Team prep guide · Paris 2026

You're coming to Paris.

Your team is locked in. Here is what to know before July 9 -- venue, timing, what to bring, and who to ask when questions land.

Logistics at a glance

Date: July 9 & 10, 2026
Venue: Google Bastille Auditorium
On-site window: July 9 to 10, 2026
Technology partner: Google Cloud

What your team brings

Three commitments we agreed on when your team confirmed. Keep them tight.

A team of four to six people, spanning engineering, product, and business.
A CEO-endorsed project idea aimed at a real pain point.
Twenty-four hours of focused, uninterrupted time.

What we handle

Venue, food, tools, mentors, program structure.
Google Cloud credits and on-site engineer access.
Judging, awards, and the post-event readout framework.

Team onboarding pack

Full logistics and pre-event check-ins.

A single PDF your team leads share across the four to six people coming. Ships the week of May 22 once allocations lock.

Event FAQ

Common questions, answered.

The questions portcos ask most. If something is missing, the contact link below reaches the Eurazeo Elevate team directly.

When does the event start and end?: Thursday, July 9 -- kickoff session 5:00 to 7:00 PM. Setup access for early teams from 9 PM. Friday, July 10 -- Google staff on-site from 7 AM. Final demos and judging wrap by ~5 PM.
Can teams work overnight at the venue?: No. The venue closes Thursday around 9 PM and reopens Friday 7 AM, per Google security policy linked to the building's proximity to the data center. Plan your team's rest and any heavy build work around that window.
How many people per team?: Four to six. Engineering, product, and a business lead. The CEO endorses the problem before the team arrives so the room knows it has air cover.
What is the venue capacity?: The Bastille auditorium seats up to 100 in cabaret configuration. Châtelet, the breakout room, holds 50 in theater layout and is used as overflow if a session needs it.
What cloud and AI tools can we use?: All technology your team already uses is welcome -- bring GitHub, Claude Code, Cursor, Loveable, Base44, and the dev tools that fit your stack. Google Cloud and Gemini are our exclusive cloud and AI-model partners, with on-site engineers and credits supporting your build. Avoid AWS, Azure, and OpenAI as primary cloud or model platforms.
Will we have GCP credits and pre-configured environments?: Yes. Each team gets temporary credentials, pre-configured billing, and high quotas on-site. Resources are torn down after the event. A pre-event orientation session in mid-June walks teams through the Gemini APIs and getting-started guides.
What is provided on-site?: Catering -- lunch and coffee -- by Google. Mentors and Google Cloud engineers in the room. AV, screens, microphones, and event support. Teams bring their own laptops.
Where do we send questions or RSVPs?: The Eurazeo Elevate team handles RSVPs and program questions. Use the contact link at the bottom of this page to reach them directly.

The full arc

Dates your team should keep on the calendar.

May 14, 2026
RSVP deadline
Your team's confirmation is due. Reply directly to the Eurazeo Elevate team.
Confirmed
May 21, 2026
Participating teams locked
Eurazeo confirms the participating portfolio companies.
Confirmed
Mid-June 2026
Pre-event Tech Prep
60 to 90-minute virtual session with the Google team covering GCP, Gemini, credentials, and on-site support. Mid-June; exact date confirmed once weekly Google syncs start May 12.
Finalizing
July 9, 2026
Hackathon
24-hour build at Google Bastille. Demos and judging in the final hours.
Confirmed
August 30, 2026
30-day readout
Your team's outcomes call with the Elevate team.
Confirmed
November 14, 2026
Program close
Final case material capture and program wrap.
Confirmed

Questions

Reach the Elevate team anytime.

Contact Eurazeo