EXHIBITORS FAQ

To reserve a space, please fill out our Exhibitor Booth Request Form

Find all the information you need and rates to book your space at SIAL Canada 2024 by clicking here

You have until the day before the opening of the show, on May 14, 2024, to complete registration for your booth space (subject to availability).  

*** Registrations for the SIAL Canada 2024 catalog end on March 20, 2024.*** 

You can express your location preference to your sales representative, who will do their best to accommodate you. A layout plan of your location will then be submitted for approval.  

We offer options ranging from 50 square feet (ft2) to pavilions of over 1,000 ft2, including both furnished, turnkey and fully customizable booths. We also offer a new option for smaller companies in our Start-up Village.

Contact our sales team for more information: sallison@expocanadafrance.ca.

The floor plan of the show is accessible here

(Please note that our floorplan is subject to change).

Your main advisor for Exhibitions and Sponsorships, Steven Allison: sallison@expocanadafrance.com

1 – Login to your exhibitor area

2 – Sign up for free in the show guide through your exhibitor area before March 20, 2024.

3 – Set up your booth with GES or your own decorator. Your plan must be validated before April 19 by emailing camille@planesolutions.ca.

4 – Check the calendar for key dates, links, and order forms, as well as our list of official service providers.

5 – Order your electricity, plumbing, compressed air, banner hanging, internet, and cleaning on the Palais des Congrès ordering portal. The layout plan for these elements must be provided at the time of ordering.

6 – Customize your booth, order your handling, storage, and forklift service through the GES ordering portal.

7 – Order your ice storage, refrigeration and freezing services, or other equipment here.

8 – Organize the transport and reception of your goods.

9 – Fill out any necessary paperwork if you plan to distribute food or alcohol samples.

All the necessary information can be found in your exhibitor manual.

Senior Consultant, Exhibitions and Sponsorships, Steven Allison: sallison@expocanadafrance.com

Customer Relations, Billing, and Sales Administration Manager, Jenny putrino : jputrino@expocanadafrance.com

Logistics Manager, Julie Magnet: jmagnet@expocanadafrance.com

Your GES contact, Caterina Scenci: cscrenci@ges.com

Technical assistance at the Palais des Congrès: techno@congresmtl.com

You can also consult our official suppliers list.

You can log in to your Exhibitor Area by clicking here.

Exhibitor badges will be issued at the exhibitor reception during the setup and in the lobby (Access 201, Viger West Avenue) during the show. These badges cannot be lent or exchanged. Badges are only issued if full payment for the stand has been settled. Badge registration will open in mid-March, in your Exhibitor Space.

Opening hours for the “exhibitor badges” counter:

• Monday, May 13: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM
• Tuesday, May 14: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM
• Wednesday, May 15: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Thursday, May 16: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Friday, May 17: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM

Quantities:

– Regular Exhibitors: 2 badges per 100 ft2

– Privilege Exhibitor: 5 badges per 100 ft2

– Additional Badge: $25+tx per badge. Order your additional badges on your Exhibitor Space.

Yes, invitation cards are included in your exhibitor package.

Regular Exhibitor: 10 visitor invitation cards per 100 ft2

Privilege Exhibitor: 100 visitor invitation cards per 100 ft2 (max 500)

Additional invitation cards can be ordered.

SIAL Innovation: FREE Registration – For any food or non-food product created, launched, or introduced to the market, starting from January 2023. (Registration deadline: April 1st, 2024)

Pitch Competition: for exhibitors in the START UP village.

Explore our sponsorship opportunities to discover the best ways to enhance your presence at our event!

Senior Consultant, Exhibitions and Sponsorships, Steven Allison: sallison@expocanadafrance.com

• Setup dates: Monday, May 13, and Tuesday, May 14. A precise setup schedule will be sent to you three weeks before the show.
• Teardown dates: Friday, May 17, starting at 4:00 PM, and Saturday, May 18.

During the exhibition, exhibitors have the option to have boxes, crates, or parcels delivered every day from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. All shipments must be delivered, carriage paid, to the unloading docks. 

Delivery address: 

Palais des Congrès de Montréal 

Stand number, Exhibitor coordinates 

Unloading dock 

163 Saint-Antoine Street West 

Montreal (Quebec) H2Z 1X8 

Our partner Moisson Montréal will pick up only Canadian and unopened products from your stand on Friday, May 17, at 4:00 PM. A container will also be available near the docks.