The Mondial du Bâtiment will become the Paris Builders Show this year. Beyond a name change, the Paris Builders Show embodies a new ambition: offering the only international event in France capable of bringing together all industry players around a forward-looking, collective and operational vision.
A true global summit for the building industry, the Paris Builders Show brings together the broadest and most complementary range of expertise, solutions and opportunities for discussion through its iconic trade shows BATIMAT, IDÉOBAIN and INTERCLIMA which are now joined by the RENODAYS Forum.
Organised in Paris from September 28 to October 1, 2026, and covering five halls of the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre, the Paris Builders Show expects more than 135,000 French and international participants.
“Faced with profound changes in the sector and new global economic challenges, the Paris Builders Show is now establishing itself as a unique venue for meetings, convergences and exchanges, with a distinctly international dimension. More than just an association of trade shows, it is a genuine community commitment designed to support building professionals in transforming their business models," says Jean-Philippe Guillon, Director of Paris Builders Show.
"Under the theme “Building in Motion”, the 2026 edition will be structured around three strategic axes that will be reflected in an exceptional programme featuring over 500 talks. This event is designed to be a major platform for acceleration featuring many unprecedented highlights, including the major political debate ahead of the presidential election. A decisive moment to place the challenges facing our industry at the heart of the national debate.”
Structured around four pillars
Envisaged as a catalyst for solutions and an accelerator for transformations in the building industry of today and tomorrow, the Paris Builders Show offers a comprehensive experience tailored for professionals, structured around four fundamental pillars:
● The Community: Paris Builders Show places the builders’ community at the heart of its DNA. The event fosters networking, the sharing of experiences, and cooperation among all stakeholders involved in building construction and renovation through formats designed to form connections: Builders Cafés in each exhibition hall, informal events, collaborative workshops, thematic forums and highlights dedicated to networking. The integration of RENODAYS strengthens this community dynamic around the major challenges of renovation.
● Performance: The performance pillar is reflected in the emphasis on concrete and effective solutions that enhance the environmental, economic and operational performance of projects. Paris Builders Show also supports the business performance of exhibitors and visitors through targeted itineraries, high-value content and initiatives that encourage meaningful connections.
● Inspiration: A source of inspiration for the entire profession, the Paris Builders Show offers rich and engaging event programming: over 500 conferences on the theme of building in motion, live demonstrations, Innovation Awards, thematic routes and forward-looking talks. The event sheds light on emerging trends and fosters new narratives to imagine the future of building.
● International: The international pillar is a key structuring axis of the Paris Builders Show 2026. The event affirms its global ambition through a bilingual exhibition experience, international conferences, dedicated visitor routes and an international tour, “the Builders Roadshow”, designed to promote the entire event internationally and strengthen exchanges and cooperation among French and international players.
Strengthened international ambition
This international dimension enriches the BATIMAT, IDÉOBAIN, INTERCLIMA trade shows and the RENODAYS Forum with a dual objective:
- For exhibitors: easier access to key international players, the ability to test markets andfind partners, distributors and suppliers.
- For visitors: access to diverse and rich content, available in a bilingual version, with specific visitor routes and two days of international conferences.
To support this ambition, the Paris Builders Show teams has embarked on an international tour called “the Builders Roadshow”, which took place from February to May 2026 covering Italy, Canada, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Tunisia and Morocco.
At the heart of the event, the International Club (Pavilion 7.3) stands out as the preferred meeting point for international visitors. This spacious and welcoming area, spanning over 200 square metres, is primarily designed to offer visitors a personalised welcome and foster networking among the numerous delegations in attendance. Also open to exhibitors, the Club offers a dedicated speaking programme, transforming this meeting place into a true hub for strategic exchanges.
RENODAYS joins Paris Builders Show for two days
Renovation is emerging as a major challenge for the building sector. By integrating the RENODAYS Forum ( (28th and 29th September) and making it an annual event, Paris Builders Show 2026 affirms its commitment to giving this strategic market its rightful place.
