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1 A brand by PRESS KIT September

2 CONTENTS p. 3 "Bordeaux headed for the top 3" by Éric Dulong, President of Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux p. 4 Bordeaux Events, a new brand for fresh ambitions p. 8 Customised support suited to each project p. 11 Bordeaux, leading destination for business tourism Appendices: p. 15 Event locations p. 19 Fact Sheet: Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux p. 21 Key Figures 2014 for Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux PRESS CONTACT Agence Passerelles Anne-Laure Guillaume & Isabelle Latour-Gervais / bordeaux-expo@passerelles.com 2

3 EDITORIAL A new identity to turn an ambition into reality: to rank among the top 3 cities for hosting events In the past few years Bordeaux has become the place to meet and the recently inaugurated Bordeaux Matmut stadium and future major infrastructure projects like la Cité du Vin and the high-speed LGV railway line serve to reaffirm this. As further proof of this attraction, Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux hosted and organised 370 conferences, exhibitions, conventions, competitive examinations and other meetings for business and the general public in 2014 at the 4 sites that we manage (the Exhibition Centre, the Convention Centre, the Cité Mondiale Convention Centre and Hangar 14). Today the stars have aligned to allow Bordeaux to make it to the top 3 cities for hosting professional and general public events in France, and we are ready to do our part in making sure that happens. To make this dream a reality, we have launched the Bordeaux Events brand, dedicated to our event hosting activity. We have also created this new identity in order to connect with our regional, national and international clients. Our objective is to continue our market expansion through creativity and innovation. The reorganization involved is aimed at increasing the loyalty and satisfaction of our clients through customised services and greater proximity. Bordeaux Events not only offers organisers 4 locations for hosting events, but also its expertise and passion for events. Eric Dulong, President of Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux 3

4 Bordeaux Events, a new brand for new ambitions With a new development strategy, strengthened teams and commercial policies, and the launch of a new website, Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux is ready to expand its event hosting activity in France and internationally and propel Bordeaux into the top 3 French cities for business tourism. In order to achieve these new ambitions and support its development, Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux, a key player in the greater South West region of France, has launched its brand, "Bordeaux Events". Bordeaux Events, a catalyst for business tourism With total revenue of 27.3 million euros in 2014 (+5% compared to 2013) and 105 employees, Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux is a major economic player with activities centred on two areas of expertise: Event Production", for producing and organising major events (exhibitions for the general public, trade events, sports competitions); "Event Hosting", for business and/or the general public. Under an operating agreement and with a commercial lease, Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux operates 4 major sites in Bordeaux: the Exhibition Centre, the Convention Centre, the Cité Mondiale Convention Centre and Hangar 14. Today, Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux is launching a new "Bordeaux Events" brand, with the goal of raising the profile of the "Event Hosting" business by promoting its expertise and events. With this brand, the management of Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux is seeking primarily to move into a new territory of communication and to clearly demonstrate that the focus is on clients and their events. Much more than a "space rental" service, Bordeaux Events is truly a partner for events organisers. Run by Karine Santa-Maria, this division has 22 employees who place their expertise at the service of key accounts, institutional investors, organisations, learned societies, and regional, national and international companies. In 2014, Bordeaux Events hosted 300 events with 550,000 conventioneers and participants. 4

5 A strong ambition to make Bordeaux one of the top 3 cities for hosting events With this new identity, Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux promotes Bordeaux as a destination in order to propel the city into the top 3 French cities for business tourism. Bordeaux Events aims to boost the city s influence with the goal of attracting major regional, national and international events such as: ITS World Congress: 5-9 October 2015 at the Exhibition Centre, 10,000 visitors 9 th International Abilympics, Olympics of skills for disabled people: March 2016 at the Exhibition Centre, 80 to 100,000 visitors 8 th World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology: 30 May-4 June 2016 at the Convention Centre, 1,800 conventioneers 11 th European Congress of Neuropathology: 6-9 July 2016 the Cité Mondiale Convention Centre, 500 participants Bordeaux Events also intends to contribute to the development of business clusters and sectors of excellence in the Aquitaine region by providing support in the organization of specific events for these sectors. Strengthened organisation and communication Together the 4 event locations form a competitive offering adapted to all event types: international, national and regional, for business or the general public. The complementary management of these venues is assured by a network of teams, now united by the Bordeaux Events brand. The new blend of skills and experiences (in particular with the arrival of an audio-visual media production manager and 2 new sales representatives) is supported by an ambitious sales action plan. The new sales policy brings the focus back to the various markets (organisations and conventions, exhibition organisers, and corporate events), with new turnkey offers. Bordeaux Events development strategy also features new communication tools, including a purposefully customer-oriented website, Simultaneously, Bordeaux Events has strengthened its social media presence through Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter. And beginning in 2016, a newsletter will highlight all the wealth of the hosted events. 5

