Last November 15 to 17, the First Edition of the 'Salon de l'Escalade' took place in Lyon-Villeurbanne.
Totally innovative by nature with a unique configuration in France and even in Europe: an exclusive theme, a B2B morning and two and a half days open to the general public as well as decisive events and content, the event has also been a success regarding its numerous and varied exhibiting entities: over 100!
To top it off, passionate visitors from various origins managed to come massively despite difficult weather conditions!
Let's have a look over the main figures from both organizer's and Exhibitor's sides:
- 4526 visitors over 3 days,
- 104 Exhibitors represented by 622 people from 11 countries / 3 continents (including 12 free-of-charge participating Associations),
- 15 Lectures + 9 Talk + 4 Live Public Workshops,
- 2 exceptional Ambassadors: Catherine Destivelle and Romain Desgranges,
- 2 Climbing Walls + 3 Complementary Playful Structures (Ninja Box, Inflatable Wall, Tower for Children),
- 1 Day dedicated to the Official FFME Block Contest + 1 Morning dedicated to Handi-Climbing,
- 1 evening of projection of 5 films with 254 spectators.
And on the visitor's side:
- 10 main french regions represented,
- 94% of French visitors and 6% of international visitors (neighboring countries).
But beyond this accounting aspect, the opinions are unanimous: the event took place in a particularly warm atmosphere and under the sign of passion, as many exhibitors and visitors told us whose testimonies will soon be put online.
The photos and videos produced throughout the event will also soon be available.
The conferences and talks were also warmly welcomed: numerous, of quality and animated by carefully selected interlocutors, on eclectic subjects and for the most essential for the future of the discipline!
Particularly delighted by these returns and the general enthusiasm aroused by this first edition, expect an Edition 2!
Save the next event dates from now on: Friday 20 to Sunday 22 November, still in Lyon-Villeurbanne
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