GO Entrepreneurs Paris 2027 – Entrepreneurship Event France

What to expect in 2027

GO Entrepreneurs Paris 2027 returns to the Paris region for two full days dedicated to entrepreneurship, business creation, company development, innovation and professional networking. The event will take place on April 28 and 29, 2027, at Plenitude Arena in Nanterre, the venue previously known as Paris La Défense Arena.

The organisers describe the 2027 edition as 48 hours of meetings designed for people who want to create, develop or transform a business. The official 2027 announcement currently indicates a very large-scale programme with approximately 45,000 entrepreneurs, 600 speakers, 300 partners and 250 conferences and workshops.

The event is intended for a wide entrepreneurial audience rather than only technology startups. First-time founders, established business owners, CEOs, independent professionals, future entrepreneurs, investors, advisors, support organisations and business-service providers can all find relevant content.

The 2027 programme is expected to build around several major questions: how businesses can combine growth with environmental and social considerations, how entrepreneurs can use artificial and collective intelligence, which new solutions can support business development and how founders can prepare their companies for the changing economic environment.

The official event platform already identifies several visitor pathways that have been used in the GO Entrepreneurs format, including GO CEO, GO Créateur, GO Solo, GO Women and GO Gen Z. Thematic pathways include GOfor IA, GOfor Impact, GOfor Franchise, GO for Facture électronique and GO for Reprise. These pathways allow visitors to create a more targeted programme around their professional situation or business objective.

Event dates

GO Entrepreneurs Paris 2027 will take place on Wednesday, April 28 and Thursday, April 29, 2027.

Dates: April 28–29, 2027

Duration: Two days

Venue: Plenitude Arena

Location: Nanterre, Paris region, France

The official practical-information page confirms the 2027 dates and lists the venue address as 99 Jardins de l’Arche, 92000 Nanterre.

The detailed 2027 daily opening hours have not yet been published. Visitors should therefore check the official programme and practical-information pages closer to the event for final entry times, session schedules and any access instructions.

The two-day format gives participants more flexibility to divide their visit between conferences, workshops, partner meetings, networking sessions and business discussions.

Venue & event site

GO Entrepreneurs Paris 2027 will be held at Plenitude Arena, located in the La Défense business district of Nanterre.

Venue: Plenitude Arena

Address: 99 Jardins de l’Arche, 92000 Nanterre, France

The arena is a large-scale events venue with extensive transport connections and multiple internal levels. It is particularly suited to an event of GO Entrepreneurs’ scale, allowing conferences, partner areas, networking spaces and other entrepreneurial activities to operate simultaneously.

The venue has previously hosted GO Entrepreneurs Paris under the Paris La Défense Arena name. The official GO Entrepreneurs pages now refer to the 2027 venue as Plenitude Arena, while some event-platform pages continue to display the former name.

Plenitude Arena provides food outlets, information points, restrooms on each level and free public Wi-Fi. The venue also has dedicated accessibility arrangements for visitors with reduced mobility.

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Full programme

The complete 2027 conference timetable has not yet been released. However, the official 2027 event page already announces approximately 250 conferences and workshops across the two-day event, supported by around 600 speakers and 300 partners.

Based on the established GO Entrepreneurs format, the programme is expected to cover the full entrepreneurial lifecycle.

Key areas include:

• Business creation: Turning an idea into a viable company, selecting a legal structure, understanding formalities and building a business plan.
• Company growth: Sales, customer acquisition, management, recruitment, organisation and scaling.
• Artificial intelligence: Practical applications of AI, automation, productivity, digital transformation and the changing role of technology in business.
• Finance: Funding, investment preparation, financing strategies, business planning and relationships with financial partners.
• Impact: Social entrepreneurship, environmental transition, responsible business models and impact measurement.
• Franchise: Starting, developing or acquiring a franchise business.
• Business takeover: Buying an existing company, evaluating opportunities and preparing for business succession.
• Electronic invoicing: Understanding regulatory and operational changes affecting businesses.
• Independent work: Freelancing, solo entrepreneurship, customer development and business structuring.
• Young entrepreneurship: Content specifically adapted to younger founders and students.
• Women in entrepreneurship: Business development, leadership, networking and entrepreneurship-specific challenges.

The previous edition used a Main Stage alongside eight additional stages, allowing hundreds of sessions to take place across the exhibition area. The 2027 edition is expected to retain this multi-stage approach, although the final room structure and timetable remain subject to publication.

Founders, investors & speakers

The full 2027 speaker list has not yet been announced. The official event page currently highlights the scale of the planned speaker programme rather than publishing the complete 2027 lineup.

