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AIJA invites you to the Half-Year November Conference taking place in Paris from 29 November to 02 December 2023 titled “In Times of ‘Polycrisis’: Preparing for a Better Future through Resilience and Sport Values”.
Paris is considered as one of the greatest cultural and economic hubs in Europe as well as one of the most beautiful cities in the world. Its famous monuments and its unique selection of museums and art galleries provide a unique and glamorous backdrop. Paris is a vibrant and dynamic city that offers many business opportunities for large companies and start-ups alike. Paris is also getting ready to welcome the 2024 Summer Olympic and Paralympic Games, arguably the most high-profile global event in sport.
There is undoubtedly no better place to talk about resilience than the city that was the epicentre of the 1789 French Revolution, a significant historic event which had a major impact on global history. The French Revolution was a period of significant political, economic and societal change, from which emerged a new era of liberal democracy and the recognition of broadly defined individual rights. We are also currently facing strong headwinds and multiple crisis globally. What lessons can be learnt from the past? How transformative and agile are our ‘modern’ legal system and principles? Is our law resilient enough to face times of rapid change? How can we adapt and respond or, in other words, build resilience for a better future?
Against that background, the AIJA Half-Year November Conference will be based on two academic tracks around the two inspirational and related themes of “Resilience”and “Sport”.
The Organising Committee will also help you (re)discover Paris (like Emily) with fresh and local eyes: an unforgettable home hospitality dinner to experience one of the most globally acclaimed cuisines with locals, romantic city tours and many more surprises, always with a French touch.
The time has come to make a giant leap forward! The AIJA Half-Year November Conference in Paris will be a fantastic opportunity for young lawyers to come together, network, share views on how going through the current global turbulences and find ways to build resilience together. We truly believe Paris will provide the perfect stage to hold fascinating talks while enjoying a beautiful scenery and unique company. We look forward to welcoming both AIJA members and newcomers to Paris in 2023!
After all, as Audrey Hepburn said: “Paris is always a good idea!”
A bientôt!
WELCOME RECEPTION WITH A VIEW @ Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel – Wednesday 29 November (18:00-20:00)
How to better kick off an AIJA Conference in Paris than with the most breathtaking view of the Eiffel Tower and Trocadero by night? After collecting your badge at the registration desk, take a staircase (or lift) to our conference hotel heaven and join all participants for a unique welcome reception. So easy and ‘chic’ to connect or reconnect with the AIJA community.
CONFERENCE DINNER @ Diamant II - Bateaux Parisiens – Thursday 30 November (19:30-02:00)
Embark on an enchanting cruise on the Seine River and discover the Paris of lights for a memorable Conference Dinner.
The Diamant II, the latest addition to the Bateaux Parisiens fleet completely renovated in 2011, owes its name to its large, multi-faceted windows. It offers a 360° panoramic view and will give you the sensation to skim the famous Paris bridges. Do not miss this unique experience while mingling with your fellow Conference attendees at the end of a full day of networking and learning. The evening will conclude will some grooving on the dance floor (on terra firma!)
The boarding wharf is located just a stone's throw from the Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel. No bus transfers will therefore be needed.
HOME HOSPITALITY DINNER @ Local Lawyers’ homes – Friday 1 December (20:00-23:00)
Do you want to experience more of the French culture? Then you are in for a treat! One of the most anticipated evenings with a personal-local touch is the ‘Home Hospitality Dinner’, where local lawyers/participants open their homes to welcome AIJA members from around the world with local traditions, food and drinks. Gain insights into the lifestyle and hospitality of your Parisian peers in a friendly atmosphere!
NOTE: Participants will individually receive the name and details of the host via email prior to the Half-Year Conference. If you are unable to attend, please let the organisers know as soon as possible! Please remember to bring a small gift for the host, in the form of a souvenir from your country. Don’t forget that many of the hosts are not AIJA members and have never attended AIJA events before.
HOME HOSPITALITY AFTERPARTY @ Alcazar – Friday 1 December (23:00-03:00)
Have a taste of Paris nightlife in Saint-Germain des Prés: come and enjoy the best AIJA afterparty at Alcazar! After enjoying the legendary home hospitality dinners, all delegates and hosts are invited to dance and have fun in this stylish cozy bar with a chic but relaxed atmosphere. Find the AIJA party at the privatized Balcony Bar upstairs, a greenery corner in the heart of Paris.
