supply chain, complementing SITL's broader transport and logistics focus

Q1 2026 (March)

LogiMAT 2026Automotive Logistics & Supply Chain Europe 2026SITL 2026

Peak season for intralogistics, automotive logistics and French transport/logistics shows. SITL and LogiMAT overlap on 24–26 March

Q2 2026 (May–June)

TOC Europe 2026Breakbulk Europe 2026

Port, container and breakbulk-focused events. TOC Europe in Hamburg and Breakbulk Europe in Rotterdam are approximately one month apart

Q3 2026 (September)

IAA Transportation 2026

Major commercial vehicle and transport event in Hannover. Relevant for fleet, logistics and supply chain professionals

Q4 2026 (December)

Supply Chain Event 2026

France's dedicated digital supply chain event. Ideal timing for year-end budget planning and 2027 solution roadmaps

Q2 2027 (April)

Transport Logistic 2027

The world's largest logistics trade fair, held biennially in Munich. A must-attend for global supply chain professionals

Event dates sourced from organiser websites and official trade fair calendars. All dates confirmed via organiser-published information

Plan your trip

Travel & logistics

Local currency · EUR

Arrival airports

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

ORY

Paris-Orly Airport

From Orly: Metro line 14 + Tram 3a (55 minutes).

12.9 km

to venue

Approx. 20 min

by car

CDG

Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

From Roissy Charles de Gaulle: RER B + Tram 3a (40 minutes).

29.1 km

to venue

Approx. 45 min

by car

BVA

Beauvais-Tillé Airport

Beauvais is a smaller airport served mainly by low-cost carriers. Allow extra time for transfer to central Paris.

70.9 km

to venue

Approx. 1h 15 min

by car

Hotel tiers

A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.

Budget

Porte de Vanves / Malakoff

USD 60–110 / night

Budget options within walking distance or a short metro ride from the venue. Examples: ibis budget Paris Porte de Vanves (from ~€57.60, 15-min walk), Eklo Hotels Paris Porte de Versailles (from under €80), OKKO HOTELS Paris Porte de Versailles. Prices are estimates and may rise during trade shows. and https://www.eklohotels.com/en/eklo-porte-de-versailles/

Mid-range

Porte de Versailles / Vaugirard

USD 110–200 / night

3- and 4-star hotels close to the venue. Examples: Best Western Paris Porte de Versailles (600 m from venue), Mercure Paris 15 Porte de Versailles (from ~€88, 700 m from venue), Median Paris Porte de Versailles, Kopster Hotel Paris Porte de Versailles (from ~$102). Prices are estimates and may rise during trade shows. and https://fr.trip.com/hotels/paris-hotel-detail-2105278/ and https://www.tiket.com/hotel/paris/kopster-hotel-paris-porte-de-versailles

Upscale

Porte de Versailles / 15th arrondissement

USD 200–350 / night

4-star hotels directly adjacent to the venue. Examples: Novotel Paris Porte de Versailles (100 m from Paris Expo entrance, from ~R$860), Oceania Paris Porte de Versailles (4-star with indoor pool and 700 m² garden terrace). Prices are estimates and may rise significantly during major events. and https://www.sortiraparis.com/hotel-restaurant/hotel/articles/324241-oceania-paris-porte-de-versailles-un-hotel-4-avec-piscine-et-jardin-terrasse-de-700m2

Local transport

Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

Metro

Estimated cost€2.55 per single ticket

Best forLine 12 – Station Porte de Versailles

Direct line from central Paris. Exit 2 leads to Pavilion 1. and https://www.ratp.fr/en/titres-et-tarifs/ticket-metro-train-rer

Metro

Estimated cost€2.55 per single ticket

Best forLine 8 – Station Balard

5–7 minutes on foot from Balard station to the venue. and https://www.ratp.fr/en/titres-et-tarifs/ticket-metro-train-rer

Tramway

Estimated cost€2.05 per single ticket

Best forLines T2 and T3a – Stop Porte de Versailles

Direct stop at the venue. and https://www.bonjour-ratp.fr/actualites/articles/tarifs-forfaits-navigo-2026/

Bus

Estimated cost€2.05 per single ticket

Best forLine 80 – Stop Porte de Versailles; Line 39 – Stop Desnouettes; Line PC1 – Stop Pont de Garigliano

