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The Consulate General of France in Atlanta

& the Georgia Institute of Technology present:

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Under the High Auspices of the
Ambassador of France to the United States,
His Excellency Mr. Pierre Vimont;
the Governor of Georgia, the Honorable Sonny Perdue;
and the Mayor of Atlanta, the Honorable Kasim Reed.

www.france-atlanta.org
Scientific Symposiums
“Establishing the Lafayette Institute” “Photonics, Materials and
WHEN: November 30, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. Nanotechnology, Applied Robotics”
WHERE: Bill Moore Student Success Center, WHEN: December 1-2, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.
Georgia Institute of Technology WHERE: Manufacturing Research Center
(MaRC), Georgia Institute of Technology,
(219 Uncle Heinie Way, Atlanta, GA 30332)
(813 Ferst Drive, Atlanta, GA 30332)
Representatives from Georgia Tech, Georgia
The Georgia Institute of Technology and the
Tech Lorraine, the Lorraine Regional Council, the
Institute of Technologies, Information Sciences
Department of Moselle and the Metz Metropole
and Engineering (INSIS-CNRS) have designed a
will all sign an agreement creating the Lafayette
wide-ranging two-day symposium with keynote
Institute. Located next to Georgia Tech Lorraine
presentations by French and American experts on
in Metz, the Lafayette Institute will promote tech-
photonics and hyper frequency nanotechnology
nological innovation by providing state-of-the-art
and new materials, robotics and smart home, and
infrastructure, research facilities, services to
they will embrace the start of collaborations be-
industry and spin-off companies in the optoelec-
tween CNRS laboratories in France and Georgia
tronic sector.
Institute of Technology.
“FRANCE-ATLANTA: OPENING CEREMONY” “Translational Treatment for “Haiti 2020”
Cardiovascular Disease” WHEN: December 2, 2010 at 8:00 a.m.
WHEN: November 29, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. WHEN: December 1, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. WHERE: GTRI Conference Center Auditorium,
WHERE: GTRI Conference Center Auditorium, (250 14th Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318)
WHERE: The World of Coca Cola, (250 14th Street, NW, Atlanta, Georgia 30318) Haiti 2020 symposium proposes to initiate a
121 Baker Street, NW, Atlanta, GA 30313 Translating research discoveries into state-of-the- decade-long dialogue on Haiti’s post earth-
art patient care will be the focus of the “Cardio- quake reconstruction. National and international
BY INVITATION ONLY vascular Day,” organized by Saint-Joseph’s Health partners include: CARE, the Centers for Disease
System. Leading French and American cardiolo- Control and Prevention (CDC), Institut Pasteur,
gists and scientists will share ideas, innovations the Emory Global Health Institute, and Haitian
The Ambassador of France to the United States, and compare the best practices in heart treatment counterparts will share views on emerging needs
including: interventional cardiology, transplant im- and plans on how to respond to evolving prob-
the Governor of Georgia and the Mayor of Atlanta munology, molecular genetics and epidemiology. lems of disease surveillance, water and sanita-
tion, and post-traumatic stress.
have been officially invited to open “France-Atlanta” during a
reception organized at the World of Coca Cola Museum. “Transforming Cancer Research
Through Technology”
Also present will be official delegations from Lorraine, Moselle, WHEN: December 2-3, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: Winship Cancer Institute at Emory,
Metz and Toulouse as well as many of the participants in the events Room C5012, (1365-C Clifton Road,
that are organized within the framework of “France-Atlanta.” ALL EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Atlanta, GA 30322)
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. Winship Cancer Institute at Emory University will
host French and American oncologists, physicists,
For more information visit www.france-atlanta.org biochemists and nanotechnologists who will

