
The Business Meetings service
Taking part in a professional trade show represents a significant investment for exhibitors in terms of time, resources and budget. To achieve a real return on investment, it is essential to anticipate meetings and structure discussions in advance. This is precisely the purpose of the Business Meetings service.
Integrated within Salon du Chocolat & de la Pâtisserie, this solution enables exhibitors to prepare their participation before the event. Thanks to a professional matchmaking platform, you can schedule targeted meetings with project-carrying visitors and turn your stand into a powerful business development tool.
Why use the Business Meetings service as an exhibitor?
The service is designed with one clear objective: helping you meet the right contacts, at the right time, around concrete topics.
Anticipate high-value meetings
Optimise your time at the event
Showcase your expertise and solutions
Generate qualified traffic to your stand
Follow up with qualified contacts
Manage your schedule from your smartphone
A service designed for commercial performance
By facilitating connections between exhibitors and qualified visitors, the Business Meetings service helps you structure your exchanges, strengthen your visibility and create new business opportunities during the Salon du Chocolat & de la Pâtisserie.
How does the Business Meetings service work?
1. Automatic access upon registration
All registered exhibitors automatically benefit from access to the Business Meetings service. No additional account creation is required.
2. An intuitive platform
Within minutes, you can:
- Access your personal space
- Complete and promote your exhibitor profile
- Browse retailers profiles
This visibility facilitates relevant and efficient matchmaking.
3. Meeting scheduling
From 22 september, you can:
- Send meeting requests to retailers
- Receive invitations from them
- Accept or decline requests based on your priorities
Requests are aligned with your offers, projects and areas of expertise, ensuring relevant discussions.
4. Optimised organisation before the event
- Prepare each discussion in advance
- Define clear objectives for every meeting
- Adapt your pitch to retailers expectations
This preparation enhances the quality of exchanges and strengthens your commercial impact.
Where do the meetings take place?
Meetings take place on site during the event, in spaces designed for effective professional discussions.
They are held:
- Directly on your stand
- Or in the BtoB Lounge area
This format creates an environment conducive to meaningful conversations and new business opportunities.
Dedicated support for exhibitors
A dedicated team supports you before and during the event to ensure optimal use of the service.
Before the event
- Platform onboarding support
- Advice on optimising your exhibitor profile
- Guidance on structuring your meeting schedule
During the event
- On-site assistance
- Support with meeting management
- Personalised guidance based on your needs
Need support?
Why prepare your meetings in advance?
Planning your meetings ahead of time allows you to:
- Better qualify your contacts
- Strengthen your credibility Accelerate decision-making
- Maximise the return on your event investment
The Business Meetings service becomes a true driver of business performance.
