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30-31 March & 1 April 2026
Grand Palais
Paris
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Be part of the Change
Join us on 30-31 March & 1 April 2026, at the iconic Grand Palais in Paris for the most impactful event for the planet! This is the place where meaningful connections are made and actionable ideas are set in motion.
More than just an event, ChangeNOW is an experience to be lived, a real dive into a sustainable world.
1,000
SOLUTIONS
10,000
COMPANIES
40,000
ATTENDEES
500+
MEDIAS
140
COUNTRIES
1,200
INVESTORS
Discover the first speakers of ChangeNow 2026
Melissa Fleming
Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications, United Nations
Laurent Fabius
President of COP21 & Ex-President of the Constitutional Council of France
Diana Urge-Vorsatz
Vice-Chair, Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Rob Hopkins
Co-Founder, Transition Network, Environmental activist & Author
Maria Vassilakou
Former Vice Mayor and Deputy Governor, Vienna
Satish Kumar
Peace-Pilgrim & Founder of Schumacher College
Nathalie Rey
Regional Coordinator for Europe, High Seas Alliance
Indy Johar
Executive Director, DarkMatter Labs
Lucie Basch
Co-Founder, Too Good To Go, Poppins & Climate House
Lewis Pugh
Endurance swimmer & UN Patron of the Oceans
Ilwad Elman
Chief Operating Officer, Elman Peace Centre
Carlos Moreno
Creator of the 15-minute City Concept
Luisa Neubauer
Climate Justice Activist & Best-Selling Author
Vishal Prasad
Director, Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change
Laura Clarke OBE
Chief Executive Officer, ClientEarth
Harald Friedl
Circular Economy & Sustainability Strategist
Runa Khan
Founder & Executive Director, Friendship
Sandrine Dixson-Declève
Former President, Club of Rome
Be part of the change
More than just an event, ChangeNOW is an experience to be lived, a real dive into a sustainable world. A vibrant place to learn, be inspired, be moved.
An unforgettable moment, where all those who want to build a better world come together.
Join us for three days of Action, Hope and Humanity!
Discover and try hundreds of solutions
Grouped into thematics zones – agriculture, cities, circular economy, biodiversity, etc. – hundreds of solutions are on displays, ready to be discovered. They have all been selected for their ability to respond to major environmental or social challenges, their strong positive impact and their potential to be deployed on a large scale.
Be inspired by the leaders of change
ChangeNOW is the result of a year of editorial preparation and the mobilization of 500+ global leaders of change allowing you to address the major issues of our century and the concrete actions to be taken to build a sustainable world.
Learn from professionals
Discover case studies and feedback from professionals during the 50+ workshops organized over 3 days.
Join a wide range of networking opportunities, from ice-breaking sessions, 1:1 meetings to open meet-ups by sector or region.
And also…
Get moved by live performances on stage and 15+ art capsules under the glass dome of Grand Palais
Listen to entrepreneurs pitch in a garden
Solutions covering numerous topics
Dedicated programs during the summit
We bring together, engage and showcase communities driving change through dedicated programs during the summit.
HIighlighting women who change the world and providing them with the resources and support needed to amplify their impact.
Mobilizing athletes and harnessing the influence of sport to inspire and engage broader audiences in the ecological and social transition.
Creating dialogue and collaboration between mayors and innovators, to share challenges, scale successful practices, and uncover innovative ideas.
Gathering both new and experienced business angels to exploring the opportunities and challenges of impact investing.
Championing Africa’s boldest voices and innovators to drive stronger collaboration across Africa and connect them with a network of global partners.
Giving Board members the tools and network to embed environmental and social impact into strategy and governance.
Measuring our impact
Each year, ChangeNOW sparks impactful collaborations, ignites new ideas, and helps shape careers for good. Impact measurement is central to our mission. Explore the stories born at ChangeNOW and dive into our Impact Report!
20+ M. views
In 2020, FabBRICK was selected by ChangeNOW and its media partner Brut. Brut’s videos introducing the company were seen over 20 million times, a record for the media
A new cooperation agreement
CEO of betterSoil and the President of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification COP15 (UNCCD COP15) met during ChangeNOW 2023. They have signed a cooperation agreement, marking their commitment to a more sustainable future.
