A place to meet and exchange ideas in the heart of the Gourmet Selection trade fair to approach the delicatessen market from different angles and give you the keys to succeed within this area.
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Conferences & round tables: trends and solutions for the fine food sector

The Experts’ Agora is the unmissable event for gaining insights, finding inspiration and developing your business in the fine food, catering and restaurant sectors.

Over two days, conferences and round tables will cover practical, actionable topics: merchandising, revenue growth, digital marketing, customer experience, responsible sourcing and regulatory issues such as electronic invoicing. Don't miss an in-depth analysis of the major trends for 2026 in the fine food sector.

The event will also feature several highlights, including award ceremonies celebrating excellence in the sector: the Best Of Competition, the Best Fine Food Retailer in France Competition, the World Oils Competition and the Gourmet Business Initiatives Awards.

The conferences are free and open to all visitors to the show.

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Discover the speakers of Gourmet Selection 2026

Chefs, restaurateurs, fine food store owners, retail experts, federation directors, culinary journalists and artisan makers: meet the professionals who will bring Gourmet Selection 2026 to life through talks, round tables and special events.
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The speakers of Gourmet Selection 2025 are revealed!

Discover all the experts who will take part in conferences, round tables, and award ceremonies at the fine food trade show.
The Agora of Experts at the fine food show

The 2023 speakers at the delicatessen show

In 2023, experts from the delicatessen sector were present at the Agora des Experts to talk about trends and share advice.
The Best French Fine Food retailer | Gourmet Selection
L'Épicerie de Gourmet | Fine food show