Venue | Lille Grand Palais

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

At the heart of Europe's battery industry

Lille Grand Palais,
1 Boulevard des Cités Unies,
59777 Lille,
France

 

The Battery Rail Tech Conference takes place at Lille Grand Palais, a leading exhibition and conference venue in the heart of Lille, northern France.

Located within the Hauts-de-France region, an important centre for automotive manufacturing, battery production and industrial innovation, the venue provides an ideal setting for bringing together Europe's battery technology and manufacturing communities.

With its close proximity to Belgium and excellent transport connections to Paris, Brussels, London and beyond, Lille offers an accessible meeting point for manufacturers, technology developers, researchers and supply chain specialists from across Europe.

A venue built for industry connections

Lille Grand Palais is a modern, purpose-built exhibition and conference complex, offering flexible exhibition spaces and facilities for technical presentations, professional networking and industry events.

Its central location allows attendees to combine a productive day at the Battery Rail Tech Conference with convenient access to the city's hotels, restaurants and transport links.

Getting to Lille Grand Palais

By train

Lille is one of northern Europe's best-connected rail destinations, with two major railway stations within walking distance of the venue.

  • Lille Europe: International Eurostar services connecting Lille with London and Brussels, alongside high-speed TGV connections.

  • Lille Flandres: Regional and national rail services, including connections to Paris and destinations throughout northern France.

Both stations are approximately 10–15 minutes' walk from Lille Grand Palais.

By metro and public transport

Lille's Ilévia public transport network provides convenient access to the venue from the city centre and surrounding areas.

  • Lille Grand Palais metro station: Line 2, approximately 400 metres away.

  • Mairie de Lille metro station: Line 2, approximately 400 metres away.

  • Bus route 18: Grand Palais stop.

By car

Lille Grand Palais is easily reached via the region's major motorway network, including the A1 from Paris, A25 from Dunkirk and Calais, and A27 from Belgium.

Parking is available at the venue and in nearby public car parks. Visitors are encouraged to review parking arrangements and plan their journey in advance.

By air

International visitors can travel via Lille Airport, with onward connections to the city centre. Paris Charles de Gaulle and Brussels Airport also provide options for visitors arriving from further afield, with rail connections to Lille.

Accommodation and accessibility

Lille offers a wide selection of hotels, from business accommodation close to Lille Europe and Lille Flandres stations to properties throughout the historic city centre. Many are within walking distance or a short public transport journey of Lille Grand Palais.

The venue provides accessible facilities, including step-free routes, lifts and designated parking. Visitors with specific accessibility requirements are encouraged to consult the venue's accessibility information before travelling.

Plan your visit

Make the most of your time at the Battery Rail Tech Conference by planning your journey in advance. Extend your stay and explore Battery Tech Expo France, which takes place the following day.

Further information about event registration, opening times and arrival arrangements will be made available ahead of the conference.

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