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LAFAYETTE INTERNATIONAL
CENTER CALENDAR
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revised 09-16-2020
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september 2020
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National Small Business
Week 2020
Sep. 22-24 | National
Small Business Week 3-Day Virtual Conference, hosted by the U.S. Small
Business Administration
More details and registration at https://www.sba.gov/nsbw
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october 2020
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WEFTEC 2020 The 93rd
annual technical exhibition & conference
Oct. 5-9 | Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, Louisiana
WEFTEC 2020 will be a fully virtual event
on the WEFTEC Connect online learning platform that offers attendees
interactive education, an exhibitor showcase, and networking experiences.
WEFTEC, the Water Environment Federation's Technical
Exhibition and Conference, is the largest conference of its kind in North
America and offers water quality professionals from around the world with the
best water quality education and training available today..
Contact Ryan Russell for details, Ryan.russell@trade.gov or visit www.WEFTEC.org.
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GRA 2020 (Grand Reveil Acadien –
Great Acadian Awakening) Organized
by Louisiane-Acadie and its partners
Postponed until October 2-10, 2021 | Multiple
locations in southwest Louisiana
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Festivals Acadiens et
Créoles
Oct. 9-11 | Girard Park, Lafayette, Louisiana
This year’s Festivals will not take place as a live event. It will
be a virtual experience showcasing three days of music, workshops, art and
culture in South Louisiana, streaming live from October 9-11.
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. The
theme of this year’s festival: A tribute to the role of women in Cajun and
Creole music. Admission is free.
For details, visit https://www.festivalsacadiens.com/
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Franco-Fête 2020
Fundraising luncheon for scholarship program of CODOFIL
Postponed until 2021
Each year, Franco-Fête raises funds to support French
education in Louisiana, especially through La Fondation Louisiane’s
“Escadrille Louisiane” scholarship program which allows dozens of Louisiana
students to study in France (Brittany, Martinique, and Guadeloupe), before
pursuing careers as teachers in immersion schools across the State.
The program will also feature the presentation of the
“Marquis de La Fayette 2020” award. In attendance will be numerous CODOFIL
partners, Louisiana senators and representatives, local elected officials,
entrepreneurs, university professors and other Louisiana officials.
Contact Dave Domingue for
details, 337-291-5492; dadomingue@LafayetteLA.gov
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Acadiana Cup Golf
Exchange 2020 The 22nd annual tournament.
Postponed until 2021 | Lafayette,
Louisiana
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november 2020
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Louisiana international
Trade Day 2020
Nov. 4 | Organized by World Trade Center New Orleans, this
program will be held virtually. The 2020 theme is: Louisiana’s New Normal –
Ordinary to Extraordinary.
Contact Sam Sheffield for more information at ssheffield@wtcno.org or register at https://members.wtcno.org/events/details/louisiana-international-trade-day-2020-311
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ADIPEC (Abu Dhabi
International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference)
Nov. 9-12 | 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 2020
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General Assembly of the
Association of Francophone Prefects and State-level Representatives (APREF)
Postponed to 2021 | Tunis, Tunisia
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40th General Assembly of the
International Association of Francophone Mayors (AIMF)
TBA | Tunis, Tunisia
The AIMF (International Association of French-speaking
Mayors) is an operating agency for urban development comprised of members
from 48 countries or governments. The goal is to establish close cooperation
in all areas of municipal activities. Its missions are to strengthen local
democracy, building municipal capacities, and support local populations. The
Association focuses on the domains of health, culture, youth and education,
urban development, training, and municipal infrastructures.
This network of elected officials meets to discuss topics of
interest related to economic and cultural development.
Contact: Dave Domingue for details. 337-291-5474 dadomingue@LafayetteLA.gov
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february 2021
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Shallow and Deepwater
Expo—trade show
Feb. 16-18 | 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. https://shallowanddeepwaterexpo.com/en/
Contact Christophe Pilut for
details, 337-291-5474; clpilut@LafayetteLA.gov
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APRIL 2021
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International Achievement Award Ceremony
TBD | TBD | Lafayette, Louisiana
Established in 1998, the Award is
presented annually to honor an individual, organization or company that has
significantly enhanced Acadiana’s international reputation. Primary consideration
is accorded to individuals whose activities have helped draw economic
benefits to the Lafayette area. By invitation.
