ECOSPORT AWARDS, ÉDITION 2025

CANDIDATURES OUVERTES JUSQU’AU 16 MAI !

Tout savoir et candidater par ici

Sous le haut patronage du Ministère chargé des Sports et du Ministère chargé de la Transition Écologique, l’UNION sport & cycle réunit tous les deux ans un jury composé de représentants d’institutions scientifiques, environnementales ainsi que de représentants d’ONG, d’experts et de personnalités reconnues pour décerner les trophées « ECOSPORT AWARDS ».  

Ce trophée prestigieux récompense et promeut les entreprises et les organisations de la Filière sport et mobilité active qui innovent en intégrant l’environnement et le développement durable dans leurs activités, produits et services. Les ECOSPORT AWARDS sont ouverts à toutes les entreprises, associations ou collectivités exerçant une activité dans le secteur du sport et la mobilité active (fabrication, distribution ou services) et possédant au moins un établissement domicilié en France.

À travers les ECOSPORT AWARDS, les principaux représentants du secteur sport et mobilité active souhaitent encourager, valoriser, et récompenser les initiatives, réalisations et actions les plus méritantes en matière de protection de l’environnement.​

5 PRIX ATTRIBUÉS, 4 THÉMATIQUES DIFFÉRENTES

• Le prix des structures et lieux de pratique : Innovation environnementale consacrée aux lieux et espaces accueillant du public (ex : magasins, entrepôts…) ou des pratiquants (ex : salles de sport, terrains et sols sportifs…). Promouvoir un environnement sain sans renoncer à la performance : ce prix s’adresse aux acteurs qui exploitent ou commercialisent des structures de pratique et/ou des équipements sportifs et/ou des bâtiments conçus pour avoir le plus faible impact environnemental possible.
• Le prix de l’éco-conception – Durabilité et emploi de matière décarbonée : Le prix de l’écoconception valorise un produit dont l’exigence en matière de performance ou en matière d’information y compris les processus mis en place tout au long de sa chaîne de valeur, vise à le rendre plus durable sur le plan environnemental.
• Le prix de l’économie circulaire – Mise en place durable de solution de collecte, de réemploi, de réparation, de recyclage… : Le prix de l’économie circulaire récompense une initiative favorable à une meilleure prise en charge des produits en fin de vie, que ce soit par la réparation ou la réutilisation, l’optimisation de la collecte, du réemploi ou par le recyclage.
• Le prix acteur responsable et engagement durable : Ce prix s’adresse aussi bien aux acteurs de la société civile qu’aux entreprises privées. Il récompense une action engageante et exemplaire de l’écosystème « sport, loisirs et mobilité active » ayant pour objectif de faire changer durablement les comportements individuels et/ou collectifs. (ex : fondation, reporting extrafinancier…)
• Le Prix Spécial du Jury ECOSPORT: Le prix spécial du Jury récompense l’entreprise qui par son audace, son ingéniosité et l’originalité de son initiative a apporté une réponse durable aux nouveaux défis environnementaux du secteur sport et mobilité active

LE JURY DES ECOSPORT AWARDS 2025

Le Jury des Ecosport Awards est composé d’experts et de journalistes engagés dans la protection de l’environnement.

• Pierre GOGIN, Président de la Commission Développement Durable de l’UNION sport & cycle
• Grégory BERTHOU, Responsable Développement « Consommation, Sport, Loisirs & Tourisme » AFNOR
• Bruno CERCLEY, Expert sport et environnement
• Hélène DARET, Directrice Pôle Marques et Relation Adhérents Re-Fashion
• Philippe COLLET, Chef de rubrique Économie circulaire Éditions Cogiterra 
• Raphaelle GENOUD, Surfrider Fondation
• Christophe JOBIC, Directeur Général Vélo Vert
• Amélie MONTORIOL, Directrice filière ASL – Ecologic
• Frédéric TAIN, Directeur sport-guide.com
• Anne Cécile TURNER, The Ocean Race / Blue Shift

LES LAURÉATS 2022

• Lauréat du prix Ecoconception pour la durabilité et l’emploi de matières premières décarbonées dans la création d’articles et équipements de sport : TAHÉ
• Lauréat du prix Economie circulaire pour la meilleure mise en œuvre de solutions de collecte, de tri, de réemploi et de réparation de ces articles : ROSSIGNOL
• Lauréat du prix Structures et lieux de pratique pour l’innovation environnementale consacrée aux lieux et espaces accueillant des pratiquants : ARKOSE
• Lauréat du prix Manifestation sportive engagée pour l’évènement vertueux et innovant sur le plan environnemental :Internationaux de Tennis de Strasbourg
• Lauréat du prix Entreprise engagée durablement : DECATHLON
• Le prix spécial du jury a été attribué à la jeune marque française eco-responsable NOLT

COMMENT PARTICIPER ?