GALA DINNER @ Académie Equestre de Versailles – Saturday 2 December (19:00-02:00)
A prestigious and one-of-a-kind evening awaits all delegates for our closing Gala Dinner to be hosted at the national equestrian Academy of Versailles, facing the eponymous ‘Château’.
Created by Bartabas in the Grand Stable of the Palace of Versailles in 2003, the National equestrian Academy of Versailles is a very unique “corps de ballet”. Its main originality lies in the confrontation of various artistic disciplines, such as dancing, singing, fencing or the Kyudo, traditional Japanese archery.
The great stables of the Château de Versailles were built by Jules Hardouin-Mansart in the 17th century to accommodate the king’s hunting mounts and warhorses. When Bartabas settled his Academy there, the great stables had been unoccupied for a long time. He worked on the renovation with Patrick Bouchain, a famous French architect. This space is an irresistible mix of contemporary and historical architecture which will accommodate our Gala Dinner welcome drink.
The dinner and closing party will take place in the magical Arena, designed like a theatre décor with a showcase of untreated wood positioned on a layer of stone. Murano glass chandeliers and mirrors, in which horses and riders are reflected ad infinitum, make reference to the Hall of Mirrors. The simplicity of the materials and the assemblage of beams and planks recall the ephemeral constructions of the Versailles of yesteryear. The Farnese Theatre in Parma inspired the lights and the mobile architecture.
No doubt it will be a historical night to remember!
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On the Left Bank of Paris, just a short walk away from the Eiffel Tower, this 4-star hotel has become a prime destination for business travellers. The 430 rooms, spread over 11 floors including 96 twins, combine comfort, sobriety and premium equipment. Enjoy 2,200m sqm of meeting space with 24 meeting rooms including a 280 sqm lounge on the 10th floor with an exceptional view of Paris, its monuments and the Eiffel Tower. The business playground, L'Appart' and the Penthouse Eiffel are ultramodern spaces where you can appreciate the Pullman spirit of "work hard, play hard".
The Frame Restaurant & Bar offers an inspired menu based on fresh products (some come directly from the hotel's organic garden). It is a chic, relaxed gastronomic venue in Paris with a DJ on Friday and Saturday nights featuring French and local cuisine. On Sundays, a brunch buffet to suit all tastes with fresh produce.
When sunny days arrive, come and enjoy the flavours of summer on its terrace facing the "Iron Lady". The hotel also offers a fitness room available 24/7.
Sustainability @ Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel
AIJA is pleased to partner with Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel & Accor hotels on the occasion of this HYC and supports all sustainability efforts and initiatives put in place by the hotel. Learn more with a brief fact sheet HERE (English version soon available)
LOCATION
18 Avenue De Suffren, 75015 Paris / Access via 22 Rue Jean Rey
Tel: +33 1 44 38 56 00
E-mail: h7229@accor.com
Website
GPS: 48.855976, 2.293221 / Interactive Accor hotels map
HOW TO ACCESS THE HOTEL
150 Guest rooms have been pre-blocked at Pullman Paris Tour Eiffel at a group preferential rate for AIJA Participants. Please note that rooms will be allocated on a first come first served basis and subject to availability on the required date(s).
AIJA Group Rates:
Run of House Classic Bedroom (single use): 280 EUR per night including full buffet breakfast, wifi and VAT + 2.88 EUR per person per night for the Local Taxes
Run of House Classic Bedroom (double use): 312 EUR per night including full buffet breakfast, wifi and VAT + 2.88 EUR per person per night for the Local Taxes
Booking deadline: 27 September 2023 (after which availability may not be guaranteed for all nights and at the preferential rate)
Cancellation policy: room reservations are cancellable, modifiable and refundable until 30 days prior to the date of check-in. Between 30 days and the date of arrival, bookings are non-cancellable, non-refundable. The full stay will be due. Possibilities to look for a replacement by another AIJA participant may be discussed with the AIJA Team before contacting the hotel.
Getting around the city: all you need to know about transport in Paris is HERE
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