Global Industrie 2027 Lyon: Manufacturing Show & Attendee List
By Ilyas Kerbal,
Global Industrie is France’s flagship event for industry and manufacturing. It alternates between Paris and Lyon each March, and in March 2027 it takes over the whole Eurexpo site in Lyon. Around 2,300 exhibitors and 45,000 visitors take part (estimate).
The event brings several historic French shows together: Midest, Smart Industries, Industrie and Tolexpo. For anyone selling to French manufacturers, it is the most direct route to OEM purchasing teams and subcontractors.
Global Industrie 2027 at a glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Industry | Industry / manufacturing |
| Venue | Eurexpo Lyon (2027, whole venue); Paris Nord Villepinte in Paris years |
| City and country | Paris / Lyon, France |
| Next edition | March 2027, Lyon Eurexpo |
| Frequency | Annual |
| Does it move? | Yes. Alternates between Paris (Villepinte) and Lyon (Eurexpo). |
| Scale | ~2,300 exhibitors; ~45,000 visitors (estimate) |
| Organiser | GL events Exhibitions |
| Typical ticket price | Free professional badge with online registration (estimate) |
| Event app / platform | Global Industrie app + business-meeting platform |
| Website | global-industrie.com |
What Global Industrie covers
| Area | Focus |
|---|---|
| Midest | Industrial subcontracting |
| Tolexpo | Machine tools and sheet metal |
| Smart Industries | Automation, robotics and industrial IT |
| Other areas | Additive manufacturing, plastics, composites, materials, training and careers |
The French government uses the show to promote reindustrialisation, which gives it a strong political dimension.
Where it takes place
Global Industrie alternates between Paris Nord Villepinte and Eurexpo Lyon in Chassieu. Paris hosted in 2026 and Lyon hosts in 2027. Changing venues means checking logistics each year.
Who attends Global Industrie
| Audience | Interest | Relevance |
|---|---|---|
| OEM purchasing and engineering | Subcontractors and suppliers | Main buyers |
| SME manufacturers and subcontractors | Customers and equipment | Large share of exhibitors and visitors |
| Plant managers | Productivity | Budget owners |
| Public officials and regional agencies | Industrial policy | Public programmes |
| Students and job seekers | Training area | Low B2B value |
The audience is mostly French-speaking, which matters for outreach.
Eurexpo tram stop sign in Chassieu near Lyon. Photo: Romainbehar, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons.
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Badges
Professional visitors usually register for free online in advance (estimate). Check global-industrie.com for 2027 registration.
App and business meetings
Global Industrie offers an app and online catalogue with a business-meeting service between buyers and suppliers. It works for participants who sign up. Many OEM buyers attend without booking through it, and you still need contact data to reach them.
How to prospect Global Industrie
- Pick your zone: subcontracting, machine tools, automation, materials.
- List OEMs in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region for the Lyon edition, plus national accounts.
- Identify purchasing and engineering leads.
- Write outreach in French. It makes a clear difference.
- Use the business-meeting service alongside direct outreach.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Main access point to French industrial buyers | Mostly French-speaking audience |
| Strong subcontracting marketplace | Alternating venues |
| Free access for professionals | Less international than German fairs |
Frequently asked questions
When is Global Industrie 2027?
In March 2027 at Eurexpo Lyon. Check the official site for exact dates.
Does Global Industrie always take place in Paris?
No. It alternates between Paris Nord Villepinte and Eurexpo Lyon.
Who organises Global Industrie?
GL events Exhibitions.
Can I get the Global Industrie exhibitor list?
The catalogue lists exhibitors without exportable contacts. An enriched list adds decision-makers and company data.
Reach French industry in Lyon
Global Industrie 2027 is a chance to meet regional manufacturers in their own backyard. For an enriched list, send me a request from the Prospector home page.
Related event guides
- EMO Milano 2027: Machine Tool Show Guide & Attendee List
- Hannover Messe 2027: Industrial Tech Fair & Attendee List
- SPS 2026 Nuremberg: Automation Fair Guide & Attendee List
Sources
Image credits
- Cover image: Photo: Sebleouf, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons. Exhibitors at Eurexpo Lyon, host of Global Industrie 2027.
- In-article image: Photo: Romainbehar, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons. Eurexpo tram stop sign in Chassieu near Lyon.
