PRESS KIT Forging New Ties with the City

PRESS KIT Forging new ties with the city

NOVEMBER 2019 A world-class exhibition The complex complex IN 2024

‘‘Our goal in renovating Paris Expo Porte de Versailles is to keep Paris at the forefront of the international business tourism market. We are reinventing the site for users, organisers, exhibitors, visitors and our neighbours – transforming it into a flagship 21st-century complex that is more sustainable and open: an elegant, vibrant and cutting- edge place. This ambitious ten-year project was launched in May 2015, and will deliver a venue that is compliant with the strictest international standards, a model of sustainable development and a destination offering both leisure activities and a major business hub. And while all this is going on, we are open for business. Welcome to Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the permanent universal exposition!’’

PABLO NAKHLÉ CERRUTI, CEO of Viparis PHASE 1 PHASE 2 PHASE 3

Renovation of Pavilion 7 and Demolition of Pavilions 6 and 8 Restructuring of Pavilions 2 and 3 creation of Paris Convention Centre as well as car park C Development of the exterior spaces An improved visitor experience: Construction of the Gate B plaza with to the west of Pavilion 7 reconfiguration of the central walkway a large-scale sculpture by Arne Quinze and the Gate A plaza Construction of a new car park 6 An enhanced north facade Creation of Pavilion 6 for Pavilion 1 with its illuminated canopy Reorganisation of the D4 Two new hotels: logistical platform Mama Shelter and Novotel THE PROJECT An ambitious An ambitious architectural architectural challenge challenge

aris Expo Porte de Versailles’s ren- The facades of Pavilions 2 and 3 refl ect an Bullit Studio Bullit P ovation project was inspired by its interplay of refl ective and matte materials, © origins as a fairground – a distinc- volumes and voids, as well as vertical, hori- tive heritage. The architectural fi rm Valode & zontal and bold structuring features. Pistre was chosen to conceptualise the project’s master plan. Denis Valode et Jean Pistre VIPARIS has worked with Valode & Pistre Pavilion 4 since the 1990s to progressively modernise Valode & Pistre rebuilt Pavilion 4 at the end the site and bring it into line with the high- of the 1990s. est international standards. Valode & Pistre

was responsible for restructuring Pavilions Pavilion 4 off ers versatility, performance and Valode & Pistre Architectes © 4 (1995), 5 (2003) 7 (2017) and 6 (2019) as well comfort – and fulfi ls our expectations of what as for the complex’s public spaces and the a modernisation project should achieve. creation of a new visitor walkway. To improve visitor comfort and highlight the Four other internationally-renowned fi rms Pavilion’s main entrance, a vast overhang ending movement of the exhibitions and the also took part, off ering us their vision of the will extend out from the structure, creating momentum that brings the entire complex pavilions’ facades and the future hotel com- a dynamic place to meet and relax. to life. Visitors to Pavilion 7 are treated to a plex. breath-taking view of Paris. Level 7.3 houses the Paris Convention Centre, the largest in Jean Nouvel Europe. Dominique Perrault Pavilion 6 canopy Pavilion 1 facade Pavilions 6 & 8 have been replaced by a The 26-metre-high Pavilion 1, with its 45,000 brand-new structure, Pavilion 6. Jean-Michel Wilmotte Hotel complex m2 of exhibition space, is the largest sin- Vertical, digital banners in a variety of col- gle-level structure at Paris Expo Porte de This architectural project of two hotels, situ- Christian de Portzamparc / Valode & Pistre Architectes Pistre & Valode Portzamparc / de Christian ours and sizes are suspended from a cano- © ated within the complex, will off er a total of Versailles. py. Prior to an event’s opening, the canopy 452 rooms. This includes the creation of a The façade is clad in an immense sheath of gradually rises, revealing banners of colour- new entrance gate along Avenue de la Porte metal mesh, positioned several metres in ed light. This dramatic process is completed de la Plaine. THE PRITZKER PRIZE front of the existing façade, thus creating a on opening day. A few days before the end of the event, a reverse movement begins. The two buildings’ volumes and the compo- the “Nobel Prize covered gallery and canopy. By turns irides- of architecture” – has cent, refl ective and transparent, it refl ects sition of their facades create a harmonious been awarded to two of both daylight and evening illumination, and whole. Large glazed surfaces reveal activi- the project’s architects: Denis Valode et Jean Pistre seems to shimmer depending on the pas- ties on the ground fl oor, while the building’s Christian de Pavilion 7 Portzamparc (1994) ser-by’s point of view. structure – a series of stacked volumes – cre- and Jean Nouvel An emblematic building in the Brutalist tradi- ate movement along the entire length of the (2008) tion, Pavilion 7 overlooks both the complex buildings’ facades. On the roof, two terraces, Christian de Portzamparc and the city of Paris. visible from the ring road and its surround- Pavilions 2 & 3 facades The original reinforced concrete structure ings, are a bold architectural statement, high- Pavilions 2 and 3 have been completely re- has been enhanced and modernised, and lighted at night by elegant lighting. structured. a new facade has been put in place. Un- This project takes full advantage of the build- dulating glass surfaces create a rippling ing’s outstanding horizontal qualities. eff ect at each level, symbolising the never- OUR LATEST ACHIEVEMENTS