• Éligibilité : Les ECOSPORT AWARDS sont ouverts à toutes les entreprises et organismes exerçant une activité dans le secteur du sport (fabrication, distribution ou services). Les entreprises et organismes doivent posséder au moins une entreprise domiciliée en France. Pour être éligible, les réalisations doivent être disponibles (toujours commercialisés s’il s’agit d’un produit), opérationnelles (s’il s’agit d’un bâtiment, d’un événement ou autre) et vérifiables. Une même entreprise peut présenter la même année des dossiers dans une ou plusieurs catégories de prix.
• Dossier de candidature : Il suffit de présenter votre projet, initiative ou réalisation en remplissant le dossier de candidature disponible ci-contre. Les dossiers de candidature sont à renvoyer de préférence par e-mail : contact@ecosport-awards.com
• Date de clôture : La date de dépôt des candidatures est fixée au 16 mai 2025
• Annonce des gagnants : Lors du Congrès annuel de l’USC à Bordeaux, les 19 et 20 juin prochains.

Lire le règlement ici !

Consulter le dossier de candidature ici !

Et pour retrouver toutes les infos, rendez-vous par ici

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À vous de jouer maintenant et bonne chance !

PFAS: TAKING STOCK IN THE SPORTS SECTOR

This webinar is reserved for members. 

• Date Tuesday, April 29
• Time Time : 11h00 Paris Time
• Location : online on Zoom
• Price: free for paid-up members
• Registration: at the bottom of the page or via this link

THE GUESTS

• Aurélia Bichet Sustainability and Policy Manager at 2B Policy™
• Baptiste Arribe Founder of The New Materialist ™/ Engineer of Circular Pathways
• Damien Pommeret Regional Manager Western Europe at The Woolmark Company™

Aurélia Bichet 

With three years' experience as a sustainability consultant, Aurélia is now Policy Manager at 2B Policy. She specializes in corporate sustainability reporting guidelines. (CSRD) and the Environmental Claims Directive (Green Claims). She also assists companies in understanding and applying French regulations, notably the Climate Law and the AGEC Law.

2B Policy helps companies in the consumer goods and services sector navigate sustainability regulations. From our offices in Amsterdam, Brussels and Berlin, we provide strategic foresight, compliance approaches and facilitate cross-sector discussions, helping companies to remain compliant, proactive and influential in the face of change.

Baptiste Arribe

Baptiste Arribe is a French entrepreneur specializing in sustainable innovation and business transformation. With a background in engineering and business, he began his career in the aeronautics sector before shifting his focus to ecological solutions. He co-founded The New Materialist with Thomas Vailly, an expert in biomaterials. Together, they are developing regenerative and biodegradable materials from agricultural waste and by-products, in collaboration with prestigious brands such as LVMH and Lancôme.

The New Materialist aims to accelerate the ecological transition by designing tailor-made materials to meet specific business needs, while promoting a circular economy. An integral part of the "Explorations of the Alps" initiative, this project aims to identify and exploit as yet untapped natural resources in the Alps. This sustainability-focused approach has brought together prestigious brands such as Salomon, 9A Climbing and Sidas, who are collaborating to integrate these regenerative materials into their products while rethinking their industrial practices. 

Damien Pommeret 

Damien Pommeret is Regional Director Western Europe for The Woolmark Company. His aim is to improve the profitability, international competitiveness and sustainability of the Australian wool industry, and to increase demand and market access for Australian wool. 

The Woolmark Company is a world organization recognized as the leading authority on wool, and is a member of the International Wool and Textile Organization. IWTO Founded in 1964, The Woolmark Company is now a subsidiary of Australian Wool Innovation. (AWI), a non-profit organization funded by some 60,000 Australian sheep farmers. It is dedicated to the research, development, marketing and certification of Australian wool, promoting its natural, renewable and biodegradable qualities. 

REGISTER HERE : 

Nous vous donnons rendez-vous le vendredi 16 mai, à partir de 13h30

Nous sommes ravis de vous convier à l’Assemblée Générale d’EuroSIMA qui se déroulera le vendredi 16 mai 2025, à partir de 13h30, au batiment ESTIA BERRI, Bidart. Cette année encore, Jean Louis Rodrigues, notre Président, accompagné des membres du Conseil d’Administration et de l’équipe exécutive, vous attendent pour partager un moment crucial de notre association.

