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HR Technologies France 2027, scheduled for January 20-21, 2027, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, is a premier event for HR professionals and technology providers.
Dates
20–21 Jan 2027
City / country
Paris, France
Venue
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Companies exhibiting at HR Technologies France 2027 include AIDAINE, ALBERT SRL, ALLSHARE, ALTAYS and AssessFirst SAS.
Event overview
HR Technologies France 2027 is set to be a significant event for the HR sector, taking place at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. This exhibition will bring together over 16,000 professionals from various HR fields, including recruitment, talent management, and learning technologies.
Attendees will have the opportunity to explore innovative solutions, attend insightful conferences, and network with industry leaders. HR Technologies France 2027 takes place in Paris, France.
TL;DR
Visitors will gain insights into the latest HR technologies and trends, network with industry peers, and discover innovative solutions to enhance their HR practices. Dates and Venue: HR Technologies France 2027 takes place on January 20-21, 2027, at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. Buyer Authority: Attendees include HR Directors, Talent Acquisition Managers, and Learning & Development professionals. Entry: Registration is open for visitors and exhibitors.
Exhibiting at HR Technologies France 2027 offers companies the chance to showcase their solutions to a targeted audience of HR decision-makers. Buyer Authority: Attendees include HR Directors, Talent Acquisition Managers, and Learning & Development professionals. Entry: Registration is open for visitors and exhibitors.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
1 Pl. de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris, France
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles in Paris typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Who runs the show
CloserStill Media
Parlons RH
How the last edition performed
Next edition
Not announced yet
New this edition
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The Paris edition's programme weight sits on French payroll reality: DSN flows, multi-convention collective handling and the social-administration workload that sits behind a SIRH decision. Buyers should expect vendors to demonstrate declaration outputs rather than only employee-record screens.
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HR chatbot, CV screening and document-processing vendors are pressed on GDPR, bias and CSE consultation questions in this market, so AI demos at the fair tend to come with data-protection and employee-representation answers attached.
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Skills-mapping and internal-mobility platforms are increasingly pitched against GPEC obligations and collective-agreement skill frameworks, which shifts the buying conversation from HR to HR plus operations and works councils.
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Learning exhibitors now routinely show how their catalogues export to OPCO and CPF funding routes and how they evidence Qualiopi criteria, an addition that matters more in France than in most other HR-tech markets.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Attending HR Technologies France 2027 on 2027-01-20 to 2027-01-21 in Paris lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip

Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Charles de Gaulle
Main long-haul gateway for the fair. RER B into central Paris then Metro Line 12 to Porte de Versailles is the standard transit route; taxis use a regulated flat fare to the Left Bank. Confirm live journey times before travel
Approx. 30-35 km north-east of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
to venue
45-60 minutes by road outside peak hours; 60-75 minutes by RER B plus Metro Line 12
by car
Paris Orly
Closest airport to Porte de Versailles and useful for domestic and European connections. Orlyval plus RER B, or Metro Line 14 into Paris with a connection to Line 12 or the T2/T3a tram, both work
Approx. 15-18 km south of the venue
to venue
25-40 minutes by road; 40-55 minutes by Orlyval/Metro Line 14 plus connection
by car
Paris Beauvais
Served mainly by low-cost carriers. The official shuttle coach runs to Porte Maillot, from where Metro Line 1 and a connection reach Porte de Versailles; taxi is expensive at this distance
Approx. 85 km north of Paris
to venue
75-90 minutes by road; longer with the official coach transfer plus metro
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Novotel Paris Porte de Versailles
Most practical base for exhibitors and buyers with back-to-back meetings; book early for January dates and check cancellation terms.
Breakfast (fee), free Wi-Fi, parking (fee), air conditioning, pet-friendly, fitness centre
Arty Paris Porte de Versailles
Good value for visitors who want to avoid a commute and do not need full-service hotel facilities.
Breakfast, free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, restaurant, kitchen in some rooms, kid-friendly
ibis budget Paris Porte de Vanves
Reliable no-frills choice on the tram corridor; useful when Porte de Versailles hotels are full.
Breakfast (fee), free Wi-Fi, parking (fee), air conditioning, pet-friendly, accessible, smoke-free property
Novotel Paris Est
Sensible if your trip mixes the fair with meetings in eastern Paris or at other venues.
