Meet our Sponsors

Akuo in a nutshell

Akuo is the major French independent producer of distributed renewable energy. Akuo is present over the whole value chain: development, financing, construction, and operation. With more than 350 members of staff to date, the group, whose headquarters are in Paris, is established in 18 countries in the world.

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Akuo, Excellence sponsor of the France Pavilion

Akuo will install its Sunstyle® solar tiles on the entire roof and facade of the France Pavilion, enabling us to meet our needs for durability, energy autonomy and aesthetics of the Pavilion.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise in a nutshell

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise delivers the customised technology experiences enterprises need to make everything connect. ALE provides digital-age networking, communications and cloud solutions tailored to ensure customers’ success, with flexible business models in the cloud, on premises, and hybrid. All solutions have built-in security and limited environmental impact. 

Over 100 years of innovation have made Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise a trusted advisor to more than 830,000 customers in 100 countries around the world. The privately-owned company with headquarters in France has over 2900 direct business partners worldwide, achieving an effective global reach with a local focus.

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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise, Excellence sponsor of the France Pavilion

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise will implement the 4700 sq meter France Pavilion with networking and communication solutions to meet all connectivity needs of the visitors.

AXA in a nutshell

The AXA group is a world leader in insurance and investment management with 171,000 employees serving 105 million clients in 61 countries.  AXA has been present in the Gulf for since 1951 and is one of the major players in the region. As a multisector company, AXA offers a wide range of services and tailor-made insurance products to individuals and businesses, covering car, home, health, pensions and savings.

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AXA, Excellence sponsor of the France Pavilion

AXA will participate at the Expo 2020 Dubai, providing insurance expertise and support to the France Pavilion.

Bureau Veritas in a nutshell

Bureau Veritas is a world leader in laboratory testing, inspection and certification services. Created in 1828, the Group has more than 75,000 employees located in more than 1,500 offices and laboratories around the globe. Bureau Veritas helps its clients improve their performance by offering services and innovative solutions in order to ensure that their assets, products, infrastructure and processes meet standards and regulations in terms of quality, health and safety, environmental protection and social responsibility.

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Bureau Veritas, Excellence sponsor of the France Pavilion

For the France Pavilion, Bureau Veritas will carry out the evaluation technical work required to ensure the France Pavilion complies with the best professional practices and all applicable regulations. Moreover, Bureau Veritas will help Cofrex with environmental quality and social and environmental responsibility for the France Pavilion.

FLYING WHALES in a nutshell

FLYING WHALES is a French company developing a major industrial program launched in France, then joined by China in 2017 and by Canada in 2019 whose maiden flight will take place in 2024.

This project includes:

• An aeronautical program & manufacturing company for the development of the LCA60T, a rigid airship for point-to-point transport (i.e. no need for transport infrastructure) for heavy and/or bulky loads (up to 60 t) in the hold or under slings at a low cost with a negligible environmental impact,
• An operating company which will operate the LCA60T for its end users and will manage on three continents a fleet of 162 LCA60T and their bases, with control centers for each operational region.  

FLYING WHALES carries out this program with support from:

• International cooperation (especially in Canada) 
• Around forty French and Canadian companies with its leading partners in "risk sharing"
• A world-class management team including, in program management and technical roles, executives from major international aeronautical programs
• Significant public funding in addition to shareholders’ equity: for development and for the production infrastructure 
• Its industry-leading shareholders whose controlling company is made up of major French players (Région Nouvelle-Aquitaine, Bouygues, ADP, Air Liquide, ONF)

The transport solution under development will be revolutionary: the LCA60T will load and unload up to 60 tons in hover flight (no contact with the ground) and will feature a hybrid propulsion chain which allows for an eventual transformation to being 100% electric. 

With its worldwide unique capacities, the LCA60T addresses the industrial equipment & parts transport market, the wood sector capable of extracting this renewable resource with no environmental impact to increase in wood-based construction, and the economic opening-up of regions under economic development with insufficient transport infrastructures.

