The landscape of higher education choices is crowded, especially through Parcoursup where over 26 000 programs are listed. Students and families face practical questions about deadlines, application files and the difference between university routes and professional tracks.
Salon du Lycéen et de L’Etudiant de Poitiers 2027 takes place from 22 to 23 January 2027 in Poitiers at Parc des Expositions Les Arènes. The event brings together institutional stands, guidance sessions and panel discussions focused on admissions and study pathways.
Practical information for Les Arènes
The fair runs Friday 22 and Saturday 23 January 2027 from 9h to 17h at Parc des Expositions – Les Arènes. The venue address is Les Arènes 11 rue Salvador Allende 86000 POITIERS. Entry requires prior registration with a free, nominative invitation that can be requested through the event site.
Profile of exhibitors and offers on site
Exhibitors include secondary schools, public universities, private schools and vocational training centers. The exhibitor list is published online from Wednesday 6 January 2027 with continuous updates until opening. Dedicated areas support searches for apprenticeships and internships.
Panels and editorial resources
Panels are hosted by journalists from L’Etudiant and focus on practical issues tied to Parcoursup, apprenticeships, preparatory classes and business schools. Sessions typically run about 45 minutes and prioritize Q&A. L’Etudiant provides editorial guidance and informational materials throughout the fair.
Preparing outreach and institutional meetings
If you attend as a representative of an education provider, bring clear program sheets, entry requirements and contact cards for follow-up. For group leaders, the school group registration workflow allows invitation management via a single email and digital invitation downloads.
Concrete steps for effective outreach
- Set three daily objectives: recruit candidates for specific cycles, collect contacts for apprenticeships, and schedule post-fair interviews.
- Prepare a concise checklist of information required from prospective students to speed evaluation.
- Reserve time to join panels where procedural topics such as Parcoursup and apprenticeship recruitment are explained.
Key figures from the L’Etudiant series
The Salons l’Etudiant portfolio reports 125 fairs, 997 533 visitors and 850 conferences and panels, indicating the editorial reach and recurring format of these events across France.
Final note and link
For education managers and guidance services, the January calendar is a moment to sharpen messaging and plan structured follow-up after initial contacts. Find the full program, exhibitor list and registration via the event website http://salon-du-lyceen-et-de-l-etudiant-poitiers.salon.letudiant.fr