Breakfast (fee), free Wi-Fi, parking (fee), air conditioning, pet-friendly, fitness centre, bar, restaurant
hotelF1 Paris Gennevilliers
Lowest-cost captured option, best suited to driving visitors who value free parking over a short commute.
Breakfast (fee), free Wi-Fi, free parking, air conditioning, pet-friendly, accessible, kid-friendly, smoke-free property
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
RER + metro
RER B into central Paris, then Metro Line 12 to Porte de Versailles. Allow 60-75 minutes with bags; faster outside peak hours.
metro / tram
Metro Line 12 serves Porte de Versailles directly, and trams T2 and T3a stop at Porte de Versailles and Porte de Vanves. The station exits lead straight to the exhibition complex.
Orlyval + RER
Orlyval links Orly to Antony on the RER B; from there take RER B and connect to Metro Line 12. Metro Line 14 from Orly plus a connection also works. Allow 40-55 minutes.
taxi
Paris taxis apply fixed airport fares by bank of the river; Porte de Versailles is on the Left Bank. Journey 45-60 minutes outside peak traffic.
taxi
Shortest airport taxi run to the venue, typically 25-40 minutes depending on traffic on the peripherique.
coach + metro
The shuttle coach takes about 75 minutes to Porte Maillot; continue by Metro Line 1 and a connection, or by taxi for the last leg.
Weather
Paris in January is cold, grey and often damp: expect daytime highs around 6-8 C and overnight lows near 1-3 C, with frost on some mornings and occasional light snow. Rain falls frequently but usually lightly. Indoor halls are heated, so layer clothing and plan for wet pavements between the metro and the halls.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Free or complimentary Wi-Fi is typically offered in Paris Expo Porte de Versailles halls, but bandwidth on a busy show floor is unreliable for live demos - bring a mobile hotspot or a data eSIM as backup. EU and EEA SIM cards roam at domestic rates across France; non-EU visitors can buy a prepaid eSIM or SIM from the main French operators. French sockets are type C and E at 230 V, so bring an adapter for UK, US and Japanese plugs.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language on the floor
French is the working language of most stands and conference sessions at this edition. Open in French if you can, ask whether the team prefers French or English, and carry bilingual business cards if your company has them.
Greetings and introductions
A handshake with a clear introduction of your name and company is standard. Use titles and surnames until invited otherwise, and keep small talk brief before moving to the business question.
Meeting rhythm and lunch
Meetings tend to be structured and question-led, and French buyers often test a vendor's local compliance knowledge early. The lunch window is typically 12:00-14:00, so schedule stand meetings around it rather than through it.
Dress for a Paris January
Business dress at the fair leans smart-casual to business formal. January is cold and wet, so a warm coat, layered clothing and waterproof shoes matter more than a light suit, and halls alternate between heated and draughty areas.
Tipping and taxis
Service is included in French restaurant bills; rounding up or leaving small change is normal but not obligatory. Taxi drivers appreciate a small rounding, and regulated airport fares should be shown on the meter or the fixed-fare notice.
Trade etiquette at the venue
Badges are checked at hall entrances, and stand staff expect a short introduction plus a business card before a demo. Book meetings in advance where possible, and confirm follow-up by email rather than relying on a verbal commitment at the stand.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: CDG
Paris CDG is the destination across all sampled origins for this edition. Captured Google Flights cheapest round-trip economy fares for the 20-24 January 2027 window include roughly EUR 545 from New York (JFK), EUR 768 from Tokyo (NRT) and around EUR 318 from Dubai (DXB); treat these as indicative starting points, not bookable prices. The flight tool flagged New York fares as currently high and London fares as currently low, so set a price alert and book early for the January window. Compare Paris Orly mainly for domestic and European connections, since long-haul options are concentrated at CDG, and leave buffer time on arrival day if you are crossing multiple time zones before a morning meeting at the venue.
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Charles de Gaulle (CDG): 45-60 minutes by road outside peak hours; 60-75 minutes by RER B plus Metro Line 12; Paris Orly (ORY): 25-40 minutes by road; 40-55 minutes by Orlyval/Metro Line 14 plus connection; Paris Beauvais (BVA): 75-90 minutes by road; longer with the official coach transfer plus metro. Allow road or rail time to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Paris Expo Porte de Versailles: Porte de Versailles: Novotel Paris Porte de Versailles; Porte de Versailles: Arty Paris Porte de Versailles; Porte de Vanves: ibis budget Paris Porte de Vanves.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are widely used in Paris, with Uber, Bolt and FreeNow among the common options, and licensed taxis (G7 is the best-known fleet) available from ranks at CDG, Orly and the venue. Airport pickups happen at designated app zones rather than the taxi rank, so follow the signs after arrivals. Expect a CDG to Porte de Versailles trip in the EUR 65-80 range by taxi or rideshare outside surcharge periods, and Orly to the venue at roughly EUR 35-50. Fares rise during rush hour, late night and bad weather - confirm the estimate in the app before you book.
