Futur en Seine is an international digital technology festival that will take place in Paris and throughout the Île-de-France region from 14 to 24 June 2012. Created in 2009, Futur en Seine is not only the first, but the only international festival devoted to showcasing some of the latest French and international digital inventions and technology to professionals and the general public over a ten-day period. Last year, the festival welcomed over 80,000 visitors.
In order to enjoy a greater visibility this year, the festival will begin with four days at the Centquatre: two days for professionals on the Thursday 14 June and Friday 15 June followed by weekend events open to the general public on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 June. Over the course of the following week, numerous events will also be held throughout Paris and the Île-de-France, such as a digital treasure hunt, a digital urban adventure, as well as the closing night festivities at Enghien-les-Bains.
Le village des innovations (Innovations village) installed in the Centquatre will house numerous events that will offer the public an insight into the future of digital equipment; robots as aides to everyday life, the school of the future, an improved environment, etc. These innovative inventions or designs will be presented by their inventors: entrepreneurs, designers and scientists, and conferences, concerts and performances will also be held allowing professionals and the general public the opportunity to debate and discuss the uses of technology.
Futur en Seine is organized by Cap digital, the centre concerned with the competitiveness and content of digital services. The centre boasts over 700 members ranging from 620 SMEs, 20 large groups, 50 public institutions, schools, universities and 10 private equity investors.
www.futur-en-seine.fr
