10 major professional events in Nantes in 2016

The year 2016 will feature a wide variety of professional events in Nantes Saint-Nazaire.

Exhibitions, conferences, symposia or conventions, the Convention Bureau Nantes Saint-Nazaire has selected the ten highlights that will take place here in 2016.

1- Industrial Solutions and Subcontracting Exhibition - 15 to 17 March 2016  

A unique expo that presents a full range of subcontracting and industrial production solutions, as well as leading innovative technologies. The industry of the future is a sector of excellence for the metropolitan area. 9,000 participants. Venue: Exponantes

2 - Journées de Neurologie de Langue Française - 5 to 8 April 2016

Major annual event for Francophone neurology, the JNLF conference provides continuing education for neurologists. 3,000 participants. Venue: La Cité Nantes Events Center

3- SETAC Europe - 20 to 26 May 2016

After Milan, Glasgow and Barcelona, this year the 2,200 participants in the European Symposium of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) will meet in Nantes. This international non-profit organization coordinates R&D and solutions to environmental problems. Venue: La Cité Nantes Events Center

4 Timbershow - 1 to 3 June 2016

The major event for timber professionals is organized in Nantes. Timber, siding, flooring, packaging, panels, timber solutions for construction, doors and windows, wooden furniture components, specialized trade, the Carrefour International du Bois brings together the largest offering of timber products in Europe. Venue: Exponantes

5 - Web2Day - 15 to 17 June 2016

Web2day, a key web event in France, offers three days of lectures, discussions and fun tech-related activities on new uses of the web and digital innovations. Venue: Stéréolux

6 - French International CCI Convention - 28 to 30 June 2016

7- AIPC Annual Conference - 3 to 7 July 2016

The AIPC is an international association of exhibition and convention centres. In 2016 its 200 members will meet in Nantes to discuss key issues of the professional events sector. Venue: La Cité Nantes Events Center

8 - Maker Week - 6 to 20 July 2016

Members of a global network, Makers are ingenious DIYers. They are meeting this year in Nantes for a major conference bringing together 600 Maker Faire organizers in Europe. Venue: Stéréolux 

9 - Climate Chance - 26 to 28 September 2016

Green Capital of Europe in 2013, Nantes is hosting the 2016 World Summit of Climate Actors. President of Eurocities, the network of 130 major cities, Nantes is a city known for its ecological and energy transition. This major event should bring together thousands of participants from around the world. Venue: La Cité Nantes Events Center 

10- HLM Congress - 27 to 29 September 2016

The Congress of the Union Sociale pour l'Habitat organized in Nantes brings together sustainable development professionals involved in social housing. Venue: Exponantes

Find all the dates on the calendar of professional events