Construction and energy events

16th National Conference of France Renouvelables

7 – 8 Oct 2026 · Paris · Parc Floral de Paris

Annual gathering of the renewable electricity sector (wind, solar, storage, flexibility) bringing together professionals, experts and elected officials.

For you: Ideal for understanding wind, solar and storage issues and spotting project developers; the organiser mentions youth representatives but publishes no student rate.

Organised by France Renouvelables

40th AMORCE Congress

7 – 9 Oct 2026 · Lyon · Centre de Congrès de Lyon

National congress for local authorities on public water, energy and waste services, held in Lyon for its 40th edition.

For you: A good way to see how local authorities run heat networks, energy, water and waste; no student rate is shown and registration has already closed.

Organised by AMORCE

Forum EIVP Rencontre Entreprises

8 Oct 2026 · Paris · EIVP, 80 rue Rébeval (Paris 19e)

18th company forum of EIVP, the urban engineering school, with nearly 50 players from city services, construction and energy.

For you: Nearly 50 companies and public bodies from construction, mobility, water, energy and urban planning meet EIVP students for internships, apprenticeships and first jobs; the forum is mainly for the school's own students.

Organised by Équipe Forum de l'EIVP (élèves de l'École des ingénieurs de la Ville de Paris)

Gazelec 2026

12 – 14 Oct 2026 · Paris La Défense · CNIT Forest

17th congress on energy purchasing and changing gas and electricity markets, with more than 1,000 participants expected.

For you: Useful if you are aiming at energy markets: buyers and suppliers break down gas and electricity prices, contracts and regulation; no student offer is announced.

Organised by Content & Business

Forum Bâtira

13 Oct 2026 · Vaulx-en-Velin · Campus de l'ENTPE

ENTPE's company forum (9am-4pm) bringing together about 700 students and public and private players in regional planning.

For you: Companies and public bodies in civil engineering, building, environment, transport and urban planning recruit interns and graduates; open to ENTPE students and to other schools in the Lyon area.

Organised by Élèves de l'ENTPE

Forum entreprises Grenoble INP - Ense3

13 Oct 2026 · Grenoble · Grenoble INP - Ense3

Annual company forum of Grenoble INP - Ense3, the engineering school for energy, water and environment (57 companies in 2025).

For you: Energy, water and environment companies meet students of Grenoble's energy engineering school for internships and first jobs; reserved for Ense3 students.

Organised by Grenoble INP - Ense3, UGA

Forum Alsace Tech & Université de Strasbourg

15 Oct 2026 · Strasbourg · INSA Strasbourg, Halle des sports

Jobs and internships fair shared by the 14 engineering and management schools of Alsace Tech and the University of Strasbourg.

For you: About 166 exhibitors offer internships, jobs and apprenticeships to students and graduates of the Alsace Tech schools (including INSA Strasbourg) and the University of Strasbourg, 10am to 5pm.

Organised by Réseau Alsace Tech (14 grandes écoles) et Université de Strasbourg

Forum Comutec

15 Oct 2026 · Margny-lès-Compiègne · Le Tigre

32nd edition of the student-company forum of the Université de technologie de Compiègne, with 111 companies attending.

For you: 111 companies meet UTC's future engineers for internships and apprenticeships; the forum mainly targets UTC students, so check access for other schools with the organisers.

Organised by Comutec, association étudiante de l'UTC

Forum Rencontre

15 Oct 2026 · Lille · Lille Grand Palais

47th edition of the Centrale Lille Institut company forum, run by its students at Lille Grand Palais.

For you: Over 1,000 students from Centrale Lille, ENSCL, IG2I and ITEEM meet recruiters from 9am to 5pm for internships and first jobs; reserved for students of these four schools.

Organised by Association Forum Rencontre (élèves de Centrale Lille Institut)

National Architecture Days 2026

15 – 18 Oct 2026 · Partout en France · Agences d'architecture, chantiers, écoles et lieux culturels

Nationwide event launched by the Ministry of Culture: visits to architecture firms and building sites, urban walks and workshops across France.

For you: A chance to visit architecture firms and building sites near you for free and talk directly with architects and project owners.

