Digital buyer journeys
What digital buyer journeys means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Event overview
Overview
The TERATEC Forum 2026 is a premier event that brings together key players in High Performance Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and Quantum Computing. Taking place at the Palais des Congrès de Paris, this two-day forum will feature insightful conferences, workshops, and networking opportunities.
With nearly 70 exhibitors showcasing their technologies, attendees can engage directly with experts and discover innovative solutions applicable across various sectors. TERATEC FORUM 2026 takes place.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: TERATEC Forum 2026 takes place on 20-21 October 2026 at Palais des Congrès de Paris, France.
- 2Scale and Focus: The event expects 2,000 decision-makers from industries including HPC, AI, and quantum computing.
- 3Organiser: Hosted by Teratec and INFORA EVENTS, the forum connects science, technology, and industry.
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include CTOs, R&D directors, and data/AI managers looking for innovative solutions.
- 5Entry: Registration is available online; visitors can request their badges through the official site.
Why visit
Attending the TERATEC Forum provides invaluable insights into technologies transforming industries. Engage with leading experts, attend high-level conferences, and identify new partners and technologies for your projects. The event is tailored for decision-makers in IT, R&D, and innovation, ensuring a focused and relevant experience.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at the TERATEC Forum allows companies to showcase their innovations to a targeted audience of decision-makers. With opportunities for networking, presenting at workshops, and engaging in discussions, exhibitors can enhance their visibility and generate valuable leads. The forum is an ideal platform to connect with potential clients and partners in the HPC and AI sectors.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
HPC infrastructure architects and data-centre engineers sizing clusters, accelerators, storage and interconnect for exascale-class workloads
CAE, CFD and simulation engineers from aerospace, automotive, energy and defence who buy solvers, meshing and digital-twin toolchains
AI and machine-learning leads building training and inference platforms on GPU and hybrid HPC-AI infrastructure
Quantum computing researchers, algorithm developers and programme managers tracking hardware roadmaps and hybrid quantum-HPC integration
Public research and academic HPC centres (national supercomputing centres, university mesocentres and lab IT teams) evaluating procurement and partnerships
CTOs, R&D directors and innovation programme managers from industrial OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers assessing simulation and AI roadmaps
Software and systems integrators, ISVs and technology scouts mapping suppliers for compute, storage and simulation stacks
Deeptech investors, competitiveness-cluster and public-funding programme delegates looking at European sovereign computing capacity
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Server and cluster OEMs presenting accelerator-dense nodes, rack-scale systems and reference architectures for HPC and AI workloads
Silicon and accelerator vendors (GPUs, CPU architectures, dedicated AI chips) plus interconnect and networking specialists
Storage and data-management vendors addressing parallel file systems, high-throughput I/O and data pipelines for simulation and AI
HPC middleware and software infrastructure providers: schedulers, container platforms, compilers, performance tools and monitoring
CAE and simulation software editors covering structural, fluid, thermal, electromagnetic and multiphysics analysis, plus digital-twin platforms
AI platform and MLOps vendors, including generative AI infrastructure, model serving and data preparation tooling
Quantum computing hardware and software companies, from qubit hardware developers to quantum simulator and algorithm providers
HPC cloud, sovereign cloud and HPC-as-a-Service providers selling capacity, bursting and managed simulation environments
Systems integrators, engineering service companies and IT consultancies building and operating clusters for industrial and public clients
Research organisations, national supercomputing centres and competitiveness clusters presenting programmes, testbeds and funding schemes
Data-centre infrastructure suppliers focused on liquid cooling, power distribution and energy efficiency for accelerator-class facilities
Startups and deeptech scale-ups in simulation, AI acceleration and quantum software seeking industrial pilots and investors
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
HPC servers, rack-scale systems and accelerated compute nodes for simulation and AI training
GPUs, custom accelerators, CPUs and high-speed interconnect fabrics (InfiniBand, high-speed Ethernet)
Parallel storage systems, file systems, data management and high-throughput I/O for large simulation datasets
Cluster middleware: job schedulers, container orchestration, compilers, debuggers and performance analysis tools
CAE and simulation software: CFD, structural and crash analysis, thermal, electromagnetic, multiphysics and optimisation
Digital twin platforms and industrial data pipelines linking sensor data to simulation models
AI and generative AI infrastructure: training frameworks, model serving, MLOps and data preparation tooling
Quantum computing hardware, quantum simulators, hybrid quantum-classical software and algorithm services
HPC cloud, sovereign cloud and HPC-as-a-Service offerings, including burst-to-cloud and managed simulation
Data-centre infrastructure: liquid cooling, power distribution, energy-efficiency monitoring and heat reuse
Engineering services, integration, benchmarking, training and recruitment for HPC and simulation teams
Public research programmes, EuroHPC-related initiatives, funding schemes and academic partnerships
Location & Facilities
Venue
Palais des Congrès de Paris Porte Maillot
2 Place de la Porte Maillot, 75017 Paris, France
Facilities
Parking
Palais des Congrès de Paris Porte Maillot in Paris typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Palais des Congrès de Paris Porte Maillot in Paris typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Palais des Congrès de Paris Porte Maillot for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Who runs the show
Organisers
Teratec
INFORA EVENTS
How the last edition performed
Previous edition
Next edition
Not announced yet
New this edition
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Programme and exhibition content increasingly pairs large-scale simulation with machine-learning workloads, so visitors arrive expecting vendors to show AI training or inference running on HPC-class infrastructure rather than as a separate product line. Confirm the 2026 session split on the official agenda.
