Paris regularly ranks among the world's leading cities for international association congresses, with a strong calendar in medicine, life sciences, engineering, mathematics and the humanities. ConferenceInc lists upcoming conferences in Paris for 2026–2027.
The largest congresses use the Palais des Congrès at Porte Maillot, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles and Paris Nord Villepinte near Charles de Gaulle Airport, while universities and research institutes host many specialist academic meetings.
ConferenceInc currently lists 21 upcoming conferences in Paris.
The most common fields are Health and Medicine, Engineering and Technology and Physical and Life Sciences. The busiest month is October 2026 with 6 events. The next event is World Congress on Autism Research & Innovation on 15 October 2026 in Paris.
Main venues: Palais des Congrès de Paris, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles and Paris Nord Villepinte host the largest congresses and trade shows.
Getting there: Charles de Gaulle and Orly are the main airports. RER B links Charles de Gaulle with central Paris and with Paris Nord Villepinte, and Metro line 14 now runs from Orly Airport into the city. The Metro reaches almost every venue in the city.
Best time to go: May–June and September–October are peak months; July and August are quieter.
Visa: France is part of the Schengen Area. See conferences in France for full visa and travel tips.
The Palais des Congrès de Paris, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles and Paris Nord Villepinte host the largest congresses and trade shows.
RER B runs from the airport to central Paris and also stops at Parc des Expositions for Paris Nord Villepinte.
ConferenceInc currently lists 21 upcoming conferences and events in Paris, France. The list is updated daily.
The most common fields for upcoming events in Paris are Health and Medicine, Engineering and Technology and Physical and Life Sciences.