Multiple bus lines serve the venue area. and https://www.bonjour-ratp.fr/actualites/articles/tarifs-forfaits-navigo-2026/

Airport transfer (CDG)

Estimated cost€14 airport ticket (RER B portion) + €2.05 tram

Best forRER B + Tram 3a

Approximately 40 minutes from Roissy Charles de Gaulle. and https://www.bonjour-ratp.fr/actualites/articles/tarifs-forfaits-navigo-2026/

Airport transfer (ORY)

Estimated cost€14 airport ticket (Metro 14 portion) + €2.05 tram

Best forMetro line 14 + Tram 3a

Approximately 55 minutes from Orly. and https://www.bonjour-ratp.fr/actualites/articles/tarifs-forfaits-navigo-2026/

Bike-sharing

Estimated costVaries by subscription; single ride from €1

Best forVélib' stations: 12 Square Desnouettes, 2 Rue Ernest Renan, Place Amédée-Gordini

Self-service bike-sharing network. and https://www.velib-metropole.fr/

Shared electric mopeds

Estimated costVaries by provider and duration

Best forYego and Cooltra available via mobile apps

Self-service electric scooter rental.

Car parking

Estimated cost€5.00 for 1 hour; €55.00 for 24 hours (rates from 01/01/2026)

Best forP1 (2 rue d'Oradour-sur-Glane), P6 (Place des Insurgés de Warsaw), P7 (Rue Marcel Yol, Vanves); nearest to Hall 1 is Parking R

On-site and nearby parking options. and https://www.saemes.fr/fr/parking/parking-porte-de-versailles

Navigo weekly pass

Estimated cost€32.40 per week

Best forAll zones (including airports)

Unlimited travel on metro, RER, tram, and bus for a week.

Plan your trip

Visa & entry documents

Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.

Visa required

ATA Carnet: accepted

Type	Who needs it	Fee	Processing
Schengen short-stay visa (Type C)	Third-country nationals who are not visa-exempt and plan a business visit of up to 90 days within a 180-day period, including attending trade fairs, conferences, and corporate meetings	$98.00	15 calendar days standard, can extend to 30–45 days during peak periods
ETIAS travel authorisation	Visa-exempt third-country nationals travelling to the Schengen Area, including France, for short stays. Applies to citizens of the UK, USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, South Korea, and approximately 59 other visa-exempt countries	$8.00	Usually instant; can take 4–30 days if additional checks are required

Citizens of EU/EEA countries and Switzerland do not need a visa. Nationals of countries listed in Annex II of Regulation (EC) 2018/1806 (including the USA, Canada, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and others) are visa-exempt for short stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period but will need ETIAS from late 2026.

France accepts ATA Carnets for temporary admission of goods for trade fairs, exhibitions, commercial samples, and professional equipment. The ATA Carnet suspends customs duties and VAT on goods that will be re-exported. Validity is 12 months. Since 1 June 2026, all ATA Carnets issued in France must be managed digitally (e-Carnet ATA). In France, carnets are issued by the Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie de Paris (CCI Paris) or provincial chambers. and https://wes.mc/en/e-ata-carnet-what-changes-for-your-temporary-exports-from-1-june-2026/

Official visa page

Weather

December in Paris averages 3°C to 8°C (37–46°F) with overcast skies and around 16 days of rain or drizzle. Daylight hours are limited, with sunset around 16:55. Bring warm, waterproof clothing.

Plan for the climate

Check temperatures and pack accordingly

Venue connectivity

Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is well connected by public transport. Metro Line 12 (Porte de Versailles station) is the most direct line from central Paris, with Exit 2 leading to Pavilion 1. Metro Line 8 (Balard station) is a 5-7 minute walk. Tram lines T2 and T3a stop at Porte de Versailles. Bus lines 39, 80, and PC1 serve the venue. From CDG airport: RER B + Tram 3a (40 min). From Orly airport: Metro line 14 + Tram 3a (55 min). and https://www.supplychain-event.com/fr-fr/infos-pratiques.html

Ride-hailing

Taxis

Public transit

Car rentals

Cultural notes

Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

Greetings and formality

In French business settings, a handshake is customary upon initiating and closing a meeting, accompanied by an appropriate greeting such as 'Bonjour, madame' or 'Bonjour, monsieur.' Use formal titles and 'vous' until invited otherwise. Avoid first names in initial meetings.