20M€ invested in a new factory
The first meeting between Christophe Béchu and Neolithe took place at ChangeNOW 2020. With support from Béchu, the city of Angers, and Ademe, Neolithe secured a €20 million grant to build its plant and deploy its first waste-to-stone fossilizers.
Raising funds for the ocean
Fundraising several million euros, leading 5 years later to the largest global fund for the protection of the ocean
Engaging 1,900+ journalists
Journalist Sophie Roland was inspired at ChangeNOW 2020 to focus on climate journalism. In 2022, she co-authored a charter with practical guidance for more accurate and impactful climate reporting. Signed by 1,900 journalists.
50,000 plastic bottles saved
InovaYa equipped Plastic Odyssey’s world tour with a water system, eliminating over 50,000 plastic bottles in three years.
A new law against microplastics
After ChangeNOW, PlanetCare was invited by the French Ecological Transition Minister to discuss eliminating ocean plastic. Their microfiber filter was later integrated into France’s anti-waste law, requiring all new washing machines sold from January 2025 to include such a filter—a world first.
Red Cross developments in Kenya
At ChangeNOW under the Grand Palais glass vault, the French and Kenyan Red Cross connected with innovators and investors. They then joined forces to launch the Women Social Entrepreneurship Institute, supported by 21 and the French Embassy in Kenya.
Zero waste
The city of Arles saw their waste reduced following an agreement with the zero-waste assistant Trizzy
Why should you attend?
Company
- Spot breakthrough innovations
- Learn from impact leaders
- Live a transformative experience
- Connect with decision-makers
Investor
- Meet high-performing ventures
- Network with investors and LPs
- Access dealflow information
- Boost your portfolio visibility
Startup
- Find your new business partners
- Raise funds
- Learn from peers and key players of impact
NGO
- Connect with other impact leaders
- Rally around your cause
- Boost your visibility
- Gather your community
General Public
- Expand your knowledge
- Live a transformative experience
- Discover inspiring innovations
- Take action at your level
Media
- Spot cutting-edge innovations
- Stay ahead of emerging trends
- Organize interviews with impact leaders
Book your ticket!
Last days to take advantage of our Super Early Bird discounts, and save up to 30% off your pass!
Super Early Bird
45% OFF
Until 18 Dec 2025
Early Bird
30% OFF
Until 19 Feb 2026
Standard
Startups &NGOs
for startups*, non-profit organizations & academics
€250
€175
(Tax excluded)
3-day access
Access to all stages and the exhibition area
Networking app to schedule meetings, highlighting you as a startup, NGO or academic
Thematic meet-ups
Job fair on Wednesday afternoon
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Regular access
for startups*, non-profit organizations & academics
€490
€343
(Tax excluded)
3-day access
Job fair on Wednesday afternoon
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Investor
for startups*, non-profit organizations & academics
€590
€413
(Tax excluded)
3-day access
Access to all stages and the exhibition area
Networking app to schedule meetings, according to the participants’ profiles
Dealflow data of solutions and private access to the Dealflow Lounge*
Exclusive access to the investors lounge
Thematic meet-ups
Job fair on Wednesday afternoon
* Investor–startup lounge for fundraising meetings
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Premium
for startups*, non-profit organizations & academics
€990
€693
(Tax excluded)
3-day access
Access to all stages and the exhibition area
Networking app to schedule meetings, according to the participants’ profiles
Dealflow data of solutions and private access to the Dealflow Lounge*
Exclusive access to the investors lounge
Exclusive access to the impact lounge**
Thematic meet-ups
Job fair on Wednesday afternoon
* Investor–startup lounge for fundraising meetings
** Premium lounge reserved for partners and premium pass holders, with a private workspace
Save 30% today
General public
Free for job seekers, students and under 18s
€12
€8.4
(Tax excluded)
Wednesday afternoon access (1pm – 8pm)
Access to all stages and the exhibition area
Access to the job fair
Fun trail and activities for kids
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