ChangeNOW · 2027

Agoris analysis · updated May 2026

Key takeaways

• ChangeNOW is the major summit of solutions for the planet, held at the Grand Palais in Paris. The 2026 edition brought together 40,000 participants from 140 countries, 1,400 investors, 1,000 solutions, 10,000 companies and 500+ media outlets.
• It gathers impact startups, investors, major groups and public decision-makers → an event for connecting and financing impact, not a sector-specific trade show.
• More than 200 conferences and 500 international speakers per edition (Johan Rockström, Jean-Marc Jancovici, Christiana Figueres…) → a strong summit dimension and high profile.
• Organised by ChangeNOW, on an annual basis.
• Next edition (10th anniversary): 26-28 April 2027, Grand Palais.

Who exhibits

Typical profile

Impact startups, investors, major groups, public decision-makers and NGOs, on the themes of climate, biodiversity, the circular economy and inclusion.

Notable exhibitors

The list of exhibitors and solutions is available on the official website: changenow.world.

Quality of attendees

• 40,000 participants from 140 countries in 2026, 1,400 investors, $9,000bn of AUM on the investor side (source: impact-report-2025)

Activities & community

Conference programme

More than 200 conferences and 500 international speakers per edition. Themes: climate and decarbonation, biodiversity, the circular economy, resources, inclusion. Notable speakers: Johan Rockström, Kate Raworth, Jean-Marc Jancovici, Christiana Figueres.

Awards & accolades

ChangeNOW prioritises hosting third-party events and programmes (investor forums, solution pitches, dedicated tracks) over running its own internal awards. Programme details and award winners can be found on the official website.

Community & networks

An international impact platform, with the status of a loi 1901 association (RNA W942010521), holding B Corp certification 2024 (score of 95) and the REEVE level 2 label, the first major event to obtain it (source: changenow.world/sustainable-event).

On site: what you need to know

• Venue: Grand Palais, Paris.
• Access: paid event (online ticketing); Wednesday afternoon is open free of charge to the general public.

How much it costs to exhibit

Exhibitor rates are not published: quotes are available on request from ChangeNOW.

Planning your visit

For the exhibitor

• 9 months out: get in touch with ChangeNOW, submit an exhibitor/solution application.
• 6 months out: stand plan, pitch preparation.
• 3 months out: accreditations, accommodation.
• 6 weeks out: final brief, networking activation.

For the decision-maker attending

• Paid ticket (Early Bird rates several months in advance); Wednesday afternoon free for the general public.
• Allow 2 days: 200+ conferences and a large solutions area, so target the keynotes in advance.

Policy & CSR initiatives

ChangeNOW sets out its commitments on its Sustainable event page: B Corp certification (score of 95) and the REEVE level 2 label, 97.3% of materials reused and 100% vegetarian catering.

How the trade show has evolved

Trajectory analysis

ChangeNOW has established itself as one of the world's largest impact summits (40,000 participants, 140 countries in 2026). The 2027 edition marks its 10th anniversary at the Grand Palais. A distinctive feature: it is a paid event with a strong international and media dimension, halfway between a summit and a trade show.

Unless otherwise stated, all factual data in this listing comes from the organiser's official website (changenow.world).