Organised by Ministère de la Culture

Forum Arts et Métiers

20 Oct 2026 · Paris · Parc Floral de Paris

47th recruitment fair for Arts et Métiers engineering students, preceded by a virtual fair on 7-8 October 2026.

For you: About 1,000 recruiters from 150 companies meet 4,000 engineering students and graduates from the 8 Arts et Métiers campuses; a virtual fair on Seekube takes place beforehand on 7 and 8 October.

Organised by Union des Élèves Arts et Métiers

Forum By INSA

20 Oct 2026 · Toulouse · Campus de l'INSA Toulouse

Annual company forum run by INSA Toulouse students, with stands, talks, workshops and job dating.

For you: Stands, talks, workshops and job dating from 9am to 4pm to land an internship or first job; designed for INSA Toulouse students, so check access for other students with the organisers.

Organised by Association Forum INSA (étudiants de l'INSA Toulouse)

Forum Perspectives

20 Oct 2026 · Lyon · Centre de Congrès de Lyon

Joint recruitment fair of École centrale de Lyon and Mines Saint-Étienne, followed by two online days on 22-23 October.

For you: Over 120 companies meet students of Centrale Lyon and Mines Saint-Étienne, on site and then online on Seekube on 22 and 23 October; strictly reserved for students of these two schools.

Organised by Association Forum Perspectives (Centrale Lyon et Mines Saint-Étienne)

ARCHITECT@WORK Paris

21 – 22 Oct 2026 · Paris · Grande Halle de la Villette

Exhibition of innovative building products and materials reserved for architects and specifiers, themed "ExplorA(c)tion".

For you: A showcase of innovative materials and products selected for specifiers; registration is reserved for architects, interior architects and specifiers, with no student access announced.

Organised by ARCHITECT@WORK

Forum Entreprises IMT Mines Alès, IMT Mines Albi et ENSCM

22 Oct 2026 · Montpellier · Parc des Expositions de Montpellier

22nd joint company forum of IMT Mines Alès, IMT Mines Albi and the École nationale supérieure de chimie de Montpellier.

For you: Over 250 companies in 2025 for engineering students, PhD candidates and graduates of IMT Mines Alès (strong in civil engineering), IMT Mines Albi, Chimie Montpellier and partner schools.

Organised by IMT Mines Alès, IMT Mines Albi et ENSCM

Forum Est-Horizon

22 Oct 2026 · Nancy · Centre Prouvé

Student recruitment fair run since 1984 by Mines Nancy students, at the Centre Prouvé next to Nancy station.

For you: Recruiters from every sector meet students of Mines Nancy and partner schools (Arts et Métiers Metz, ENSIC, ENSAIA…); free entry for students of all programmes, 9am to 6pm.

Organised by Forum Est-Horizon, association étudiante de Mines Nancy

Conference on Solar Energy and Biodiversity (CSB 2026)

28 – 29 Oct 2026 · Paris · NEWCAP Event Center

First edition of an international forum, set to become biennial, on the interactions between solar energy development and biodiversity.

For you: Interesting for energy or environment students: researchers and industry compare their results on solar power and biodiversity; no student rate is published.

Organised by Comité d'organisation piloté par France Renouvelables

International Cultural Heritage Fair

29 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · Paris · Carrousel du Louvre

Over 300 exhibitors from heritage crafts and building restoration, with talks and demonstrations; 2026 theme "Heritage in lights".

For you: Discover the trades of historic building restoration and meet heritage craftspeople and companies; a training area welcomes students and career changers.

Organised by Ateliers d'Art de France

Forum Trium

4 Nov 2026 · Paris · Parc Floral de Paris, Hall de la Pinède

35th edition of the joint forum of Mines Paris, École des Ponts, ENSTA Paris and ENSAE Paris.

For you: About 200 companies (construction, energy, transport, industry, consulting…) and 3,000 visitors from 9am to 6pm; open to all students.

Organised by Élèves de Mines Paris - PSL, École nationale des ponts et chaussées, ENSTA Paris et ENSAE Paris

Jobdating CATALYZ

4 – 6 Nov 2026 · Villeurbanne · Campus INSA Lyon (et en ligne)

Hybrid multi-sector job dating run by Forum Organisation, the association that also runs the Forum Rhône-Alpes.

