PRIVILEGE EVENING: Uniting the excellence of Université Côte d'Azur research and the boldness of companies
- Knowledge transfer - Industry
on the September 29, 2025
Université Côte d'Azur and its Fondation invite their academic, economic and institutional partners to an exclusive evening celebrating academic excellence and its essential role in competitiveness and economic development. A unique event at the heart of IMREDD to celebrate the synergy between scientific innovation, entrepreneurship and social commitment.
In 2025, Université Côte d'Azur celebrates its 60th anniversary. This anniversary is not only a time to celebrate, it's also a wonderful opportunity to look to the future and share with companies what makes the University so strong and unique.
On the program
6 immersive pavilions to explore strategic areas of innovation:- Flavors, Fragrances & Cosmetics
- Cultural and creative industries
- Artificial intelligence
- Territorial intelligence & resilience
- Aging well & sustainable health
- Innovative materials (electronics, photonics, quantum, biomedical)
A cocktail reception to exchange ideas and forge special links.
Why take part?
- Discover the technological platforms and scientific expertise available to companies
- Identify opportunities for collaboration and innovation transfer
- Interact directly with the region's researchers, talent and economic decision-makers
- Forge strategic partnerships to accelerate your projects
It is in this spirit that the Soirée Privilège, organized by Université Côte d'Azur and its Foundation, takes on its full meaning. An annual highlight, this year's event will bring togetherover 200 decision-makers - business leaders, academics, institutional players, patrons and committed alumni - around a common goal:to further open up its laboratories, talents and projects to strategic cooperation with the business world and civil society.
Program (subject to change)
- 5:30pm: Opening of the Immersive Exhibition of the 6 scientific pavilions
- Local partners and companies are invited to discover the 6 thematic Pavilions, hosted by our teacher-researchers, researchers, startups and partner companies. Each Pavilion will have a dedicated space and meeting rooms for discussions with the companies present.
- Artificial intelligence
- Cultural and creative industries
- Materials of the future (quantum, optical, bio-medical)
- Aging well & sustainable health
- Flavors, fragrances & cosmetics
- Intelligent territories and resilience
Certain high-impact projects will be presented to companies, with a view to encouraging them to engage in joint public-private R&D. Teams will also be on hand to listen to companies' needs and see how, together, it is possible to structure their requirements. Each pavilion will illustrate :- structuring projects underway in laboratories,
- concrete applications for companies,
- opportunities for partnerships and co-development with companies.
- 6:30pm: Official inauguration and tour of the Pavilions
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Official inauguration and tour of the Pavilions in the presence of institutions and journalists
- 7:30 pm: Round table "60 years of knowledge to imagine together 60 years of innovation".
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Speeches & Introductory remarks :
- Laurent Hottiaux, Préfet des Alpes-Martimes or his representative,
- Lionel Beffre, Government Advisor - Minister of the Interior,
- Jeanick Brisswalter, President of Université Côte d'Azur
Round Table: (subject to change)- Christian Estrosi, Mayor and President of the Nice Côte d'Azur Metropolis
- Jérôme Viaud, Mayor of Grasse, President of the Pays de Grasse Urban Community
- Jean-Luc Moullet, DG Research and Innovation for the French government
- Jean-Luc Allavena, Chairman and Founder of Atlantys Investors, former Director of the Private Office of H.S.H. Principe Albert II of Monaco, former President of the HEC Foundation
- Pierre Giordano, Deputy President Amadeus
- Odile Fanton d'Andon, alumni, Founding President of Acri-ST
- 8:30 pm: Université Côte d'Azur 60th anniversary cocktail reception
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Université Côte d'Azur will bring together its academic, economic and institutional partners for a cocktail reception at the heart of theIMREDD, guests will enjoy an immersive experience at close quarters with the major scientific and technological issues addressed by Université Côte d'Azur.
The evening will feature- An elegant, festive musical ambience, encouraging exchanges and conviviality.
- An original fund-raising event, in partnership with poster artist Eric Garence, whose works will be highlighted and sold to support the Fondation Université Côte d'Azur's Talents & Impact Program.
- Discussions between researchers, business leaders and public decision-makers, highlighting the need to unite academic and economic forces to strengthen the region's competitiveness and attractiveness.
This evening will embody the vocation of Université Côte d'Azur: to be a structuring player in innovation and the region's influence, by combining scientific excellence, creativity and collective commitment.
Celebrating 60 years of history also means preparing for the next 60 years of innovation and excellence. Together, let's transform your ideas into solutions and build the future of our region.
Benjamin Seror, Managing Director of the Fondation Université Côte d'Azur
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