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Quantum content is framed around hybrid quantum-classical workflows and integration with existing supercomputing stacks, which is the question research and industrial buyers bring to the exhibition floor. Check the published programme for the exact 2026 sessions.
- 3
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With accelerator-dense deployments, power distribution, liquid cooling and efficiency metrics have moved from a facilities footnote to a core evaluation criterion in infrastructure conversations at the event.
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Public research buyers and industrial users increasingly compare offers on European data residency, funding-backed capacity and supply-chain resilience, which shapes the questions asked of cloud and integrator exhibitors.
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Paris, France
Why it matters
Attending TERATEC FORUM 2026 on 2026-10-20 to 2026-10-21 in Paris lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
Industry trends
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Sustainability in procurement
What sustainability in procurement means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Automation and labour efficiency
What automation and labour efficiency means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Regional supply-chain resilience
What regional supply-chain resilience means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Hybrid engagement models
What hybrid engagement models means for buyers and exhibitors in this sector.
Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · EUR
Arrival airports
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Charles de Gaulle
Primary long-haul gateway for Paris. RER B to Gare du Nord or Chatelet then metro line 1 to Porte Maillot, or RER C to Neuilly-Porte Maillot. Taxis operate a fixed airport-to-city fare. Times are estimates; confirm before travel
Approx. 30 km
to venue
45-60 min by road; approx. 50-60 min by RER B plus metro
by car
Paris Orly
Mainly domestic and European traffic. Metro line 14 links Orly to central Paris, with a change onto line 1 or RER C for Porte Maillot. Allow extra time at peak hours. Estimates only; confirm before travel
Approx. 20 km
to venue
30-45 min by road; approx. 45 min by metro line 14 with one connection
by car
Paris Beauvais
Used by some low-cost carriers and furthest from the venue. The airport coach runs toward the Porte Maillot area, which suits this event well, but timetables are limited outside peak flight windows. Estimates only; confirm before travel
Approx. 85 km
to venue
75-90 min by road; coach to Porte Maillot takes a similar time in normal traffic
by car
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
4-star
Porte Maillot / Palais des Congrès140 m to venueClosest large 4-star option, effectively on the venue doorstep. Breakfast and parking at extra charge; fitness centre, bar and restaurant on site. Approx. USD 280-430 / EUR 260-400 per night in October; confirm rates and cancellation terms.
3-star
Porte Maillot / Palais des Congrès180 m to venuePractical 3-star within a two-minute walk; free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, restaurant and pet-friendly rooms. Approx. USD 165-250 / EUR 150-230 per night; breakfast policy varies by rate.
3-star
Neuilly / Porte Maillot580 m to venueQuieter Neuilly side, around eight minutes on foot; breakfast and air conditioning included in most rates, airport shuttle advertised, guest rating around 4.1. Approx. USD 145-230 / EUR 135-210 per night.
3-star
Porte Maillot / Étoile590 m to venueMid-range base with breakfast, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning and restaurant; guest rating around 4.4. Approx. USD 160-255 / EUR 150-235 per night; October demand pushes rates toward the upper band.
4-star
Porte Maillot / Étoile600 m to venue4-star with restaurant, airport shuttle, full-service laundry and accessible rooms, around seven minutes on foot. Approx. USD 225-355 / EUR 210-330 per night.