6 and 70 million invested in facilities Another project will allow Bordeaux Events to compete with other great European host sites: the renovation of the Bordeaux Exhibition Centre, the 2 nd largest in France (outside Paris) with 130 ha, of which 84,000m² are covered and 120,000m² are outside. In 2016, construction work will begin for a new hall (to replace the current Hall 2) which will be fully modular catering for up to 3,500 people, with 10 to 12 committee rooms and an exhibition space making it possible to host large-scale events starting in At the same time, large-scale renovation work will begin in Hall 1, a covered surface area of 50,400 m². Global investment is estimated at 70 million euros ( 30M for the new hall and 40M for Hall 1). Participating investors include the City of Bordeaux, Bordeaux Métropole, the Aquitaine Region and the SBEPEC (Société Bordelaise des Équipements Publics d'expositions et de Congrès). Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux, committed to environmental and local development Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux seeks to contribute to the development of exemplary business tourism. After being awarded ISO 9001 certification in January 2008, a true guarantee of quality and customer satisfaction, in June 2012 Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux earned ISO certification, which pertains to the environmental impact generated by the entity s site management activity and which is based on an initiative of ongoing improvement and pollution prevention: Waste management: implementation of an internal waste collection centre, waste sorting, carpet recycling and conversion into raw materials. Reduced energy (electricity and gas) and water consumption, and optimisation of their use on the various sites. Promoting eco-transport: internally through the use of clean and economical vehicles (electric cars, bikes ) and externally through incentive offers that encourage car sharing, public transport, and the tramway for visitors. Carbon footprint: providing clients with carbon audits at their request. Finally, in its desire to support territorial development, Bordeaux Events makes it a priority to work with selected local contractors. 6

7 3 questions for Karine Santa-Maria, Director of Bordeaux Events What does the name "Bordeaux Events" mean to you? Bordeaux Events is a name that reflects our expertise and savoir-faire acquired over more than 20 years, and the momentum and growing appeal of Bordeaux. With this brand, we seek to position ourselves in a new territory of modern communication that speaks to our clients, whether they are in France or abroad. The logo represents the vibrancy of the events, venues, meetings, connections, visits. In our customer promise, we have brought our focus back to the "Bordeaux" destination, to the clients and their projects, rather than on the venues we manage. In a few words, what is Bordeaux Events development strategy? To tackle this extremely competitive market and establish Bordeaux as a top destination for hosting events and conferences, we have implemented an aggressive commercial strategy, which included recruiting 3 new employees. We are setting out to win new regional, national, but also international markets, with sales representatives specialized in their sectors. In order to develop this prospecting campaign, we will also continue to pursue membership with influential networks such as the direct selling association, Fédération de Vente Directe. We were the first in our sector to join. This allowed us to host the Fédération de Vente Directe Convention last May at the Convention Centre and meet the 150 members of this association, themselves organisers of their own events and conventions. Our offer will be based on creating products that provide turnkey solutions. The launch of our brand is supported by new communication tool (marketing media, brochures, fact sheets ) and a website focused on clients and the type of event they want to organise. To guide them in their choices, we present case studies and the "your project in 2 steps" feature, offering them the opportunity to get in contact quickly with our team. Following a consultation, the website design was entrusted to the agency INTERACTIVE, which also developed the Bordeaux Tourism and Conventions website for Bordeaux Métropole. This choice was based on the firm s professionalism, solid references and true customer orientation, and we saw that we could only benefit from this mutual choice in service provider, enabling us to envision future synergies between our entities. In another new development, Bordeaux Events will be on Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter! What are your selling points for event organisers? One of our assets is undeniably the complementarity of our 4 venues, which benefit from choice locations: the Exhibition Centre and the Convention Centre are located in the privileged setting of Bordeaux Lac, the Cité Mondiale Convention Centre in the heart of the city and Hangar 14 facing the River Garonne. Yet we are much more than a venue rental service. On a daily basis, our 22 employees assist organisers from start to finish in each of their event projects, and at each major design phase they are attributed a unique contact person. By creating this close relationship, we seek to increase customer loyalty and satisfaction. And of course, our greatest asset remains the destination, Bordeaux! As shown by all the rankings that have put Bordeaux in the spotlight [the latest of which ranked it "the coolest city in France" (September 2015)!], today Bordeaux is seen as a welcoming destination and its growing appeal has a strong impact on our clients decisions. 7

