The pharmaceutical and chemical industries converge around energy and process topics in Lyon. PCH Meetings 2026 offers two days of pre-scheduled business meetings and conferences at Double Mixte.
Dates and venue for PCH Meetings 2026
PCH Meetings 2026 runs on November 25 and 26, 2026 at Double Mixte in Lyon. Each day starts with participant welcoming and features extensive slots for private meetings, with a networking cocktail on the evening of November 25.
Companies and technical areas represented
The event gathers decision makers and suppliers focused on production and processes, utilities and networks, energy efficiency and decarbonization, and hydrogen technologies. Other present areas include packaging and logistics, project management and consulting, and training services. The audience is drawn from pharmaceutical, chemical, petrochemical and gas sectors.
Program format and meeting structure
The program combines pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings with conference sessions. Morning welcome slots lead into private meetings that continue through the afternoon. On November 25 meetings run until a networking cocktail at 18:30 and November 26 continues until 17:30.
Key figures for this edition
PCH Meetings 2026 is the 22nd edition held in Lyon. The exhibitor count for this edition is 129.
How to approach B2B prospecting at PCH Meetings 2026
Define a clear objective for every meeting and prioritize targets by technical relevance, for example hydrogen applications or process efficiency. Prepare concise technical sheets that explain value in under five minutes and set a post-meeting follow-up plan with three clear actions: summary, next steps and responsible contacts.
Use the pre-booked meeting system to layer short technical demos with deeper follow-ups. If you have a stand, focus on quick demonstrations that show industrial applicability rather than generic overviews. Schedule internal debriefs during the event to re-rank prospects and confirm next steps.
What the two-day format enables
Pre-arranged meetings force focus and reduce time lost on initial screening. Conference sessions provide sector context for energy transition topics and hydrogen, while the social reception on day one enables informal clarification of technical points and arrangement of follow-ups for day two.
Final note and official link
For teams advancing projects in processes, utilities or hydrogen, arrive with technical priorities and a concrete follow-up workflow. Registration, exhibitor lists and program details are published on the official site http://www.pchmeetings.com where meeting scheduling for participants is also managed.