A new A new Pavillon 6 Pavillon 6

A new urban hub for Paris Pavilion 6 marks a key stage in the transformation of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, particularly in the way it creates a new district for the capital. Since launching the project, Valode & Pistre has been overseen this restructuring: in addition to seeking to enhance the pavilions’ technical performance, the goal was to open the complex to the city and In spring 2020, Pavilion 6’s roof will be allow more space for nature. Travel between inaugurated, and will feature Europe’s pavilions becomes a pleasant stroll that en- largest urban rooftop farm, together with a Valode & Pistre Architectes

courages both relaxation and encounters. © restaurant, bar and a corporate event Pavilion 6 is now the centre of a new district space. The pavilion is versatile and at the site’s eastern end, which was formerly outfi tted with cutting-edge technology – a a façade de services. All together, its exhibi- fl agship for next-generation exhibition tion hall, hotels, spaces for events, restau- halls. rants, bars, a rooftop farm, shared cultural areas, gardens and walkways form a new DESIGNING THE EXTERIOR urban centre for Paris (for more information, Bringing nature indoors with sustainable design ENVIRONMENT: see below). This area is organised around HIGHLIGHTING NATURE The overriding theme of Pavilion 6’s interior two public squares – a central upper level The Saguez & Partners Agripolis / Cultures en Ville / Poola / Ville en Cultures / Agripolis plaza that opens onto the Avenue de la Porte is in keeping with the entire complex’s exte- © agency have designed the de la Plaine featuring a monumental sculp- rior design, as imagined by Saguez & Part- visitor experience as a stroll in nature, punctuated by a ners. This creates a coherent interior and ture by Arne Quinze, and a second, lower variety of outdoor elements exterior visitor experience. The furniture and plaza, illuminated by Pavilion 6’s monumen- Viparis that typify Parisian parks © tal canopy fi tted with “digital banners” that choice of materials were inspired by the con- – fountains, kiosks, gazebos, benches, vast cept “nature in the city”—they bring greenery ACCESSIBLE AND can be programmed in a variety of ways. expanses reserved for EASY TO NAVIGATE into the building’s interior, thus creating wel- pedestrians, and so on. A next-generation exhibition hall coming spaces in the hall. Everywhere – from Three walkways have Within the complex, which been installed around welcomes exhibitors and A NEW 1,500 SPACE the car park to the rooftop to the second-fl oor When designing Pavilion 6, Valode & Pistre CAR PARK Pavilion 6: visitors from around the walkway for accessing the hotels – walk- world, the gardens are envisioned a vast space with rounded forms. A pedestrian walkway 3 underground parking ways, reception and service areas are clad in inspired by the vegetation The white, vertically-grooved façade, whose levels have been rebuilt linking the pavilion with and emblematic landscapes acoustic vertical oak slats. Integrated strips appearance changes in different lights, is Avenue de la Porte of four continents: giant 1,500 spaces of lights near staircases and meeting rooms de la Plaine intentionally understated, in contrast with with charging stations bamboos and terraced The VP & Green design oﬃ ce for electric cars serve as landmarks that are on a hu- An aerial pedestrian gardens for Asia, large rain Pavilion 4’s striking design. The interior fea- forests for the Americas, was responsible for Pavilion man-scale, natural and friendly within an bridge between Pavilions 6’s engineering work, tures impressive expanses that off er endless Direct access 4 and 6 savannah and grasslands large-scale, high-traffi c building. including its concrete possibilities for suspending elements from a to Pavilions 6 and 7 for Africa and exotic plants A travelator connecting for Oceania. and steel frames as well as dense rigging network. Heating and cooling its canopy and the facades Pavilion 6 to Gate A technical design can be precisely controlled, regardless of weather conditions or the number of visitors. 2,600 TONS of steel used in the construction of Pavilion 6 Pavilion 6 consists of 15,000 m² of floor space with a soaring 9-metre ceiling (includ- Spans of up to 60m support 2 a roof used for urban ing 5,400 m without columns) that can be agriculture divided into two sub-spaces, as well as 250 m² of meeting rooms. THE LAST ACHIEVEMENTS Artistic design and the visitor Artistic design and experience the visitor experience at the forefront at the forefront