4-star
Arc de Triomphe / Porte Maillot840 m to venueIndoor pool, on-site parking, bar and restaurant; useful if you want to combine the show with central Paris meetings. Approx. USD 215-345 / EUR 200-320 per night.
4-star
Porte Maillot900 m to venueSmaller smoke-free 4-star around ten minutes on foot; breakfast and parking at extra charge, airport shuttle and laundry service. Approx. USD 200-325 / EUR 185-300 per night.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
rail
Estimated costApprox. EUR 12-14 one-way airport rail ticket; confirm current Ile-de-France tariff
Best forCharles de Gaulle (CDG) to Porte Maillot via RER B and metro line 1 / RER C
Fastest option in peak traffic, roughly 50-60 minutes door to door with one or two changes. Buy and validate a ticket before boarding; keep luggage in sight on crowded services.
rail
Estimated costApprox. EUR 11-14 one-way airport-to-city metro ticket; confirm current tariff
Best forParis Orly (ORY) to Porte Maillot via metro line 14
Metro line 14 reaches the airport directly, then change onto line 1 for Porte Maillot. Around 45 minutes in normal conditions; allow more at rush hour.
shuttle
Estimated costEUR 2-5 single metro journey (contactless)
Best forParis Beauvais (BVA) to Porte Maillot by official airport coach
The coach terminates in the Porte Maillot area, which makes it convenient for this venue, but departures are tied to flight windows. Reserve a seat if arriving on a late flight.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. EUR 56-70 on the fixed airport fare for the Right Bank; confirm current flat rate
Best forCharles de Gaulle (CDG) to Palais des Congrès de Paris Porte Maillot
Fixed-fare taxis queue at official ranks outside the terminals; avoid unlicensed drivers offering rides inside the building. Journey 45-60 minutes depending on traffic.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. EUR 40-50 on the fixed airport fare; confirm current flat rate
Best forParis Orly (ORY) to Palais des Congrès de Paris Porte Maillot
Shorter run than CDG, typically 30-45 minutes. Official ranks only, and confirm the flat fare applies before departure.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. EUR 150-190 by taxi; the coach is far cheaper
Best forParis Beauvais (BVA) to Palais des Congrès de Paris Porte Maillot
Taxi makes sense only for late arrivals or groups. Allow 75-90 minutes and agree the route or fare basis before leaving the airport.
metro
Estimated costApprox. EUR 2.50 for a single metro-rail journey within central Paris; confirm current tariff
Best forCentral Paris to Porte Maillot (metro line 1 or RER C)
Porte Maillot is served by metro line 1 and RER C (Neuilly-Porte Maillot), plus several bus routes. Contactless payment and Navigo passes work across the network.
rideshare
Estimated costApprox. EUR 15-30 for a 10-20 minute ride inside Paris; surge pricing may apply
Best forShort city hops to Porte Maillot by ride-hailing app
Uber, Bolt and similar apps operate in Paris. Use the designated pickup points near the Palais des Congrès rather than the bus lanes on the ring road.
Weather
Mid-autumn Paris conditions for 20-21 October 2026: expect changeable, often overcast weather with highs around 15-17 C and lows around 8-10 C, and a realistic chance of rain on several days during the month. These are climatological approximations, not a forecast; check a short-range forecast in the final week and pack a light waterproof layer plus an umbrella, since showers can arrive quickly and the walk between hotels and the venue is partly open-air.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
EU SIM cards roam without surcharges across France, and prepaid or eSIM data plans are easy to buy on arrival at CDG or Orly. Central Paris has strong 4G/5G coverage and Porte Maillot is well served; public transport and venue areas can get congested at peak times. Ask the organiser or your exhibiting contacts about the venue Wi-Fi network and any exhibitor-only network drops, since large technical demos often need wired connectivity arranged in advance. France uses 230 V, 50 Hz with type E sockets, so bring an adapter for UK, US or Asian plugs.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Working language
French is the default language of the host city, and some sessions or networking moments at a French-rooted event may be in French, while technical and international sessions are commonly in English. For a meeting that matters, confirm the language with the organiser or the exhibiting company in advance.
Business etiquette
Parisian technical and industrial audiences are direct and detail-oriented: arrive with concrete numbers on workload, performance and integration rather than broad marketing messages. Handshakes are standard on first meeting, and a short follow-up email within a few days is expected.
