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Bordeaux, a prime conference destination 

Press release, 5 September 2017

Strong local dynamics have helped Bordeaux remain extremely attractive for national and international convention organisers. During the last four months of 2017, Bordeaux Events hosted over fifteen conventions for a total of nearly 15,000 people, primarily from the scientific and medical sectors.

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Congrès Expositions de Bordeaux and Bordeaux Chaumes Catering: an eco-responsible approach to professional events

Press Release, 14 November 2017

Together, Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux (CEB) and Bordeaux Chaumes Catering (BCC) have committed to an eco-responsible approach by offering a 100% biodegradable coffee break service for professional events. Their choice to use compostable cups for this key service makes it possible to fully recycle 1 ton of waste. CEB’s intention is to use this initiative to raise awareness among organisers on reducing the environmental impact of their events.

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Professor Stéphane Lafitte: ‘Grounding knowledge, expertise and sharing’

October saw the successive hosting of four medical and scientific congresses of national and international significance. Destination Bordeaux was the venue of choice to host these important gatherings, such as the 19th edition of Echo Cardio Bordeaux. Professor Stéphane Lafitte, Chairman of its organising committee and member of the scientific committee, gives us an insight.
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Maritime Economy Forum (AEM): Bordeaux to host an edition devoted to the transition of the maritime economy

Philippe Fourrie, co-founder of the Ilago agency and coordinator of the Maritime Economy Forum [Assises de l’Economie de la Mer - AEM], the 19th edition of which will take place at Bordeaux Congress Centre on 19 and 20 November, takes us behind the scenes of this key event for maritime sector players. Organised since 2005 by Le Marin, a specialist publication by the Ouest-France press group, this annual event brings together key policymakers and experts from the sector which alone represents 1.5% of France’s GDP.
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“Business tourism is an economic dynamo”

Stéphane Kintzig, Managing Director of BEAM, shares his optimism for a local events sector on the offensive, and reviews key issues of the moment, such as European objectives and business tourism in Bordeaux.
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