The organisers have previously brought major founders, CEOs, entrepreneurs and business leaders onto the GO Entrepreneurs stage. Speakers featured in the 2026 edition included:

• Teddy Riner: Olympic medallist and entrepreneur.
• Alexia Laroche-Joubert: CEO of Banijay France.
• Octave Klaba: Founder and CEO of OVHcloud.
• Jonathan Anguelov: Co-founder of Aircall and Offstone.
• Roxanne Varza: Director of STATION F.
• Sophie Lacoste: Co-President of Fusalp.
• Armand Thiberge: Founder and CEO of Brevo.
• Loïc Soubeyrand: Founder and CEO of Swile.
• Philippine Rougevin-Baville: Managing Director for Western Europe at Qonto.
• Eric Larchevêque: Co-founder associated with Ledger, Coinhouse and other technology ventures.
• Anne-Laure Couplet: Managing Director of Dessange International.
• Lisa Nakam: Managing Director of Jonak.

These names are 2026 reference speakers and should not be treated as confirmed 2027 speakers unless they are included in the final 2027 programme.

The 2027 event is expected to continue its mix of experienced founders, corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, experts and ecosystem representatives.

Startup sectors & themes

GO Entrepreneurs is broader than a traditional startup technology conference. Its programme covers startups as well as SMEs, independent businesses, franchise operators, family businesses, professional services and entrepreneurs developing new projects.

The main areas likely to feature in the 2027 programme include:

• Technology and AI: Artificial intelligence, digital tools, automation and technology-driven business models.
• Sustainability and impact: Environmental transition, responsible business and social innovation.
• Food and hospitality: Food entrepreneurship, restaurants and consumer businesses.
• Industry: Industrial innovation and business development.
• Retail and consumer brands: Customer acquisition, e-commerce, branding and commercial development.
• Professional services: Consulting, finance, accounting, marketing and digital services.
• Franchise: Franchise creation, development and acquisition.
• Health and wellbeing: Entrepreneurship opportunities in health-related and wellbeing markets.
• Creative industries: Media, communication, design and creative businesses.
• International business: Exporting, internationalisation and scaling beyond France.
• Freelancing and independent work: Building sustainable businesses as an independent professional.

The previous edition also organised specific thematic routes for AI, impact, franchise, electronic invoicing and business takeover, providing a useful indication of how visitors can expect the programme to be structured.

Pitch competitions & startup showcases

Pitching is an established part of GO Entrepreneurs and is expected to remain an important element of the 2027 programme.

The 2026 edition included a dedicated “Fabrique à pitch” area, Marathon Pitch sessions, “Pitch ton projet!” activities and pitch-training sessions. The programme included specialist pitch sessions connected with sectors such as food, health and green projects.

A previous “Pitch & Cash” format focused on helping entrepreneurs structure their business presentation for potential finance providers. Participants were encouraged to identify the key indicators and arguments that could make their project easier for finance partners to understand.

The 2027 programme has not yet confirmed the names, dates or selection criteria for specific pitch competitions. Visitors interested in presenting a project should monitor the official calls-for-applications section because GO Entrepreneurs uses dedicated application processes for certain activities.

Startup founders can also use the broader exhibition and networking areas to present their companies, meet potential partners and discuss projects with ecosystem organisations.

Talks, panels & workshops

The conference programme is expected to be one of the largest components of GO Entrepreneurs Paris 2027.

The previous edition featured more than 250 conferences across 48 hours, with content spread between the Main Stage, specialist stages and partner stands.

Typical sessions include practical workshops, founder stories, panel discussions, expert presentations and demonstrations.

Topics covered in the previous programme included:

• Starting a company: Steps required to turn an idea into a business.
• Legal structures: Comparing company structures and understanding protection and administrative obligations.
• AI for entrepreneurs: Applying AI to business creation, market research, marketing and operational tasks.
• Digital marketing: Websites, SEO, social media, CRM and customer acquisition.
• Finance: Financing business creation, investment preparation, grants and funding strategies.
• Pitching: Structuring a concise and convincing entrepreneurial presentation.
• Leadership: Building teams, managing growth and developing leadership capabilities.
• Data and technology: Becoming more data-driven and using emerging technology strategically.
• Impact: Making social and environmental objectives part of the business model.
• Franchise: Understanding the opportunities and requirements involved in franchising.
• Business takeover: Evaluating an existing company and preparing an acquisition.

The 2027 programme should be checked after publication because session titles, speakers, locations and times can change as the event approaches.

Registration & ticket types

GO Entrepreneurs Paris 2027 is officially promoted as a free-entry event.

General registration: $0

Entrepreneur access: $0

Founder and business-owner access: $0

Networking access: Included with registration

The official registration page describes entry as 100% free and provides registration for the April 28–29, 2027 edition at Plenitude Arena.