8 Customised support suited to each project CONVENTIONS With over 40 conventions and 25,000 participants welcomed each year, Bordeaux Events has a wealth of experience in assisting medical, scientific, industrial and technical conventions of national and international dimensions. Its teams provide support from the initial identification of needs to managing conventioneers and logistical aspects. ADAPT THE EXHIBITION SPACE OVERSEE PARTICIPANT REGISTRATION MANAGE ACCOMODATION FOR CONVENTIONEERS SET UP PREVIEWS Dedicated venues: Convention Centre, Cité Mondiale Convention Centre, Exhibition Centre Examples of hosted and upcoming conventions: ITS World Congress at the Exhibition Centre (5-9 October ,000 people) National Convention of Sports Cardiology at the Cité Mondiale Convention Centre (6-7 November people) Bordeaux Day of Pediatric Dermatology at the Cité Mondiale Convention Centre (13 November people) 8 th World Congress of Veterinary Dermatology at the Convention Centre (30 May 4 June ,800 people) 8

9 EXHIBITIONS Every year, Bordeaux Events organises over 50 trade and general public exhibitions and hosts 400,000 people. Reception and modular exhibition areas are available to organisers. A team of experts guides them throughout the design of their event, welcoming visitors and managing the exhibitors. Dedicated venues: Bordeaux Exhibition Centre, Hangar 14 Examples of hosted and upcoming exhibitions: Novibat Trade Exhibition Point P at the Exhibition Centre (15 April ,220 people) I.D.E.F (Interactive & Digital Entertainment Festival) Trade Exhibition at Hangar 14 (30 June - 2 July ,500 people) Animasia general public exhibition at Hangar 14 (10 October 2015) Salon Autonomic at the Exhibition Centre (3 and 4 March 2016) MANAGE THE GENERAL INSTALLATION OVERSEE THE MANAGEMENT OF EXHIBITORS WELCOME VISITORS CORPORATE EVENTS Bordeaux Events organises over 130 corporate events each year, welcoming over 45,000 guests: conventions, workshops, meetings, product launches, general meetings, seminars, roadshows, and more. HOST AND CONNECT THE EVENT OFFER GOURMET CATERING AND A RANGE OF QUALITY ACCOMODATIONS Its teams are committed to creating an event that fits the company image and meets the clients objectives. Dedicated venues: Convention Centre, Cité Mondiale Convention Centre, Bordeaux Exhibition Centre Examples of hosted and upcoming corporate events: 4 th National Meeting of Department Heads organised by ANDESI and UPEC at the Cité Mondiale Convention Centre (2-3 June people) Convention In Extenso at the Convention Centre (12 October people) 9

10 GALA EVENINGS Bordeaux Events offers sites that benefit from the exceptional location of the Garonne riverfront, in the downtown area for quality convivial gala evenings. The team provides its logistic support from the identification of needs to welcoming guests, to the choice of service providers, particularly in terms of hosting, catering, entertainment and security. Dedicated venues: Hangar 14, Cité Mondiale Convention Centre QUALITY, GOURMET CATERING AUDIO-VISUAL EXPERTISE CUSTOMISED WELCOME AND EVENT SECURITY EXCEPTIONAL LOCATIONS Examples of hosted and upcoming gala evenings: Vinexpo "The Blend" evening functions at Hangar 14 (14-17 June 2015) Dinner as part of the Hydropower Conference at Hangar 14 (28 October people) COMPETETIVE EXAMINATIONS Bordeaux Events provides its expertise in organising examinations for students (medicine, nursing, business school ) or professionals (administration, civil service ) from 500 candidates to over 3,000. WELCOME PARTICIPANTS PROVIDE A TURNKEY INSTALLATION SOLUTION The teams ensure that the spaces are adapted and assist in setting up a reception service. Their priority: guarantee optimal conditions for a successful examination. Dedicated venues: Bordeaux Exhibition Centre and Hangar 14 INSTALL SIGNAGE Examples of past and upcoming competitive examinations: Concours des officiers de gendarmerie (1 st October 2015 at the Exhibition Centre 1,760 people) Concours PACES, Première Année Commune des Études de Santé (16-17 December 2015 at the Exhibition Centre 3,000 candidats) 10

