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To illustrate this theme , Global Industrie will be welcoming inspiring personalities ( such as top business leaders and personalities from the world of industry etc .), highlighting initiatives taken by men and women in the regions and factories , and offering spaces to share with the younger generation to consolidate the industry of tomorrow .
“ This theme will also drive the Golden Tech competition , which celebrates France ’ s best industrialists with a continuous show over four days . We expect around one hundred professionals to compete in 15 different trades , creating works that evoke human genius and highlighting the excellence and expertise that shape our industry ,” outlined Julie Voyer , Director , Global Industrie .
The GI Avenir area will help to raise awareness among future industry players by introducing them to the industrial environment , sectors , professions etc . With over 6,000 young people and job seekers in attendance in 2024 , Global Industrie 2025 will be a key platform for promoting the attractiveness of industrial professions .
“ Young people from secondary schools , engineering and business schools will be able to take part in demonstrations on robotics , digitalisation , welding and quality control . Tailored guided tours will give them a better understanding of industrial professions . They will also meet young people of their generation and exchange views with inspiring ambassadors such as WorldSkills participants , members of La Facto ( a collective committed to the industrial renaissance in France ) or Golden Tech candidates ,” continued Julie Voyer .
On the employment front , job dating events will enable participants to meet industrialists and their HR departments . They will also receive advice on training and career paths during coaching sessions at Global Industrie led by Arts & Métiers alumni .
Trends , innovations and best practice
Over 800 speakers are expected to take part in Global Industrie 2025 . Key themes will include automation , digitalisation , energy , environment , services and processes . On the ‘ Main Stage ’, major issues that will shape the industry will be debated , issues will be presented and expertise , innovations as well as best practice will be shared . The event will host influential industry figures and inspiring discussions , complemented by roundtables and pitches on various subjects .
“ Another highlight will be the International Metrology Congress . This event brings together international measurement experts and professionals for over 200 conferences and an exhibition area . Over 600 participants from 45 countries are expected to attend ,” highlighted Sébastien Gillet , GL Events Exhibitions Industrie division director .
“ We are also working on creating a space showcasing ‘ Made in France ’ expertise and the ‘ Origine France Garantie ’ label . This showcase and exhibition space will highlight the crucial role played by industry in our daily lives and the importance of consuming locally to support local businesses ,” he continued .
Three new villages
Global Industrie also offers visitors the opportunity to monitor emerging trends and signals and better anticipate transformations in industry . In 2025 , visitors will be able to visit three new villages at Eurexpo Lyon .
■ 5G / IA / cybersecurity village .
Today , data is at the heart of industrial strategy , enabling us to manage , optimise and make industry even more competitive and resilient .
“ For the first time , a village will bring together the three key players in data : 5G , which provides increased connectivity to facilitate the transmission and sharing of data ; AI , which enables data to be analysed and put to good use ; and cybersecurity , which secures all this information . This village will help to acclimatise companies to this digital transformation by raising their awareness of the new uses of private 5G , new technologies and laws linked to cybersecurity and artificial intelligence ,” explained GI Events .
■ Handling , storage , logistics and lifting village .
“ The handling , storage , logistics and lifting quartet is an essential tool for reindustrialisation . Optimising these
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