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FLYING WHALES, Excellence sponsor of the France Pavilion

FLYING WHALES will be in the permanent exhibition to introduce its unique futuristic mobility solution. With its unique solution for providing sustainable cargo transport to landlocked and isolated regions around the world, FLYING WHALES is fully in tune with the challenges of building the world of tomorrow - a world the France Pavilion will be bringing to light over the next six months. 

Île-de-France Region in a nutshell

With a little more than 10,000 agents (nearly 90% of whom work in high schools), 209 elected officials and a budget of 5 billion euros, the Île-de-France Region is active in most of the areas that affect the daily lives of the 12 million people living in the Ile-de-France region: transport, high schools, apprenticeships, economic development, the environment, etc.

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L'Oréal in a nutshell

L’Oréal has devoted itself to beauty for over 100 years. With its unique international portfolio of 36 diverse and complementary brands, the Group generated sales amounting to 29.87 billion euros in 2019 and employs 88,000 people worldwide. As the world’s leading beauty company, L’Oréal is present across all distribution networks: mass market, department stores, pharmacies and drugstores, hair salons, travel retail, branded retail and e-commerce.

Research and innovation, and a dedicated research team of 4,100 people, are at the core of L’Oréal’s strategy, working to meet beauty aspirations all over the world. L’Oréal sets out ambitious sustainable development goals across the Group for 2030 and aims to empower its ecosystem for a more inclusive and sustainable society.

Pernod Ricard in a nutshell

Pernod Ricard has made “creators of conviviality” its vision and signature. The Group, through its presence, will focus on creating moments of sincere and spontaneous exchange to stimulate dialogue and sharing of ideas.

Pernod Ricard is the world’s No 2 in wines and spirits with consolidated sales of €8,448 million in FY20. Created in 1975 by the merger of Ricard and Pernod, the Group has undergone sustained development, based on both organic growth and acquisitions: Seagram (2001), Allied Domecq (2005) and Vin&Sprit (2008). Pernod Ricard, which owns 16 of the Top 100 Spirits Brands, holds one of the most prestigious and comprehensive brand portfolios in the industry, including: Absolut Vodka, Ricard pastis, Ballantine’s, Chivas Regal, Royal Salute, and The Glenlivet Scotch whiskies, Jameson Irish whiskey, Martell cognac, Havana Club rum, Beefeater gin, Malibu liqueur, Mumm and Perrier-Jouët champagnes, as well Jacob’s Creek, Brancott Estate, Campo Viejo, and Kenwood wines. Pernod Ricard’s brands are distributed across 160+ markets and by its own salesforce in 73 markets.

The Group’s decentralised organisation empowers its 19,000 employees to be true on-the-ground ambassadors of its vision of “Créateurs de Convivialité.” As reaffirmed by the Group’s strategic plan, “Transform and Accelerate,” deployed in 2018, Pernod Ricard’s strategy focuses on investing in long-term, profitable growth for all stakeholders. The Group remains true to its three founding values: entrepreneurial spirit, mutual trust, and a strong sense of ethics, as illustrated by the 2030 Sustainability and Responsibility roadmap supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), “Good times from a good place.” In recognition of Pernod Ricard’s strong commitment to sustainable development and responsible consumption, it has received a Gold rating from Ecovadis. Pernod Ricard is also a United Nations’ Global Compact LEAD company.

Pernod Ricard is listed on Euronext (Ticker: RI; ISIN Code: FR0000120693) and is part of the CAC 40 and Eurostoxx 50 indices.

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RATP Group in a nutshell

Present in 13 countries, across four continents, the RATP Group is a global leader in urban mobility. On a daily basis, our 65,000 employees work round-the-clock to develop, operate, maintain and modernise innovative public transport systems, and to meet the mobility needs of travellers.  RATP Group operates daily eight means of transport (metro, tram, urban and inter-urban buses, regional trains, sightseeing, maritime shuttles, cable transport and transport on demand), and is also present, in partnership, on the new mobility chain on four other modes (autonomous shuttles, electric scooter, carpooling and car sharing). The RATP Group offers reliable and connected mobility solutions for smart, sustainable cities.

An expert and committed group, at the service of the territories and their inhabitants

Every day around the world, the RATP group takes up the challenges of mobility in territories and cities facing major climate emergency and social inclusion issues. Passenger transport is the cornerstone of its history, but the group has never stopped reinventing itself to improve its performance and offer new solutions, new modes and new services. In a context of changing uses, its global, integrated expertise is at the service of all. 

