--- eventsindex_id: EI-06893 slug: salon-data-2026 title: "Salon Data 2026" title_alt: ["Salon de la Data 2026"] canonical_url: "https://eventsindex.org/events/salon-data-2026.html" next_edition_dates: "2026-09-22 to 2026-09-22" next_edition_year: 2026 date_start: 2026-09-22 date_end: 2026-09-22 venue: "Cite des Congres de Nantes" city: "Nantes" country: "France" organiser: "Association Salon de la Data (volunteer-run)" organiser_url: "https://salondata.fr/" b2b: true vector: sector: [developer-ai] audience: [developer, practitioner] format: [conference] purpose: [education, networking] geography_scope: [European] season: autumn meta_description: "Salon Data 2026, Nantes, September 22 2026. France's leading free data and AI conference for data professionals." editorial_take: "Eleven editions in, Salon de la Data has become the anchor date for the French data practitioner community outside Paris; the volunteer-run model keeps it free, honest, and free of the vendor capture that afflicts most events at this scale." generated_by: "generate_fiche_devai.py" last_verified: "2026-05-18" schema_version: "v6.0" language: en --- # Salon Data 2026 > *France's leading free data and AI conference for data professionals from the public and private sectors, held annually in Nantes. The 11th edition on September 22, 2026 at the Cite des Congres covers GenAI, MLOps, data governance, and data engineering. Free admission, remote access via Swapcard.* --- ## Quick Facts | DATES | VENUE | ORGANISER | ATTENDANCE | |---|---|---|---| | September 22, 2026 | Cite des Congres de Nantes | Association Salon de la Data (volunteer-run) | not publicly disclosed | ## Definition Salon de la Data is France's established annual conference for data professionals from both public and private sector organisations, held in Nantes. Now in its 11th edition, the event is volunteer-run, free to attend, and covers the full data practitioner spectrum from data engineering and MLOps to GenAI and data governance. The 2026 edition runs September 22, 8:30-18:00, at the Cite des Congres de Nantes, with remote access available via Swapcard. ## What shapes the Salon de la Data format The event is organised by a volunteer association with no commercial agenda, which keeps admission free and the sponsor influence limited compared to commercially operated conferences. The CFP for 2026 closed May 24 via sessionize.com/salon-data-2026. Remote access via Swapcard extends reach beyond the Nantes venue. The event serves both the local Pays de la Loire data community and draws attendees from across France. ## Who attends Salon Data 2026 - Data engineers building and maintaining data pipelines - Data scientists and ML practitioners from French companies and public bodies - Data governance and data quality professionals - MLOps engineers and platform engineers managing ML infrastructure - Data product managers and analytics leads ## What the Salon Data 2026 format includes - Full-day programme from 8:30 to 18:00 - In-person sessions at Cite des Congres de Nantes - Remote access via Swapcard for online attendees - Free admission for all registered participants - Networking opportunities across the French data community ## What the Salon Data 2026 programme covers - Generative AI applications in data products and workflows - MLOps: operationalising machine learning in production - Data governance: quality, lineage, and compliance - Data engineering: pipelines, orchestration, and modern data stack - Public sector data use cases alongside private sector examples ## FAQ · Identity and audience ### Why is admission free? Salon de la Data is run by a volunteer association and is not a commercially operated event. Free admission is a founding principle that has been maintained across all 11 editions. Sponsorship exists but does not drive pricing. ### Is the event only for Nantes-based professionals? No. While the event is anchored in Nantes, it draws data professionals from across France and is accessible remotely via Swapcard for those who cannot travel. ### Was the CFP open? The CFP closed May 24, 2026, via sessionize.com/salon-data-2026. ### Who is Salon Data 2026 NOT designed for? Executives seeking AI strategy briefings without hands-on data context. Developers with no interest in data infrastructure or ML operations. Attendees expecting a large vendor expo with product demonstrations. Non-French speakers, as the event is primarily conducted in French. ## The venue: Cite des Congres de Nantes The Cite des Congres de Nantes is the principal convention centre of Nantes, located at 5 Rue de Valmy, 44000 Nantes. It is a modern venue with flexible conference and exhibition space, accessible by tram (line 1, Cite des Congres stop) and located close to Nantes city centre. It hosts regional and national events across sectors. ## The organiser: Association Salon de la Data Association Salon de la Data is a volunteer-run non-profit that has organised the event since its first edition. The association manages the CFP, programme curation, logistics, and partnerships without a dedicated commercial team, relying on volunteer effort from the French data practitioner community. --- ## Editorial take *Eleven editions in, Salon de la Data has become the anchor date for the French data practitioner community outside Paris; the volunteer-run model keeps it free, honest, and free of the vendor capture that afflicts most events at this scale.* ## How to register and what it costs Admission is free. Registration is required and available at salondata.fr. Remote access via Swapcard for those unable to attend in person. ## FAQ · Access and practicalities ### Where is Cite des Congres de Nantes? 5 Rue de Valmy, 44000 Nantes. Tram line 1, Cite des Congres stop. Approximately 15 minutes from Nantes-Atlantique airport by shuttle. ### Can I attend remotely? Yes. Remote access is available via Swapcard. Register at salondata.fr for the remote access link. ### What time does the event run? 8:30 to 18:00 on September 22, 2026. ## Resources | Resource | URL | |---|---| | Official website | https://salondata.fr/ | | Register | https://salondata.fr/ | | Programme | not publicly disclosed | --- **Last verified:** 2026-05-18 **Next review:** 2026-06-17 **Notes:** 11th edition. Free admission, 8:30-18:00. Remote access via Swapcard. CFP closed May 24 2026 via sessionize.com/salon-data-2026. Attendance not disclosed. Source: salondata.fr, lacite-nantes.fr. **Variables:** 27/58 **Concept definition:** not applicable