Business language

While many French professionals speak English, demonstrating effort with basic French phrases is appreciated. Consider having a French speaker on your team for trade show interactions.

Scheduling and punctuality

Appointments are respected and correspondence should be acknowledged promptly. Professional attire is expected. Business lunches are common but shorter than in the past.

Practical guides

Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

Flights

Destination: Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) or Paris-Orly (ORY)

Book flights to CDG or ORY. CDG is the main international hub; ORY is closer to the venue (12.9 km vs 29.1 km). From CDG, take RER B + Tram 3a (40 min). From ORY, take Metro line 14 + Tram 3a (55 min).

Visa

Business visitors to France for Supply Chain Event 2026 may need a Schengen short-stay visa (Type C) unless they are a national of a visa-exempt country. Visa-exempt nationals will need ETIAS from late 2026. Attendees should apply for a visa at least 4–6 weeks before travel

Estimated cost: Not yet confirmed

Processing: 15 calendar days standard; up to 30–45 days during peak periods

Required supporting documents include an invitation letter from the event organiser or a French partner company accurately describing the activity, purpose, duration, and location of the visit, or failing that, admission cards to trade fairs or conferences.

Official

Hotels

Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.

Areas to stay

Porte de Versailles / 15th arrondissement (closest to venue) · Vaugirard (walking distance, metro line 12) · Porte de Vanves / Malakoff (budget-friendly, 15-min walk or short tram ride) · Montparnasse (direct metro line 12 to Porte de Versailles, ~8 min)

Budget

$60–$110 per night

Mid-range

$110–$200 per night

Upscale

$200–$350 per night

Transport

Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

Airport → venue: From CDG: RER B to Cité Universitaire, then Tram T3a to Porte de Versailles (approx. 1h 5m). From Orly: Metro line 14 to Maison Blanche, then Tram T3a to Porte de Versailles (approx. 37 min). Taxi from Orly approx. 14 min; from CDG approx. 42 min. and https://www.rome2rio.com/s/Paris-Orly-Airport-ORY/Porte-de-Versailles

Hotel → venue: Most recommended hotels are within a 5–15 minute walk of the venue. Metro line 12 (Porte de Versailles station) and tram lines T2/T3a directly serve the venue.

Ride-hail: Uber and Bolt operate in Paris. Taxi from Orly approx. 14 min; from CDG approx. 42 min.

Public transit: Metro line 12 (Porte de Versailles station, exit 2 for Pavilion 1), tram lines T2 and T3a, bus lines 39 and 80. Metro-Train-RER ticket: €2.50; Bus-Tram ticket: €2.00. Navigo weekly pass: €31.60.

Parking: On-site parking at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Nearby car parks P1, P6, P7, and Parking R (nearest to Hall 1). Rates from 01/01/2026: 1 hour €5, 24 hours €55.

Weather

Plan and pack for the event climate.

Month: December

Temperature: 3°C to 8°C (37–46°F)

Seasonality: Around 16 days of rain or drizzle; overcast skies common. Sunset around 16:55

Packing: Warm layers, waterproof coat, umbrella, comfortable walking shoes.

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Planning

Register online and book travel/accommodation — Early Bird badge €80 excl. tax until 31 October 2026; standard badge €100 incl. tax from 1 November. Book flights and hotels early as December is peak season.

Download and explore the MySCE business meeting platform — MySCE allows you to enrich your profile, identify prospects and key players, and schedule business meetings before the show.

Plan your conference sessions and build your agenda — Review the programme on the official site and select sessions aligned with your priorities. Opening keynote on AI reinventing the supply chain is Tuesday 1 December at 10:00 in Salle Alan Turing.

Confirm travel arrangements and print/download your badge — Your badge is valid for the 2 days of the event and gives access to event spaces, conference sessions, workshops, and facilities.

Check the final exhibitor list and shortlist stands to visit — With 130+ exhibitors, plan your route efficiently. Use the Colleqt QR-code tool at booths to collect exhibitor profiles by sharing your own.

Pack for December weather and confirm transport — December in Paris averages 3–8°C with around 16 days of rain. Bring warm layers and a waterproof coat. Metro Line 12 (Exit 2) leads directly to Pavilion 1. and https://parisjetaime.com/eng/convention/article/practical-information-paris-expo-porte-versailles-a1878

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