What Global Industrie does

Global Industrie is the largest industrial trade show in France, organized by GL events Exhibitions Industrie SAS, a subsidiary of the GL Events Group (a diversified international events conglomerate). The flagship event is held annually at the Eurexpo Lyon convention center, with the 2027 edition scheduled for March 15-18, 2027. The 2026 edition drew 60,000+ industrial professionals, 2,500 exhibiting companies, 100+ startups, 3,000+ machines and robots in live demonstration, and 800+ conference sessions, with attendees from 91 countries. The event operates under the high patronage of French President Emmanuel Macron and is structured around six thematic pillars: Digitalisation/AI, Energy, Environment, Logistics, Production/Maintenance, and Services. Its product portfolio is anchored by the physical trade show, augmented by a digital ecosystem including the MyGI mobile and desktop application (iOS/Android) for visit planning, badge scanning, lead export, and interactive floor maps; GI TV for live coverage; Live & Replays on-demand video archive; and the Grande Scène main conference stage.

Supporting programs extend the value proposition beyond the four-day physical show: GI Awards (innovation competition), GoldenTech (industrial performance competition), GI Avenir (employment and training platform partnering with France Travail, drawing 8,000+ young attendees), Booster (Agora and La Fabrique accelerator spaces connecting industrial players with solutions, support, and funding), Entrepôt Connecté (logistics demonstration zone), themed guided tours, and the Metrology & Photonics pitch format. The company has built a deep institutional partnership network including Business France, French Fab, Bpifrance, Cetim, FIM, Alliance Industrie du Futur, Fédération Syntec, ADEME, Arts et Métiers, Caisse d'Epargne, and Hub France IA, among 25+ named partners.

Global Industrie's revenue model combines four streams: (1) one-time exhibition space and booth rentals to exhibitors, with multi-year contract cadence, (2) visitor badge sales via a self-service portal, (3) sponsorship and partnership packages, and (4) digital and media services including advertising on GI TV and recurring digital tools. The entity is registered in Agen, France, with operational offices in Casseneuil and Lyon, and a reported headcount of 11-50 employees. Pricing is not publicly disclosed; inquiries route through a contact center in Casseneuil and the parent group's email infrastructure. Director Julie VOYER leads the event, with the broader organization operating under GL events Exhibitions SA's Lyon headquarters.

Name

Global Industrie

Legal name

GL events Exhibitions Industrie

Website

https://global-industrie.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Global Industrie is the largest industrial trade show in France, organized by GL events Exhibitions Industrie SAS. Held annually at Eurexpo Lyon, it gathers 60,000+ professionals, 2,500 exhibitors, and 800+ speakers across six industrial thematic pillars.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Trade Show and Exhibition Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Convention and Trade Show Organizers (56192)

akta.pro primary industry

Transportation, Logistics & Mobility Shows Organizers (THAHABAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Pavilion & Country/Group Exhibit Build-Outs (THAHAHAD), Export Promotion & Market Access Support (BPADAMAC)

Keywords

• Industrial trade show
• Exhibition management
• Industry events
• Manufacturing exhibitions
• Business networking events

Headquarters

HQ city

Casseneuil

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Exhibition Space Rental: Revenue generated from renting exhibition booths and stands to exhibitor companies wishing to showcase their products and services at the trade show.
2. Visitor Badge Sales: Revenue from professional visitors purchasing entry badges to attend the trade show and access conferences, exhibitions, and networking opportunities.
3. Sponsorship and Partnership Packages: Revenue from branded sponsorship opportunities, partnership arrangements, and promotional visibility packages for companies seeking high-profile exposure at the event.
4. Advertising and Media Services: Revenue from media partnerships, GI TV content, and promotional advertising opportunities within the event ecosystem.
5. Digital Services: Revenue from MyGI application premium features, lead export services, and digital networking tools for exhibitors and visitors.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Global Industrie is a large-scale industrial trade show organized at Eurexpo Lyon, bringing together 2,500+ exhibitors and 60,000+ professional visitors from the manufacturing and industrial ecosystem. The event spans six thematic pillars (Digitalisation/AI, Energy, Environment, Logistics, Production/Maintenance, Services) and is supported by digital tools such as the MyGI mobile application, GI TV live broadcasting, conference programs, and innovation competitions.

