ChangeNOW is a three-day annual summit held in Paris bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and enterprises to discover and scale positive-impact solutions across climate, energy, food, mobility, and social transition.
ChangeNOW is an annual three-day summit focused on solutions to environmental and social challenges, convened at the Grand Palais in Paris. It connects impact entrepreneurs, ESG investors, corporate leaders, NGOs, and public decision-makers around concrete, scalable responses to the climate and social crises. The event operates in both English and French and draws an international audience well beyond the NGO and civil-society sphere, reaching corporate sustainability teams and institutional investors.
ChangeNOW was launched in 2017 by Santiago Lefebvre, Rose-May Lucotte, and Kevin Tayebaly as a social enterprise (SAS) based in Paris. Its distinguishing editorial position is a solutions-first format: rather than analysing problems, the programme centres on presenting, evaluating, and sourcing scalable responses to global sustainability challenges. The summit hosts up to 1,000 exhibitors (organiser figure) presenting impact solutions across climate tech, cleantech, circular economy, renewable energy, sustainable food, sustainable mobility, and impact investing. This curated dealflow dimension makes the event a reference point for impact investors and corporates scouting for partners and pipeline.
ChangeNOW's confirmed sponsors for the 2026 edition include Moët Hennessy, Les Echos, and Impact France, among others disclosed to date.
Les Echos serves as the official media partner for the event, providing editorial coverage of the summit and its programme.
| Expected attendees | 30,000 | Organiser figure |
| Exhibitors / solutions presented | 1,000 | Organiser figure |
| Duration | 3 days | Confirmed |
| Pricing languages | English and French | Confirmed |
| Early-bird deadline | 12 March 2026 | Organiser figure |
ChangeNOW is structured around solutions rather than diagnosis. Exhibitors present concrete, evaluated responses to environmental and social challenges, and the programme integrates investor dealflow tools such as the Dealflow Lounge and pitch meetings. This distinguishes it from policy-oriented or academic climate forums that focus primarily on analysis and declaration.
The summit is held in Paris and operates in both French and English, reflecting a bilingual and international programme. While its organiser is a French social enterprise and some content is French-language, the speaker roster and audience are international in scope, with strong EMEA and global representation across corporate, investor, and civil society segments.
Students and unemployed individuals may attend Wednesday afternoon free of charge, with discounted full three-day passes also available. Children under 18 are admitted free on Wednesday afternoon. Journalists and media professionals receive complimentary access with valid accreditation. Qualified limited partners benefit from complimentary full-event access through the Impact Europe partnership. A general public early-bird ticket for Wednesday afternoon is priced at EUR 8.40, valid until 12 March 2026.
The Grand Palais, located at 7 Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris, is a historic monument and convention venue in central Paris. Originally built for the 1900 Universal Exhibition, it has undergone major renovation and functions as a multi-purpose exhibition and events space. Its central location and large floor capacity make it suited to large-scale summits combining exhibition, conference, and networking formats simultaneously.
ChangeNOW is a Paris-based social enterprise (SAS), founded in 2017 by Santiago Lefebvre, Rose-May Lucotte, and Kevin Tayebaly, with registered offices at 22 avenue Daumesnil, Paris. The organisation operates as a conference producer whose core mission is to accelerate environmental and social transition through events connecting changemakers, entrepreneurs, investors, companies, policymakers, and media.
Beyond the flagship annual summit, ChangeNOW produces or co-produces several complementary initiatives including an impact jobs fair, a university ranking for impact, and a European election debate format. The number of employees is not publicly disclosed as of verification.
ChangeNOW has established itself as a reference venue on the European sustainability circuit by combining a solutions-oriented exhibition format with credible investor dealflow infrastructure, drawing corporate and institutional audiences alongside civil society at the Grand Palais.
Registration is open to the general public via the official ticketing page. Pricing tiers for the 2026 edition are as follows:
Full pricing for multi-day general and professional passes is not publicly disclosed in full detail as of verification. Early-bird pricing closes on 12 March 2026.
ChangeNOW supports structured networking through several mechanisms. The official ChangeNOW App serves as both a digital platform and networking tool, enabling attendees to schedule meetings in advance and manage their agenda across the three days. B2B matchmaking is available, connecting investors, corporates, and entrepreneurs ahead of and during the event. The Dealflow Lounge and pitch meeting formats complement the app-based scheduling with dedicated physical spaces for deal origination. Replay access is available following the event for registered participants. A newsletter is published by the organiser on an ad-hoc basis for updates on upcoming editions and programme developments.
ChangeNOW has an open call for positive-impact solutions for the 2026 edition. Submissions are invited across the following topic areas: biodiversity, circular economy, energy, agriculture and food, mobility, health, inclusion, oceans, and education. The submission deadline is not publicly disclosed as of verification. Applications can be submitted via the official call page.
ChangeNOW organises an awards programme including the Top Schools for Changing the World award, recognising academic institutions for their contribution to sustainability and impact. The submission deadline and full awards criteria are not publicly disclosed as of verification.
Yes, registration is required via the official ticketing page. Several access categories are free of charge (students, children under 18 on Wednesday afternoon, accredited press, and qualified limited partners via Impact Europe), while general public and professional tickets require purchase.
The 2026 summit takes place at the Grand Palais, 7 Avenue Winston Churchill, 75008 Paris. The venue is served by multiple Paris Métro lines and is centrally located near Champs-Élysées, making it accessible from major rail terminals and Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports.
ChangeNOW operates in both English and French. Attendees should verify language availability for individual sessions, as not all content may be simultaneously interpreted.
| Official website | https://www.changenow.world/ |
| Register | https://www.changenow.world/ticketing/ |
| https://www.linkedin.com/company/changenow-world/ | |
| Call for solutions | https://www.changenow.world/call-for-positive-impact-solutions/ |
| Awards programme | not disclosed |
| Programme | not disclosed |