Meals and tipping
Lunch is typically taken between 12:00 and 14:00 and dinner after 19:30. Service is included in French restaurant bills, so a small round-up or 5-10 percent is a courtesy rather than an obligation; taxis appreciate a rounded fare.
Transport and strikes
Metro, RER and suburban rail are efficient but can be affected by strikes or engineering works. Check service status on the morning of travel, keep a taxi or ride-hailing fallback for time-critical meetings, and allow extra time on the first show morning.
Safety and practicalities
Central Paris is generally safe for business travellers, but pickpocketing occurs on crowded metro lines and at major stations. Keep bags zipped in front of you on RER B from the airport, and use official taxi ranks rather than drivers soliciting inside terminals.
October rhythm in Paris
Mid-October is a busy trade-fair and conference period, with higher hotel rates and fuller restaurants. Book dinner reservations for larger groups and check whether your visit overlaps with other major events at the Palais des Congrès or Paris Expo.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Destination: CDG
For the 20 October 2026 start, aim to book long-haul flights roughly three to five months ahead and European flights four to eight weeks ahead; October is a steady rather than peak travel month, but Paris hotel and air demand rises when large congresses coincide. CDG carries the long-haul traffic and has the best connections to North America and Asia, while Orly serves mainly domestic and European routes and is closer to the city. Fares shown elsewhere in this listing are approximate bands, not live quotes: track your route with alerts, compare one-stop and nonstop options, and leave a full evening's buffer before the first show morning in case of delays. For UK travellers, Eurostar to Gare du Nord plus metro line 1 is a credible alternative to flying.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Charles de Gaulle (CDG): 45-60 min by road; approx. 50-60 min by RER B plus metro; Paris Orly (ORY): 30-45 min by road; approx. 45 min by metro line 14 with one connection; Paris Beauvais (BVA): 75-90 min by road; coach to Porte Maillot takes a similar time in normal traffic. Allow road or rail time to Palais des Congrès de Paris Porte Maillot; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Palais des Congrès de Paris Porte Maillot: Porte Maillot / Palais des Congrès: Porte Maillot / Palais des Congrès; Porte Maillot / Palais des Congrès: Porte Maillot / Palais des Congrès; Neuilly / Porte Maillot: Neuilly / Porte Maillot.
Ride-hail: Uber, Bolt and similar ride-hailing apps operate across Paris, including pickups at CDG and Orly, and are widely used by business travellers. Use the app-designated pickup zones at the terminals rather than accepting offers from drivers inside the building, and expect surge pricing during rush hour, in rain, or when other large events finish at the Palais des Congrès. For short hops around Porte Maillot, walking or metro line 1 is usually faster and cheaper than a car; ride-hailing makes most sense for airport transfers with luggage, late-evening returns, or trips to meetings outside the metro network. Fares are approximate and set dynamically, so confirm the estimate in the app before booking.
Public transit: Porte Maillot is well served by the Paris network: metro line 1 runs straight through to the city centre and to La Defense in the other direction, RER C stops at Neuilly-Porte Maillot a short walk away, and several bus routes serve the Palais des Congrès forecourt. From CDG, take RER B and change onto line 1 or RER C; from Orly, metro line 14 connects into the centre with one onward change. A single journey inside central Paris costs roughly EUR 2.50, with airport rail tickets priced separately, and contactless bank cards plus Navigo passes work across metro, RER, bus and tram. Validate every ticket, keep hold of it until you exit, and check the service status before travelling because strikes and engineering works do occur in October.
Parking: The Palais des Congrès de Paris has an underground multi-level car park directly beneath the venue, shared with the surrounding hotel and shopping complex, with direct lift access to the exhibition levels. Expect daily rates in the region of EUR 25-40 for a full show day, with hourly pricing for shorter stays; confirm the current tariff and any pre-booking or exhibitor discount with the venue. Capacity is limited relative to demand during large events, and the Porte Maillot approaches are congested at morning arrival and evening departure times, so arriving before opening or using metro line 1 is usually the better plan. On-street parking in the surrounding Neuilly and Étoile streets is scarce and heavily restricted.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: October 2026 (mid-autumn)
Temperature: Approx. 8-10 C overnight lows and 15-17 C daytime highs in Paris during the second half of October; these are climatological approximations rather than a forecast, so check the short-range outlook in the final week before travel.