Product overview

Global Industrie is a major industrial trade show organized by GL Events Exhibitions, not a traditional technology product company. It operates as an event platform with integrated digital services. The core offering is the trade show itself (held at Eurexpo Lyon, March 15-18, 2027), supported by the MyGI digital application for visitor and exhibitor navigation. Supporting programs include: the Grande Scène main conference stage with 800+ speakers; GI Awards innovation competition; GoldenTech professional excellence awards; GI Avenir employment and training platform; Booster business acceleration areas; Entrepôt Connecté logistics demonstration zone; and Metrology & Photonics pitch sessions. Digital content platforms include GI TV live streaming and Live & Replays video archive. The portfolio is structured around the physical exhibition supplemented by digital tools rather than a unified software product with modules.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MyGI Application: Digital tool for attendees to access event information before, during, and after the trade show.
• GI Awards
• GoldenTech
• GI Avenir
• Booster
• GI TV
• L'Entrepôt Connecté
• CIM - Congrès International de Métrologie

Products and services

• Global Industrie Lyon Trade Show Flagship annual trade show bringing together 2,500+ exhibitors and 60,000+ industrial professionals across 50+ industrial sectors at the Eurexpo Lyon convention center.
• MyGI Application Mobile and desktop application enabling visitors and exhibitors to plan visits, navigate the exhibition floor, schedule meetings, scan badges, network, and export leads.
• GI TV Live streaming channel broadcasting event content, interviews, and conference coverage in real time during the trade show.
• Grande Scène Conference Program Main conference program featuring 800+ speakers with keynotes and panel discussions on technological, economic, and societal industrial transformations.
• GI Awards Innovation awards program recognizing exhibitor innovations with over 100 innovations submitted per edition, celebrating industrial excellence and technological advancement.
• GoldenTech Industrial performance competition honoring the best professionals in their fields, showcasing attractiveness of industrial professions and celebrating French manufacturing excellence.
• GI Avenir Space dedicated to employment, training, and attractiveness of industrial professions, connecting young people and job seekers with industrial companies, addressing 60,000+ job vacancies.
• Booster Accelerator Program Accelerator program connecting industrial players with solutions, support, and funding, featuring Agora sessions for large groups and La Fabrique for practical case studies.
• Entrepôt Connecté (Connected Warehouse) Live demonstration zone showcasing materials handling and logistics technologies including autonomous mobile robots (AMR), cobots, machine vision systems, conveyors, and ergonomic solutions.
• Live & Replays Video Library On-demand video platform providing access to recorded conference sessions, keynote presentations, and event highlights post-event, organized by theme.
• CIM - Congrès International de Métrologie International metrology conference bringing together experts, innovations, and measurement solutions to address industrial performance challenges.
• Themed Guided Tours Curated guided tours organized by theme (Environment, Energies, Digitalization/AI, Production & Maintenance, Logistics, Services) helping visitors efficiently find exhibitors matching their industrial needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60,000+ industrial professionals attend each edition
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

