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LAFAYETTE INTERNATIONAL
CENTER CALENDAR
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revised 07-21-2021
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august 2021
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La Semaine Acadienne XIV in Normandy, France
Aug 8-15 | Normandy, France
This
festival, held in seven different areas of Normandy, was created to pay
homage to the Acadian soldiers who landed June 6, 1944, on the Normandy
beaches. The festival culminates on August 15, the national holiday of the
Acadians, joining like celebrations on this side of the Atlantic.
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O.T.C. (Offshore Technology Conference)
Aug.
16-19 | Houston, TX
Taking place annually since 1969, the
Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) draws together energy professionals to
exchange ideas and opinions to advance scientific and technical knowledge for
offshore resources and environmental matters. OTC’s flagship conference is
held annually at NRG Park (formerly Reliant Park) in Houston.
OTC has expanded technically and
globally with the Arctic Technology Conference, OTC Brazil and OTC Asia. The
conference features international pavilions, outdoor exhibits, technical
presentations, topical breakfast and luncheons, and panel sessions. OTC is
sponsored by 13 industry organizations and societies, who work cooperatively
to develop the technical program.
Contact
Christophe Pilut for details, (337) 291-5474 or clpilut@LafayetteLA.gov
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september 2021
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UPDATE Welcome
Reception for UL International Students
Wednesday, Sep 8 | UL Alumni Center
Annual
welcome and orientation to Lafayette for
arriving international students of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, co-hosted by City-Parish Mayor-President
Josh Guillory and UL Lafayette President Dr. Joseph Savoie. Reception
following. A joint project of the LCG Mayor-President’s Office,
the Lafayette International Center, the UL Lafayette President’s Office; and
the UL Division of Global Engagement.
Contact
Christophe Pilut for details, (337)
291-5474; clpilut@LafayetteLA.gov
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Global Energy Show (formerly Global Petroleum Show)
Sep 21-23 | Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Keeping pace with energy industry’s
transition from a focus on fossil fuels to a diversified energy mix, the
Global Petroleum Show changed its name to the Global Energy Show. The
Global Energy Show builds upon significant technological and sustainable
achievements driven by oil and gas and moves to encompass alternative sources.
The Show is a platform where North American stakeholders, policy makers, key
players and industry professionals convene under one roof.
Contact Christophe Pilut for
details. (337) 291-5474; clpilut@LafayetteLA.gov
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2021 EXIM
Bank Annual Conference
Sep 21-23 | virtual
conference
EXIM I an independent federal agency
that fills gaps in private export financae in order
to bolster U.S. job growth at no cost to American taxpayers. EXIM provides
trade financing solutions—including export credit insurance, working capital
guarantees, and guarantees of commercial loans to foreign buyers—to empower
exporters of U.S. goods and services.
Exhibiting at the 2021 EXIM Annual
Conference will maximize your company’s exposure! The Virtual Exhibit Hall is
an invaluable opportunity to netework and conduct businesss.
Contact Christophe Pilut for details:
(337) 291-5474; clpilut@LafayetteLA.gov
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LAGCOE 2021 (Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil
Exposition) International Trade Center
Postponed
to 2022
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october 2021
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UPDATE Latin Music Festival 2021 | sponsored by ACLA
Saturday, Oct. 2 | times TBD | Parc International, downtown Lafayette
This
Festival is organized and presented by the Asociación
Cultural Latino-Acadiana (ACLA), a volunteer
organization at the service of the Acadiana
community in general and its Latin American members in particular. ACLA
offers the free, family-friendly Latin Music Festival and other programs to
promote multiculturalism and preserve Latin heritage. Their objective is to
promote among its members and their families the fundamental values of our
community: GOD, COUNTRY, FAMILY and FRIENDS, while preserving our heritage.
They work to assist all immigrants of Latin descent residing in Acadiana, regardless of place of origin and religion, to
orient and make them aware of existing resources; facilitate learning the
language, their obligations and rights; facilitate educational, employment
and business opportunities, as well as the procurement of services; so as to
developing responsible and productive community members.
