France-Atlanta 2015 Media Kit An annual series of high-quality events, centered on innovation and designed to foster transatlantic cooperation and exchange in the fields of science, business, culture, and humanitarian affairs France-Atlanta Media Kit i MEDIA INQUIRIES For media passes, interview requests, or other inquiries, please contact : Heather Kircher Clavé Press and Communication Attaché 404-495-1682 [email protected] Last edited September 25, 2015 For the latest event information, visit : www.france-atlanta.org. France-Atlanta Media Kit ii Table of Contents About France-Atlanta 2015……………………………………….……..………. 1 2015 Program Calendar …………………………………………….….………… 2 Scientific Symposiums ……………………………………………….…….……. 3 Business Events …………………………………………………………….……. 5 Cultural Happenings ………………………………………………………….…. 6 Humanitarian Events …………………………………………………………… 10 Sponsors and partners …………………………………………………………… 12 FAQ ………………………………………………………………………….…. 14 France-Atlanta Media Kit iii The 6th Annual France-Atlanta: Together Towards Innovation will highlight sustainable innovation and international cooperation between France and the U.S. Southeast during this two-week series of events co- presented by the Consulate General of France in Atlanta and the Georgia Institute of Technology. France-Atlanta: Together Towards Innovation is an annual series of events designed to foster cooperation and exchange between the two countries in the fields of science, business, culture, and humanitarian affairs. From October 27-November 9, France-Atlanta 2015 will welcome more than 40 French and American leaders, businessmen, experts, and artists and some 3500 participants for its diverse program of workshops, panel discussions, concerts, lectures, and more. During the France-Atlanta 2015 program: - Two scientific symposiums will gather numerous experts, scientists, and business leaders to discuss their research and experience in advanced manufacturing and solar energy in order to create new opportunities for joint collaborations. - The Crystal Peach Awards Luncheon will celebrate foreign investments in France and the U.S. Southeast. - Five cultural events will showcase French innovation in the fields of cinema, dance, music and architecture. Program highlights include a talk-back with award-winning director Abdherrahmane Sissako, a contemporary dance performance by Fabien Prioville, and a contemporary music concert by Thierry Pécou’s Ensemble Variance and Sonic Generator. - Two humanitarian events will focus on NGO stakes for sustainability and climate change adaptation and raising awareness among young people on current humanitarian issues. Also on the occasion of France-Atlanta 2015, the city of Toulouse will send an official delegation to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the sister-city relationship between Atlanta and Toulouse. France-Atlanta 2015 is presented under the high auspices of the Ambassador of France to the United States, the Governor of Georgia, and the Mayor of Atlanta and with the generous support of the Honorable Anne Cox Chambers, Delta-KLM-Air France, Besharat Gallery, Arkadin Collaboration Services, Dassault Systemes, MailChimp, and France 24, in collaboration with its many local and international partners. The latest France-Atlanta 2015 Program can be found at www.france-atlanta.org. France-Atlanta Media Kit 1 2015 Program Calendar Event Date + Time Location Besharat Gallery Opening Ceremony* October 27 Georgia Tech Manufacturing Seminar and Workshop on the Future Institute – Callaway October 28-29 of Manufacturing Manufacturing Research Center 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Building 10 Years of the FACC Crystal Peach Georgia Tech October 28 Awards Historic Academy of Medicine 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Climate Change and Humanitarian Emory University October 28 Aid: Local and Global Stakes Mathematics and Science Center 3:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. in COP 21 “Musicas Occitanas” by Compagnie October 28 Alliance Française of Atlanta Guillaume Lopez 7:00 p.m. “Time for Us” by Fabien Prioville Dance Company October 29, 30 & 31 The Goat Farm American Premiere 8:30 p.m. SHOP: A Dance Workshop October 31 The Goat Farm by Fabien Prioville 12:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. “To Dare. Cultures, Sustainability” a Georgia Tech College of November 2 lecture with Architect Philippe Madec Architecture, Auditorium 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Georgia Tech College of Exhibition: “To Dare. Cultures, November 2 -13 Architecture, Stubbins Gallery Sustainability” Power Generation with New Solar Hodges Room Centergy Building November 3 Photovoltaic Devices at Georgia Tech Square 8:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Special Screening of “Waiting for November 6 SCADShow Happiness” by A. Sissako 7:00 p.m. Special Screening & Director The Woodruff