GO Entrepreneurs - Lyon 2026 brought together 149 exhibiting companies from 8 countries. The countries with the most exhibitors were France (27), Spain (3), Germany (1) and Estonia (1). By sector, the largest groups were Finance (19) and Marketing & Sales (16).
On September 24 Lyon brings together 10,000 entrepreneurs at La Sucrière for a day dedicated to launching projects and connecting with strategic partners. The event concentrates intense programming, partner stands and networking spaces designed to boost business operations.
Dates and venue of GO Entrepreneurs Lyon 2026
GO Entrepreneurs - Lyon 2026 will take place on September 24, 2026 at La Sucrière. The full address of the venue is 49-59 Quai Rambaud 69002 Lyon. The Lyon edition proposes a one-day format with concentrated programming and exhibition areas open throughout the day.
Program and speakers announced in Lyon
The content offering combines a Main Stage central with eight stages around the exhibition. The organizers report 300 interventions and 120 conferences and workshops designed to cover practical topics of company creation, financing and commercialization. Among the names present are Eric Larchevêque, Alice Lhabouz, Sophie Lacoste, Jean Michel Karam and Anne-Laure Couplet.
Exhibitor profile and ecosystem in the venue
The Lyon edition brings together representatives of business service providers, funds and actors from the regional ecosystem. The event listing shows 110 partners present and 150 partners mobilized to support entrepreneurs with diagnostics, solutions and commercial advice. The combination of partners and speakers facilitates access to financing offers and growth tools.
How to prepare prospecting for the day
- Segment targets. Identify among the partners and sessions which corporate profiles and funds add value to your roadmap.
- Schedule contacts. Reserve slots for quick meetings with partners and key speakers. Prioritize 15- to 20-minute meetings that allow progress toward concrete agreements.
- Digital materials. Bring a folder with brief presentations, an optimized pitch deck and links to demos or landing pages to share via QR or immediate email.
- Follow-up messages. Define follow-up templates with a concrete proposal and a clear next step. Send the first email within 48 hours after the meeting.
- Lead measurement. Establish simple indicators: number of meetings, qualified leads and commitments to a demo or post-event meeting.
These actions turn the intensity of a one-day event into a working plan to close opportunities after the fair.
Key figures of the Lyon 2026 edition
- 10 000 entrepreneurs attending
- 300 interventions
- 120 conferences and workshops
- 110 partners on exhibition and 150 partners mobilized
Closing and resources
GO Entrepreneurs - Lyon 2026 presents a 24-hour format with a high flow of contacts and simultaneous programming. If you’re going to prospect, prioritize scheduling and digital materials to turn brief meetings into firm commitments. Check the official website for registration and logistical details at http://www.go-entrepreneurs.com/fr/lyon
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