For you: Hybrid job dating to meet companies that match your profile: online on 4 and 6 November, on the INSA Lyon campus on 5 November; open to all students.

Organised by Forum Organisation (association étudiante de l'INSA Lyon)

Forum Atlantique

17 Nov 2026 · Nantes · Cité des Congrès de Nantes

34th edition of western France's largest student-company forum, with over 130 companies and 2,500 expected visitors.

For you: Over 130 companies, talks and workshops from 9am to 6pm for engineering students of Centrale Nantes, IMT Atlantique and partner schools in Nantes; check access for other students.

Organised by Comité Forum Atlantique (étudiants de Centrale Nantes, IMT Atlantique et écoles partenaires)

Forum Entreprises IMT Nord Europe

17 Nov 2026 · Villeneuve-d'Ascq · Stade Pierre-Mauroy / Decathlon Arena

IMT Nord Europe's annual company forum, held at the Pierre-Mauroy stadium in Villeneuve-d'Ascq.

For you: Recruiters meet over 1,200 engineering students and apprentices of IMT Nord Europe (civil engineering, energy, industry, digital) from 9:30am to 5pm; intended for the school's students.

Organised by IMT Nord Europe

Forum CentraleSupélec

19 Nov 2026 · Paris · Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Pavillon 7.1

17th edition of the CentraleSupélec recruitment fair, held for the first time in Hall 7.1 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

For you: About 200 companies (energy and environment, construction and transport, industry, consulting…) meet over 3,000 CentraleSupélec students; check access for outside students with the organisers.

Organised by GIE Forum CentraleSupélec

Forum Entreprises Clermont Auvergne INP & IAE Clermont Auvergne

19 Nov 2026 · Clermont-Ferrand · Centre des Congrès Polydôme

Joint company forum of the three public engineering schools of Clermont Auvergne INP and IAE Clermont Auvergne.

For you: From 9am to 5pm, engineering and PhD students of Polytech Clermont (civil engineering), SIGMA Clermont and ISIMA, plus IAE students, meet companies; reserved for these institutions.

Organised by Clermont Auvergne INP et IAE Clermont Auvergne

JUNIA Corporate Forum

19 Nov 2026 · Lille · Lille Grand Palais

Company forum of JUNIA, the Lille engineering school group (HEI, ISA, ISEN), at Lille Grand Palais.

For you: Partner companies meet JUNIA students and graduates, including HEI's construction students, for internships and first jobs; reserved for the JUNIA community.

Organised by JUNIA (HEI, ISA, ISEN)

Forum ESTP

24 Nov 2026 · Paris · Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Hall 5

47th edition of one of France's largest company forums, a construction and industry recruitment fair run by ESTP students.

For you: Over 200 construction, industry, energy and real estate companies recruit interns, apprentices and young engineers (220 companies and 7,500 visitors expected in 2025); free entry.

Organised by Association du Forum ESTP (étudiants de l'ESTP)

Mayors and Local Authorities Fair

24 – 26 Nov 2026 · Paris · Paris Expo Porte de Versailles (Pavillon 7)

Trade show of solutions for local authorities: 1,450 exhibitors and more than 62,000 visitors expected, under the theme "Boldness is local".

For you: Good ground for understanding public procurement and meeting the works, energy and planning companies that serve local authorities; free visitor badge online.

Organised by Infopro Digital (Groupe Moniteur)

Forum Grand Ouest

25 Nov 2026 · Rennes · Halle Francis Querné, INSA Rennes

36th edition of the company forum run by INSA Rennes students, as the school celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2026.

For you: Internships, final-year projects and first jobs with companies from western France, including construction (INSA Rennes teaches civil engineering); about 1,000 visitors each year, check access for outside students.

Organised by Association Forum Grand Ouest (étudiants de l'INSA Rennes)

Forum Hydrogen Business for Climate

8 Dec 2026 · Montbéliard · Axone

6th edition of the hydrogen business forum: around 350 decision-makers, plenary sessions, panels, an exhibition and B2B meetings.

For you: A compact format to discover the northern Franche-Comté hydrogen industry and its manufacturers, with talks and business meetings; no specific student access is announced.

SIMI – Commercial Real Estate Fair

8 – 10 Dec 2026 · Paris · Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

Major annual event for commercial real estate, investment and urban development, held this year at Porte de Versailles.

