zero to one Events

Zero to One (also written 021) is a French startup event created in 2022 by H7, a Lyon-based startup accelerator in the Confluence district. It gathers early-stage founders, scale-up CEOs, investors, corporate decision-makers, and students for a day of keynotes, roundtables, and startup pitches across multiple stages. It is built for entrepreneurs who want to go from an idea to a first product (the "zero to one" journey) and for anyone looking to plug into the wider European and French Tech startup ecosystem. Browse the upcoming events section above to see the next edition.

Zero to One is held primarily in Lyon, France, at H7 in the Confluence district, and the event has also run a Nantes edition at the Palace _icilundi venue. Editions typically take place in late spring (May), running as a single full day of programming. Lyon, a hub of the French Tech ecosystem outside Paris, gives the event a strong regional and European startup flavor. Check the upcoming events section above for the exact date and venue of the next edition.

Zero to One has historically offered accessible pricing aimed at the startup community, with free or low-cost registration tiers during early editions and dedicated access for founders, students, and ecosystem partners. Pricing can vary by edition, pass type, and how early you register, and some passes are distributed through H7 partners and the local startup community. Check the upcoming events section above for current ticket tiers and registration details.

For early-stage founders, Zero to One is a high-density way to learn from entrepreneurial success stories, compare practices, and create new collaborations within the French and European startup ecosystem in a single day. With multiple stages, you can build a custom journey by picking the themes, speakers, and sessions that matter most to your stage, and the event has previously spotlighted well-known European companies and operators. It is particularly valuable if you want exposure to the Lyon and broader French Tech investor and corporate network without the cost of a multi-day international conference. Browse our verified attendee reviews above to gauge the experience.

Zero to One programs conferences, keynotes, roundtables, and live startup pitches spread across several stages, so attendees can move freely and assemble their own schedule. Recent editions have emphasized technology sovereignty, artificial intelligence, reindustrialization, and defense, alongside core founder topics such as fundraising, product-market fit, and scaling. Several editions also include a startup contest where young companies pitch before the audience to win prizes.