SIMI is the commercial real estate trade fair. We do not have the exact meaning of the letters that make up the trade fair, and neither does AI. By searching on the organizer's website, we could imagine something like: "Real Estate Trade Fair for Investors", but that's just our opinion!
The first edition of the trade fair took place in 2002, over two days; already at the Palais des Congrès de la Porte Maillot in Paris, already at the very end of the calendar year, since it was held on December 11 and 12, 2002! It was born from the observation that the Ile de France represents 80% of the French office stock, and the largest European market for commercial real estate. It was therefore necessary to catch up with the other major European cities, which had their own trade fair.
In almost 25 years, the show has acquired a national dimension (as opposed to regional in its very first editions), now occupies 3 exhibition levels compared to only 1 during its first edition, now takes place over three days, and has multiplied the exhibition area by 10 (4000 m2 during the first edition of SIMI): to adapt to the evolution of our times, and the real estate market in severe crisis since the war in Ukraine, SIMI is moving in 2025 to Porte de Versailles, in Hall 1, i.e. a potential of more than 40,000 m2 of exhibition space. The show attracts on average more than 25,000 visitors and 450 exhibitors, who will be keen to present their projects and services in the best possible way by renting LED screens, transparent screens, interactive LED flooring from their partner A-Loc Audiovisuel.
Edition 2026
For the 2026 edition of the SIMI trade show, the premier event for professionals in the French-speaking real estate sector,the event will take place at the Paris Porte de Versailles Exhibition Center from December 8 to 10, 2026.
This strategic event is expected to attract more than 26,000 trade visitors and 400 exhibitors, including developers, investors, local governments, and commercial real estate users. Over the course of three days, conferences and exhibition areas will highlight the challenges of the city of tomorrow, decarbonization, and proptech innovations.
In the vast and competitive Hall 1, capturing attention is crucial. As specialists in renting audiovisual and IT equipment for trade shows, we’ll help you bring your booth to life at SIMI 2026 with customized solutions :
- Dynamic and immersive displays: Rental of high-definition LED screens, video walls, innovative transparent screens, and interactive touchscreen monitors.
- Engagement tools: Touchscreen kiosks and tables to showcase your digital models of real estate projects or your 3D plans.
- IT and office equipment: High-performance laptops, iMacs, and all-in-one PCs for your demonstrations and lead management.
- Professional sound systems: Wireless microphones, speakers, and discreet audio systems for your mini-conferences or booth pitches.
Location
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
1, Place de la Porte de Versailles
75015 Paris
+33 (0)1 40 68 16 16
Organiser
Infopro Digital
+33 (0)1 77 92 92 92
smachoire@infopro-digital.com