Convergences 2015 World Forum: 19, 20 & 21 September 2012 in Paris

During the Convergences 2015 World Forum, over 3,000 professionals and experts will meet during 3 days on 19, 20 and 21 September 2012 in Paris (France) to build together tomorrow’s answers to today’s social and environmental challenges faced by developed and developing countries.

The world Forum will bring together the leading operators from social entrepreneurship, social and solidarity economy, microfinance, and the international aid sector.

Check out the web site here. And see more info below.

This 5^th edition will see:

      100 exhibitors at the Professional Marketplace on 19 and 20 September

      3,000 participants from 50 countries

      50 high level round tables

      300 experts and guest stars, such as:

·         Alain Juppé, Former French Prime Minister and Mayor of Bordeaux

·         Antoine Frérot, CEO, Veolia Environnement

·         Antonio Meloto, Founder and President, Gawad Kalinga

·         Bruno Witvoët, CEO, Unilever France

·         Cécile Molinier, Director, UNDP Geneva

·         Christian Sautter, President, France Active

·         Djibo Bagna, President, ROPPA  (Réseau des Organisations Paysannes et de Producteurs de l'Afrique de l'Ouest)

·         François Soulage, President, Secours Catholique

·         Geoff Lamb, President,  Global Policy and Advocacy, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation

·         Gérard Payen, Special Advisor to the United Nations Secretary-General

·         Jean Bernardeau, CEO, HSBC France

·         Jean-Michel Severino, former Director, French Development Agency

·         Jon Lomoy, Director, OECD Development Co-operation Directorate

·         Michel Barnier, European Commissioner for Internal Market and Services

·         Michel Rocard, Former French Prime Minister

·         Nicolas Hulot, Founder, Foundation for Nature and Human Beings

·         Pierre Rabhi, President and Founder, Mouvement Colibri

·         Pierre-Yves Madignier, President, ATD Quart-Monde

·         Sam Daley Harris, CEO and Founder, Center for Citizen Empowerment and Transformation / President, RESULTS

      A rich and diverse program for 3 days. Download it here!