For
details, visit https://www.aclalaf.org/latin-festival
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Festivals
Acadiens et Créoles
Oct. 8-10 | Girard Park, Lafayette, Louisiana
The first Tribute to Cajun Music in
1974 took Cajun and Creole music out of the dancehalls and onto a concert
stage at Blackham Coliseum. Forty-three years later, the tribute has grown
into a three-day celebration of music, food, art, crafts, museum exhibits,
symposiums, film screenings and more. The celebration is a giant among
Lafayette’s festivals, attracting people of all ages, of many different nationalities from all over the
world. Admission is free.
For
details, visit https://www.festivalsacadiens.com/
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French
Mass at the Cathedral
Sunday, Oct. 10 | 9:00 AM | Cathedral of St. John the
Evangelist, Lafayette, Louisiana
Organized by Louisiane-Acadie, this Mass will be
all in French, with the Most Reverend J. Douglas Deshotel,
Bishop of Lafayette, presiding.
Contact Dave
Domingue for details. (337) 291-5474; dadomingue@LafayetteLA.gov
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Shallow and Deepwater Expo—trade show to Mexico
Oct 12-14 | Ciudad
del Carmen, Campeche, Mexico.
An Offshore Oil and
Gas Exhibition and Conference focused on knowledge and information sharing in
the exploration, extraction and production of hydrocarbons in the Gulf of
Mexico. Industry professionals will meet with the Louisiana delegation and
share their knowledge, experience, and ideas to improve the profitability of
shallow and deepwater projects in the Gulf of
Mexico.
Lafayette
International Center and Louisiana Economic Development are co-organizing a
trade mission to the show with a delegation of Louisiana businesses. https://shallowanddeepwaterexpo.com/en/
Contact Christophe Pilut for details, (337) 291-5474; clpilut@LafayetteLA.gov
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La Boule Cadienne de Lafayette 12th
International Acadiana Pétanque Festival
Oct.
16-17 | in and around Lafayette, LA
Pétanque is a French game with roots in ancient history.
Similar to horseshoes and bocce ball, the game requires precision, finesse
and a great deal of concentration that may not be apparent to the casual spectator.
This popular lawn game is played throughout the world, both for fun and as
serious competition.
The
International Pétanque Tournament will take place
October 16 & 17, in Girard Park, in Lafayette. Former World Champion
Bernard Champey will attend the tournament.
Jean-Yves Perronnet, National Technical Director of
the French Pétanque Federation (FFPJP) will arrive
later the following week. Both Bernard and Jean-Yves will conduct pétanque training classes in Lafayette, New Orleans,
Baton Rouge, Ville Platte, and Erath.
The local pétanque club is a group of people who
share a love of the outdoors, good conversation, and a healthy appetite for
fun. They play on a regular monthly schedule, but also whenever the weather
is nice and the mood strikes. They are affiliated with Alliance Française de Lafayette, whose mission it is to promote
the French language, so they frequently do their socializing in French. They
play as a club every fourth Sunday of the month from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM,
meeting at the public pétanque courts in Girard
Park. The courts are located in the northeast corner of the park, across from
the rear of the UL Alumni Center. Parking is conveniently located along the
one-way street behind the Center. Beginners are most welcome.
For
details and a full schedule of this year’s events, contact Mike LeBlanc at
337-654-9467 or leblanc.mike@me.com , or visit http://www.usapetanque.org/la-boule-cadienne-de-lafayette.html
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NOVember 2021
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ADIPEC (Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition
& Conference)
Nov. 15-18
| Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum
Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) is one of the world’s most influential
events for the oil and gas industry. As a premium exhibition platform, ADIPEC
enables professionals from around the world to do business and grow.
Each year, ADIPEC provides one of the
most important channels to do business and exchange information, attracting
Energy Ministers, global CEO’s and leading decision makers across the 4 days
of business discussions and knowledge exchange.
