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The One Provence Academy is a platform for sharing knowledge about the region with attractiveness and economic development professionals, through five or six events a year, where the chosen themes are deciphered and illustrated by expert testimonials.
These presentations, as well as additional information, images and sales pitches relating to the Aix-Marseille-Provence region, are accessible to all participants, free of charge and available on a permanent basis here.
The platform will also include videos, photographs and key information, enabling everyone to develop their regional culture and enhance their presentations of the region.
Session 9: Sport as an image-booster and a lever for regional appeal?
As part of our partnership with the Comité Départemental Olympique et Sportif des Bouches-du-Rhône (CDOS 13), we organized an Academy on Friday the 28th to demonstrate how sport can be a lever for attractiveness, innovation and collaboration between clubs, companies and foundations. On the program: Sport as a vector of image and a lever of attractiveness? Christophe Alaux (Institut de management public et gouvernance territoriale - Aix Marseille Université), set out the keys to understanding sport as a lever for image and attractiveness. Find the presentation here ACADEMIE ONE PROVENCE-CDOS_nov2025 You can find a summary of his speech here: C_ALAUX summary Two round tables were then moderated by M6 reporter Océane Michel, with Lucie Venet (Executive Director of 13ème Homme, OM Foundation) providing additional testimonials. 1 - To radiate, to federate, not just with OM? With Mike Bonassi (AMCAS Action Sports/Urban Bowl Fest), Didier Della Guardia (Blue Stars Marseille) and Eric Nicolao (Handball Plan de Cuques), to illustrate the diversity of local sporting dynamics and their ability to raise the profile of Aix-Marseille-Provence. Find here Synthèse_ACADEMIE SPORT_Table1 2 - Is the sponsorship model outdated? With Stéphane Soto (Olympic Location), Mathieu Lafont (Reform), and Danièle Fournier-Sicre (President DFS Conseil), a specialist in corporate philanthropy, to decipher new partnership models and their integration into CSR initiatives. Find here Synthèse_ACADEMIE SPORT_Table2 Organized at the Cercle de l'Aviron de Marseille, who graciously hosted this session - don't hesitate to ask their team to organize your Team Building or corporate event. Consult here : BROCHURE CAM ÉVÈNEMENTIEL
Session 7: Cinema and audiovisual, a booming industry.
A booming creative ecosystem
With its emblematic Mediterranean landscapes, unique architectural heritage and 300 days of sunshine a year, the region offers exceptional filming conditions, attracting French and international productions alike. France's second-largest filming destination, after Paris: by 2023, 430 productions will have shot for 2,180 days, including national and international feature films. Each major shoot injects several hundred thousand euros into the local economy. Find out more about the presentation and key figures.
A structured professional organization
Technical excellence at the service of creativity
A skilled, versatile workforce
The region trains and attracts professionals in all trades: directors, cinematographers, sound engineers, editors, scriptwriters, production assistants, location managers, costume designers and make-up artists. This diversity means that complete teams can be assembled locally, reducing costs and facilitating the organization of shoots.
A high-performance support ecosystem
The region benefits from a favorable institutional network with :
Looking to the future: innovation and sustainable development
The Aix-Marseille-Provence film industry is firmly committed to the digital and environmental transition. Companies are investing in new technologies (virtual reality, artificial intelligence) while developing eco-responsible practices: reducing the carbon footprint of film shoots, short supply chains, optimized waste management. Provence Studios, managed by Olivier Marchetti, is committed every day to "produce differently - Provence Studios was awarded the "Lieu Totem One Provence" label at the Academy, and you can watch the video recap of the session.
Session 6: Social innovation to “make society”, a positive marker for the region.
