Piscine Global 2024 Live: Follow the first day of the exhibition live!
This year, the Piscine Global exhibition takes place from November 19th to 22nd, 2024, at Eurexpo Lyon. Atmosphere, events, highlights, pictures, videos... Join our live coverage starting on Tuesday, November 19th!
D-Day: Here's what's on today's agenda at Piscine Global! ➡️
The 25-26 pool trends will be presented at the Pool Arena, Hall 4!
It's official—the event has kicked off! Today's highlights are waiting for you. 😉
So, what's on your schedule for this first day?
9am:🎉 Let’s go!
Welcome to Piscine Global 2024, the largest international event for the pool and wellness industry.
Today’s highlights:
✨ 10 AM: Official opening ceremony with Fabien GILOT, Olympic medalist and swimmer.
🚀 2 PM: Pool Innovation Awards ceremony, celebrating the most groundbreaking innovations.
🔍 All day: Explore the Trend Hub areas, Pool Showcase, and Startup Village.
💬 On-site? Share your first favorite moment using #PiscineGlobal!
10am: [LIVE 🔴] The official opening of Piscine Global 2024 has just taken place 🚀
💬 With powerful speeches:
➡️ Fabien GILOT, Olympic medalist swimmer 🏅, shared his energy and vision of pushing boundaries in both sports and innovation.
➡️ Representatives of the exhibition and the FPP officially kicked off the event, emphasizing that the future of the industry lies in sustainability and innovation.
Featuring Stéphane Figueroa, President of the Federation of Pool and Spa Professionals (FPP), and Capucine Marraud des Grottes, Director of the Greentech+ division.
What are your expectations for this 2024 edition? Share your thoughts using #PiscineGlobal!
📍 Join us now at the Trend Hub and Pool Showcase to discover the first innovations ✨.
11am: 🌊 Piscine Global 2024: Highlights from Day 1!
At Eurexpo Lyon, the atmosphere is buzzing:
🤝 Professional meetings, meaningful exchanges, and budding collaborations.
✨ Stands are packed with innovations, and live demonstrations are drawing in visitors.
🎉 A spirit of friendliness and good vibes fills every corner of the exhibition, blending networking moments with exciting discoveries.
📍 What stood out for you today?
12pm: [LIVE 🔴] Exploring the stands of the Pool Innovation Awards nominees!
This morning, we joined the tour of the 11 nominees for the Pool Innovation Awards. Alongside a jury of professionals and international experts, we discovered solutions addressing the current needs of the industry.
💡 Who will win?
Join us at 2 PM at the Trend Hub to find out the results of their deliberations!
💬 In your opinion, which innovation deserves to win?
12:30pm: [LIVE 🔴] This morning, the Federation of Pool and Spa Professionals (FPP) held its press conference—a key moment for the entire industry 🏊♂️.
💡 Highlights included:
The latest trends, innovations, and market outlooks
The presentation of the prestigious Pool and Spa Trophies, celebrating projects that inspire and redefine excellence in the sector
💬 Key takeaway:
“Let’s think makeover, pool staging, and technical renovation.” A clear vision for tackling tomorrow’s challenges, shared by Stéphane Figueroa, President of the Federation of Pool and Spa Professionals (FPP).
Congratulations to the winners, proud to showcase concrete solutions for the future of pools and spas!
am💬 What inspires you most about these trends?
2pm: [LIVE 🔴] The Pool Innovation Awards Results Are In!
The Pool Innovation Awards ceremony has just celebrated the year’s most remarkable solutions, selected by a jury of professionals and international experts 🌟.
🏆 The 2024 winners are:
1️⃣ 1st Prize: Floatee with its Olift SAS innovation.
2️⃣ 2nd Prize: Fluidra France with the Sandbag Filtrant, which also won the Sustainability Award 🌱.
3️⃣ 3rd Prize: NOVPOOL with Clean Water Tab.
📣 Public Choice Award: CCEI, for its 3D Vigiline innovation, voted a favorite by attendees.
💡 These projects represent the future of pools and wellness, combining innovation, performance, and responsibility.
📸 Discover them now at the Trend Hub!
💬 Which of these winners inspires you the most?
3pm: [LIVE 🔴] Universal Pool Trends 25-26: Shaping the Future of Pools with Manuel RUCAR at the Pool Arena!
This afternoon, Manuel RUCAR, trend expert at CHLOROSPHERE, presented the major developments in the pool market during a conference at the Pool Arena.
🎯 Highlighted trends:
1️⃣ Living well with heat
2️⃣ Living well with nature
3️⃣ Living well within one’s means
✨ This conference offered insights into consumer aspirations, helping to reinvent pool usage and address today’s challenges.
💬 Which trend inspires you the most?
4pm: Professionals, influencers, and enthusiasts gather to exchange ideas, get inspired, and discover the latest innovations in the industry at Piscine Global 2024!
📸 Your turn:
- Share your favorite moment from the exhibition with #PiscineGlobal2024.
- Tell us in the comments: Which stand impressed you the most today?
📍 Head to the aisles for even more discoveries and networking opportunities!
5pm: [INTERVIEW 🎥]...with Cédric Gulino from NextPool!
🎙️ Cédric Gulino, Marketing and Communication Manager at NextPool Group, shares his insights on the market and the importance of participating in Piscine Global 2024.
💡 Why Piscine Global?
"The exhibition is a must-attend event. It’s a special moment to meet our clients and grow our business. We operate in a market where proximity is essential, and Piscine Global provides this in an exceptional setting."
📊 A dynamic market despite challenges:
Although pool construction is declining, France remains the leading European market, with nearly 50,000 new pools built each year.
NextPool positions itself as a key player in equipping these pools, with an active presence in both French and European markets.
🌍 An international exhibition:
"We’re fortunate to welcome French clients as well as Italian and German customers at Piscine Global."
💬 What about you? What do you think of the opportunities Piscine Global offers to grow your business?
6pm: Day 1: That’s a wrap! ✅
After two years of anticipation, we are thrilled to reconnect with you and kick off the 2024 edition. 🌊
Together, we’re diving into four rich and dynamic days that showcase the evolution of a rapidly changing industry. 🤝
From an exceptional opening with Capucine Marraud DesGrottes, Stéphane Figueroa, and Fabien Gilot, to inspiring Startup Pitches and thematic conferences led by passionate professionals, ➡️ Day 1 of Piscine Global 2024 sets the tone for what’s to come! 🤩
See you tomorrow to continue experiencing the leading event in the industry! 😉
6:30pm: ✨ The entire team wishes you a wonderful evening. Rest well, and we’ll see you tomorrow for an even more exciting Day 2!
💬 What was your highlight of the day?