By placing residents at the heart of each project, RENODAYS promotes a vision of renovation that is social, innovative and strategic, capable of creating long-term value while adapting to new ways of life. To achieve this, it will address a variety of topics, including: energy performance; comfort in living and working spaces; quality of use and health in buildings; adaptation of housing and spaces; property value and management; digital technology, data and circularity.
The RENODAYS Forum will rely on interactive speaking formats with high added value (workshops, masterclasses, Renotalks, renovation café) and will gather around fifty exhibitors in the heart of Pavilion 7.1 on 28th and 29th September.
Rethinking, Restoring, Reinventing
Paris Builders Show 2026 is establishing itself as the catalyst for a renewed vision: that of a “building in motion”. More than just a structure, construction becomes a living flow that evolves with its environment and its users. This cross-functional vision is based on three strategic pillars to guide the industry towards sustainable and agile transformation.
● Rethinking: Rethinking construction in line with the new challenges of the sector: digitalisation, data-driven management, evolution of construction methods, transformation of professions, responsibilities and governance.
● Restoring: Restoring existing structures by making renovation a central lever for performance and sustainability. Energy renovation, circular economy, reuse, preservation and transmission of heritage are key themes of this focus area, reinforced by the integration of the RENODAYS Forum.
● Reinventing: Reinventing building models, uses and narratives of the building through committed architecture, responsible design and new ways of living, in line with societal, cultural and generational expectations.
A promising 2026 edition
In 2024, the BATIMAT, IDÉOBAIN and INTERCLIMA exhibitions confirmed their major role for the industry with a 15% increase in attendance, including more than 25,000 international visitors. This momentum is confirmed for 2026, with nearly 1,000 exhibitors already registered so far across the four events, with RENODAYS joining the three historical trade shows.
* The BATIMAT trade show, along with EQUIPBAIE, organised by RX France in Pavilions 1, 4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6 and 7.2 has 686 exhibitors including 227 new exhibitors and 343 international exhibitors (50%). 70% of the BATIMAT exhibition space is already sold.
With regard specifically to EQUIPBAIE, located in Pavilions 4, 5.2, 5.3 and 6, 247 exhibitors have confirmed their attendance, including 59 new exhibitors and 133 international exhibitors (46%). 75% of the exhibition space is already occupied.
* The IDÉOBAIN exhibition, organised by RX France and Afisb in Pavilion 7.2, has registered 82 exhibitors, including 42 new exhibitors and 57 international exhibitors (70%). 20 Afisb members are among the exhibitors. 75% of the exhibition space is already booked.
* The INTERCLIMA exhibition, organised by RX France and UNICLIMA in Pavilion 7.3, features 208 exhibitors including 64 newcomers and 104 international participants (50%). 23 UNICLIMA members are exhibiting at the trade show. 78% of the exhibition space is sold.
* The RENODAYS Forum, the newest addition to the Paris Builders Show, is taking place for the first time in Hall 7.1 and is launching its sales campaign. It will host around fifty exhibitors and more than 120 presentations.
The Innovation Awards are evolving
The Innovation Awards, the largest innovation competition in Europe with nearly 300 applications received in 2024, continue to reveal trends and are being renewed with the arrival of the RENODAYS Forum and the introduction of 2 new categories (Sun Protection and Electrical Equipment).
In 2026, the Innovation Awards will have 11 categories: Structural work, structure and building envelope; Construction Tech®; Start-ups, IT and new technologies; Construction machinery, tools, vehicles and equipment; Joinery and facade; Decarbonisation; Interior & Design; Climate engineering; Tertiary/Climate engineering; Bathroom; Sun protection; Electrical equipment.
Registration for all exhibitors at the BATIMAT, IDÉOBAIN, INTERCLIMA trade shows and the RENODAYS Forum was open until May 15. A jury of experts will meet in June to select the winners. A press-dating event will be held on 2nd July in Paris to allow the finalists to present their solutions to the media in advance. The awards ceremony is scheduled for 28th September at the event. - TradeArabia News Service
