Join us in beautiful Hyères for two days of consequential conversations on security, energy and investing in our sustainable future in this multipolar world.

We propose à wonderful retreat in the oldest French beach resort, Hyères les Palmiers, on the beautiful French Riviera , July 22-24, 2024.

As we look forward to the Summit of the Future and the COP 29, our sessions will convene seasoned experts, as well as creating an inter generational dialogue on how important cooperation is across all sectors of the economy.

You can sign up for the day(s) of your choice for a flat rate of €500 , which includes a morning session with guest speakers , coffee breaks, lunch and an afternoon session with several speakers. To extend your stay, you are welcome to sign up for another day of your choice and even stay at the hotel.

Your payment for the Retreat is considered a donation to our non-profit institute . A fiscal receipt can be provided upon request.

Sponsorship packages are available upon request.

Here is the tentative program for the two days (subject to change) . Please click on the day of your choice, and a new page will open with a payment page.
Sign-up before the payment deadline : July 15, 2024

Welcome Dinner , July 22, 19h30 : priority will be given to participants signed up for at least 1 day of the Retreat. Please fill out the form before July 15 : https://forms.gle/7LwfpzMbfBHUUbw89

Day 1 : Regional/Mediterranean Geopolitics, Energy, Climate , Cybersecurity Risks and Opportunities : SDG 7,9,13

Morning : Ambassador Omar Samad, Dr. Professor Nursin Güney, Ambassador Shota Gvineria (English, on line), Carole Grimaud

Women 4 Diplomacy : Scientific , Economic, Cultural and Sustainable Diplomacy : SDG 4,5,16,17

Day 2 : Sustainable and resilient cities : SDG 9, 11

Morning : Professor Dr. Zoubeir Lafhaj , Karim Elgendy, Fahda Barrak, Stéphanie Chaltiel

How can we prepare for 2030 with foresight and ESG policies ?

Afternoon : Roundtable with all panelists , conclusions , take always, recommendations . A special session will be dedicated to cooperation on EU tender calls.