A lustrous canopy by Jean Nouvel Jean Nouvel’s canopy design boldly marks new Pavilion 6’s entrance – a large-scale creation that serves as the complex’s cen- ‘‘The Beautiful Dreamer’’, a large-scale artwork tral landmark. Topped with a transparent by Arne Quinze

cover, the triangular tapered steel canopy Quinze Arne Atelier © measures 70 x 60 x 50 metres. A hinged In keeping with his wish to capture the beau- base allows the front point of the triangle to ty of nature and bring it back to the city, the rise to a height of 50 metres, signalling to internationally-renowned artist Arne Quinze all of Paris that a new trade show is about has created an 11.50-metre high monumen- to open. During events, the canopy is low- tal organic sculpture for Paris Expo Porte de ered to 27 metres, thus inviting visitors to Versailles. Made from a range of metals, this glide beneath it to reach the pavilion’s en- colourful, poetic bouquet – cast in bronze UNTIL SEPTEMBER 2020 trance. In this position, it acts as a massive and integrating natural stone – is located awning, set at a slight 20-degree incline. between the Mama Shelter and Novotel ho- ART BRIDGE will bring tels near the new Pavilion 6. Its position together 7 artists who

Atelier Arne Quinze Arne Atelier will oﬀ er a rich and varied highlights Gate B, the complex’s new en- © programme using the Luminous newspapers trance. Canopy. Their theme will be the intersection between the The canopy also serves as a new kind of For over a quarter of a century, Arne Quinze arts and new technologies. communication medium. Hundreds of “lu- has been working in urban settings, driven Digital artworks To date, two artists – Christelle Bellini and Amélie minous newspapers” are suspended from by a desire to shape a better future for our Art Bridge, a subsidiary of the Quad Group Petit Jean – have begun the frame – vertical banners, ranging in cities and to make our surroundings greener projects involving lighting specialising in the production of communica- length from 1.5 to 13 metres, with LED dis- and more liveable. Whether in Shanghai, and programming. tive artworks, was commissioned to design plays on one side. These banners provide Beirut, Washington, Brussels, Mumbai or Rio,

