Every year, IRIS’s schedule is punctuated with public conferences organized in collaboration with various partners.
Major annual events have shaped the Institute’s history, such as “Les Géopolitiques de Nantes”, “Les Internationales de Dijon”, and “Les Entretiens européens d’Enghien”. Additionally, IRIS has partnered with the French Development Agency (AFD) for several years to host an annual conference on Latin American issues.
Les Géopolitiques de Nantes
“Les Géopolitiques de Nantes” have been organized in partnership with the Lieu Unique in Nantes since 2013. This event spans two days of debates and discussions on a wide range of international issues. With the support of Nantes Métropole, this gathering offers the public an opportunity to decipher the strategic challenges facing the world.
The 12th edition of “LesGéopolitiques de Nantes” in 2024 attracted more than 6,900 attendees, a testament to its significant public success and the event’s growing quality over the years.
Les Internationales de Dijon
“Les Internationales de Dijon” have been held in the Salle des États des Ducs de Bourgogne in Dijon since 2017. Experts and policymakers participate in roundtable discussions addressing major international issues, with ample time allocated for public debate.
“The Internationales de Dijon” are co-organized by IRIS and the City of Dijon.
Les Entretiens européens d’Enghien
“Les Entretiens européens d’Enghien” were co-organized by IRIS and the City of Enghien-les-Bains from 2013 to 2022 at the Pergola Nova in Enghien-les-Bains. Each year, the event aimed to foster debate on major European issues with specialists, journalists, diplomats, and national and European representatives.
IRIS and the City of Enghien-les-Bains also organize thematic conferences focusing on various international issues.
IRIS/AFD Events
IRIS has partnered for several years with the French Development Agency (AFD) to organize public conferences on Latin American issues:
- France-Latin America: Innovative Collaborations for a New Global Balance (2019)
- European Union / Latin America: What Cooperations After COP26 on Climate? (2022)
- The Role of Women in Transforming Latin American Societies (2023)
- Latin America and the Migration Question: Crisis, Challenges, and Opportunities for Promoting Sustainable Development (2024)
