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LAFAYETTE INTERNATIONAL
CENTER CALENDAR
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revised 3-15-25
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MAY
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Offshore
Technology Conference (OTC)
May 5-8 | Houston, TX
Largest
petroleum show in the US. Christophe represents the
International Center, and prospects for trade leads, working with LEDA, USCS,
OneAcadiana, LAGCOE, and Louisiana Economic Development.
For information, contact Christophe at clpilut@LafayetteLA.gov or 337-201-5493.
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UPDATE Farewell Reception for UL International Students
Wednesday,
May 15 | 1:00-3:00 PM | UL Alumni Center | Lafayette, LA
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
Monique B. Boulet. Graduating students are invested as Goodwill Ambassadors
representing Lafayette, followed by a reception. A joint project of the UL Division of Global
Engagement,
the UL Alumni Association, the LCG
Mayor-President’s Office, the Lafayette International Center, and the UL
Lafayette President’s Office.
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june
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Nuits
Cajun 2025
June 14-15 | Buxy, Burgundy, France
A week-end,
4 concerts/balls, 2 free dance workshops, 2 Cajun meals, exhibition with
Cajun and Zydeco music, dance and instrumental courses, Louisiana
cinema, local food dishes… all of these elements are brought together to give
visitors a taste of the most Francophone and Francophile state in the U.S.!
The objective: to promote, preserve and raise awareness of the French
heritage and culture of Louisiana. This festival was previously located in Saulieu and in Saint-Sernin-du-Bois.
See https://www.facebook.com/nuits.cajun/
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Global
Energy Show
June 10-12 | 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 in 2024.
It brings together energy professionals to shape the future of energy.
It is the premier platform for discussing energy demand, exploring the energy
transition, showcasing cutting-edge technology and innovation, and
understanding the role of all energy sources in the broader energy system.
More info at https://www.globalenergyshow.com/.
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Louisiana International
Trade Conference
Friday, June 20 | In
conjunction with International Trade Month, the World Trade Center New Orleans
will host the inaugural Louisiana International Trade (LIT) Conference. The
LIT Conference will serve as Louisiana’s premier conference on trade and
logistics, bringing together a robust compilation of panel discussions,
marketing and networking opportunities, keynotes and appearances by
high-ranking State and Federal officials, an exhibit hall and more.
Contact Harrison Crabtree for more information at hcrabtree@gnoinc.org
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july
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Louisiana District Export Council quarterly
meeting
Thursday, July 17 |
TBD | TBD
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august
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La Semaine Acadienne XVIII in Normandy, France
Aug 7-15 | Normandy, France
This festival takes place every year in
several towns on the Côte de Nacre, near the D-Day landing sites in Normandy.
It was created to pay homage to the Acadian soldiers who landed on 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.
Visit
www.semaineacadienne.net
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september
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Louisiana District
Export Council quarterly meeting
Thursday, September 18 | TBD | New Orleans
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october
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Vertech
Colloquium
Postponed | Lafayette,
Louisiana
The Vertech
City Network is a group of medium-sized cities with innovative
initiatives in sustainable development (Lafayette, Louisiana, USA; Namur,
Belgium; and Victoriaville, and
Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada). The network examines global and
durable solutions and facilitates the development of collaborations.
Vertech organizes activities
for networking and exchanging ideas between delegations from each member city
with municipal actors, local businesses, institutions and research centers.
The network organizes the Vertech
symposium and the international student competition “Vertech City” every one or
two years, and also initiates international research and innovation projects.
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AIMF
(international association of mayors of French-speaking cities)
Executive Board meeting
Oct 10-13 | Lafayette
and New Orleans
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.
Led by the
Mayor of Paris, Anne Hidalgo, this network of elected officials meets to
discuss topics of interest related to economic and cultural development.
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Festivals Acadiens et Créoles
Oct 10-12 | 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. Fifty-one 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:
TBD. Admission is free.
For details, visit https://www.festivalsacadiens.com/
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GRA 2020 (Grand Reveil Acadien – Great Acadian Awakening) Organized by Louisiane-Acadie
and its partners
Oct. 11-18 | Multiple locations in
southwest
Louisiana
A 9-day celebration of the lasting
impact of Acadian people and culture. GRA 2025 is a multi-parish experience
celebrating the lasting cultural impact of the Acadian people. Daily events
will be held in October 2025 (check back with us for specific details as we
draw closer to 2025) across Acadiana. Started in 2011, the purpose of this
event is to encourage Acadians from around the world to continue to advance
our unique lifestyle through shared memories, French speaking events, bonding
and fellowship over Cajun food and music, and the general celebration of our
shared culture.
For details, visit https://www.louisianeacadie.com/
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november
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ADIPEC
(Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference)
Nov. 3-6 | 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
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International Workboat Show 2025
December 3-5, 2025 | 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.
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