11 Bordeaux, leading destination for business tourism CRTA - Alain Béguerie - JR Fialeix OT Bordeaux "Coolest city in France", No. 1 city "where French people want to live", "favourite city of Parisian executives", No. 1 French city where it s nice to work, 5 th city to invest in for 2015 An exceptional heritage of architecture, wine and gastronomy has brought the city international renown Listed as UNESCO world heritage since 2007, boasting a world-famous wine region, and elected "European Best Destination 2015, Bordeaux is undeniably an international brand, known for the vibrancy of its economy, tourism and culture. Ranked 6 th French city for business tourism in 2014, 1 the capital of Gironde hosts nearly 100 conventions each year and over 400 trade events. Convention activity (excluding exhibitions, seminar-type professional events or general public meetings and events) attracts over 30,000 conventioneers per year with a strong proportion of foreigners. The economic benefits of these conventions are estimated at over 25 million euros: 2 7 million euros in spending directly connected to the organisation of the convention (rental of rooms, catering ) and 18 million euros spent by the conventioneers in the city (hotels, shopping, visits, restaurants ). They city also benefits from the riches of the Aquitaine region, ranked 5 th French destination for foreign tourists (after l'île-de-france, Provence, Alps and Riviera, Rhône-Alpes and Languedoc-Roussillon), with a share of 5% of paid employment in this sector (3 rd position). The first assessment of the 2015 summer season has been very positive, with tourist numbers higher than in 2014 (+13% for the month of July in Bordeaux according to the Tourist Office). And in a few months, Bordeaux will be at the heart of the great new region of Aquitaine-Limousin-Poitou-Charentes, bursting with potential: the biggest agricultural region in Europe, top French region for research and innovation, and one of the most attractive regions demographically, as well as the leading French region for tourism employment. 1 2 ICCA Ranking 2014 Paris (1 st French city and 1 st worldwide), Marseille-Aix (2 nd French city and 60 th worldwide), Lyon (3 rd French city and 77 th worldwide), Nice (4 th French city and 83 rd worldwide), Toulouse (5 th French city and et 101 st worldwide), Bordeaux (6 th French city and 125 th worldwide). Source: Bordeaux Convention Bureau

12 With the future in its sights and modernity as its hallmark, Bordeaux is a city on the move more than ever before Bordeaux is brimming over with historic heritage, but is also looking to the future and committed to innovation, with its sights set on becoming a European metropolis. New infrastructures Since 2009, the city has launched a vast urban development project entitled "Greater Bordeaux, for a sustainable metropolis", outlining its metamorphosis through to The Exhibition Centre, the Convention Centre and the headquarters of Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux are all located at Bordeaux-Lac, an economically dynamic district enjoying a major revival and offering a significant employment area. Already known for its big hotel complex, Bordeaux-Lac recently became home to spectacular sites such as the Ginko eco-district and the Matmut Atlantique stadium, connected by the arrival of the tramway in January 2015, with direct access to the train station and the city centre. Large-scale project for June 2016: the Cité du Vin. Located a few minutes for the Exhibition Centre, it will offer a voyage in time to wine regions the world over, in a discovery of the wine civilisations through a multisensory experience. The goal of the Cité du Vin is to promote this sector and develop the appeal of the entire region by attracting over 400,000 visitors per year. In so doing, it hopes to generate 40 million euros in economic benefits. In 2017, the high speed railway line, Ligne à Grande Vitesse (LGV) will put Bordeaux just 2 hours from Paris, thus contributing to the expansion of the new Euratlantique Cité du Vin business - DR district. 12