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RATP Group, Excellence sponsor of the France Pavilion

On the France Pavilion, RATP Group will promote French savoir-faire and excellence for smart and sustainable cities.

Schneider Electric in a nutshell

Schneider Electric is leading the digital transformation of energy management and automation in homes, buildings, data centers, infrastructure and industries. The company is dedicated to making a world that is more electric, more connected from plant to plug, more distributed and more efficient. Schneider Electric creates connected technologies that will reshape industries, transform cities and enrich lives. They power businesses, homes, and industries intelligently, effectively and efficiently.

Their connected products and software enable better, faster, more reliable management of buildings, industries and data centers. They deliver solutions that enable “Life Is On” - when Life is Energized, Efficient and Connected. Our solutions save energy consumption and reduce costs by 30-50%. They are led by local talent and management expertise in the markets we serve, supported by continuous development and training, so they can be closer to the energy and technology demands of their customers. They have become the reference in many of our markets, and they want to shape the agenda in new energy and future infrastructure in the rest of the Middle East and Africa region.

Suez in a nutshell

Suez is active on all five continents where it brings real world solutions to local authorities, industry, consumers and agriculture for the smart and sustainable management of their resources.

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Duvivier Canapés in a nutshell

Maison Duvivier's French savoir-faire français de la Maison Duvivier

For seven generations since 1840, Maison Duvivier has developed a unique knowledge of craft trades by integrating the most advanced technologies of the furniture industry. The materials used by Duvivier Canapés are the essential ingredient in the quality of our sofas, armchairs and furniture, which are treated with great care right from the time they are selected to the time they are turned into furnishings. The Maison guarantees its long-term expertise due to the implementation of a diversified and sustainable development, built around four key areas: material, savoir-faire, commitment and character.

The expert knowledge of the designers, upholsterers and furnishers has been passed on from one generation to another, thus guaranteeing that the products are completely manufactured in France and recognised by the “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant (Living Heritage Company)” label.

Duvivier Canapés shapes its DNA in French craftsmanship

Since 2006, the label “Entreprise du Patrimoine Vivant”, awarded by the French State, has valued and encouraged French culture and its savoir-faire. It distinguishes those French companies with artisanal and/or industrial expertise. This distinction has been awarded to Maison Duvivier Canapés since the label was created.

Duvivier Canapés is also acknowledged for its strong local presence, its attachment to the region of Vienne, a true indicator of quality and proof of its willingness to serve French manufacturing. The two manufacturing plants are located to the south of Poitiers. The leather and fabric workshops, as well as the assembling of the furniture, has always been located in Usson-du-Poitou. The accompanying carpentry workshop has chosen to locate in Lussac-les-Châteaux.

This decision has helped to secure local jobs and maintain traditional artisanal skills, as well as enabling the company to be part of an ecosystem close to the Vienne region and to France. This area also provides a supply of French woods, leathers and fabrics of the highest quality providing the authenticity of the furniture, the guarantee of their origin and their French character.

Sustainability working at the behest of design

For Duvivier Canapés, their furniture is not something perishable, nor is it an accessory.. Their furniture reveals the soul of an establishment and makes you feel at home. This concept of furniture with a long lifespan is at the juncture of a change in the consumer model. A model that promotes sustainability, not instant gratification. A model which also gives preference to quality over quantity and which gives back meaning to reliability and loyalty. Duvivier Canapés combine manufacturing excellence based on proven traditional methods, with a modern concept to renew the art of French living. This means that the furniture will not deteriorate with age. Quite the contrary, it stands the test of time.

Duvivier Canapés, France Pavilion's Associate Sponsor

Duvivier Canapés will be supplying the furniture to the Espace George Sand in the Belvédère of the France Pavilion, a prestigious event space.