Une Assemblée Exceptionnelle

Notre Assemblée Générale 2025 sera très particulière, pour deux raisons : tout d’abord car il s’agit d’une année élective, donc stratégique pour tout notre réseau. Mais cette année nous profiterons aussi de notre Assemblée Générale pour accueillir l’équipe de l’UNION Sport & Cycle afin de vous présenter officielle la création de la délégation régionale : l’USC Nouvelle-Aquitaine ! 

L’aprèm-midi commencera donc par un accueil café puis une présentation de la délégation. S’en suivra notre Assemblée Générale et nous finirons par notre habituel cocktail. Nous avons déjà de partager ce moment convivial avec vous tous.

Why attend?

Your presence is crucial: it helps solidify the fabric of our association and influence the decisions that support our mission of promoting the strength of our Action Sports industry. It will also be an ideal opportunity to exchange ideas with other members and discuss future industry issues.

Proceedings of the meeting :

• 13h30 : Accueil des participants, café & mignardises
• 14h00 : Présentation de la délégation régionale USC Nouvelle- Aquitaine
• 15h30 : Lancement de l’Assemblée Générale EuroSIMA
  • Chairman's report and 2024 activity report
  • 2024 financial report by the Statutory Auditor
  • Program presentation for 2025
  • Budget forecast 2025
  • Vote on new Board of Directors and President's term of office
  • Board approval
  • Other business
• 17h00 : Apéro & music 

Aperitif and Music :

The day will close with a convivial moment of music, networking and EuroSIMA Family until 8:00 pm.

Registration:

We invite you to confirm your attendance via the form below to guarantee your participation in this strategic event.

Join us on Thursday, June 12, 2025 for the EuroSIMA Beach Party!

Launched in 2006, the EuroSIMA Beach Party is a friendly surfing competition open to surf business players. In 2020, the EUROSIMA association decided to open the competition to all surfing enthusiasts working in the corporate world.

The EuroSIMA Beach Party has become the place to be for corpo surfing.

Its innovative format allows you to spend time on the water (2 rounds of 20 minutes per competitor), promote team spirit and share a convivial moment without forgetting the sporting challenge.

Which team will win this year's trophy? Maybe yours!

>> Consult the EuroSIMA Beach Party 2024 competition file to discover our competition format.

Registration will open very soon, so get your teams ready! (Teams registered for the 2024 edition will have priority, so stay tuned, there won't be many places)

Join us in Bordeaux for the UNION Sport & Cycle annual congress on June 19 and 20!

Congress - Eco Sport Awards - Evening - Annual General Meeting

"We look forward to welcoming you all to Bordeaux for the USC Annual Congress! With inspiring round tables and experts, convivial moments of sharing with all the decision-makers in the world of sport and cycling, and the wonderful setting of the city of Bordeaux, all the conditions will be in place for a great event! "  Grégory De Radigues - President, UNION sport & cycle

>> Find out more and register

USC CONGRESS TAKES TO THE HIGH SEAS

We're delighted to invite you to the USC Annual Conference, which this year will be held in a brand new setting: the Musée Mer Marine in Bordeaux!

THE TWO-DAY PROGRAM 

Thursday, June 19, 2025

• Morning: Cycle & Active Mobility and Games, Sport & Territories Commissions (reserved for USC members)
• 12:00 pm: Welcome
• 12h00/14h00: Lunch
• 2:00/6:00 pm: Congress
  • Round table 1: "USC-NA: a structured Sport & Cycle sector in New Aquitaine to serve companies".
  • Round Table 2: "The new trade and consumption situation
  • Round Table 3: "AI invents tomorrow's sport and business".
• From 7.30pm:
  • The Ecosport Awards Ceremony and Evening
  • Prize-giving ceremony
  • A convivial evening and cocktail reception

Friday, June 20, 2025

• 09:30: Welcome coffee
• 10:30 a.m.: Annual General Meeting
• 12:30 pm: Lunch
• 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Conference by Mob Sport "Decarbonizing sport in New Aquitaine - A major collective challenge for the region".

>> Find out more and register

EUROSIMA IS PLEASED TO BE A PARTNER OF THE 2025 EDITION OF THE B2B TRADE SHOW TORINO FASHION MATCH

The event, managed by Unioncamere Piemonte,((the Regional Union of the Chamber of Commerce of Piedmont, Turin, Italy) is supported by the Turin Chamber of Commerce, both members of the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), and by the network’s Textile Sector Group. The group of EEN sectoral experts is dedicated to bringing together international fashion and textile producers to enhance opportunities and foster commercial partnerships.