There is currently no published paid ticket structure for general visitors. Registration is therefore the primary requirement for attending.

Some specialised programmes or activities may have eligibility requirements. For example, the previous GO CEO pathway was specifically reserved for company directors and senior management functions.

Investor & networking opportunities

Networking is one of the central purposes of GO Entrepreneurs Paris. The 2027 event is expected to connect more than 50,000 entrepreneurs and future business leaders through dedicated networking spaces and digital tools.

The event platform allows participants to identify other attendees, connect with relevant contacts and organise meetings. This can be particularly useful for founders looking for suppliers, advisors, customers, partners or potential financing relationships.

Networking opportunities include:

• Entrepreneur-to-entrepreneur meetings: Meet founders and business owners from different sectors.
• Partner meetings: Speak directly with organisations providing professional services and entrepreneurial support.
• Investor discussions: Connect with financing-related organisations and experts through the wider ecosystem.
• CEO networking: The GO CEO route provides content and networking specifically designed for company directors.
• Digital networking: Use the event platform to prepare contacts and meetings before arriving.
• Thematic networking: Find contacts connected with AI, impact, franchise, business takeover and other areas.

The event should be viewed as a broad business-networking environment rather than a dedicated venture-capital conference. Specific investor matchmaking arrangements for 2027 have not yet been announced.

Exhibitors & participating companies

Around 300 partners are announced for GO Entrepreneurs Paris 2027, creating an extensive ecosystem of organisations supporting entrepreneurs and businesses.

The previous edition included organisations and companies covering banking, accounting, legal advice, technology, insurance, public business support, entrepreneurship networks, recruitment, digital services and financing.

Official partners and associated organisations highlighted by GO Entrepreneurs include Bpifrance, CCI Paris Île-de-France, Conseil national des barreaux, Ordre des experts-comptables, BNP Paribas, Matmut, INPI and the French economic ministries. Media partners and associated media organisations include Groupe EBRA, Les Echos, Le Parisien, Challenges and BFM Business.

The 2027 partner list is still developing, so the final participating-company directory should be consulted closer to the event.

Partner stands are particularly useful for entrepreneurs seeking direct advice. Instead of simply viewing products, visitors can discuss legal, accounting, financial, digital, commercial and strategic issues with specialist organisations.

Funding, investment & business opportunities

Financing and business development form an important part of the GO Entrepreneurs programme.

The 2026 edition included sessions focused on financing from the creation stage through company development, as well as workshops designed to help entrepreneurs present their projects to finance providers.

The 2027 event is expected to address several financing-related subjects:

• Business creation finance: Understanding the funding required to launch a company.
• Business plans: Preparing financial information and presenting a project clearly.
• Investment preparation: Understanding what finance providers need to assess a project.
• Grants and support: Identifying available entrepreneurial assistance.
• Growth financing: Financing recruitment, expansion, technology and commercial development.
• Impact finance: Connecting business objectives with social and environmental considerations.
• Business acquisition: Financing and preparing the purchase of an existing company.
• Franchise finance: Understanding the financial requirements of franchise development.

The event also creates commercial opportunities outside direct investment. Founders can meet suppliers, service providers, potential customers, partners, advisors and organisations that can support their company’s next stage.

Event rules & professional access

GO Entrepreneurs Paris is a business-focused event, but general registration is free and the event is not limited exclusively to established company directors.

Visitors should register through the official event platform and keep their registration information available when arriving.

Registration: Visitors should complete the official registration process before attending.

Badge or access information: Follow the instructions supplied after registration.

Professional conduct: Attendees should respect speakers, exhibitors, scheduled meetings and other visitors.

Conference access: Individual sessions may have limited capacity, so visitors should allow sufficient time to reach popular sessions.

Networking: Use the official platform for professional contact and meeting arrangements.

Security: Plenitude Arena operates security screening and restrictions on certain bags and objects. Visitors should check the venue’s current prohibited-items list before travelling.

The venue currently prohibits large bags and certain objects, while small bags and other permitted items are subject to security controls. Event-specific instructions may override standard venue rules.

How to get there

Plenitude Arena is located at 99 Jardins de l’Arche in Nanterre, within the La Défense business district.

The venue is directly connected to the major public transport network serving western Paris.

Visitors arriving from central Paris can travel toward La Défense and continue through the pedestrian connections leading to the arena. The venue’s location makes it practical for visitors staying in central Paris as well as those staying around La Défense or Nanterre.

For international visitors arriving through Paris airports, the wider Île-de-France transport network provides connections toward La Défense. Journey times depend on the airport, departure point and transport conditions.

Visitors travelling by car should plan ahead because the La Défense area can experience heavy traffic during weekday business hours.

Public transport & parking

Public transport is one of the easiest ways to reach Plenitude Arena.

