The Lumière Festival is a global event dedicated to classic cinema. Every October, in Lyon – the birthplace of the Lumière Cinématographe – the world of cinema gathers to celebrate its vitality and legacy through a contemporary journey into the treasures of the past (restored films, retrospectives, guest appearances, tributes, cine-concerts, and more). Each year, at L'Amphithéâtre 3000 in the Lyon Convention Centre, the Lumière Award is presented to a leading figure in cinema in recognition of their lifetime achievement.

Since 2003, the Arty Farty association has organised the Nuits Sonores festival in Lyon. Every year for five days over the Ascension Day weekend, the city moves to the rhythm of electronic music. No fewer than 200 artists – local, national, international, established or emerging – perform in some of Lyon’s most iconic venues, including La Sucrière, the festival’s historic home.

The 100% Lyon-born festival Les Mauvais Gones is a unique event in France that brings iconic gangster films back to the big screen. It dares to unite film lovers of all generations to share a moment of gangster-style cinema in the dark. A cultural highlight in Lyon’s calendar, the festival showcases cult classics, recent gems and lesser-known titles alike — all with one goal: to offer audiences a true cinematic experience. La Sucrière is proud to be partnering for the fifth time in this all-gangster film adventure that energises the Lyon Confluence district.

Created in 2007 in Bron by choreographer Mourad Merzouki, the Karavel festival spreads across the Lyon metropolitan area every autumn to showcase the very best in hip-hop dance. A bold and boundless creative space, Karavel brings the brilliance of hip-hop to the stage with a dynamic mix of renowned companies and rising talent. Performances and battles alike breathe fresh energy into the art form, offering an electrifying experience for all. The not-to-be-missed Can You Rock battle takes place each year at L'Amphithéâtre 3000 of the Lyon Convention Centre.

Lyon – La Duchère is a French football club founded in 1964 and based in the La Duchère district of Lyon. The club stands out for its strong social and educational mission, championing a socially impactful approach to football. Its commitment lies in a comprehensive, conscious, systemic, and sustainable project that actively contributes to addressing the needs of its local community. The Lyon Convention Centre and Eurexpo Lyon are proud to support and participate in both social and sporting initiatives.

For the past 26 years, Sport dans la Ville has been France’s leading organisation for social and professional inclusion through sport. Its various programmes support the personal growth and development of 11,850 young people, helping them progress and successfully integrate into society and the world of work. The Lyon Convention Centre is proud to support this initiative through mentorship programmes designed to guide young people as they enter professional life.

The “Halles Inclusives” were created in 2021 by the association Prête-moi tes ailes, which works to combat the isolation experienced by families affected by cognitive disabilities, particularly Down syndrome. The association wanted to show that, despite the challenges linked to disability, nothing is impossible. The Halles Inclusives were therefore launched to shine a light on workers with disabilities and the organisations that support them.

Hosmoz is the new brand resulting from the merger of Réseau Gesat and Handeco. As the national economic umbrella organisation for 2,400 ESATs (Establishments and Services for Work Support) and EAs (Adapted Enterprises), Hosmoz aims to promote the professional inclusion of the 170,000 people with disabilities who develop their skills there every day across more than 200 sectors.

The MMI’e is a Public Interest Group (GIP), established in 2019 through the collective will of its members and stakeholders in employment and social inclusion across the Lyon Metropolitan Area. Its aim is to serve as a shared tool to strengthen the connection between businesses and people who are distanced from the job market.

The State, the Lyon Metropolitan Area, and the Maison Métropolitaine d'Insertion pour l'Emploi have launched the "Charte des 1000" (Charter of 1000), a new partnership with businesses ready to commit to the Lyon Metropolitan Area. The new Charter of 1000 companies for integration and employment is a clear expression of a shared commitment to mobilise businesses in support of a more inclusive territory.

The RHEVE Festival is a festival dedicated to dreaming and revealing careers in fields such as cooking, waiting, reception, catering, and many other professions in a sector full of opportunities. Born in Lyon, the RHEVE Festival offers an opportunity to discover meaningful professions, with possibilities for career growth at all levels of qualification. It is aimed at young people exploring career options, apprentices in the sector, people in reintegration, and even curious individuals interested in these professions.

AIDEN, the umbrella organisation of a "Solidarity Economy Group", has the primary goal of contributing to the social and professional integration of unemployed individuals facing personal difficulties or reintegration challenges, by implementing various integration programmes and promoting economic activity to combat exclusion.

For 23 years, Les Amis de Tous have been providing humanitarian food aid to the most disadvantaged, both in France and abroad.

The Salvation Army is an organisation that helps people in need, without discrimination. Its activities include, among others, providing shelter and accommodation for the homeless, supporting people in precarious situations, offering food and clothing aid, and conducting social and professional reintegration actions. The Foundation has over 200 establishments in 28 departments and 11 regions.

The Secours Populaire, born from the Resistance, is committed every day to creating a more just and more supportive world. Its volunteers, of all ages and backgrounds, take action in their local communities to promote solidarity without borders and without conditions, faithfully adhering to the association’s motto, "Everything that is human is ours."

The Food Banks were founded on principles that still govern the daily operations of the 79 Food Banks and 31 branches: generosity, sharing, equity, donations, volunteering, and sponsorship. For nearly 40 years, the Food Banks have been fighting against poverty and food insecurity.