By Marco Polisson
The time for recovery has indeed come for the events sector in this 2021 school year after 20 months of black hole. Again the glasses of champagne clash and the trays of petits fours twirl above the heads of the guests of private or corporate parties.
AGENDA 2021 – LYON
SEPTEMBER 2021
From September 6 to 9, 2021
GLOBAL INDUSTRIE FAIR / confirmed
This very beautiful Eurexpo show – where 2,500 exhibitors are expected – should kick off the 2021 re-entry of the Chassieu event center in style. Maintained by its organizers, it received the visit of Prime Minister Jean Castex.
Thursday September 16
TOP 500 GALA DINNER / confirmed
An exceptional godfather, Tony Parker, a packed Collonges abbey… the evening of presentation of the Top 500 guide for Lyonnais will kick off the September back-to-school season in style. Initially scheduled for Thursday, June 3, the gala dinner organized by Lyon People has been postponed to Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the Abbey Paul Bocuse.
> More info by clicking here.
AUTO SHOW / postponed to spring 2022
Although announced in September 2021, the event has disappeared from the agenda of the Eurexpo event site which was to host it. According to our information, automotive professionals and GL events are considering postponing it to April 2022, to avoid any unpleasant surprises. This will also alleviate the overloaded Eurexpo agenda due to postponements.
September 23-27
SALON SIRHA and BOCUSE d’OR / confirmed
Initially scheduled for January 2021, postponed for the first time in June, the world’s leading catering trade fair (over 3,700 exhibitors) is still announced for the start of the school year with all of its international competitions, including the famous Bocuse d’Or. Lyon’s chef Davy Tissot is carrying the French chances this year.
> Online reports : type SIRHA in our search engine (right column)
Thursday 23 September
ODYSSEY OF ENTREPRENEURS – MEDEF / confirmed
The annual MEDEF Lyon-Rhône meeting passed between the drops last year. Sponsored by Xavier Huillard, CEO of Vinci, it was a breath of fresh air for business leaders, between two confinements. The 2021 theme: Compass: let’s decipher the signals to tame the future. See you at the Double Mixte ,.
> More info on www.medeflyonrhone.fr
Sunday September 26
DINNER OF GRAND CHEFS
200 chefs accompanied by a hundred personalities dine in the major salons of the Prefecture of the Rhône in the company of Emmanuel Macron, President of the Republic
> Online report : Click here
OCTOBER 2021
Friday October 1
ASVEL – ZALGIRIS
For their first meeting of the season in Euroleague, the men of TJ Parker receive the Lithuanians of Zalgiris.
Astroballe – 69100 Villeurbanne
Saturday October 2
LOU RUGBY – BORDEAUX BEGLES
Pierre Mignoni’s men meet the Bordeaux rugby players on the lawn of the Matmut Stadium in Gerland, at 3 p.m.
Avenue Jean Jaurès – 69007 Lyon
Wednesday October 6
SKY LOUNGE
The highlights of the Carrefour de l’Immobilier d’Entreprise organized by the CCI, on October 6 and 7, 2021.
17h/18h : Inaugural course
18h/19h : Opening conference (Garnier room)
19h/20h : Award ceremony (Garnier room)
20h/22h : Cocktail exhibitors / partners / winners
Stock Exchange Palace
Place de la Bourse – 69002 Lyon
> More info by clicking here
Wednesday October 6
PETANQUE TOURNAMENT
Jean Burdy is organizing the Café du Pond 5.1 tournament with 32 triplets and a gourmet buffet. Beginning of hostilities at 5:51 p.m.
Place Maréchal Lyautey – Lyon 69006
> More info by clicking here
Wednesday October 6
NORA BERRA LEGION OF HONOR
Nicolas Sarkozy, former President of the Republic, presents the insignia of Chevalier de la Légion d’Honneur to Nora Berra, his former secretary of state
Hôtel de la Questure of the National Assembly
128, rue de l’Université – 75007 Paris
Thursday October 7
RED CARPET
The annual evening of the merchants of the rue Auguste Comte, will pay tribute to the couturier Max Chaoul, who died on December 1, 2020.
Rue Auguste Comte – 69002 Lyon
Thursday October 7
LEGION OF HONOR THIERRY BRAILLARD
Bernard Cazeneuve, former Prime Minister, presents the insignia of Knight of the Legion of Honor to lawyer Thierry Braillard, his former Secretary of State for Sports
Lyon Town Hall
Place de la Comédie – Lyon 69001
Thursday October 7
MEETINGS OF THE ECONOMIC INITIATIVE
As part of the 15th anniversary of the economy which will be organized in Saint-Priest – from September 27 to October 05 inclusive – the city of Saint-Priest offers several meetings devoted to the economy. Organized in partnership with all the players in the economic life involved in Saint-Priest, this event aims to revive the economic and partnership dynamic following the health crisis, but also to promote business creation and the return to employment.
Kyriad Prestige Hotel – Technoland ZI Champ Dolin Park – 9, rue Aimé Cotton, 69800 Saint-Priest
From 12 to 15 October
POLLUTEC FAIR / confirmed
From the treatment of pollution and nuisances to environmental protection and the fight against climate change, Pollutec has positioned itself, over the years and for more than 40 years, as the benchmark event for ecological and energy transitions . Initially scheduled for October 5 to 8, the show has been postponed by one week and will be held at Eurexpo.
Sunday 17th October
LOU RUGBY – TOULOUSE
Pierre Mignoni’s men meet the Toulouse rugby players on the lawn of the Matmut Stadium in Gerland, at 9 p.m.
Avenue Jean Jaurès – 69007 Lyon
October 27 to 31
EQUITA LYON FAIR / confirmed
In 2020, the Hermès and Equita jump, the two flagship events of the riding division of gl events, remained at the team. Sylvie Robert’s teams are now working hard to make the 2021 edition an opus that leaves its mark with an exceptional line-up for the international horse show sponsored by Longines.
> More info by clicking here
NOVEMBER 2021
From 5 to 7 November
EPOQU AUTO SHOW / confirmed
The Retromobile show canceled, this year Epoqu’Auto will be the only important meeting for lovers of vintage vehicles. Supported by the volunteers of the association Les 3A, the show will take place for 3 days (5-6 and 7 November) under the dome and halls 4-5-6 and 7. The co-curators Claude Passot and Alain Guillaume have planned to put the Bentley and Simca brands in the spotlight, as well as tricycle cars. Outside, 500 4L are expected to celebrate the 60 years of the Renault 4.
From November 16 to 20
SOLUTRANS FAIR / confirmed
Global crossroads for industrial and urban vehicles, Solutrans welcomes transport professionals for its 16th edition, at Lyon Eurexpo.
From 19 to 21 November
Spring of the Docks
The 2020 edition postponed for the reasons we know, the Printemps des Docks returns by the front door, with a somewhat special vintage. Anxious to find their visitors, the organizers are indeed announcing an “XXL edition” of this “lifestyle and creative” show, within which some 200 brands, artisans and other creators, guaranteed to be 100% French, coexist. The Lyonnais will thus have access to a plethora of products, on themes as diverse as they are attractive. Art, decoration, fashion, Printemps des Docks strives to meet all expectations, in the warm setting of La Sucrière, in Confluence.
Also at Eurexpo, the Zen & Bio, Beauté Sélection and Paysalia fairs are maintained.
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