The fair
Presentation
ORGANISER
The French Alps are Europe’s primary hydroelectric hub. They contain an unparalleled density of installations, as well as all the knowledge and companies required for commanding this energy of the future. It is one of the rare industrial sectors in which France remains fully independent.
Hosted by Hydro 21, this ecosystem now includes over 100 members from four major key sectors (engineering, research & development, manufacturing and operation) to design, implement and master future hydroelectric technologies – particularly those that can answer electrical grid flexibility needs, including:
• the engineering of major installations, civil engineering works and technical-economic approaches,
• manufacturers and integrators of hydraulic, electrical and mechanical machinery,
• operators of hydroelectric installations, energy systems, as well as information and control-command systems.
THE PREMIER FRENCH
HYDROELECTRICITY BUSINESS FAIR
The Business Hydro Meetings is
the paramount meeting of hydroelectricity and innovation experts at the heart of the Alps, a unique European industrial hub hosting the entire industrial value chain.
2024 GOALS
3 Villages
4 HIGHLIGHTS
+ Over 170 exhibitors
+ Over 2000 participants
A start-up space and over a dozen business segments combined
Grand opening
with the VIP
Plenary meetings
& pitches
Launching the White Paper’s 5th Volume
Innovation Trophies
& Gala Evening
Take advantage of the Business Hydro Meetings by becoming an exhibitor!
Why exhibit
7 great reasons to participate:
- Expand your business opportunities over 2 days
- Participate in a key industry event
- Showcase your innovations
- Promote your products
- Find new partners
- Meet your clients and prospects
- Share in the encounters’ DNA and camaraderie
HYDRO INNOVATION AWARDS
What are the Hydro Innovation Awards?
Dans le cadre de la 9ème édition des Rencontres Business Hydro, se tenant les 8 et 9 octobre à Grenoble Alpexpo, l’Association HYDRO21 organisateur de ces Rencontres, met en place pour la seconde année ses TROPHÉES INNOVATION HYDRO. Ce concours récompense les entreprises, (Start-up TPE, PME), les exposants, les doctorants / post-doctorants et les étudiants des meilleures innovations dans le secteur de l’hydroélectricité et les meilleures applications dans le domaine. Un trophée « coup de cœur » Hydro 21 sera également attribué.
Le jury sera composé de ARTELIA, CAISSE D’EPARGNE RHONE-ALPES, CIC ORIO, CNR, EDF Hydro Alpes, Hydrocop, G2E Lab, GE Hydro, ENSE3, Fondation Grenoble INP, et du Président d’Hydro 21 qui délibéreront en septembre 2024 pour élire les 4 lauréats dont le coup de cœur du jury.
Official sponsor of the Trophies
Why take part?
The winners will be given a high profile:
- on the evening of 8 October 2024 (250 people expected)
- on Hydro 21’s social networks after the event
- on the website: www.businesshdyro.fr with the publication of their logo and a presentation of their innovation
In addition to the Trophy, the winner of each CATEGORY will receive a CHEQUE FOR €1,000 (incl. VAT)!
Registration procedure
1- Fill in the interactive form or complete the PDF form (download below)
2- Apply for the Trophy in your category*.
3- Describe your innovation in 3 lines
4- Present your innovation in a 5-slide document
Example: presentation / description / objectives / challenges
Send this document before 31 July to the following address: businesshydro@adeocom.fr
*Automatic registration for start-ups in the Village Innovations
Form
Hydro Innovation Awards
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PRACTICAL INFO
Grenoble Alpexpo
2 Av. d'Innsbruck - 38100 Grenoble
Accès
🚅 By train:
Grenoble train station – 1 Pl. de la Gare, 38000 Grenoble
• 15 min. drive from the station
• 24 min. with the A Tram – “Polesud – Alpexpo” stop, then a 900m walk
Grenoble SNCF train station: Tel: + (33) (0)8.92.35.35.35. (reservations) – www.sncf.fr
🚗 By car :
• 1h20 from Lyon
• 3 hours from Turin
• 6 hours from Paris
• 1h40 from Geneva
• 3h15 from Marseille
✈️ By plane :
Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport
• 35 min. drive from the Grenoble Alpes Isère Airport
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport
• “FLIXBUS” airport bus
(regular direct shuttle buses from the airport to Grenoble)
www.flixbus.com
Genève-Cointrin Airport www.gva.ch
• 1h30 – 2h00 drive from Grenoble.
Paris Airport: www.aeroportsdeparis.fr
Direct TGV to the Grenoble train station.
Grenoble Isère Airport: www.grenoble-airport.com
Keep in mind soft mobility options!
🚲 Bicycle
🛴 Scooter
🚶 Walking
🛼 Roller blading
🚗 Car sharing
🚊 Tram
RESPONSE TO PAST EDITIONS
8th Business Hydro Meetings,
2023 Edition
More than 150 exhibitors, 6 round tables, PhD student pitches, keynotes from industrial, corporate and political figures, participants from Switzerland and Italy – all combine to make this Hydro 21-organised fair the French hydroelectric industry’s must-attend event.
➡ The 8th Business Hydro Meetings is:
🙎♀️ Over 1700 participants
📅 1 and a half Fair days
💡 2 plenary meetings
🎙 22 company pitches
🤝 1 business expert village with clients
🥂 1 VIP, member and exhibitor cocktail event
🚀 4 hydro innovation trophies
And especially, the place for business meetings and finding prospects with everything Hydro 21 stands for: camaraderie, passion and discussion!