Paris 2026. Invitation Only
The U.S.
Buyers Table
17 October 2026
A private dinner connecting U.S. food industry decision-makers with selected European companies.
Hosted by Group FiftyOne during SIAL Paris 2026.
One table.
Two sides of the Atlantic.
On October 17, Group FiftyOne will bring together a carefully selected group of senior U.S. buyers, operators and food industry executives with a limited number of European companies for a private dinner in Paris.
Held during SIAL Paris, the evening is designed to create the kind of conversations that are often difficult to have on a busy exhibition floor.
No presentations. No formal program. No crowded networking reception.
Just a carefully curated table, meaningful introductions and an evening focused on building relationships between the U.S. and European food industries.
Attendance is strictly limited.
The Format
Seats.
One table.
The U.S. Buyers Table is intentionally small.
The evening will bring together approximately 20 senior participants from both sides of the Atlantic, with the majority of seats reserved for invited U.S. buyers, operators and industry decision-makers.
A limited number of places are available to selected European companies.
Every participating company is reviewed by Group FiftyOne to ensure relevance to the attending buyer profile and the overall composition of the table.
Date
Saturday
17 October 2026
Location
Paris
France
Format
Private Dinner
Invitation Only
Context
Held during
SIAL Paris 2026
Venue: shared privately with confirmed participants.
Attendance is limited and subject to confirmation by Group FiftyOne.
Two ways to the table.
For U.S. Buyers & Operators
Join us as our guest.
Senior U.S. buyers, operators, distributors and food industry executives are invited to attend The U.S. Buyers Table as guests of Group FiftyOne.
Participation for invited U.S. executives is complimentary.
The evening provides an opportunity to connect with fellow U.S. industry leaders while meeting a carefully selected group of European companies in a private, focused business setting.
Attendance is by invitation and subject to confirmation.
Complimentary for confirmed U.S. buyers and operators.
For European Companies
Join the table as a participating company.
A limited number of European companies will be selected to join The U.S. Buyers Table alongside invited U.S. buyers, operators and industry decision-makers.
Participation is intended for established European companies actively exploring, entering or expanding within the U.S. market.
Companies are selected based on their product category, U.S. market objectives, relevance to the attending buyer profile and the overall composition of the table.
Selected companies receive one place for a senior company representative, pre-event company visibility among attending participants, facilitated introductions during the evening, and inclusion in the post-event follow-up.
Participation fee for selected European companies: €1,250 + VAT per company, including one senior company representative. Participation is subject to approval and availability.
For Selected European Companies
A seat at the right table.
The U.S. Buyers Table is designed for European companies looking for more meaningful interaction with the U.S. market than is typically possible during a busy international trade show.
Selected participating companies receive
- 01One place for a senior company representative at the private dinner
- 02Participation alongside invited U.S. buyers, operators and industry executives
- 03Company profile shared with attending U.S. participants before the dinner
- 04Facilitated introductions during the evening
- 05Inclusion in official event materials
- 06Post-event participant follow-up coordinated by Group FiftyOne
Who's at the table
The table is curated to bring together complementary perspectives from across the U.S. and European food industries.
U.S. participants may include senior leaders from
Restaurant & Foodservice Groups
Retail & Grocery
Hospitality
Distribution & Import
Culinary & F&B Leadership
Multi-Unit & Franchise Organizations
European participants will include selected
Food & Beverage Companies
Specialty Food Companies
Premium Consumer Brands
Companies Actively Pursuing U.S. Market Expansion
The final composition of the table is curated by Group FiftyOne.
Companies represented within our buyer network
and many more across retail, foodservice, and trade.
Logos are the property of their respective owners and are used for identification only.
Why a Private Dinner
Beyond the exhibition floor.
International trade shows bring thousands of people together.
But the conversations that lead somewhere often happen somewhere else.
The U.S. Buyers Table was created to provide a more focused environment for senior decision-makers from the United States and Europe to meet away from the exhibition floor.
One evening.
One table.
A carefully selected group of people who have a reason to know one another.
Group FiftyOne connects companies and decision-makers across the U.S. and European markets.
Through our work with buyers, operators, trade shows and international companies, we create opportunities for meaningful commercial relationships across the Atlantic.
The U.S. Buyers Table brings that network together in a deliberately smaller setting.
Paris. 17 October 2026
The right people.
At one table.
The U.S. Buyers Table is limited to approximately 20 participants.
U.S. buyers and operators may request an invitation. European companies interested in participating may submit their details for consideration.
Choose your participation type below.
Company participation: €1,250 + VAT per selected company, including one senior representative.