Techinnov
Paris, France · Event OrganisatorOrganizer of Techinnov, France's structured B2B matchmaking event for industrial innovation.
Event OrganisatorEventsIndustry 4.0B2B Matchmaking
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Global Industrie 2026
France's massive industrial gathering with a startup village and Industry 4.0 showcases. Price: free for professionals with badge.
Strong for industrial IoT and smart manufacturing startups.
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