EVENT PREVIEW
MADE IN FRANCE
Don’ t miss Global Industrie in Paris, France, from 30 March-2 April 2026.
“ Over 100,000m ² of space, Global Industrie will present the innovations of 2,500 exhibitors, grouped over 14 zones.”
Bringing together the entire industrial ecosystem— companies, professional bodies and public institutions— Global Industrie will take place from 30 March – 2 April 2026, at Paris Nord Villepinte, France.
“ With 2,500 exhibitors across 100,000 square metres, more than 3,000 machines in operation and 60,000 industry professionals alongside 8,000 young people expected, Global Industrie will once again be a landmark event for French and international industry alike. In 2026, this‘ largest factory in France’ will be held under the presidency of Nicolas Dufourcq, CEO of Bpifrance,” the show organiser, GI Events, told ISMR.
“ Featuring 14 zones, Global Industrie is the only event in France that brings together the entire industrial sector and is a meeting place for its whole ecosystem, value chain and user markets. Held in Paris in even-numbered years and Lyon in odd-numbered years, each show attracts its own visitor audience( with only 12 % overlap), while 70 % of exhibitors are common to both shows. Global Industrie is a truly international event, welcoming participants from more than 90 nationalities,” commented Sébastien Gillet, Director of GL Events Exhibitions Industries.
“ Today, this event has become an essential resource for the entire industrial community. On the one hand, it serves as a business platform that creates connections between companies and helps initiate new partnerships. On the other, it is a true educational space, showcasing the latest industrial innovations— more than 4,000 presented since the event’ s creation, particularly through the GI Awards— as well as machines in live operation. Professionals also benefit from high-quality content designed to inspire, exchange ideas and monitor trends, thanks to numerous talks and presentations. Dedicated spaces will also be available for young people, raising awareness of the industrial world and its opportunities,” added Julie Voyer, Director, Global Industrie.
The 2025 edition of Global Industrie, held in Lyon( France), brought together 60,000 industry professionals and 8,000 young people.
Show themes
At the heart of the event,“ La Grande Scène” will give the floor to entrepreneurs, leading industrial executives as well as voices from outside the traditional industrial sphere— figures from research, economics and content creation— who offer different perspectives.
Over 750 speakers will discuss key themes such as automation, digitalisation, AI, energy, environment, services and processes. On the‘ Main Stage’, major issues that will shape the industry of today and tomorrow will be debated, issues will be presented and expertise, innovations as well as best practice
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