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3-4-5 JULY 2025
Facing reality : a call to action
The only economic forum in Europe free and open to all, bringing together businesses, researchers, governments, trade unions, international institutions and associations to build joint responses to the major challenges of our time
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7000 entries
73 sessions & controversies
380 speakers
51 countries
34 international think tanks
6 youth agoras

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Meet our speakers
Michel BARNIER

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Ancien Premier Ministre, France
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Jean-Noël BARROT

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Ministre des Affaires étrangères, France
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Sophie BINET
Secrétaire Générale
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CGT
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Elisabeth BORNE

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Ministre de l’Éducation nationale, de l’Enseignement supérieur et de la Recherche, France
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Thomas BUBERL
Chief Executive Officer
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Axa
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Mario DRAGHI

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Ancien Président du Conseil des ministres, Italie
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Esther DUFLO
Professor
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Prix Nobel d'économie (2019)
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Tony ESTANGUET
President
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Paris 2024
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Nadia FETTAH ALAOUI

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Ministre de l’Economie et des Finances du Royaume du Maroc
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Pierre-Olivier GOURINCHAS
Economic Counsellor and Director of the Research Department
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Fond Monétaire International
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Dr. Ilham KADRI
Chief Executive Officer
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Syensqo
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Ndidi OKONKWO NWUNELI
CEO
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ONE Campaign
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Patrick POUYANNÉ
Président Directeur Général de TotalEnergies
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TotalEnergies
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Mamphela RAMPHELE
Honorary President
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Club de Rome
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Rodolphe SAADÉ
Président Directeur Général
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CMA CGM
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Loïc SOUBEYRAND
Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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Swile
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July 4 | 14:15 - 15:15
Semi-plénière 05
Is France Too Divided to Unite?
There is ample evidence of the importance of social, territorial and cultural…
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July 5 | 18:30 - 19:30
Final Session
Breaking the Cycle of Violence in Our Societies
Never since the Second World War has the world experienced so many…
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July 3 | 16:00 - 17:00
OPENING
The Urgent Need for a Rational Debate
Faced with the polarization of society, the rise of fakenews and the…
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Youth at the heart of the forum

To put the many issues facing young people back at the heart of the economic debate, le Cercle des économistes is launching the 3rd edition of the JEUNESSE(S) project. To mark the 25th anniversary of the event, le Cercle des économistes will be creating a new space for dialogue and reflection: the Agora Jeunesse(s), to give a voice to 18-30 year-olds and fully integrate them into economic and political debates.

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They talk about us

“My attendance at les Rencontres Économiques is due to the fact that this event has become a must, allowing us to learn from each other, to discuss with the public, and to present our analyses and proposals in a privileged setting and in a relationship that is always marked by respect for others.”

 

Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank

“Back in Mumbai, I have had an opportunity to reflect on the multidimensional, erudite discussions, the tough leadership and the positive, transformational, outcome stremas that flowed during and subsequent to the event.”

 

Ashwini KAKKAR, President of Action Against Hunger International

“Thanks to this convergence of interests and ambitions around economic excellence, openness to young people and the influence of the South in the world, a beautiful story is beginning between us. It’s a story that’s open to everyone, that anyone can share, on the spot or from a distance, and soak up the greatest economic or political talents.”

 

Renaud Muselier, President of the Southern Region and Vice-President of the Association pour les Rencontres Économiques d’Aix-en-Provence (Aix-en-Provence Economic Meetings Association)

“For over twenty years, our city has naturally and by vocation welcomed le Cercle des économistes and its founder Jean-Hervé Lorenzi for these studious and prestigious meetings. We are proud to have contributed to their creation and development in the heart of the city and the Parc Jourdan.”

 

Sophie Joissains, Mayor of Aix-en-Provence and Vice-President of the Sud Provence – Alpes-Côte d’Azur Region

“The historic partnership between les Rencontres Economiques and the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence has helped to forge an economic and cultural event that is unique in the world. In the heart of summer, Aix-en-Provence is an essential stopover and an essential meeting place for thinking about the future of the world by drawing on the inspiration of some of the greatest artists of our time.”

 

Pierre Audi, General Director of the Festival d’Aix-en-Provence

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