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Professional conferences and events in Eastern France
An easily accessible destination in the heart of Europe
As well as its rich territory and heritage, the Grand Est region has one undeniable asset: its exceptional location. A true crossroads of Europe, it brings together its close neighbours to become a central place, a veritable lung of Europe.
Its location, coupled with a rich TGV network, means that it can be reached quickly from the Île de France as well as from neighbouring countries such as Germany, Switzerland and the Benelux countries. The Grand Est is at the crossroads of many cultures. With its perfect location and easy access (rail network and airport services), it's the ideal place for your next event.
The assets of the Grand Est
The Grand Est region boasts solid assets in a wide range of areas, an incredibly rich territory where sumptuous cultural assets are matched only by a lush natural heritage.
With no fewer than seven UNESCO World Heritage sites and a wealth of natural resources, our region offers a range of unusual, authentic and ecologically responsible venues for your events. Whether in the heart of nature or in the centre of town, whether unusual venues or fabulous châteaux, the ideal venue for your next event is right here! What's more, the towns and cities of the Grand Est have a wide range of exhibition centres with modular halls and convention centres equipped with the latest technology.
Our 10 conference cities
The Grand Est region offers an exceptional range of events and congresses, with a total of 10 congress cities. These are veritable showcases of modernity and tradition for all your business events.
Prestigious, dynamic, creative or even natural, the Grand Est's conference strongholds combine innovation and expertise to offer you and your staff the ideal setting for your discussions.
A Smart offer
Responsible, sustainable, respectful and forward-looking... The Grand Est Region is committed to developing a different kind of business tourism for the future, one that focuses on the experience, the environment and is in step with the technological revolutions.
Because sustainable events are the future, the partners in the Grand Est region's MICE sector are pioneers and have already been heavily involved in the development of sustainable and responsible events for several years. Many of them are already ISO 20121 certified, an international standard designed to control the social, environmental and economic impact of an event.
The new event industry is also digital, and our partners have already reinvented themselves to be in total harmony with the new trends that are helping to attract new audiences. Hotels and seminar venues are coming up with more and more offers to facilitate hybrid meetings, including video-conferencing systems and interactive touch screens. Event agencies, meanwhile, have developed a number of offers for events that can be held remotely, facilitating video recording and livestreaming at major venues in the Grand Est region.
6 COMPETITIVENESS CLUSTERS
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The "IAR - Industrie & Agro-Ressources" Competitiveness Cluster, the French bioeconomy cluster
IAR is the French centre for the bioeconomy, recognised throughout Europe and internationally. With over 500 members, it covers the entire value chain, from agricultural cooperatives, research institutes and universities to businesses and public institutions. The cluster deals with the production and use of biological resources (agriculture, forestry, marine resources, by-products) for food, industry and energy. Since 2005, it has managed more than 350 projects involving investment of €2.2 billion. It is particularly relevant to sectors such as agri-food and sustainable technologies.
Main sites: Reims-Bezannes, Strasbourg and Metz -
The "Biovalley France" Competitiveness Cluster
Since 2005, the "Biovalley France" cluster has been a leader in the health sector, focusing on four areas: medical technologies, innovative medicines, diagnostics and e-health. It has 295 members, including public authorities, universities, hospitals and companies, and promotes scientific and medical innovation in the Grand Est region. The centre provides an ideal platform for the pharmaceutical and medical industries, as well as for healthcare conferences and trade fairs.
Its main sites are in Strasbourg, Nancy and Saint-Dié-des-Vosges. -
The "Vehicle of the Future" Competitiveness Cluster
The "Véhicule du Futur" cluster, certified in 2005, develops solutions for the vehicles and mobility of the future. This includes technologies for electric vehicles, autonomous driving and new mobility concepts. Car manufacturers, suppliers and technology companies find here ideal partners and resources for their conferences and professional events. This cluster is particularly important for industry associations and innovation networks in the automotive sector.
Main sites: Mulhouse, Nancy - Saint-Dizier -
The "Build & Connect" Competitiveness Cluster for the construction sector
Build & Connect (formerly Fibres-Energivies Cluster) is a network of around 230 members from industry, research and education. It is the only French cluster dedicated to sustainable buildings and territories and focuses on five strategic areas: energy efficiency and sustainable/urban construction, innovative construction materials and technologies, digital transformation in the construction sector and the circular economy.
Main sites: Strasbourg, Nancy -
The Materalia Cluster
The Materalia Cluster, formed from the merger of the Lorraine-based "MIPI" and Champagne-based "P2MI" clusters, was certified in 2007. It is the national benchmark for materials and materials transformation processes for industrial applications. The metallurgical and plastics industries, as well as research into new materials, find valuable partners here. Conferences and symposia specialising in materials science and industrial technologies are perfectly at home in this cluster.
Locations: Metz, Mulhouse, Reims, Charleville-Mézières -
The "Aquanova" Competitiveness Cluster
The Aquanova competitiveness cluster was created from the merger of the "BREAM Eau et Milieux" (water and habitats) and HYDREOS clusters. In the context of accelerated climate change, the centre's mission is to promote sustainable development in water management in Northern France, Europe and the world, by creating innovative individual and collaborative projects and supporting business development. It is particularly relevant to water management, environmental technologies and municipal services. Conferences and seminars on water quality, resource protection and environmental technologies find an ideal setting here.
Locations: Strasbourg, Nancy.
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