For you: The meeting place for developers, investors and planners, to understand commercial real estate careers; paid badge (from €610 excl. VAT) and no student rate shown.

Organised by Infopro Digital

EnerGaïa – Renewable Energy Forum

9 – 10 Dec 2026 · Montpellier · Parc des Expositions de Montpellier (Pérols)

20th edition of the renewable energy forum, which drew more than 22,600 professionals and 560 exhibitors in 2025.

For you: A Jobs and Training pavilion lets you meet renewable energy companies and training bodies; visitor registration is online.

Organised by Région Occitanie (SPL Occitanie Events)

Hyvolution Paris

19 – 21 Jan 2027 · Paris · Paris Expo Porte de Versailles

Trade show for low-carbon and renewable hydrogen: production, storage, distribution and uses in industry and mobility.

For you: An overview of the whole hydrogen value chain, from production to uses, to spot the companies in the sector; ticketing is not open yet.

Organised by GL events, en collaboration avec France Hydrogène

Carrefour des gestions locales de l'eau

27 – 28 Jan 2027 · Rennes · Parc Expo Rennes (Bruz)

National meeting of local authorities and companies working in drinking water, sanitation and aquatic environment management.

For you: Students are explicitly invited to discover water and sanitation careers, build their network and seize job opportunities.

Organised by idealCO

Forum Rhône-Alpes

4 Feb 2027 · Lyon · Centre de Congrès de Lyon

One of France's largest student recruitment fairs, run by INSA Lyon students.

For you: Over 150 exhibitors and 3,500 students and graduates at the last edition, to land an internship, apprenticeship or first job; open to all students.

Organised by Forum Organisation (association étudiante de l'INSA Lyon)

16th Forum International Bois Construction

10 – 12 Feb 2027 · Paris · Grand Palais

International congress on timber and bio-based construction: talks, an exhibition and project presentations at the Grand Palais.

For you: High-level talks on timber and bio-based construction, valuable for future structural engineers and architects; no information on a student rate.

Organised by Forum International Bois Construction (Forum Holzbau)

EnerJ-meeting Paris

23 Feb 2027 · Paris · Carrousel du Louvre

One-day event on the environmental performance of buildings, gathering about 4,100 decision-makers: clients, designers and contractors.

For you: A packed day to follow debates on the energy and environmental performance of buildings and meet project owners and design offices; no student offer announced.

Organised by Batiactu Groupe

Seanergy 2027

10 – 11 Mar 2027 · Montpellier · Parc des Expositions de Montpellier (Pérols)

International forum on offshore renewable energy: fixed and floating offshore wind, tidal, wave and floating solar power.

For you: The Workinblue programme, devoted to jobs and skills, has its own area and programme at the forum to connect students with marine energy recruiters.

Organised by Bluesign

MIPIM

16 – 19 Mar 2027 · Cannes · Palais des Festivals et des Congrès

International property market: more than 20,000 delegates and 5,000 investors from 90 countries attended in 2026.

For you: The global showcase for major urban projects and real estate investors; access is by paid pass and no student programme is announced for 2027.

Organised by RX

BePOSITIVE

31 Mar – 2 Apr 2027 · Lyon · Eurexpo Lyon (Chassieu)

Trade show for the energy transition of buildings and territories: renewables, HVAC, electrical engineering and wood energy.

For you: Brings renewables, HVAC, electrical and wood energy together in one show: ideal for seeing the actual equipment of the energy transition; ticketing not open yet.

Organised by GL events

INTERMAT Paris

21 – 24 Apr 2027 · Villepinte · Paris Nord Villepinte

International trade show for construction and infrastructure equipment and techniques, with over 1,000 exhibitors at the last edition.

For you: Free access for students (online or at the entrance, with proof of student status); the INTERMAT Academy area offers workshops, job dating and a hackathon to meet construction companies that are hiring.

Organised by Comexposium

EnerJ-meeting Marseille

1 Jun 2027 · Marseille · Palais de la Bourse

One-day event on energy and environmental efficiency in buildings, with more than 1,000 decision-makers, clients and designers.

For you: Regional edition to discover the players in building energy efficiency in the South region; no student offer announced.