ADIPEC covers a cross section of the
industry and is committed to help the growing international energy community
bridge gaps by bringing oil and gas professionals face to face. From C-level,
senior decision makers, government leaders, engineers and procurement experts
with sole or joint purchasing authority, the whole supply chain meet to
showcase and discuss new technologies and business opportunities.
For more details and to register visit:
www.adipec.com
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december 2021
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General
Assembly of the Association of Francophone Prefects and State-level
Representatives (APREF)
Dec. 9-10 | Namur, Belgium
APREF is an association within the IOF. Its mission is to provide a forum for
Prefects and other State-level government representatives to benefit from
sharing concerns and administrative practices.
The theme of this year’s forum will be
"The state representative, agent of social cohesion: between
coordination of public order, mediation and mobilization." Of particular
interest will Round Table n°3: "The rebuilding
of social cohesion after a crisis situation," for which the organizers
are asking that the experience of Lafayette and Louisiana be shared.
Contact
Christophe Pilut for details. (337) 291-5474;
clpilut@LafayetteLA.gov
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UPDATE International Workboat Show 2021
Dec. 1-3
| Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans,
LA
The
International WorkBoat Show is a trade-only
conference and expo for commercial vessel owners, operators and builders as
well as the vendors and suppliers that serve them.
Contact
Christophe Pilut for details. (337) 291-5474;
clpilut@LafayetteLA.gov
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january 2022
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UPDATE Cinema on
the Bayou
Jan. 26 – Feb. 2 | Lafayette and Opelousas, various venues
Located in the heart of Cajun country,
the annual eight-day Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival is an international,
juried film festival dedicated to presenting narrative, documentary, animated
and experimental films and filmmakers with truly original voices in one of
the friendliest, most unique cultures in the world. COTB is also committed to
promoting both established and emerging filmmakers and the relationship
building that is crucial to their continued work.
For details, visit CinemaontheBayou.com
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march 2022
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UPDATE Worldwide
Francophonie Day celebrating French language and culture
Sunday,
Mar. 20 | Created in 1988, to celebrate a commitment to not only the
French language and the rich and diverse francophone culture but also the
values of peace, democracy and respect for human rights that unite all members of the International
Organization of La Francophonie.
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october 2022
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LAGCOE 2022 (Louisiana Gulf Coast Oil
Exposition) International Trade Center
TBD | TBD
LAGCOE is a nonprofit energy industry organization focused on
educational programs and a technical exposition & conference. LAGCOE’s
mission is to cultivate economic growth of the energy industry by
facilitating domestic & global business development and fostering the
energy workforce pipeline. LAGCOE’s vision is to be a robust, sustainable
community of energy companies and volunteers that promotes energy education
and awareness; connects businesses with opportunities; and showcases the Gulf
Coast’s technical innovations to the world.
Every two years, LAGCOE hosts an exposition featuring the latest in
equipment and technology, welcoming to Lafayette thousands from the oil and
gas industry, from dozens of countries. Please come and visit us at the
International Trade Center.
Contact Christophe Pilut for details, (337) 291-5474; clpilut@LafayetteLA.gov
or visit https://www.lagcoe.com/lagcoe-2021.
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Acadiana Cup Golf
Exchange 2022 The 22nd annual tournament.
Oct. 9-22 | Lafayette, Louisiana
The Acadiana Cup golf tournament was created
in 1998, in Lafayette, Louisiana, in a spirit of friendly competition between
Lafayette and her sister city of Poitiers, France. In the five years that
followed, players were added from Namur (Belgium), Moncton (New Brunswick,
Canada), Nîmes (France) and Prince Edward Island
(Canada). Hosting the tournament rotates among the member cities, with the
location alternating between North America and Europe.
The Lafayette team will host the 2022 tournament, which will be held
in Lafayette for the first time in twelve years.
Contact Bob Hardy for details, bobhardy627@yahoo.com
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