Adoption of AI and data analytics remains a top agenda item for technology leaders. In mid-November, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles brings together buyers and vendors to evaluate solutions and progress commercial conversations.
Dates and venue for Big Data & AI World Paris 2026
Big Data & AI World Paris 2026 runs 18 and 19 November 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Hall 5. Opening hours start at 09h00 and the summit closes at 17h00 CET on the final day.
What the 2026 edition assembles
The event hosts the Data & AI Leaders Summit alongside co-located shows such as Cloud & AI Infrastructure and Cloud & Cyber Security. Recurring features include Women & Diversity in Tech, a Start-Up area and the Cybersecurity Awards that highlight projects across cloud, data and code security.
Attendee profiles range from CDOs and CTOs to data leads and data scientists, creating a mix of strategic buyers and technical evaluators.
Key figures
The event lists more than 7,900 tech professionals and 310 exhibitors. The program includes over 150 sessions and the platform shows 1,657 meetings already scheduled between visitors and exhibitors.
Commercial outreach tactics on site
With a dense exhibitor floor and prebooked meetings, outreach must be focused and actionable. Practical steps:
- Define ten concrete commercial objectives and assign time blocks for meetings.
- Use the event scheduling platform to secure meetings ahead of arrival.
- Prepare short demos or case summaries that demonstrate measurable impact in under five minutes.
- Target suppliers on the exhibitor list and prepare technical questions to assess maturity of their AI deployments.
These actions improve conversion of hallway conversations into follow-up opportunities.
Program highlights and formats
The Data & AI Leaders Summit organizes sessions aimed at transformation leaders and technical teams. The Start-Up area concentrates emerging vendors in AI and data, while the cybersecurity awards emphasize solutions for cloud and data protection.
Previous editions have featured speakers and practitioners from established organizations and innovation teams. The co-located format allows comparative assessment of infrastructure, platforms and managed services across adjacent shows.
Practical visitor notes
The fair publishes timetables and offers a meeting platform to arrange one-to-one sessions. Registration and exhibitor details are managed via the event website.
Closing thought If your priority is vendor validation or quick pilots in AI, lock in meetings through the event platform and focus on measurable use cases. Registration, agenda and exhibitor lists are available at http://www.bigdataworld.fr so you can plan which sessions and stands to prioritise.