28 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• Business FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025Business France organizes the presence of foreign buyers, investors, and international decision-makers at Global Industrie. For the third consecutive year, Business France facilitates international attendance and export development opportunities in partnership with Global Industrie.
• CompagnumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCabinet Compagnum partners with Global Industrie on keynotes featuring major industrial groups, providing thought leadership content and strategic conference programming.
• French FabcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrench Fab is a key partner promoting French industrial excellence and the Jour Bleu celebration at Global Industrie, showcasing the collective spirit of French industry.
• BpifrancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBpifrance partners with Global Industrie to support industrial financing, investment attraction, and startup ecosystem development at the exhibition.
• CetimmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCetim (French Technical Centre for Mechanical Industries) collaborates on industrial innovation and technical expertise sharing at Global Industrie events.
• FIM (Fédération des Industries Métallurgiques)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFIM represents metallurgy industries and partners with Global Industrie on exhibition content and industrial sector representation.
• Alliance Industrie du FuturmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlliance Industrie du Futur collaborates on future industry themes, including launching the White Paper on Digital Twin at Global Industrie 2026.
• Fédération SyntecmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFédération Syntec represents digital engineering and software companies, partnering on Digitalisation/AI themes at the exhibition.
• Arts et MétiersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerArts et Métiers engineering school partners on innovation, research, and talent development programs at Global Industrie.
• Caisse d'EpargnemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCaisse d'Epargne partners with Global Industrie as a key financial partner supporting French industry with financing solutions for robotization, decarbonation, and development.
• OPCO 2imajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOPCO 2i supports skills development and training initiatives at Global Industrie, helping industrial companies address competency challenges.
• France Travail (formerly France Travail)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrance Travail collaborates on the GI Avenir employment initiative, connecting job seekers with industrial career opportunities.
• Cluster PROXINNOVEmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPROXINNOVE leads the Entrepôt Connecté (Connected Warehouse) animation at Global Industrie, showcasing robotics and automation innovations in logistics.
• BFM Business TVmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerBFM Business TV, France's leading business news channel, broadcasts live from Global Industrie with programs dedicated to industry coverage.
• AdememajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdeme (French Environment and Energy Management Agency) partners on environment and sustainability themes at the exhibition.
• INSA Lyon / INSAVALORminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerINSA Lyon and INSAVALOR collaborate on research, innovation, and technology transfer initiatives featured at Global Industrie.
• CCI (Chambre de Commerce et d'Industrie)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCCI network partners with Global Industrie to support regional industrial development and SME participation.
• RandstadminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRandstad recruitment agency partners on employment and talent placement initiatives at Global Industrie.
• Hub France IAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHub France IA collaborates on artificial intelligence themes and digital transformation content at the exhibition.
• France IndustriecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrance Industrie represents French industrial competitiveness and partners on industry advocacy and policy discussions.
• Collectif Startups Industrielles FrancemajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollective of French industrial startups partners to showcase innovation and connect startups with the broader industrial ecosystem.
• Elles BougentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerElles Bougent promotes gender diversity in engineering and industry, partnering on youth attraction initiatives.
• Institut Carnot ArtsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerInstitut Carnot Arts collaborates on research partnerships and technology transfer featured at Global Industrie.
• GIM (Groupement des Industries Métallurgiques)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIM represents metallurgy industry interests and participates in the exhibition ecosystem.
• GIMELECminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerGIMELEC represents electrical and electronic industries, contributing to energy and digitalization themes.
• Fédération Française des TélécomsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTelecom federation partners on connectivity and industrial 5G themes at the exhibition.
• France DeeptechminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFrance Deeptech supports deep technology startups and partners on innovation showcase at Global Industrie.
• WorldSkills FranceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorldSkills France promotes vocational excellence and skills competitions, partnering on youth and training initiatives.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Fira de Barcelona: Major Spanish public trade fair institution hosting industrial and technology events such as ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) and Smart City Expo; comparable publicly-backed European trade fair operator with similar industry-coverage scope.
• IMTS (AMT - The Association For Manufacturing Technology): Organizer of the International Manufacturing Technology Show, one of the largest industrial fairs in the United States, held biennially in Chicago with ~129,000 visitors; peer via flagship manufacturing-technology exhibition model in North America.

Broad incumbents

• Messe Frankfurt: Major German trade fair organizer operating industrial and technology events such as SPS (Smart Production Solutions) and Achema; peer via flagship industrial exhibition focus and German-European venue footprint.
• Messe Berlin: Berlin-based trade fair organizer running events such as IFA and ITB; peer via diversified European flagship trade fair portfolio competing for industrial exhibitor and sponsorship budgets across the continent.
• Messe Düsseldorf: Trade fair organizer hosting large industrial events including drupa, K (plastics/rubber), and Metec; peer via German flagship industrial trade fair model and similar booth-and-sponsorship revenue mix.
• Messe München: Bavarian trade fair organizer hosting major industrial events including Bauma and IFAT; comparable diversified flagship industrial show format in Germany competing for European industrial exhibitor budgets.
• Informa Markets: World's largest exhibitions organizer by revenue, running hundreds of B2B trade shows including industrial and manufacturing events; peer as global incumbent competing for the same European industrial exhibitor wallet.
• RX Global: One of the world's largest dedicated trade show organizers (formerly Reed Exhibitions), running dozens of industrial and technology events globally including formerly Midest in Paris; peer via diversified event-organization model targeting industrial sectors.

Direct peers

• Comexposium Group: France's largest home-grown trade show organizer, headquartered in Paris-Pantin, running large industrial, retail, and lifestyle events such as Paris Retail Week, Maison&Objet, and Vivatech; most direct French competitor with similar show-organization model and home-market overlap.
• Deutsche Messe: Operator of Hannover Messe, the world's leading industrial trade fair with hundreds of thousands of visitors and 6,000+ exhibitors; structurally the closest peer as a specialized industrial trade show organizer with similar flagship-show business model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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