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For more information visit address new aspects of oncology R&D in a two-
www.france-atlanta.org day conference. Jean-Marc Egly, member of the
French Science Academy and other distinguished
research scholars will give presentations on the
future of oncology and rare diseases.
Business Workshops Cultural Expressions
“Bridging the Atlantic: Leveraging “Promoting Sustainable Ballet Preljocaj: “Empty Moves I & II”
Workforce and Intellectual Capital for Energy Resources” WHEN: November 7, 2010 at 5:00 p.m.
International Business Success” WHEN: December 1, 2010 at 7:00 a.m. WHERE: Rialto Center for the Arts at
WHEN: November 30, 2010 at 7:00 a.m. WHERE: Georgia Pacific Auditorium, Georgia State, (80 Forsyth Street NW, Photo: JC Carbonne
WHERE: LeCraw Auditorium - Lobby Level, Lobby Level (133 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30303)
Georgia Institute of Technology (800 West Atlanta GA 30303) For the first time in Atlanta, one of France’s
“Les Elements”: Vocal Excellence
Peachtree Street NW, Atlanta GA 30308) most renowned contemporary choreographers, WHEN: December 1, 2010, at 7:30 p.m.
This workshop contrasts the unique French WHERE: Ray Charles Performing Arts Center at
and U.S. renewable energy policies and strate- Angelin Preljocaj, presents his ballet, Empty
Using a best practices approach and leverag- Morehouse College, (830 Westview Drive SW,
gies, focusing on their respective strengths and moves I & II, inspired by a reading by legendary
ing the expertise of world-class panelists, this Atlanta, GA 30310)
weaknesses. Expert panelists will highlight the composer John Cage. The French daily, Le Figaro
workshop sets out to find responsive strategies WHEN: December 3, 2010, at 8:00 p.m.
risks and opportunities in their specific renew- said of the ballet, “Angelin Preljocaj, the most
to global companies’ training requirements; to WHERE: Cathedral of St. Philip,
able energy market areas. Looking at avenues of programmed contemporary choreographer in
connect the world of enterprise with the research (2744 Peachtree Road NW, Atlanta GA 30305)
collaboration between U.S. and French firms, the France and abroad, offers a spectacular insight
pool of higher education; to identify managerial
panelists will conclude with an expert discussion into how he is motivated by a passion for the
talent through the use of international intern- “Les Eléments,” a stunning French chamber choir
with the audience. pure strength of bodies in motion.”
ships; and to create international managerial conducted by its founder Joël Suhubiette, has
depth through global university partnerships. in just a few years established itself as one of
“Commercializing Medical Devices” Contemporary French Music Concert the leading lights of French choral life, winning
“Investing in France - WHEN: December 1, 2010 at 2:00 p.m. with Sonic Generator the Prix Liliane Bettencourt for choral singing
Focus on the Lorraine” WHERE: Markus Nanotechnology Building, WHEN: November 30, 2010, at 8:00 p.m. awarded by the Academy of Fine Arts of the
room 1116-1118, Georgia Institute of Technology, WHERE: Rich Theatre at the Woodruff Arts Institut de France in 2005. They will present
WHEN: November 30, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
Center, (1280 Peachtree Street NE, both a contemporary and classic repertoire at
WHERE: The Frank Gordy Room–Wardlaw Center, (345 Ferst Drive, Atlanta, GA 30332)
Atlanta, GA 30309) Morehouse College’s brand new Ray Charles
Georgia Institute of Technology, Experts will present to French and American Performing Arts Center as well as in the stunning
(177 North Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia 30332) companies the necessary requirements to The contemporary music ensemble in residence cathedral of St. Philip’s Episcopal Church.
commercialize medical devices in both France at Georgia Tech, Sonic Generator, presents a trib-
France is one of the top three destinations in the ute to the music of IRCAM. The group explores
world for foreign investment. Philippe Yvergniaux, and the United States. Their presentation will be The Centre-Pompidou Metz:
followed by success stories told by French and the connections between cutting-edge technolo-
Director of Invest in France Agency in North gies and chamber music through unique collabo-
A New French Cultural Institution
America, will present material on current trends American entrepreneurs, highlighting the current
rations between Georgia Tech researchers and the WHEN: December 2 at 7:00 p.m.
in the French market and its attractiveness to market opportunities in both countries. WHERE: Hill Auditorium at the High Museum
best classical musicians in Atlanta. This concert
investors. Jean-Yves Le Déaut, Vice President of features French composer Philippe Leroux and of Art, (1280 Peachtree Street, NE,
the Lorraine region, will highlight the economic “Rethinking Ground Transportation soprano Donatienne Michel-Dansac. Atlanta, GA, 30309)
opportunities for American investors in his region. and Logistics”
Laurent Le Bon, Director of the Centre Pompi-
WHEN: December 2, 2010 at 7:00 a.m.
dou-Metz, which opened in May 2010, will
WHERE: Metro Atlanta Chamber, present the museum’s objectives, cultural pro-
(235 Andrew Young International Blvd., NW, gram, and outstanding architecture designed by
Atlanta, GA 30303) Shigeru Ban Architects (Japan) and Jean de
