Paris Fair 2026: Ivory Coast wins the Golden Stand Prize

Ivory Coast made history at the 2026 Paris Fair, held from April 30 to May 11 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. For the very first time, the Ivorian pavilion won the prestigious Golden Stand Prize in the “World Riches” category, an award which recognizes the excellence of its commercial and cultural representation on the European scene. This distinction recognizes the remarkable development of national sectors, notably crafts, agro-industry, gastronomy and tourism. The jury thus recognized the quality of Ivorian know-how. In total, the fair brought together more than 1,000 exhibitors, and Côte d'Ivoire won awards in several categories, including the pavilion, individual participation and the honorary prize.