RER A: La Défense / Grande Arche provides direct access, while Nanterre-Préfecture is another option depending on the direction of travel.

RER E: Nanterre-La-Folie provides another regional rail connection.

Metro Line 1: La Défense / Grande Arche is connected to the venue by pedestrian routes.

Tram T2: La Défense is the main tram connection.

Bus: More than 15 bus routes serve the wider La Défense area.

Parking: More than 15,000 parking spaces are available throughout the La Défense area. The venue recommends planning parking in advance and advises against relying on public-road parking immediately around the arena.

Taxi and VTC: Dedicated drop-off and pick-up areas are available around the venue.

Cycling: Vélib’ stations and two-wheeler parking facilities are available nearby.

Accommodation areas

Visitors travelling to GO Entrepreneurs Paris 2027 can choose between accommodation close to the arena and hotels in central Paris.

La Défense: The most convenient area for visitors who want to stay close to the venue and reduce daily travel time.

Nanterre: A practical option close to Plenitude Arena, particularly for visitors attending both days.

Courbevoie: Located immediately around La Défense, with numerous business hotels and transport connections.

Neuilly-sur-Seine: A convenient western Paris option with access to La Défense and central Paris.

Champs-Élysées and western Paris: Suitable for visitors who want a central Paris experience while remaining relatively close to the event.

Central Paris: Areas around Opéra, Louvre, Saint-Lazare and major transport hubs provide a broader range of hotels and restaurants, although daily travel to Nanterre will take longer.

Because the event runs for two days, staying around La Défense or Nanterre can be particularly convenient for visitors prioritising early starts and networking.

Accessibility

Plenitude Arena provides dedicated accessibility facilities for visitors with reduced mobility and disabilities.

The venue has adapted routes and dedicated access points for PRM/PSH visitors. The official venue information identifies Entrance 38 for Level 1 and Entrance 56 for Level 4, although event-specific access arrangements can vary.

Accessibility features include:

• Accessible routes: Adapted routes throughout the venue.
• Accessible restrooms: Available on each floor.
• Dedicated access: Specific entrances for PRM/PSH visitors.
• Drop-off facilities: Accessible drop-off and pick-up areas near the venue.
• Parking: Reserved accessible parking facilities.
• Assistance: Venue staff can assist visitors when required.

Visitors with specific accessibility requirements should contact the event organisers or venue before travelling to confirm arrangements for the 2027 edition.

Previous year’s highlights

The previous GO Entrepreneurs Paris edition took place on April 15–16, 2026, at Paris La Défense Arena.

The 2026 edition recorded approximately 50,000 participants, 600 speakers, 300 partners and 250 conferences, making it one of the largest editions in the event’s programme history.

The 2026 programme covered entrepreneurship at multiple levels, from people considering their first business through to established CEOs and growing SMEs.

Key 2026 pathways included GO Créateur, GO CEO, GO Solo, GO Women and GO Gen Z. Thematic routes focused on AI, impact, franchise, electronic invoicing and business takeover.

The 2026 programme also included:

• Marathon Pitch: Pitch opportunities for entrepreneurs.
• The Fabrique à Pitch: Practical pitch-development sessions.
• Networking spaces: Dedicated areas for entrepreneurs to connect.
• Incubators and accelerators: Information and support for emerging businesses.
• Franchise Hub: Content and contacts for franchise entrepreneurs.
• Mentoring: Opportunities to connect with experienced entrepreneurs.
• Legal consultations: Individual professional guidance.
• Accountancy consultations: Advice for business creators and company owners.
• Digital workshops: Practical technology and digital-development content.
• Act for Impact: Support for impact-oriented entrepreneurs.

The 2026 Main Stage featured figures including Teddy Riner, Octave Klaba, Roxanne Varza, Jonathan Anguelov, Alexia Laroche-Joubert and other founders and business leaders.

These 2026 results provide the clearest reference for the scale and structure of the upcoming 2027 edition, while the final 2027 programme will determine the confirmed speakers, sessions and activities.

Official registration & tickets

GO Entrepreneurs Paris 2027 offers free entry.

General admission: $0

Entrepreneur registration: $0

Business-owner registration: $0

Event access: Free with registration

The official registration page confirms that entry is 100% free and that the event will take place on April 28–29, 2027, at Plenitude Arena, 99 Jardins de l’Arche, 92000 Nanterre.

Visitors should register through the official event platform before attending. Registration is also the best way to access the event’s programme information, personalised planning tools and networking functions when they become available.

The 2027 detailed programme, confirmed speaker list and individual activity schedules are still being released, so visitors should check the official event website regularly for updates.

Official GO Entrepreneurs Paris 2027 website and registration (https://www.go-entrepreneurs.com/fr/paris)