Viparis of the digital banners’ artistic content. Art © visitors with information about events in his installations impart a new dynamism to Bridge invited artists to reinterpret the classi- Pavilion 6, and can also be used to create urban development. large-scale luminous compositions and an- cal disciplines of sculpture, painting, pho- imations, thus creating exciting opportuni- Viparis has tasked ArtBliss with curating tography, dance, literature and music. For ties at the crossroads of art and new tech- “The Beautiful Dreamer”, Arne Quinze’s fi rst example, they can distil a poem’s verses into nologies. permanent monumental sculpture in France. a matrix of colours, or produce a 3D imprint 2 Thanks to this unique artwork, the complex of a dancer’s movements. Visible from afar, 709 M continues to open up to the city, while bring- these digital artworks forge a vibrant and of LED screens ing culture and nature closer together. unique link between the complex and the city. for a total surface area of 868 m2

More than 300 tons of steel THE LAST ACHIEVEMENTS

A 450-room A 450-room hotel complex hotel complex

hanks to three high-profi le partner- T ships with Jean Michel Wilmotte, Mama Shelter and Accor, Paris Expo Porte de Versailles has become a meeting place where local residents and guests alike can share convivial, everyday To help visitors to Paris Expo Porte de Ver- moments. sailles experience the city “Like a Parisian”, the two new Accor hotels provide workspac- Wilmotte & Associés Architectes Associés Wilmotte &

es, meeting rooms, fi tness centres, restau- © This architectural project is the work of Jean- rants and bars, as well as green rooftops of- Michel Wilmotte. The two buildings’ volumes fering a breathtaking view of Paris and the and the composition of their facades create a E i ff e l T o w r.e harmonious whole. Large glazed surfaces re- Wilmotte & Associés Architectes Associés Wilmotte &

veal activities on the ground fl oor, while the © building’s structure – a series of stacked vol- Accor, a partner for your journey umes – create movement along the entire When the world’s various destinations com- length of the buildings’ facades. On the roof, pete to host large-scale events, accommo- two terraces, visible from the ring road and its dation capacity is a decisive factor. This con-

surroundings, are a bold architectural state- Anetson Nicolas cerns organisational teams, exhibitors and © ment, highlighted at night by elegant lighting. visitors as well as conference attendees. To meet the needs of organisers seeking ven- Mama Paris West ues for events that draw thousands of visitors and who require reliable accommodation, Francis Amiand Francis

Mama Paris West – Porte de Versailles, © Viparis has partnered with AccorHotels to be AccorHotels can guarantee a range of rooms through its colours, textures and ambiances, able to off er rooms that can be reserved sev- close to the Palais des Congrès, Paris Nord conveys a spirit of joyous chaos. Each of the eral years in advance. Villepinte and Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. 207 rooms – conceived by the interior design Within the context of submitting bids to host firm Dion et Arles – with their offbeat de- Novotel Paris Porte de Versailles events, Viparis and AccorHotels are commit- signs, luxurious bedding and intelligent tech- After a long day walking the streets of Paris, ted to providing organisers with immediate nology are a genuine oasis. The adventure attending a conference or exhibiting at a visibility regarding availability, and off ering continues in the restaurant, the hotel’s heart, trade show, the Novotel Paris Porte de Ver- visitors hotels conveniently located near where copious, authentic dishes are pre- sailles off ers an escape into a contemporary Viparis’s sites. pared in collaboration with the Miche- setting with exotic fl ourishes. These include lin-starred chef Guy Savoy. a tent and a starry sky in the lobby, a cabinet of curiosities, tropical plants in large clay pots, a banana wood ceiling, waxed bamboo, oversized ethnic motifs in the corridors, ropes wrapping the building’s massive pil- lars, and more. The creation of Saguez & Partners, the Novotel features 245 spacious, modular rooms, including 24 suites, 5 of which are decorated with a travel theme. TO COME SPRING 2020 Coming soon Coming soon to the roof to the roof of Pavilion 6 of Pavilion 6

