Programme

Welcome to the heart of STEP, where strategies and impact meet to shape the sustainable future. Our program is designed to offer enriching experiences through various thematic spaces that stimulate exchanges and collaboration.

The Main Stage

The official stage where politicians, major industrialists, associations and federations debate and present concrete actions to accelerate the ecological transition.

The program is built around 2 main themes: decarbonation and circular economy.

Forums

Two spaces dedicated to exhibitors and partners for 30-minute presentations on inspiring practical cases and concrete solutions.

#1 | Partner stage
#2 | Market Stage

Workshops

Two thematic days with one-hour workshops led by experts and limited to 25 people.

On the agenda: practical cases, feedback and interactions!

Talent Hub

Connect – Learn – Explore

3 spaces :

Job dating: a networking program between recruiters and job seekers

Conferences: space for speaking for recruiters, grandes écoles, universities...

Job wall: documentation area with visibility of training and schools

Village Startups

It is the essential space to discover innovations that redefine tomorrow’s environmental solutions.

| Demo zone dedicated to startups
A dedicated space where startups present their innovations in action, captivating visitors, decision-makers and partners.

| An exclusive partnership with VivaTech
STEP and VivaTech unite for a 100% environmental innovation competition, offering European startups the opportunity to shine before experts and decision-makers in the industry.

Recycling Village by FEDERREC

STEP partners with FEDERREC and its Village, a unique space where recycling leaders meet to exchange and discover the latest innovations and cutting-edge equipment.

| A strategic place where recycling companies present their solutions, technologies and know-how through demonstrations and exchanges with professionals in the sector.

| A conference program offering visitors a complete immersion in the challenges and evolutions of recycling.

STEP Innovation Challenge

Looking for the innovators of tomorrow!
This unique competition highlights projects from labs, research centers and technology transfer organizations. It values the creativity and commitment of new generations in the face of environmental challenges.

Evaluation by experts
A jury of 6 experts evaluates each project based on its impact, feasibility and potential for transformation.

Showcase of the finalists
The finalists benefit from a dedicated stage during the exhibition, an exclusive mentorship and increased visibility thanks to the exhibition of their project.