Public transit: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is well served by public transport: Metro Line 12 stops at Porte de Versailles, and trams T2 and T3a serve Porte de Versailles and Porte de Vanves. From CDG, take the RER B into central Paris and change to Line 12; from Orly, use Orlyval with the RER B or Metro Line 14 with a connection. Single metro or tram tickets are approximately EUR 2.50, with 10-ticket packs and Navigo day or week passes offering better value for multi-day attendance - confirm current tariffs and any engineering closures on the RATP or Ile-de-France Mobilites sites. Allow extra time on the first morning for badge collection and security screening.
Parking: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles has paid underground and surface parking around the halls, with access from the Boulevard Peripherique and the Porte de Versailles interchange. Pre-booking is advisable on busy show days, and height restrictions apply in the underground car parks. Expect central Paris daily rates in the region of EUR 25-40 for venue parking - confirm the current tariff and hall access with the venue or organiser before driving in, and note that public transport is usually quicker and cheaper during the fair.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: January 2027
Temperature: Approx. 1-3 C overnight and 6-8 C in the afternoon; frost on some mornings and occasional light snow, with colder snaps possible
Seasonality: January is one of the damper months in Paris, with rain on roughly every second or third day, usually light and showery rather than prolonged. Daylight is short, with sunset before 18:00, so plan evening meetings indoors.
Packing: Pack a warm, water-resistant coat, layers for heated exhibition halls, waterproof shoes or boots for wet pavements, an umbrella and gloves. Bring a power adapter for French type C/E sockets, a portable battery for long days on the floor, and a compact bag for catalogues and business cards.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at HR Technologies France 2027 usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
D-14: Register for a badge on hrttechnologiesfrance.com and check whether conference stages need a separate sign-up
D-14: Confirm the exact 2027 show days and hall on the organiser site before locking flights, since travel data for this edition points to a 20-24 January 2027 window
D-12: Build a short list of SIRH, paie or ATS problems you want solved, and map each to two or three exhibitors on the floor plan
D-10: Book a hotel on Metro Line 12 or tram T2/T3a (Porte de Versailles, Porte de Vanves, Montparnasse) with free cancellation
D-9: Check French statutory topics relevant to your project (DSN, CSE consultation, Index Egapro, OPCO funding) so you can test vendor claims with specific questions
D-7: Pre-book meetings with vendors and integrators, and ask for French-language demo slots if your team works in French
D-5: Arrange airport transfer plans - RER B plus Metro Line 12 from CDG, or Orlyval/Line 14 connections from Orly
D-4: Download the schedule and mark conference sessions by language and track
D-3: Print or save an offline copy of your badge, hotel confirmation and floor plan; pack a warm coat and waterproof shoes for a Paris January
D-2: Prepare a one-page requirements brief with your headcount, collective agreement and current payroll provider to speed up stand conversations
D-1: Check RATP/transit disruptions and leave buffer time for security screening at the venue on day one
D-0: Arrive at opening, walk the floor plan in priority order, and log notes plus business cards the same evening while context is fresh
Registration and hall orientation at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Supplier meetings and product demos
Final negotiations and follow-up
HR Technologies France 2027 registration concourse
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget

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Decision
Use this quick check to decide whether HR Technologies France 2027 fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
What is your primary role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
Your category focus aligns with the official product themes.
Best for
Buyers, researchers, and delegates evaluating the programme and networking value.
Min. budget
$400.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration and travel.
Risks
Limited session times published - confirm agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a clear lead-generation or launch goal for this market.
Best for
Suppliers and brands seeking qualified meetings with the event audience.
Min. budget
$2,500.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, and marketing prep.
Risks
Booth pricing not published in captured sources - confirm with organiser.
skip
Programme, audience, or commercial goals do not match your plan.
Best for
Teams whose category or region fit is weak this edition.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
No major risks listed.
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