MEETING THE INDUSTRY
More than 2,500 industrial exhibitors and over 45,000 visitors confirmed the success of Global Industrie 2025 After four days of meetings, exchanges and demonstrations, Global Industrie is bringing to a close a year marked by record attendance and unprecedented political support for the sector.
T
he annual edition of Global Industrie – that
support of several local, national and European
obstacles to promote international industrial
took place from 11 to 14 March in Lyon
elected officials, who came to demonstrate
competitiveness.
(France) – confirmed its central role in the
their commitment to the French industry.
“Global Industrie 2025 is a collective success:
industrial ecosystem, attracting an increasingly
As a matter of fact, in front of a packed
the event has confirmed its status as the
large and diverse audience. Over the course of
Grande Scène arena attended by over 500
biggest factory show in France, representing
four days, the trade fair hosted 2,500 industrial
people, the French Prime Minister François
the voice and solutions of the industry. We look
exhibitors and welcomed more than 45,000
Bayrou paid tribute to the industrialists in his
forward to seeing you again in Paris from 30th
visitors. A 20% increase compared to the
speech: “In this world, who are the front-line
March to 2nd April 2026” has concluded Julie
previous show, illustrating the growing appeal
combatants, apart from the soldiers? You are!
Voyer, the director of the exhibition.
of the event.
And that is why I wanted to say thank you [...]
The trade fair has been once again an
I would just like to say that you ae not alone.”
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exceptional showcase for innovation,
Accompanied by Astrid Panosyan-Bouvet,
www.global-industrie.com
technology and manufacturing know-how,
Minister for Labour and Employment, and Marc
getting people involved at the heart of the
Ferracci, Minister for Industry and Energy, he
industry and providing a strategic meeting
also urged manufacturers to take the lead in
place to express ideas and propose solutions.
simplifying administrative procedures. A clear
This edition also strengthened its commitment
call to free the economy from bureaucratic
th
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to training and employment, welcoming 8,000 young people and job seekers to explore
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careers within the industry through the Golden Tech competition and the GI Avenir village, underling the importance of the show in passing on knowledge and promoting careers for the younger generation. “Once again, Global Industrie has demonstrated its central role in the industry. The success illustrates our expertise in organising large-scale industrial events, with a unique understanding of the challenges facing the sector and the expectations of exhibitors and visitors. With the twelve industrial events deployed across France, we are continuing our commitment to bringing together, inspiring and supporting industrial players as they move towards the future,” has stated Sébastien Gillet, the CEO of GL Events – the organisers of Global Industrie. Throughout the show, the exhibiting manufacturers were also able to count on the
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