Arts Center – November 7 Talkback: “Timbuktu” by Hill Auditorium 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Abderrahmane Sissako An Evening of Contemporary Music Ferst Center for the Arts at with Ensemble Variances and Sonic November 9 Georgia Tech Generator 8:00 p.m. Education series: Humanitarian Work Metro Atlanta high schools and in French-Speaking Countries October 27-November 9 universities *This event is invitation-only. Media passes available upon request France-Atlanta Media Kit 2 Scientific Symposiums Seminar and Workshop on the Future of Manufacturing WHEN: October 28-29 | 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. WHERE: Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute – Callaway Manufacturing Research Center Building (813 Ferst Dr, Atlanta, GA 30332) Building upon the strong ties between Georgia Tech and Arts et Métiers ParisTech (AMPT), the leading French engineering school in the domain of advanced manufacturing, this two-day workshop will enable manufacturing experts to share their experiences in research, development, innovation, commercialization, and education in the domain of advanced manufacturing. Workshop topics include: • Smart manufacturing processes: innovative and manufacturing processes, e.g., ultra- precision machining, additive manufacturing, printed electronics, fastener-free manufacturing, for both new and current materials • New materials for smart and customized products, e.g., high performance alloys, advanced composites, nanomaterials, etc • The robot and the human: Cobotic/virtual control • Friendly environmental and social factory: low energy, water and material consumption, low waste, high level of recyclability, safe and attractive workplaces. • Digital factory: from product to factory design, virtual reality • Focus on education: Education for the factory of the Future, Master Degree and PHD. Share of experience, attractiveness, how GT and AMP can form high level collaborators adapted to industry strategy. On this occasion, AMPT will send a delegation of more than 20 scientists, academics, and experts to meet with their Georgia Tech and other American counterparts. It is hoped that, through this workshop, participants will identify key questions and a path forward in order to leverage their mutual strengths and create new opportunities for joint collaborations both in the United States and in Europe. *** Arts et Métiers ParisTech (AMPT) is the French leading engineering school in the domain of advanced manufacturing. A member of the European platform EFFRA, factory of the future, in the core group of the French team building the European Knowledge Innovation Community‘s added Value Manufacturing, AMPT has built an alliance with the CEAtech and Cetim to accelerate both the lab-to-market time and the formation of workers adapted for the new industry challenges. The Georgia Tech Manufacturing Institute brings together top researchers and thought leaders from the many varied disciplines that shape manufacturing to help define and solve some of the greatest challenges facing U.S. industry today. The Institute focuses on the complete innovation value chain — from raw and recycled resources to prototypes and finished products — and develop materials, systems, processes, education, and even policies that impact manufacturers’ performance in the marketplace. In addition, Georgia Tech President, Dr. G.P. “Bud” Peterson, was appointed by the White House to the Advanced Manufacturing Partnership (AMP) Steering Committee. AMP is an initiative designed to reinvigorate the U.S. manufacturing competitiveness and to create high-quality jobs, through public-private partnership. Georgia Tech and Arts et Métiers have developed very strong ties since 1997, particularly through their respective campuses in Lorraine, both in education (double degree programs) and in research (Open Lab PSA Peugeot Citroën; GT-CNRS-UMI 2958 joint international laboratory). France-Atlanta Media Kit 3 Scientific Symposiums Powering the World with Photovoltaics: Status and Opportunities WHEN: November 3 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. WHERE: Hodges Room Centergy Building at Georgia Tech Square (Suite 335, 75 5th St, Atlanta, GA 30308) French and American experts will address solar energy generation, with a particular emphasis on photovoltaic (PV) materials and devices, during this one-day workshop organized by Georgia Tech (GT) and CEA-Liten (France). An overview of the PV technology landscape in Europe and in the United–States will be presented and an outlook on future opportunities and challenges generated by recent progress in research and development will be provided. The morning session will consist of scientific and technical presentations on power generation from sunlight. After an overview of PV research and technology both in Europe and in the U.S., specialized talks will be given by American and French experts