Les Maisons du Voyage in a nutshell

Les Maisons du Voyage are travel agencies that encourage their customers to learn more about the countries they visit and the people they meet. They share a common theme: to match their travel offerings to their customers’ preferences. And they have kept that promise since 1991. In each region of the world, a team of experts travel around seeking out the most beautiful or most unusual places, finding the best locations to satisfy requests for personalized tourism, whether it’s a tailor-made tour or a group travel adventure. Thanks to a huge range of offers available, Les Maisons du Voyage puts its talented teams to work finding the very best cultural events (conferences, exhibitions, forums) that will unveil a completely new side of any destination.

Les Maisons du Voyage, Associate Sponsor of the France Pavilion

Through the partnership with the France Pavilion at Expo 2020, Les Maisons du Voyage have put together a full program: tailor-made trips, guided tours, group trips or stopovers. The possibilities there are to enjoy this global event are almost endless. There are also plenty of wonderful opportunities to explore the rest of the region.

Atout France in a nutshell

With more than 90 million international visitors welcomed in 2018, overseas territories included, France broke a new record in terms of international tourist flows (+3% compared to 2017) and remains the world’s leading tourism destination.  At the inter-ministerial meeting on tourism in January 2018, the Prime Minister reiterated the government's objectives (100 million visitors to France in 2020 and revenue of €50 billion) and confirmed Atout France's role in its missions, firstly to renew what’s on offer for tourists and maintain its quality, through engineering and the funding for major tourism projects in the French regions. Moreover, to encourage the development and promotion of destination brands (and their businesses) on international markets. 

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The FBC Dubai and Northern Emirates in a nutshell

Since 1987 the French Business Council Dubai and Northern Emirates (French Chamber of Commerce for Dubai and the Northern Emirates) has been committed to build, develop and sustain prosperous  Franco-Emirati relationships.  Following high standards of ethics, integrity and service, we facilitate business connections, economic development and knowledge-sharing to boost the success of both our business communities.  

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The FBC Dubai and Northern Emirates, Institutional partner of the France Pavilion

The partnership with FBC Dubai & Northern Emirates will be the opportunity to mobilize French companies and stakeholders on the France Pavilion.

The French Business Group Abu Dhabi in a nutshell

The French Business Group (FBG) Abu Dhabi represents a powerful network of companies, ranging from the biggest French multinationals in the CAC 40 and native Emirati firms, to SMEs and individual entrepreneurs active in the Emirates. 

Also a member of the network of France’s international chambers of commerce and industry (CCI France International), the FGB is a dynamic and independent non-profit organisation, committed to promoting business relationships between the United Arab Emirates and France. It is based in Abu Dhabi, the county’s capital and the seat of its governing institutions. 

Abu Dhabi was of course not randomly chosen: the city is, after all, home to the second Louvre Museum, the Abu Dhabi Sorbonne, Masdar city, ADNOC (the Abu Dhabi oil company), and the IRENA headquarters (the international agency for renewable energy), etc., all of which are entities that the FBG maintains close links with, organising jointly led events in the heart of Abu Dhabi—a city that is truly open to the world and whose ambitions are fully shared by the French Business Group. 

FBG Abu Dhabi, Institutional partner of the France Pavilion

The partnership with FBG Abu Dhabi will allow for greater mobilisation of French companies in the region, and will showcase their business initiatives at the France Pavilion in Dubai. 

In Dubai, the France Pavilion will be dedicated to promoting French talents, ideas, and assets, aiming to position France as an international driving force for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and for building the post-health crisis world.

With its imposing presence at what is set to be the most important international gathering of 2021, the France Pavilion will be doing its part to stimulate French economic growth. Indeed, this international gathering is a unique chance for companies to rebound economically, by creating new development opportunities and facilitating access to new markets. 

ARTE in a nutshell

The public-service television channel ARTE acts as a showcase for the rich cultural diversity of Europe. Its purpose is to conceive and produce television programmes which, in a broad sense, are cultural and international in character and conducive to promoting understanding and rapprochement among Europe’s nations.

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France Médias Monde in a nutshell

France Médias Monde, the group in charge of French international broadcasting, comprises the news channels France 24 (in French, English, Arabic and Spanish), the international radio station RFI (in French and 16 other languages) and the Arabic-language radio station Monte Carlo Doualiya. From Paris, France Médias Monde broadcasts to the world in 18 languages.  Its journalists and correspondents offer viewers, listeners and Internet users comprehensive coverage of world events, with a focus on cultural diversity and contrasting viewpoints via news bulletins, reports, magazines and debates. Every week, RFI, France 24 and Monte Carlo Doualiya attract around 235 million viewers and listeners and gather more than 80 million followers on social media.

