Laval Virtual
International exhibition of virtual reality and immersive technologies in Laval
About Laval Virtual
Laval Virtual is the largest European exhibition dedicated to virtual reality, augmented reality, and immersive technologies. Created in 1999, the event brings together thousands of professionals, researchers, and startups from around the world every year at the Espace Mayenne in Laval. For three days in April, the exhibition features nearly 200 exhibitors, international conferences, innovation competitions, and the prestigious Laval Virtual Awards. A crossroads between industry, research, and creation, Laval Virtual has made Mayenne the French capital of virtual reality.
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The largest XR event in Europe
Founded in 1999, Laval Virtual has established itself over a quarter of a century as the essential European meeting point for immersive technologies. Every year in April, the Espace Mayenne in Laval hosts this international event covering the entire spectrum of virtual, augmented, and mixed realities, spatial computing, and artificial intelligence applied to immersive worlds. With over 5,000 professional visitors, nearly 200 exhibitors, and about sixty speakers from over 30 countries, Laval Virtual is a unique hub of innovation, research, and business.
An exhibition at the heart of innovation
The exhibition spans five halls of the Espace Mayenne, offering a comprehensive overview of the latest technological advancements. Visitors can discover and test the latest generation of virtual reality headsets, haptic devices, motion capture systems, digital twin solutions for industry, immersive training platforms, and many other innovations. Startups rub shoulders with major industrial groups, research laboratories, and engineering schools, creating an ecosystem conducive to partnerships and technology transfers.
International conferences and expertise
The Laval Virtual conference program brings together world-renowned experts to discuss the major challenges of immersive technologies: industrial transformation, healthcare, professional training, architecture, cultural heritage, defense, entertainment, and the metaverse. Technical conferences delve into scientific and technological aspects, while keynotes offer a forward-looking perspective on the future of XR technologies. Special sessions are dedicated to artificial intelligence, robotics, and video games.
The Laval Virtual Awards
A highlight of the event, the Laval Virtual Awards annually recognize the most innovative projects in various categories: best immersive experience, best industrial solution, best health application, best research project, and audience award. The awards ceremony, accompanied by the LV Party, is a moment of conviviality and networking appreciated by all participants.
Recto VRso: Art and Virtual Reality
Alongside the professional exhibition, Recto VRso is the artistic component of Laval Virtual. This exhibition-festival, open to the general public, explores the intersections between contemporary art and immersive technologies. International artists present interactive installations, virtual reality works, and digital performances that question our relationship with virtual worlds and AI-assisted creation.
Laval, capital of virtual reality
The existence of Laval Virtual for over 25 years has profoundly transformed the economic and scientific fabric of the city of Laval and the department of Mayenne. The Laval Virtual Center, an international hub dedicated to immersive technologies, operates year-round as a center for research, incubation, and training. The Laval Virtual association, which organizes the event, also manages a network of professionals and supports companies in their digital transformation through XR technologies.
Laval Virtual — edition 2026
The 27th edition of Laval Virtual will be held from April 8 to 10, 2026, at the Espace Mayenne. The exhibition will once again bring together the major players in virtual reality, augmented reality, and immersive technologies for three days of exhibition, conferences, and networking.
2026 Edition — April 8 to 10
The 27th edition of Laval Virtual will take place from April 8 to 10, 2026, at the Espace Mayenne in Laval. The exhibition will continue its mission to bring together professionals, researchers, startups, and creators around the latest advancements in virtual reality, augmented reality, spatial computing, and artificial intelligence applied to immersive technologies.
The program will include an international exhibition spread across five halls, technical and strategic conferences led by world-renowned experts, the Laval Virtual Awards recognizing the most significant innovations, and the traditional LV Party. The artistic exhibition Recto VRso will offer a new program exploring the links between art and immersive technologies.
Key themes for this edition will include immersive technologies for industrial performance, advancements in artificial intelligence and robotics, applications in healthcare and professional training, as well as new uses in video games and immersive entertainment.
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Practical information — Laval Virtual
Access to Espace Mayenne
The Laval Virtual exhibition takes place at the Espace Mayenne, located at 2 rue Joséphine Baker, 53000 Laval. This modern event center, one of the largest in Western France, features five exhibition halls and conference rooms suitable for international events.
By Train
The Laval SNCF station is served by the TGV line Paris-Rennes. The journey from Paris-Montparnasse takes approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes. From the station, Espace Mayenne is accessible by bus or taxi in 10 minutes.
By Car
Laval is accessible via the A81 motorway (Paris-Rennes axis). Take the Laval-Centre exit and follow the signs for "Espace Mayenne". Ample free parking is available on the Espace Mayenne site.
By Plane
The nearest airports are Rennes-Bretagne (about a 1-hour drive) and Nantes-Atlantique (about a 1.5-hour drive). Train and bus connections are available to reach Laval from both airports.
Prices and Ticketing
Access to the exhibition is subject to a fee and requires prior online registration. Several options are available:
- Discovery Pass: Access to the exhibition for one day
- Full Pass: Access to the exhibition and conferences for the entire duration of the event
- Student Pass: Reduced rate reserved for students with at least 3 years of higher education
Early Bird rates are available several weeks before the event. Exhibitors benefit from specific conditions. The Recto VRso exhibition is generally accessible to the general public for free or at a reduced rate.
Accommodation
The Laval Agglomération Tourist Office offers assistance with booking accommodation near the exhibition. It is advisable to book early, as Laval's hotel capacity is quickly saturated during the event.
Contact
Association Laval Virtual
Phone: 02 43 49 75 80
Official website: laval-virtual.com
Email: [email protected]
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Espace Mayenne
2 rue Joséphine Baker, 53000 Laval