13 5 great competitive clusters and sectors of excellence Competitive clusters have become one of the main tools of industrial policy and innovation development in France, especially in its regions. Aquitaine features 5 competitive clusters bringing together companies, research laboratories and training institutions in order to promote synergies and create collaborative and innovative projects: Aerospace Valley, global Midi-Pyrénées & Aquitaine aerospace and embedded systems competitive cluster Agri Sud-Ouest Innovation, agricultural and agro-industrial competitive cluster of South West France Avenia, Aquitaine Geoscience competitive cluster for energy and the environment Route des Lasers, photonics competitive cluster in Aquitaine Xylofutur, competitive cluster for products and materials from cultivated forests Bordeaux metropolitan area also features several sectors of excellence, like those of healthcare and biotechnology structured around the third-ranking French University Hospital Centre, 3 several international groups and research institutes working in neuroscience, cardiology, oncology and bio-imaging. A campus of excellence Another driver of the territory s appeal and leverage for competitiveness is the Université de Bordeaux (70,000 students), which recently began a massive transformation to become a model multidisciplinary university, with the goal of being recognised as one of the greatest European universities. It was selected as one of the top three campuses of excellence in France in the framework of the national programme Future Investments. A digital city Bordeaux supports digital transformation as a powerful performance driver at economic, societal, ecological and cultural levels. Awarded the French Tech label in November 2014, Bordeaux metropolitan area and its entrepreneurial ecosystem are now among the leading territories in the area of digital technology and innovation. Bordeaux and the surrounding region can boast an active digital community, contributing to sustainable growth in the area. Today in Aquitaine, the sector includes some 7,000 companies and 23,000 jobs, with the goal of reaching 50,000 jobs by Ranking: Le Point August

14 An increasingly accessible metropolitan area A dynamic international airport 80 direct national and international destinations 25 airline companies A fast-expanding TGV train station Daily TGV connections to and from Paris-Montparnasse, Lille, Strasbourg, Toulouse. 200 daily regional lines connecting Bordeaux with all the cities of Aquitaine 2017: commissioning of the LGV, connecting Bordeaux and Paris in 2 hours A tramway which serves the 4 Bordeaux Events venues Tram C: "Parc des Expositions" stop and "Palais des Congrès" stop Tram B: "CAPC" stop for the Cité Mondiale and "Cours du Médoc" for Hangar 14 At the junction of 4 motorways A10 from Paris via Tours, Poitiers, Nantes and Orléans A62 from Toulouse via Montauban and Agen A63 from Spain via Bayonne, Biarritz and Dax A89 from Lyon via Clermont-Ferrand 14

15 THE VENUE LOCATIONS Bordeaux Exhibition Centre A true giant, measuring 130 hectares, of which 84,000m² are covered and 120,000m² are outside. It comprises 4 Halls: Hall 1, measuring 50,400m², enjoys a beautiful view of the lake, Hall 3 with a surface of 12,000m², and Hall 4 with 7,500m². Hall 2 will soon be demolished to make room for a new hall in 2018, featuring a fully modular auditorium able to accommodate up to 3,500 people, with 10 to 12 committee rooms and an exhibition space. p In 2012, the 7,000 parking places were equipped with photovoltaic shade structures (20 ha). This plant produces approximately 13,000 MWh per year, the equivalent of the electricity consumption of 5,000 households or more than 6 months of the consumption of public lighting in Bordeaux. It is the largest solar plant in France in an urban area. Since January 2015, Bordeaux Exhibition Centre has been accessible by tramway from the Saint-Jean train station and Bordeaux city centre (Tram C). Address: Cours Charles Bricaud Bordeaux 84,000m² covered 4 halls 120,000m² outside Customizable and convertible plenary meeting rooms, able to host up to 6,000 people Parking visiteurs places 15

16 Bordeaux Convention Centre Designed by architect Jean-Michel Wilmotte, the Convention Centre features 3 amphitheatres (196, 353, and 1,293 seats), 10 fully equipped committee rooms and a modular exhibition and restaurant area of 3,000 m². Combining modern architecture and light with practicality, it is perfectly adapted to hosting corporate events, conferences and conventions, with or without exhibitions. It is located at the heart of a hotel complex featuring 1,300 rooms, with 1 to 4 star options within walking distance. Now connected to the Saint-Jean train station and Bordeaux city centre by tramway (Tram C), it also includes 3 free visitor car parks (nearly 1,200 places). Address: avenue Jean-Gabriel Domergue Bordeaux Surface of 12,000m² 3,000m² modular space (exhibition and restaurant area) 3 auditoriums (196, 353, and 1,293 seats) 10 committee rooms 1,200 parking places 16

17 Cité Mondiale Convention Centre Renovated in 2012, the Cité Mondiale Convention Centre offers a modular exhibition and restaurant area of 1,300m² and an amphitheatre with 300 seats and 4 committee rooms. Located in the city centre, overlooking the River Garonne and directly served by the tramway (Tram B), it is fully adapted to host intimate corporate meetings, seminars, conventions and exhibitions. It is adjacent to the 4-star Mercure hotel, which features 97 rooms. An underground public car park offers 850 places. Address: 18 parvis des Chartrons Bordeaux 1,300m² modular area 1 auditorium (300 seats) 4 committee rooms Public parking, 850 places 17