Seasonality: October is one of the wetter months in Paris, with rain expected on roughly ten days of the month, often as short showers rather than all-day rain. Daylight shortens noticeably, with sunset before 19:00 late in the month, so plan evening walks and hotel-to-venue transfers accordingly. All Forum Teratec sessions and the exhibition are indoors, but the walk between hotels, metro exits and the venue entrance is open to the weather.
Packing: Pack in layers: a warm mid-layer for cool mornings, a light waterproof jacket or compact umbrella for showers, and comfortable walking shoes for the short but frequent walks between hotels, metro stations and the Porte Maillot venue. Bring a smart-casual outfit for evening networking, a universal power adapter for French type E sockets (230 V), and a small bag you can keep zipped in front of you on crowded RER and metro services.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at TERATEC FORUM 2026 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
-14 days
Confirm your registration status and pass category on forum-teratec.com — Check whether your pass covers conference sessions as well as the exhibition, and whether an exhibitor invitation code gives you a different access level.
-14 days
Download the programme and shortlist sessions by track — Prioritise HPC infrastructure, AI at scale, simulation and quantum tracks against your own procurement or roadmap questions; note that two days rarely allow full coverage.
-12 days
Book accommodation in the Porte Maillot / Neuilly perimeter — Walking-distance hotels fill first. Compare flexible rates, since October pricing in Paris rises sharply for last-minute bookings.
-10 days
Book flights or rail and plan the airport-to-venue leg — CDG via RER B plus metro line 1, or Orly via metro line 14. Add buffer time for the first morning of the show.
-10 days
Request meetings with target exhibitors — Hardware, storage and simulation-software vendors book slots early; come with a one-page requirement brief (workload, scale, timeline).
-7 days
Prepare your technical questions and benchmark criteria — For infrastructure vendors: performance per watt, interconnect topology, storage throughput, software compatibility, support in France and pricing model.
-5 days
Check visa or entry requirements and travel insurance — Schengen short-stay rules apply; apply well ahead if a visa is needed, and keep a printed hotel confirmation for border checks.
-3 days
Print or download a compact agenda with hall and stand numbers — Keep a fallback list of stands for gaps between sessions; the exhibition floor is where most technical comparisons happen.
-2 days
Check the Paris forecast and pack layers plus a rain jacket — Mid-autumn in Paris means 8-17 C with a real chance of showers; the walk between hotels and the venue is short but exposed.
-1 day
Charge devices, load transit tickets and confirm badge collection hours — Set up a Navigo or contactless payment method for metro and RER, and verify opening times so you avoid the first-hour queue.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Palais des Congrès de Paris Porte Maillot
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2TERATEC FORUM 2026 registration concourse
Palais des Congrès de Paris Porte Maillot
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Palais des Congrès de Paris Porte Maillot
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
Build your working budget
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Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights€190.00
- Per diem × 2€150.00
Estimated total€340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether TERATEC FORUM 2026 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Decision matrix
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published - confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources - confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
Gallery
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FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
When and where does Forum Teratec 2026 take place?
The 2026 edition is scheduled for 20-21 October 2026 in Paris, in the Porte Maillot convention district (Palais des Congrès de Paris). It is a two-day event combining a conference programme with an exhibition. Confirm the final hall allocation and access times on forum-teratec.com before booking travel.
Who is Forum Teratec for?
It targets the European HPC, AI, simulation and quantum computing community: industrial simulation and R&D engineers, HPC and data-centre infrastructure teams, AI platform owners, research-lab scientists and the vendors supplying clusters, software, storage and services. If your work depends on large-scale computation or numerical simulation, the programme is aimed at you.
Is Forum Teratec a trade-only event?
It is a professional, business-oriented event rather than a consumer show. Access is normally through pre-registration, and exhibitors typically distribute invitation codes to their customers and prospects. Check the current registration conditions on the official site, since pass categories and pricing can change between editions.
How do I register and what does a pass include?
Registration is handled online through forum-teratec.com. Pass types, any fees and what is included (conference sessions, exhibition access, catering) are set by the organiser for each edition, so verify them on the registration page before you commit. Do not rely on third-party ticket resellers.
What topics are covered in the conference programme?
The programme is organised around high performance computing infrastructure, AI and generative AI at scale, numerical simulation and digital twins, and quantum computing. Expect a mix of industrial use-case talks, technology roadmaps from vendors and research updates, with a strong emphasis on European compute capacity and energy-efficient data centres. The published agenda on the official schedule page is the authoritative list of sessions.