France Médias Monde at Dubai World Expo

France 24, Monte Carlo Doualiya and Radio France Internationale will report live from the World Expo and the France Pavilion with shows and reports in English, French, Arabic and Spanish.

France Télévisions in a nutshell

France Télévisions is the leading audiovisual media in France with an average audience reach of 28,8% in 2020. The public service group offers the following services:

• 1 global on-line platform: france.tv and several specific digital brands for News, Youth, Sports, Culture, Learning, Overseas
• 4 linear TV channels: France 2, France 3, France 4 & France 5
• 1 global media brand on air and on-line: franceinfo
• 2 local networks: 13 regional channels (France 3) and 9 global media brands overseas (radio/tv/on-line)

France Télévisions holds a strong position in France as: an average of 9 out of 10 persons are watching our contents each month on any screen.

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INA, the public media heritage service

Founded in 1975, public audiovisual and digital company INA collects, stores and broadcasts French audiovisual heritage (TV, radio and online content). The Institute is involved in the entire archive processing chain, from preservation to enhancement, including restoration and editorial work. Having produced documentaries for over 45 years, INA, a creator and broadcaster of audiovisual and digital content that is suitable for all audiences, is now asserting itself as a lasting creative and conscious (citizen-based) thought-provoking media. INA is also one of Europe's leading centres for initial and continuous training in the audiovisual and digital media professions. Furthermore, it has been an active participant in electronic music since its foundation in 1975, with its integration into the Groupe de recherches musicales (INA GRM), which was founded in 1958 by the founding father of musique concrète, the origin of electronic music, Pierre Schaeffer.  

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JCDecaux in a nutshell

JCDecaux is the largest outdoor advertising company in the world and is present today in over 80 countries playing a major role in transforming the urban universe.  In the era of smart cities, JCDecaux is in the position to become one of the major players by offering innovative solutions for more sustainable, welcoming and comfortable cities.

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JCDecaux, Media Sponsor of the France Pavilion

Providing support to France during this event, JCDecaux will ensure a presence in Dubai during the main stages of the France Pavilion between now and the opening of Dubai 2020 World Expo, as well as during key moments for the six months of the World Expo.

MEDIATRANSPORTS in a nutshell

MEDIATRANSPORTS is the leading French advertising network for public transportation communication. It includes METROBUS, which operates the RATP’s advertising spaces and over fifty public transportation networks in France, and MEDIAGARES, which markets advertising spaces in SNCF train stations and on SNCF RESEAU platforms. 

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MEDIATRANSPORTS, Media sponsor of the France Pavilion

As a Media Partner, MEDIATRANSPORTS will increase France Pavilion’s renown through advertising campaigns in Paris metro and French train stations (SNCF).

Radio France in a nutshell

Radio France is currently a major cultural organization acknowledged for the quality of its programmes, the reputation of its musical formations, its involvement in many artistic events and its active support for artists. With its 7 national and its 44 regional stations, 4 permanent musical formations and a unique location, the Maison de la radio, Radio France is the first French radio group with more than 15 million listeners every day and has a unique tool for producing and broadcasting music, culture and creation for all audiences.

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Bel in a nutshell

Bel is a major player in the healthy fruit and dairy single-serving portion snacking. Its international development draws on a portfolio of positive brands, which attract consumers in more than 120 countries: La Vache qui Rit, Kiri, Babybel, Boursin, Leerdammer et GogoSqueeze.

Founded in 1865, Bel is a family group with an ambitious and sustainable growth strategy.

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Sanofi in a nutshell

Sanofi is dedicated to supporting people through their health challenges. We are a global biopharmaceutical company focused on human health. We prevent illness with vaccines, provide innovative treatments to fight pain and ease suffering. We stand by the few who suffer from rare diseases and the millions with long-term chronic conditions. With more than 100,000 people in 100 countries, Sanofi is transforming scientific innovation into healthcare solutions around the globe.

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