The roof of Pavilion 6 an address that will grow on you… Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, known for its trade fairs and congresses, is also poised to become a home for biodiversity. Pavilion 6’s roof will welcome a 14,000 m² high-tech vegetable garden – the largest urban rooftop farm in Europe. Starting in spring 2020, this pioneering initiative will off er visitors a range of activities structured around sustainable food production. To make this bold project a reality, Viparis has teamed up with experts in LA SERRE AN EVENTS urban agriculture who support the agro-eco- SPACE ‘‘AU NATUREL’’ Agripolis / Cultures en Ville / Poola / Ville en Cultures / Agripolis logical changeover of urban areas. © La Serre off ers 400 m² of indoor space as well as a 500 m² terrace. With its high glass ceilings, this Agripolis is transforming the food system exquisite green space off ers economy by installing and operating urban the benefi t of natural light farms that use tested aeroponic and hydro- (customized glazing and full-spectrum lighting) ponic growing techniques. Cultures en Ville and optimised acoustics. develops vegetable gardens, taking a ho- La Serre can host a wide listic approach to environmentally virtuous range of professional events (seminars, drinks parties, agriculture – from design to management to seated dinners, gala Agripolis / Cultures en Ville / Poola / Ville en Cultures / Agripolis teaching – to create an organic, edible and © evenings), where guests socially-conscious city with a lighter environ- can enjoy an unparalleled view of Europe’s largest Saguez & Partners & Saguez mental footprint. On the roof of Pavilion 6, © urban rooftop farm. Agripolis and Cultures en Ville have created “NU” (Nature Urbain), a unique setting that off ers a glimpse of the future of cities and The goal of NU is to make this urban farm In high season, some twenty gardeners will The roof will also house “La Serre” – an how fruits and vegetables can be grown in a global model for responsible production harvest nearly one ton of fruits, vegetables events space – as well as a bar and a res- accordance with nature’s cycles. and urban resilience. By prioritising nutrients and herbs every day, from about thirty diff er- taurant operated by Le Perchoir, Paris’s re- used in organic farming – and pesticide-free ent species of plants. nowned chain of rooftop venues. products grown and harvested at maturity in proximity to consumers – NU’s initiatives To foster a closer connection between city A genuine crossroads for creative minds, Le eliminate transport logistics and enhance the dwellers and their daily diet, NU will pro- Perchoir Porte de Versailles is planning to roll taste of food. vide a number of urban agriculture-related out a truly exceptional dining experience. Its services. To transmit the pleasure and the rooftop guests will be served on-site or local- skills involved in taking care of living things ly-grown produce as part of a unique drinks in the heart of a city, it will lease a total of and food menu 135 square meters of growing spaces, and off er educational tours and workshops for all. IN MOTION

Sustainable Sustainable development development

A greener, more bio-diverse venue Paris Expo Porte de Versailles has signed the city of Paris’s Climate Action Charter, 2 With its 72,000 m of green spaces, includ- and has committed to two objectives: ing 14,000 m2 of urban agriculture and 46,000 m2 of green roofs, as well as a 1.7 km A 20% reduction in regulatory energy con- long green walkway, Paris Expo Porte de sumption and greenhouse gas emissions by Versailles welcomes and promotes biodiver- 2020 (compared with 2014 levels) sity. Some of our eco-friendly practices include: Reducing consumption related to air conditioning and heating (use of free Refuge areas, bird nesting boxes, an insect cooling, etc.): hotel, and rooftop beehives that produce our Taps in every washroom fi tted with aera- own brand of honey, Le Miel du Grand Paris tors Ecological management of green spaces Viparis

Remote readouts (the Oscar system) allow © with a ‘‘zero phytosanitary products’’ policy organisers to monitor their consumption Planting mainly indigenous species that are Updating the lighting in existing pavilions native to the Paris basin with energy-effi cient LEDs basse consomma- A specifi c study on urban lighting to better tion adapt our practices to biodiversity needs 100% of electricity from renewable sources The creation of composting areas