Which languages are used at the event?
Forum Teratec is a French-rooted event, so some sessions and networking moments may be in French, while technical and international-facing sessions are frequently in English. If a specific session matters to your decision, ask the organiser or the exhibiting company about the language in advance.
Can I exhibit or book a stand?
Yes, the event includes an exhibition for hardware vendors, software editors, integrators, research organisations and startups. Stand formats, pricing and availability are handled directly by the organiser, so request the current exhibitor pack through forum-teratec.com rather than assuming rates from previous years.
How do I get to the venue from Paris airports?
From Charles de Gaulle (CDG), take RER B into the city and connect to metro line 1 or RER C for Porte Maillot, or use a taxi on the fixed airport fare. From Orly (ORY), metro line 14 links to the city centre with a connection onward to Porte Maillot. From Beauvais (BVA), the airport coach runs to the Porte Maillot area. Allow 45-90 minutes depending on the airport and traffic, and confirm current fares before travelling.
Where should I stay for the two days?
The Porte Maillot and Neuilly perimeter has the densest cluster of hotels within walking distance of the venue, from 3-star properties a few hundred metres away to 4-star options near the Arc de Triomphe. Book early: mid-October is a busy period in Paris and rates rise as the event approaches.
What is the weather like in Paris in late October?
Expect mid-autumn conditions, typically highs around 15-17 C and lows around 8-10 C, with a realistic chance of rain on several days of the month. Bring a light waterproof layer and comfortable shoes for walking between hotels and the venue. Check a short-range forecast in the final week.
Glossary
- HPC (High Performance Computing)
- The use of tightly coupled clusters, accelerators and fast interconnects to run large-scale numerical workloads such as simulation, model training and data analysis. At Forum Teratec, HPC is the anchor discipline against which AI, simulation and quantum tracks are positioned.
- Exascale
- A performance class of systems capable of around 10^18 floating-point operations per second. It frames the procurement and roadmap discussions among supercomputing-centre and infrastructure visitors at the forum.
- GPU acceleration
- Offloading compute-heavy kernels to graphics processing units, the dominant route for both simulation solvers and AI training. Exhibitors show GPU-based nodes, cooling and software stacks adapted to accelerator-dense clusters.
- CAE (Computer-Aided Engineering)
- Software for physics-based virtual testing, from structural mechanics and CFD to crash and thermal analysis. CAE editors and their industrial users are core to the simulation side of the programme.
- Digital twin
- A continuously updated virtual model of a physical asset or process, fed by sensor data and simulation. Sessions and stands link digital twins to HPC capacity and industrial data pipelines.
- Hybrid HPC-AI
- Running simulation and machine-learning workloads on shared accelerated infrastructure, including AI surrogates that speed up solvers. It is one of the clearest convergence themes for visitors comparing compute, software and workflow vendors.
- Quantum computing (NISQ and beyond)
- Computing with qubits, currently in noisy intermediate-scale and early error-corrected stages. The forum covers hardware approaches, simulators, hybrid quantum-classical algorithms and the HPC integration question.
- HPC-as-a-Service / cloud HPC
- Renting compute, storage and simulation software instead of owning clusters. Relevant for visitors from smaller firms and for buyers weighing sovereign European cloud options.
- Sovereign computing
- The push for European-controlled compute capacity, data and software supply chains, backed by public funding programmes. It shapes procurement criteria discussed by public research and industrial buyers.
- Interconnect
- The network fabric (for example InfiniBand or high-speed Ethernet) linking nodes and storage in a cluster. It is a recurring technical comparison point for infrastructure architects on the exhibition floor.
- Job scheduler and orchestration
- Middleware such as Slurm or Kubernetes-based orchestration that allocates workloads across a cluster. Visitors from HPC operations teams evaluate schedulers, containers and monitoring tooling together.
- Energy efficiency and cooling
- Power usage effectiveness, liquid cooling and heat reuse for accelerator-dense data centres. With AI demand rising, it is a purchasing criterion for both supercomputing centres and industrial HPC users.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- HPC conference Paris 2026
- Quantum computing event Paris
- TERATEC FORUM 2026 Paris 2026
- TERATEC FORUM Paris 2026
- TERATEC 2026
- TERATEC Paris 2026
- Paris France
- High Performance Computing Paris
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