Marseille, France – December 4th: regional leaders, innovators, and rising entrepreneurs will converge today at La Provence newspaper headquarters to map out the future economic landscape of the Provence region. The event, running from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., features a series of debates and discussions centered on regional economic dynamics and the role of new generations in driving future growth.
The program includes two key round tables.The first, “How have our territories played the innovation card?” will explore how public authorities, entrepreneurs, and communities are leveraging innovation to bolster the region’s economic strength. Speakers include Philippe Véran (president of Biotech Dental), Pascal Kuhn (vice-president of Airbus Helicopters), Fabrice Coquio (president of Digital Realty France), Émilie Mercadal (co-president of French Tech Aix-Marseille), and Émilie Royere (director of Eurobiomed).
The second round table,”How can the new generation take us further?” will spotlight the initiatives of young leaders shaping the region’s future. Featured speakers are Hubert Charriere (director of the Belle de Mai incubator), Gilbert Bougi (Entrepreneurship project manager for the AMU, co-manager of Pépite Provence), Tarik Chakor (co-founder of the La Firme agency), Jules Sitruk (founder of the Protis Club), and Ludovic Turac (chef of Une Table au Sud).
The day culminates this evening with the 30th edition of the Trophées de l’Economie de Provence at the CCI headquarters, including the presentation of the “Engaged Generation Awards.” Keynote speakers throughout the day include Nicolas Forissier, Minister responsible for Foreign Trade and Attractiveness; fabienne Arata-Camps, general director of LinkedIn France; Christine Fabresse, President of the Executive Board of the Cepac Savings Bank; and Nicolas Drouillet, director of Orange Grand Sud-Est.