Organised by Batiactu Groupe

Expobiogaz

2 – 3 Jun 2027 · Reims · Reims Expo

Trade show for anaerobic digestion, biogas and renewable gases, co-organised with the French energy and environment association ATEE.

For you: To discover the anaerobic digestion and renewable gas industry, its equipment makers and design offices; no information on student access.

Organised by GL events, en coorganisation avec l'ATEE

Les Génies de la Construction - national final

2 Jun 2027 · Paris

National final of the 2026-2027 session of the school and student contest on construction and urban planning.

For you: Team contest on smart, sustainable and connected territories, with a higher-education category (IUT, engineering schools, universities); registration until 5 February 2027, higher-education entries due by 9 May 2027.

Organised by Ministère de l'Éducation nationale, fondation École Française du Béton, FFB et partenaires

Euroheat & Power Congress 2027

8 – 10 Jun 2027 · Marseille

45th European congress on district heating and cooling, usually gathering over 530 executives, 40 exhibitors and 90 speakers.

For you: The leading European congress on district heating and cooling, useful if you are interested in decarbonising cities; no student rate published yet.

Organised by Euroheat & Power

SIBCA – Low-Carbon Real Estate Fair

1 – 3 Sep 2027 · Paris · Grand Palais

Trade show on decarbonising real estate, cities and territories; nearly 200 exhibitors and 15,257 visitors in 2026.

For you: Free entry for students with proof of status during the Talents afternoon, Friday 3 September from 2pm to 6pm, to meet low-carbon real estate players.

Organised by SIBCA, coorganisé avec l'association BBCA

Assises européennes de la transition énergétique

6 – 8 Sep 2027 · Bordeaux

28th edition of the major gathering of local authorities and territorial players in the energy transition, hosted by Bordeaux.

For you: The big local-authority forum on the energy transition, ideal for understanding local climate and energy policies; 2027 registration details are not published yet.

Organised by Collectivités coorganisatrices (dont Bordeaux Métropole) et ADEME

EnerJ-meeting Nantes

12 Oct 2027 · Nantes · La Cité des Congrès de Nantes

One-day event on energy and environmental efficiency in buildings for more than 1,100 decision-makers from western France.

For you: A chance to meet the building energy performance players of western France; no student offer announced.

Organised by Batiactu Groupe

Pollutec

12 – 15 Oct 2027 · Lyon · Eurexpo Lyon (Chassieu)

International trade show for environmental and energy equipment, technologies and services for industry, cities and territories.

For you: A good overview of environmental solutions (water, waste, air, energy, soil) and the companies behind them; access conditions are on the organiser's website.

Organised by RX France

ARTIBAT

20 – 22 Oct 2027 · Rennes · Parc des Expositions de Rennes

Construction and public works trade show for professionals only: more than 1,100 exhibitors and 45,000 visitors expected.

For you: Western France's big show for building and public works materials, equipment and solutions; reserved for professionals, with no student access specified.

Organised by CAPEB Pays de la Loire

17th Forum International Bois Construction

27 – 29 Oct 2027 · Épinal / Nancy · ENSTIB Épinal et Centre Prouvé Nancy

Second 2027 edition of the timber and bio-based construction congress, split between ENSTIB in Épinal and the Centre Prouvé in Nancy.

For you: An edition partly hosted at ENSTIB, the timber engineering school, ideal for going deeper into wood construction; no student rate published.

Organised by Forum International Bois Construction (Forum Holzbau)

Paysalia

30 Nov – 2 Dec 2027 · Lyon · Eurexpo Lyon (Chassieu)

Trade show for landscaping and outdoor space professionals, held alongside Rocalia; more than 41,500 professionals in 2025.

For you: For students drawn to landscape, urban design and greening cities; no student scheme is announced.

Organised by GL events

World Nuclear Exhibition (WNE)

7 – 9 Dec 2027 · Villepinte · Paris Nord Villepinte, halls 5A et 6

World trade show for the civil nuclear industry, a B2B business platform for manufacturers, operators, engineering firms and suppliers.

For you: The WNE Connect to Nuclear programme, devoted to jobs and training, welcomed over 1,250 students with three days of talks and guided tours.

Organised by GIFEN, avec RX