Preview Maison&Objet Maison&Objet continues its 30th anniversary festivities this September with the theme Terra Cosmos - plus an exciting new format set to reinvigorate the Cook&Share sector for 2024 and beyond
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celebrations What? Maison&Objet When? 5-9 September Where? Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre Discover: maison-objet.com
Maison&Objet will take visitors on a journey through the cosmos this September, as the Parisian trade show’s 30th anniversary celebrations continue. The inspirational theme for this autumn’s edition is Terra Cosmos, highlighting the alliance between technology and nature “where science and magic intertwine”, according to Brune Ouakrat, Strategic Planner at Maison’s creative strategy partner Peclers Paris. “Beyond its forward-looking vision, the Terra Cosmos theme will also be embodied at the show,” adds Mélanie Leroy, MD, Maison&Objet. “Visitors will be able to find it materialised in three practical aspects: product curation, events, and the visitor route, which will be guided by the Terra Cosmos symbol.” Cook&Share serves up changes Returning to the Paris Nord Villepinte Exhibition Centre between 5-9 September, this year’s show may look a little different for kitchenware brands and buyers. The big news this autumn will be a
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raft of changes and improvements coming to Cook&Share, the section of the show dedicated to cookware, tableware, culinary accessories and more. Previously a fixture at every edition of Maison&Objet, Cook&Share will shift to an annualised format from 2024, held only during the September editions of future shows. Organisers say the goal behind a more centralised, curated sector showcase is to strengthen its impact and optimise the return on investment for both visitors and exhibitors. “Our aim is to provide an increasingly relevant and impactful platform for our exhibitors and visitors,” explains Guillaume Prot, Director, Maison&Objet. “By consolidating the Cook&Share sector into a single annual edition, we hope to create an unmissable event for professionals in the industry.” Alongside the step change in frequency, Cook&Share will also move to a new location, placing exhibitors and their latest product
launches in Hall 4. Located closer to the nearby Home Accessories hall, the move will create a more fluid overlap between the technical and decorative elements of kitchenware and tableware, allowing visitors to source product and be inspired by both facets of the culinary sector. “Our primary mission is to decipher and highlight the market trends that will drive the success of our customers in the future,”
To that end, more newness for Cook&Share will be served up at the Pop-up Bar Restaurant, a fresh experience launching in the heart of Hall 4. Designed by Cédric Martineaud around the Terra Cosmos theme, it ties into many of the event’s other must-see features, including the What’s New? In Hospitality space, Future On Stage spotlight, Rising Talent Awards, The Well-being Experience, and a host of
“By consolidating the Cook&Share sector into a single annual edition, we hope to create an unmissable event for professionals in the industry” Guillaume Prot, Director, Maison&Objet says Leroy. “In practical terms, this means highlighting new markets and growth markets, and curating brands and products, as well as colours, materials, motifs, and inspiration, through experiential and useful events.”
inspirational and educational talks and conferences running throughout the show’s duration. Discover more about the concept behind Terra Cosmos, see which companies are exhibiting, and register by visiting maison-objet.com.