ALL EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Experts and elected officials will present to ALL EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Gastines Architectes (France). Laurent Le Bon,
French and American companies the latest who curated the museum’s opening exhibition,
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED. “Masterpieces”, will present the exhibition
information regarding transportation, logistics
and supply chain management, and their impact that considers the notion of the masterpiece
on business and economic development. Among through nearly 800 works, of which more than
For more information visit For more information visit 700 were chosen from the collections of the
the panelists present will be the Atlanta Mayor www.france-atlanta.org
www.france-atlanta.org Kasim Reed. Also, Nissan will present its new Centre Pompidou, Musée national d’art moderne
electric car, the Leaf. in Paris.
Cultural Expressions Humanitarian Events
“Paris-Atlanta: Grand Plans, “Enhancing Public Health Training
Everyday Life” in Africa”
WHEN: December 4, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. WHEN: December 3, 2010 at 7:00 a.m.
WHERE: Georgia Tech College of Architecture, WHERE: The Carter Center, One Copenhill,
(245 Fourth Street, Atlanta, GA 30332) Contemporary French Theatre: (453 Freedom Parkway, Atlanta, GA 30307) Bringing Awareness to Haiti Relief Aid
This symposium will bring together French and
“Me Too, I’m Catherine Deneuve” BY INVITATION ONLY WHEN: December 6, 2010 at 4:00 p.m.
American politicians, academics, professionals, WHEN: December 11, 2010 at 8:00 p.m. The French Government is partnering with the WHERE: Student Center, Georgia Institute of
and community members for a careful look at WHERE: 14th Street Playhouse Theater, Carter Center to make possible the English Technology, (350 Ferst Drive, Atlanta, GA 30332)
two urban planning projects, Grand Paris and (173 14th Street, Atlanta GA 30309) to French translation of a significant body of Both France and the United States share special
Atlanta Beltline, and the issues they raise—for The Parisian Theatre du Rond Point, crosses the health learning materials to enhance curricula ties with Haiti, which continues to suffer terrible
design, planning, and governance of cities; for Atlantic to present their spirit and their work that address life-threatening diseases, long-term devastation following the earthquake of January
the professions usually associated with these in Atlanta. Trap Door Theater will present the health promotion, and disease prevention 20, 2010. On the invitation of the Humanitar-
tasks; for their current and future inhabitants. critically acclaimed play, “Me too, I’m Catherine activities in French-speaking countries in Africa. ian Center of Georgia Tech, representatives
An accompanying exhibition will complement Deneuve,” written by French playwright Pierre The contribution of the first set of translated from French and American NGOs, including
these discussions. Notte and directed by Valérie Warnotte. To go documents will be one of the topics at the Carter Dr. Hardman, President and CEO of the Carter
along with the play, December 9-11, the Alliance Center’s Board of Councilors meeting in Center and Pierre Salignon, Executive Director of
Jazz with Baptiste Trotignon Francaise d’Atlanta, (Colony Square Plaza Level, December, which will be attended by President Médecins du Monde, have been invited to testify
WHEN: December 5, 2010, at 3:00 p.m. 1197, Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30361) Jimmy Carter and French officials. about the situation in Haiti and tell more about
WHERE: Spivey Hall at Clayton State University, will present filmed adaptations of three plays by what still needs to be accomplished in order to
(2000 Clayton State Blvd., Morrow, GA 30260) the Theatre du Rond Point and host a reading of ensure recovery. This lecture will be followed
Valère Novarina’s latest work. by the screening of a series of documentaries
A favorite of European jazz festivals, the brilliant
on Haiti.
young French pianist Baptiste Trotignon, among For more information visit
the brightest talents on the international jazz
Culinary Parcours
www.france-atlanta.org
scene, makes his Atlanta debut at Clayton State WHEN: November 29-December 12, 2010
University’s acoustically-superior Spivey Hall. WHERE: Atlanta-area French restaurants

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Baptiste Trotignon will perform with musicians, French and American restaurants in metro
Mark Turner (tenor saxophone), Matt Penman Atlanta will offer a French-influenced prix fixe
(bass) and Gregory Hutchinson (drums). menu for $30, showcasing what France has best
to offer—its centuries of fantastic culinary art.

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Participating restaurants include, Anis Bistro,
Atmosphere, Le Giverny, Au Pied de Cochon,
Petite Auberge and Violette Restaurant.

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ALL EVENTS ARE OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED.

For more information visit

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www.france-atlanta.org
We would like to thank our sponsors: And our valuable partners:

With the support of:


Alliance Française d’Atlanta
Association Ensemble, Atlanta-Accueil,
Atlanta-Toulouse Sister Cities Committee,
Ecole du Samedi, Erai,
the French-American Chamber of Commerce,
the French Heritage Society, the French Senior Trade
Advisors Association, Théâtre du Rêve,
the French Society and Ubifrance.

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