Contact Roxsan Godeaux for
details, 291-5474 or ragodeaux@LafayetteLA.gov
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MAY 2021
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Farewell Reception for UL
International Students
TBD | TBD | UL Alumni Center
Annual
farewell given to graduating international students of the University
of Louisiana at Lafayette, co-hosted by UL Lafayette President Dr. Joseph
Savoie and City-Parish Mayor-President Josh Guillory. Graduating students are
invested as Goodwill Ambassadors representing Lafayette, and an Outstanding
International Alumnus is recognized, followed by a reception. A joint project
of the UL Office of International Affairs, the UL Alumni Association, the LCG
Mayor-President’s Office, the Lafayette International Center, and the UL
Lafayette President’s Office.
Contact Christophe Pilut for
details, 337-291-5474; clpilut@LafayetteLA.gov
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june 2021
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Global Energy Show (formerly
Global Petroleum Show)
June 8-10, 2021 | 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: Dave Domingue for details. 337-291-5474 dadomingue@LafayetteLA.gov
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North American Mayors
Summit
TBA | Austin,
Texas
This Summit aims to find solutions, best practices and
regional cooperation schemes in the areas of: border cooperation, mobility,
tourism, urban sustainability, digital government, citizen security and
trade. It will be hosted by the Mayor of Austin, Mr. Steve Adler, and will be
attended by mayors and other dignitaries from the municipal and national
level from Canada, Mexico and the United States. This event is by invitation
only.
Contact: Dave Domingue for details. 337-291-5474 dadomingue@LafayetteLA.gov
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august 2021
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Welcome Reception for UL
International Students
TBA
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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september 2021
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Reseau
des Villes Francophones & Francophiles d’Amérique (RVFFA)
TBA |
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
The Network of Francophone and Francophile Cities in America
co-sponsored by founding member cities of Lafayette, Moncton and Québec
gathers to discuss the development of tourist trails in North America and
other issues.
The Network is generating excitement across the continent.
It has more than 140 member cities, with this number growing, and brings
together on a single platform the tourist, geographical and historical
attractions of major cities in French-speaking North America. Eventually, the
alliance of these cities will create tours for travelers from around the
world.
Contact: Dave Domingue for details. 337-291-5474 dadomingue@LafayetteLA.gov
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october 2021
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GRA 2021 (Grand Reveil Acadien –
Great Acadian Awakening) Organized
by Louisiane-Acadie and its partners
Oct.
2-10, 2021 | Multiple locations in southwest Louisiana
Join us to explore and celebrate the Acadian culture
of Louisiana
Workshops and lectures on language, culture, tourism and
cultural economy - Official ceremonies - Discovery of tourist trails -
Acadian families and genealogy - Festivals, including Acadian festival in
Lafayette, its French Mass and Tintamarre procession - Music, concerts and
shows. Lake Charles - Houma - Lafayette - Jennings - Acadia - Vermilion - New
Iberia - and many more.
More info at Louisiane-Acadie.com. Contact
gra@louisiane-acadie.com.
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Acadiana Cup Golf Exchange 2021 The 22nd
annual tournament.
TBA
| 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 2021 tournament, which
will be held in Lafayette for the first time in eleven years.
Contact Bob Hardy for details, bobhardy627@yahoo.com
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december 2021
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General Assembly of the
Association of Francophone Prefects and State-level Representatives (APREF)
TBA
| Tunis, Tunisia
APREF is an association within the IOF.
Its mission is to provide a forum for Prefects and other State-level
Representatives to benefit from sharing concerns and administrative
practices.
Contact: Dave Domingue for details. 337-291-5474 dadomingue@LafayetteLA.gov
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40th General Assembly of the
International Association of Francophone Mayors (AIMF)
TBA
| Tunis, Tunisia
The AIMF (International Association of French-speaking
Mayors) is an operating agency for urban development comprised of members
from 48 countries or governments. The goal is to establish close cooperation
in all areas of municipal activities. Its missions are to strengthen local
democracy, building municipal capacities, and support local populations. The
Association focuses on the domains of health, culture, youth and education,
urban development, training, and municipal infrastructures.
This network of elected officials meets to discuss topics of
interest related to economic and cultural development.
Contact: Dave Domingue for details. 337-291-5474 dadomingue@LafayetteLA.gov
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