Maison & Objet Meet the Buyer Event

Wednesday 3 September 2025

The Department for Business & Trade (DBT) in France is inviting expressions of interest from UK companies to join an exclusive event in the margin of the Maison & Objet trade fair in Paris on the 3rd and 4th September 2025. The Maison & Objet event is a unique opportunity for UK companies to benefit from DBT support to forge valuable connections with valuable French companies and potential buyers.

The Maison & Objet Event will focus on the following business streams:

• Home decor

• Beauty

• Personal care

• Hospitality

Key benefits for successful companies will include: 

• Pitching & Networking Opportunities: Present your company’s products to a selection of French buyers at dedicated pitching and networking sessions.

• Market Insights: Learn about the French market ecosystem and benefits from a private VIP tour of the Maison & Objet trade fair.

• Tailored Support: Receive customised assistance from the DBT France team before, during and after the event to secure meetings and maximise opportunities to showcase your company’s solutions to clients and partners

• Experience Sharing: Attend presentations from significant UK companies successful in the French market to share their experiences.

• Communications Exposure: Gain visibility for your company on UK Government social media as part of our campaign around Maison & Objet.

Please complete our Expression of Interest form by 11:59pm on 14 July if you would like to participate. Please note this is a competitive process and we will inform candidates of the outcome of their application after the deadline.

Attending companies will cover travel and tradeshow ticket expenses.

If you have any questions, please contact Miriam Gerpe.