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GL events Exhibitions

Exhibition division of GL events Group, creating and managing high‑impact trade fairs and public exhibitions across key economic sectors worldwide.

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About GL events Exhibitions

Geographic reach: France, Europe, South America, Asia, Africa, Global

GL events Exhibitions is the exhibitions division of **GL events Group**, a leading international event industry player headquartered in Lyon, France. Building on more than four decades of group experience in event design, venue operation and services, GL events Exhibitions focuses specifically on the **creation, organisation and long‑term management of trade fairs and public exhibitions** in France and worldwide.

The division manages a diverse portfolio of B2B and B2C events across strategic sectors including industry and manufacturing, food and hospitality, fashion and textiles, ecological transition, construction, mobility and consumer lifestyle. Its teams design exhibition brands that serve as business development platforms for regional clusters as well as global value chains, connecting exhibitors with buyers, specifiers, institutional stakeholders and media.

In France, GL events Exhibitions plays a structuring role in major economic regions, notably around Lyon, Paris and other regional hubs, leveraging the group’s network of more than 60 venues worldwide for multi‑site, multi‑country show roll‑outs when appropriate. As part of an integrated group, GL events Exhibitions offers organisers, exhibitors and partners access to in‑house expertise in stand building, event services, logistics and digital solutions, enabling consistent quality and turnkey support from strategy to on‑site delivery.

The division has progressively expanded its portfolio through organic launches and acquisitions, building recurring flagship brands such as **GLOBAL INDUSTRIE**, one of France’s leading cross‑sector industrial exhibitions. Strong emphasis is placed on sustainable event practices and on supporting the ecological transition of industries showcased at its events.

For exhibitors and visitors, GL events Exhibitions positions itself as a reliable, innovation‑oriented organiser capable of delivering high‑impact, professionally managed marketplaces that combine business, insight and experience at scale.

Flagship Events

GLOBAL INDUSTRIELyon (rotates with other French cities) · Annual
SIRHA (Sirha Food)Lyon · Biennial
Pollutec (environmental & ecological transition)Clermont-Ferrand / Lyon (group portfolio) · Biennial
Foire de Lyon (Lyon International Fair)Lyon · Annual
Première Vision Paris (textiles & fashion, via partnerships/acquisitions)Paris / Villepinte (group portfolio) · Biannual
Industry-focused regional shows (including components of GLOBAL INDUSTRIE)Various in France · Annual
Food, hospitality and catering fairs under the Sirha brand ecosystemVarious in France · Annual/Biennial
General public fairs and regional exhibitions (e.g., regional fairs like Foire de Lyon)Various in France · Annual

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