Rediscover session 6, dedicated to social innovation, which brings together companies and associations around work integration projects. Several experts, heads of organizations and social players share their experiences, advice and visions for the future. Go to the presentation and listen to the session : time 1, time 2 and time 3. Sami Chlagou, CEO Cross the Ages: "An inspiring journey". Alain Cabras: Interculturalist, associate professor at Polytech Marseille: "Social innovation to build society" - For 20 years, he has been proposing an original method, the core values of Cohesion, to enable individuals from different cultures to work and "Do things together". He is the recipient of the 2021 French Republic Secularism Prize. Fabrice Greffet: La Varappe group, forerunner of the Social Solidarity Economy - "We rebel every day to help hundreds of men and women live a human adventure within our companies". Arnaud Castagnède (Le Cloître / La Betheline) and Yves- Laurent Carayo (Fondation Proman) presentation of the "La Betheline" project, an ESS association with a private partner: when human purpose and positive impact are balanced in a profitable economic model. Stéphanie Milcent - Managing Director of Synergie Family - for the "Green Skills " program, which fosters links between young people or employees undergoing retraining, and companies in "green" sectors. Jules Sitruk - founder of the Protis Club, identifies young high school students from all neighborhoods and social backgrounds to help them build a " better future " by helping them gain access to the grandes écoles. Marine Plagne, Provence Campus: creation of an inter-school network, based on the values of inclusion and diversity, in direct partnership with the film industry. Seven schools have already joined the initiative. Hajar Ajerrar, Action Bomay: bringing French and spelling up to date, we need a common language to build society. Presentation of the "Happy End" festival, film screening, focus on jobs in Marseille's northern neighborhoods. Marie-Laure Guidi, MarseilleS au pluriel: L'entreprise, lieu du " faire-ensemble ". Event presentation: Intercultural Odyssey - April 22, 2025 - mucem- A collective journey to understand, experience and value interculturality. An inspiring forum rooted in reality, with concrete examples of successful intercultural projects in the associative and business worlds.
Session 5 – Marseille and the metropolis: When the Port shapes our territory.
The One Provence 2024 Academy comes to an end! 🎓✨ Last Thursday, at the Pathé cinema in La Joliette, the 5th and final session of the Académie One Provence brought together over 200 participants for a fascinating journey to the heart of our region's history. With Judith Aziza, a passionate historian, we explored the unique links between Marseille, its port and the Aix-Marseille-Provence metropolis. A captivating dive into : 🌍 The evolution of the port of Marseille since the 17th century. 📈 Its essential role in the region's economy. 👥 Its impact on the population and attractiveness of the metropolis. Missed this session? Don't worry! Check out our presentation and podcast here. See you in 2025 to continue exploring, sharing and growing with Académie One Provence.
Session 4: Artificial Intelligence & Cybersecurity
Relive the 4th session of the Académie One Provence, which took place at The Camp, right in the heart of the Aix-Marseille-Provence digital ecosystem. This not-to-be-missed session brought together experts and major players around two strategic themes for the region: Artificial Intelligence and cybersecurity.
Watch the replay now on our YouTube channel: https: //youtu.be/3nGX8iabc80
Discover the captivating contributions of :
Immerse yourself in this session rich in innovation, perspectives and exchanges, and discover how Aix-Marseille-Provence is positioning itself as a hub of digital excellence.
Session 3: Podcast Objective Decarbonation! 🎙️
On the program: 6 captivating episodes, broadcast every Tuesday, where we explore the challenges of decarbonization for our region alongside experts and professionals. They'll share with you their challenges, perspectives and solutions for a more sustainable future in Aix-Marseille-Provence and beyond. 🎧 Listen to all the episodes here: https://podcast.ausha.co/les-podcasts-de-l-academie-one-provence/playlist/aix-marseille-provence-objectif-decarbonation Don't miss a moment of our series! Follow us on LinkedIn to get the link to the new episode every Tuesday and keep up to date with the latest news on decarbonization. Follow us here: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oneprovence
Session 2 – The Blue Economy: realities and challenges.
Thursday, March 28, 2024 - live on Youtube from 12pm to 1pm
Watch the full video of Academy session 2
Part 1 - Scientific definition and economic realities. Find out more about the blue economy and its impact on markets.
Part 2 - Sport sailing and new-generation yachting. Explore innovations in sailing and boating, with a particular focus on sustainable practices.
Part 3 - The sea, a resource to be preserved. Dive into the heart of coastal protection issues and discover how the depths of the sea can take care of us.
Session 1 – What is territorial marketing? The 2024 Olympic Games in the Aix Marseille Provence region.
With the following speakers:
Christophe ALAUX, Director of the Attractiveness and New Territorial Marketing Chair at Aix Marseille University and Director of the Institute of Public Management and Territorial Governance, IMPGT in Aix-en-Provence.
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Lionel FLASSEUR, General Manager, One Provence.
See the presentation Adèle STERN,Paris 2024 Organizing Committee - PMO, Project Management Officer, Cluster Sud referent (Marseille-Nice).
See the presentation Pascale FARRUGIA, Special advisor to the Director General of Services, Aix Marseille Provence Metropolis.
See the presentation Philippe LE GOFF, Head of Sports, Bouches-du-Rhône Department.
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