The International Geosynthetics Society will hold its 8th European Conference on Geosynthetics at Lille Grand Palais, in Lille (France) from September 15 to 18, 2025.
Lille Grand Palais
1 Bd des Cités Unies
59777 Lille – France
Lille Grand Palais, a hybrid and iconic place, has been a major player in the event industry for over 25 years. This boldly designed building is the work of architect Rem Koolhaas. This 3-in-1 building is hyper accessible, hyper central and hyper modular. It contains: a Convention Centre, an Exhibition Centre and the Zenith.
In 2004, Lille was European Capital of Culture and obtained the title of “City of Art and History”. The city has hence underlined its status as an excellent destination for culture and tourism. The Euralille centre, with its TGV (High Speed Train) station, Congress venue (Lille Grand Palais), offices, hotels and a casino, confirms the position of the Lille area on the European map of tourism and trade events.
How to reach the conference?
3 international airports:
Lille Lesquin is 15 minutes by car
Paris-Charles de Gaulle is 60 minutes by car
and 1h10 by train from Lille Europe TGV
Brussels Zaventem is 70 minutes by car
Lille Europe TGV and Lille Flandres stations:
60 min from Paris
80 mins from London
35 min from Brussels
A1 and A25 highway:
1, Boulevard des Cités-Unies – 59777 EURALILLE
The Lille Grand Palais reception is located on Boulevard Emile Dubuisson
4 stations:
Lille Grand Palais (5 minute walk)
Lille Town Hall (7 minute walk)
Lille Flandres Station (9-minute walk)
Lille Europe Station (9-minute walk)
Citadine 1:
Zenith stop