Sustainable transport Energy e ciency Viparis and resource optimisation Streamlined logistics and visitor fl ows in © and around the complex A GOLD MEDAL IN 2018

Bullit Studio Bullit Paris Expo Porte de Versailles has Our very own honey, Le Miel © Parking places fi tted with charging stations boosted its environmental performance for electric vehicles du Grand Paris, received the by obtaining hqe (high environmental 2018 gold medal at the quality) and breeam (building research Waste recovery Salon du Terroir. ike Viparis’s other venues, Paris establishment environmental assessment method) certiﬁ cations Waste management services provided SCHOOL L Expo Porte de Versailles is commit- by the Elior Group: WORKSHOPS ted to a sustainable approach, as Pavilion 6: BREEAM and HQE certifi cation Collection, management and recovery of More than 80 children embodied in our Better Events 2030 initiative. (‘‘very good’’) 76 tons of food service-related biowaste in attended a hands-on The goal is to reduce our environmental foot- Pavilion 7: BREEAM and HQE certifi cation 2018 urban biodiversity print, foster biodiversity and share best prac- workshop at Paris Expo (‘‘very good’’), Effi nergie Rénovation label Porte de Versailles. tices. This far-reaching action plan associated Waste sorted and processed into 8 sepa- The highlight: planting with tangible, quantified and measurable Site Management and Exhibitor Services rate streams: food waste, cardboard, glass, 200 bulbs! objectives, has been drafted with the partic- building: HQE Certifi cation (‘‘very good’’), plastic fi lm, PET bottles, cans, non-recyclable ipation of all of our stakeholders: employees, Effi nergie+ label waste and 2 on-site compactors customers, service providers, partners, etc. 30 % 9 collection points on site reduction Paris Expo Porte de Versailles has also Management of Viparis’s own waste: earned ISO 20121 certifi cation. in regulatory energy consumption and greenhouse sorting bins for waste from oﬃ ces and gas emissions by 2020 public areas: cardboard, plastic and OIW, together with:

A pilot recycling initiative for cigarette butts

Composting for organic waste IN MOTION

Innovation Innovation at the forefront at the forefront

t Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, in- A novation is everywhere: in the roll- out of services for organisers and French Event Booster: visitors, in the incubation of start-ups in the accelerating innovation Bullit Studio Bullit event management sector, and in our hosting in events management © of events organised by international tech French Event Booster, which is located inside fi rms. the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles exhibition complex, provides a complete educational and entrepreneurial ecosystem for the Tech solutions to enhance 2 the visitor experience events industry. Its 1,000 m include a business incubator, a coworking space and ALREADY DEPLOYED OR BEING ROLLED OUT: LéCOLE, a training programme for event-related professions. Eleven start-ups received Re-Invent Facility Management

support during the inaugural 2018/2019 sea- Studio Bullit

This solution provides real-time reporting of © son, including MadamePee, which is launch- key building-related data: temperature, ing the fi rst women-only urinals. Currently, washroom satisfaction, lighting sensors and there are 10 new start-ups in residence, with power consumption analysis the goal of boosting innovation in the events Viparis Store management industry. A marketplace where exhibitors can fi nd and order the services they need Ouidrop is developing automated, auton- Who is Georges? is an network application Bziiit uses a phygital event platform capa- The Viper app omous and secure cloakrooms and lockers. that relies on the Smart Ruby system of con- Real-time monitoring of technical incidents ble, thanks to Data and Artifi cial Intelligence, These devices reduce waiting times and nected badges to facilitate networking and of predicting whether you will succeed in maximize space, while collecting data on the interaction between event participants, Objets trouvés (Lost and Found) your event. This platform also provides sim- time your visitors spend at your event. while providing organisers with real-time

A platform for managing lost property that Studio Bullit © ple tips for improving digital resonance. data. puts fi nders and owners in contact Paris Night Market