18 Hangar 14 Perfectly integrated into the heart of the city and the listed façades of the Bordeaux quays, accessible by tramway (Tram B), Hangar 14 offers an exceptional view of the river and the Pont Chaban Delmas. Boasting 5,400m² on two levels, including a terrace of 600 m², it specifically hosts general public and trade exhibitions, and prestigious receptions (gala evenings, product launches and presentations ). It is located near the Hangar 15 public car park. Address: quai des Chartrons Bordeaux 5,400m² on 2 levels 600 m² panoramic terrace with a view of the Garonne Public car park with 700 places 18

19 FACT SHEET: Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux Name: Congrès et Expositions de Bordeaux Date founded: 1916 (under the name "Comité de la Foire Internationale de Bordeaux") Status: A simplified joint-stock company with a capital of 24,040,000 Business sector: Hosting and organising events (fairs, exhibitions, conventions ) Infrastructures: Bordeaux Exhibition Centre Bordeaux Convention Centre Cité Mondiale Convention Centre Hangar 14 Board: Eric Dulong, President Bernard Dupouy, Vice-President Alain Heriaud, Vice-President Patrick Thomas, Vice-President Executive Committee: Vincent Grenié, Managing Director Karine Santa-Maria, Director of Bordeaux Events Frédéric Espugne-Darses, Director of the Event Production Division Nicolas Caron, Director of Legal Affairs and Institutional Relationships Pierre Gatipon, Director of Infrastructures and General Resources Valérie Ginestet, Financial Director Marie Ribault, Human Resources Director Bernard Telmon, Director of Operations Headquarters: Rue Jean Samazeuilh - CS Bordeaux Cedex Tel. +33(0) Fax: +33(0) Websites: Social networks:

20 A CLOSER LOOK AT THE "EVENT PRODUCTION" DIVISION OF CONGRÈS ET EXPOSITIONS DE BORDEAUX: It organises and creates alone or in partnership general public exhibitions and corporate events in various business sectors: agriculture and food production, the wine industry, sport, aeronautics, hotel and restaurant industry, food professionals, etc., as well as sports competitions. This division produces its events from the initial strategic planning through to the final organization. The most recent events: trade exhibitions Exp Hôtel in 2013, Bordeaux-Vinipro Sud-Ouest in 2014 and the Bordeaux Geek Festival in 2015 BORDEAUX-VINIPRO SUD-OUEST January (biennial) / Bordeaux Exhibition Centre 6,000 professionals exhibitors Next event: January 2016 JUMPING INTERNATIONAL DE BORDEAUX February (annual) / Bordeaux Exhibition Centre 180 riders 40,000 people Next event: February 2016 BORDEAUX INTERNATIONAL FAIR May (annual) / Bordeaux Exhibition Centre 220,000m² of exhibitions 300,000 people Next event: May 2016 BORDEAUX GEEK FESTIVAL May (annual) / Bordeaux Exhibition Centre 20,000 people geek-festival.fr Next event: May 2016 SITEVINITECH May, Argentina (biennial) / June, China (annual) Dates: May and 1 st June Penglai China / May Mendoza Argentina ADS SHOW September (biennial) / Bordeaux Exhibition Centre 6,500 people Next event: September 2016 SALONS VIVONS November (annual) / Bordeaux Exhibition Centre 65,000m² of exhibitions 80,000 people Next event: 7-11 November 2015 EXP HÔTEL November (biennial) / Bordeaux Exhibition Centre 15,000m² of exhibitions 15,000 professionals Next event: November 2015 VINITECH-SIFEL December (biennial) / Bordeaux Exhibition Centre 65,000m² of exhibitions 44,000 professionals Next event: 29 November 1 st December

21 KEY FIGURES 2014: CONGRÈS ET EXPOSITIONS DE BORDEAUX 27.3 million euros in revenue 650 million euros in direct and indirect economic benefits employees 370 organised or hosted events, including 26 trade fairs 193 conferences, conventions, business meetings 43 general public events and fairs 30 competitive examinations 78 other 8,076 exhibitors Attendance: 1,396,352 4 Estimate based on national ratios provided by the UNIMEV 21