The origins of the French Event Forum

Our aim with the Paris Event Forum is to experience our clients’ reality from the inside, understand their constraints and expectations, and above all show how powerful collaboration can be when the players of the same ecosystem work together.
Florent SANTIN
Co-CEO at inwink, behind the creation of the Paris Event Forum
       It all started with a bold idea...
As Event Tech players, we couldn’t find what we needed in the existing event landscape, which focused mainly on logistics providers, event agencies and entertainment specialists. Technology innovation was covered only superficially, even though it plays a key role in placing people and connections at the heart of the experience.
       ... that required a few resources...
But launching an ambitious event requires…
    👉 Time and a dedicated team
    👉 A significant budget (around €50,000 for 300 people)
    👉 Unshakeable motivation
     ... and ambition to create the event of tomorrow...
At the heart of the project was a collaborative mindset . We brought together 15 independent Event Tech companies sharing the same DNA and passion for events to build an event that reflected who we are. With 4 dedicated working groups (content and program, communication, attendee experience, and partner management), we created a full day designed specifically for event organizers .
      ... which came to life in June 2025...
On June 24th, 2025, we achieved our biggest milestone: 292 participants joined the very first edition of the Paris Event Forum, featuring 25 sessions and 40 speakers .
      ... and continues to grow through the French Event Forum!
After such a meaningful day filled with valuable conversations, we couldn’t imagine waiting another year to experience that energy again. So we’re excited to invite you to join the French Event Forum community to:
    👉 Continue conversations beyond the event
    👉 Share resources and experience feedback
    👉 Build lasting connections among event professionals

    An award-winning initiative

    Extending the experience through the community to...

    The full story is on our LinkedIn page

    Content that convinced nearly 300 event organizers