Cispé E-Motion VR specialises in creating dy- Paris Night Market organises events that pro- Sonarium organises next-generation mu- Included as part of Viparis’s overall security/ namic, mobile virtual reality experiences for mote responsible and ethical consumption sical workshops that involve participatory safety offer, the Cispé method provides a the general public. It uses VR software and IN TEST PHASE: for local communities. It promotes a playful quizzes, album listening, musical siestas, and tailor-made solution for ensuring compliance hardware solutions combined with re-appropriation of the city and its spaces. more. Each workshop is tailor-made both in with the safety, fi re, medical and hygiene re- A 2D/3D modelling tool RE INVENT FACILITY eco-friendly mobile kiosks. terms of format and content, in order to stay quirements for all types of events Providing prospective and current customers MANAGEMENT as close as possible to the themes and val- with 2D/3D models of our venues so that Reelax Re-Invent Facility ues of the company or organiser. Motion Wagram off ers a network of elec- Reelax Tickets is a fully secure ticket resale they can better conceptualise our range of Management utilises tronic boxes to create interactive, connected spaces a network of more platform that helps prevent fraud. It is aimed than 600 connected experiences that gamify events – connected at show or event producers who wish to en- Food outlet waiting times objects deployed 2 objects, robotics, machine learning, VR and ter the resale market and benefi t from it. Visitors in line at our food service outlets are across 600,000 m at three Viparis venues. escape games. informed about waiting times via a real-time digital queue-side display RoCamRoll off ers a simple, mobile solution In order to encourage discovery and new for fully-automated video editing. Recording Futuristic electric three-wheel vehicles visitor experiences, Foxie is developing can be done without human intervention. Two Toyota i-Road test vehicles available to smartphone-based treasure hunts and de- RoCamRoll’s devices automatically detect Viparis teams for use on-site tective games. These employ various func- the presence of people on stage and capture tionalities, including geolocation, Q&A mod- highlights of the event. ules, media content, interactions with connected objects, and more IN MOTION

Paris, where Paris, where hospitality is an art hospitality is an art

ach year Paris confi rms its status as E a top destination for large-scale events. As part of these efforts, Viparis is reinventing both its venues and the services it provides.

World-class service In 2015, Viparis launched Guest Attitude, a commitment by all of our staff to providing the best possible welcome to both our customers and our visitors.

The transformation of Paris Expo Porte de Versailles oﬀ ers an illustration of this approach. Everything has been designed to facilitate the visitor’s pathway and to provide him or her with the best possible experience:

The Services Hub offers services and everyday necessities – a reception desk to ensures that visitors receive up-to-date information, a children’s play area, a newsa- gent and a convenience store.

The venue’s signage has been completely Bullit Studio Bullit

information can be displayed. Studio Bullit © We have also completely redesigned our food service off er. Established brands such as McDonald’s and Paul are supplemented with concepts developed especially for the complex’s international visitors. Paris, a world leader In 2019, Microsoft Ignite generated similar for large-scale events attendance figures. In the past two years, Green spaces for relaxing can be found According the International Convention and Paris Expo Porte de Versailles has also 83% throughout the complex. Congress Association’s latest report, Paris hosted events organized by Google, HP, Dell, Visitor satisfaction HD Wi-Fi solutions that comply with inter- with Paris Expo Porte de Versailles remains the most popular destination for in- Salesforce, Amazon, and Huawei, thus confi r- national standards have been deployed. ternational congresses. ming the increasing appeal of the French capital for major international tech events. Major medical congresses have now been joined by large-scale tech events. In 2013, 2,500 IT and web professionals gathered at Microsoft’s Tech Summit to discover the latest in cloud-related technologies. and figures few facts Project overview: Denis Valode &JeanPistre of exhibition spaceinParis and Jean-MichelWilmotte Christian dePortzamparc, conference centre representing 216,000m² Dominique Perrault, that canseatupto with aplenaryhall 5,200 attendees architects: Jean Nouvel, renowed pavillons 5 7 1

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