GDF SUEZ partners with the 10th edition of the Business and Research Conference in Reims on March 31, 2015

GDF SUEZ is a partner of the Business and Research Conference that will take place in Reims on March 31st, 2015, with a focus on “The challenges of research and innovation.”GDF SUEZ will use the event to promote its innovation process and will showcase some the most innovative solutions developed by its subsidiaries for companies and local authorities. GDF SUEZ will have a stand where event participants (institutional actors, companies, startups, researchers) can meet and discuss with Group employees.Several important events for the Group will take place over the course of the day:Roundtable discussion: What is happening to R&D and innovation in Champagne-Ardenne given the territorial reforms that are taking place?Speaker: Cédric BARBARY (Futures Energies)4 simultaneous practical workshops:- The “Research and Innovation” aspects of the Gérontopôle (Speaker: Stephanie MERGER, Cofely Ineo)- The building of the future (Speaker: Christophe FERRY, Cofely Services)- Industrial research chairs, an opportunity for companies- Societal impacts of innovationThe conference will culminate in a debate hosted by Erik ORSENNA, writer and member of the Académie Française.