GL events, a major player in the event industry, is expanding internationally, notably in the United States with its subsidiary GL events USA. Known for its expertise in event infrastructure, the Group recently contributed to the T20 Cricket World Cup held in June 2024 by supplying and installing a grandstand with nearly 2,500 seats and a triple decker hospitality structure.
GL events has been a major contributor to the prestigious Festival de Cannes since 1988. This long-term collaboration has enabled the company to become a key service provider for this world-renowned cinematic event. Every year, GL events' teams work hard to transform the Palais des Festivals into an exceptional venue that meets the expectations of the 7th art world and the general public.
The events Global Industrie, organized by the GL events Group, took place from March 25th to 28th 2024 in Paris Nord Villepinte. Bringing together more than 50,000 industry actors, including 2,300 exhibitors, 34,000 visitors, 6,000 young people and many company directors and ministers, this event highlighted French know-how while promoting innovation and resilience in the sector.
Première Vision Paris, a flagship event in the fashion industry, continues to assert its central role by bringing together key players in the sector.
After a first successful stopover in Marseille, the Art Explora Festival, launched by the Art Explora Foundation, continues its cultural journey accross the Mediterranean, with a second stopover planed for Tanger, on September 20th, 2024.
For the Fête du Bontemps at Château Guiraud, celebrating the richness and excellence of wines from the Left Bank (Bordeaux's wine-growing region), the GL events Group was entrusted with the fitting-out of three separate areas designed to accommodate 1,000 guests.
For the Kramp Open 2023 in Poitiers, the GL events Group was chosen to produce the entire exhibition and the evening dinner and show. The event is organised by Kramp, a company specialised in spare parts and products for the agricultural and motorbike sectors.
The Rio Book Biennial returned from 1 to 10 September 2023. The event, organised and hosted by GL events at Riocentro, celebrated its 40th edition this year.
From September 14 to 16, 2023, the city of Lyon hosted the 47th Worldskills France National Skills Competition.
More than 800 young French competitors competed in 59 categories, from floral art to cyber security, with a common goal: to showcase the passion and skills of young people.
The 76th Festival de Cannes took place from 16 to 27 May 2023.