The goal is to connect partners for joint projects, explore new markets, and share knowledge, ideas, innovation, and inspiration.

The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is the world’s largest support network for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with international ambitions, co-financed by the European Commission, EEN is active in +40 countries operating through + 500 local partner organizations selected by the European Commission committed to help entrepreneurs to grow and to innovate internationally

The prestigious B2B event brings together textile companies and innovative, sustainability-focused brands from around the world, encompassing the entire textile, fashion, and sports sectors.

>> Register here

YOU SHOULD JOIN IF YOU ARE:

• Manufacturing company in the textile and fashion sector.
• Innovative/emerging fashion Brand
• Fashion Designer
• Startup
• Circular and Sustainable provider for the textile industry (recycling, reuse mending, disposal of fabrics and clothing)
• Buyers, commercial Agent
• Retailer, Distributor, Fashion Store, Wholesaler
• PR Agency | Consulting Agency |Marketing and Business developer |MEDIA provider
• Digital /AI provider
• Investor in the Textile Industry
• Network / Association supporting Female Entrepreneurs

Which key topics will be addressed at the event?

Key Topics addressed:

• Fashion and Textile
• Creative Industries ( garments & accessories , Jewelry, bags, scarf, glove, footwear)
• SportsWear| Activewear | SwimWear _ smart and technical textile for the SPORT Industry)
• Digital solutions and AI technologies for the fashion industry
• Retail | E-commerce
• Investment
• Female Entrepreneurship
• Green Transition | Circular Fashion | Reuse | Recycle solutions’ providers
• Internationalization
• Innovation and leadership
• Branding and Marketing
• IPR

How do participants benefit from attending the event?

• Are you looking for international contacts to innovate or to Scale UP with your company?
• Wish you to develop new ideas | projects | products under the Textile Industry meeting potential innovators and investors ?
• Wish you having an amazing experience full of networking, inspirational TALKS, B2B activities and joining the Torino Fashion Week 2024 shows and some exciting networking events among a melting-pot community of creatives ?

What Awaits You There:

1/ 2 July 2025 : Two days of engaging pre-arranged B2B meetings, where you will have the opportunity to create international connections and establish future collaborations with potential new partners.

3 July 2025 : A full day dedicated to sector-specific TALKS featuring international speakers and experts covering various topics that will inspire you and provide valuable insights to enhance your business

27 June – 3 July: Attend the fabulous runway shows of Torino Fashion Week, where you can discover niche cultures and distant countries through exhilarating fashion shows with brands coming from all over the world !

HOW TO BETTER MANAGE PROFESSIONAL DEMANDS AND AVOID MENTAL EXHAUSTION?

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Mental overload and work intensity are common realities that impact on productivity and well-being. This workshop proposes concrete approaches for recognizing the signs of these pressures, better organizing one's responsibilities and managing priorities in a demanding professional environment. It is aimed at all those who wish to regain balance and efficiency in their daily lives, and contribute to the quality of working life of their colleagues.

The workshop will address the following topics:

1. 1. Recognize warning signs: Identify the physical, emotional and professional impacts of excessive workload or intensity.
   2. Regain control of your organization: Understand how to structure time and activities to better manage responsibilities and limit emergencies.
   3. Develop interpersonal skills: Learn to express your needs and set limits to reduce interruptions and unrealistic expectations.
   4. Personalized action plan: Each participant will develop a plan adapted to his or her professional reality to better manage long-term pressure.

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Timetable and format :

• Monday, September 15, 2025

• 120 excl. tax / person

• 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

• Face-to-face workshop 

• Olatu Leku, 100 avenue de l'Adour, Anglet

• on registration 

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EUROSIMA SURF SUMMIT RETURNS TO SEIGNOSSE SEPTEMBER 25-26, 2025!

For 2 days, the EuroSIMA Surf Summit welcomes the leaders and employees of the surf industry, and invites you to be inspired by some extraordinary speakers. They all live their passion on a daily basis, whether they're designers, business leaders, athletes or artists... For one meeting, they'll share their philosophy of life with us.

This year, we're focusing on crucial themes that will shape the future of our industry: innovation and agility in an ever-changing world, environmental commitment at the heart of our actions, and well-being at work as the cornerstone of inspiring management. We will explore the challenges and opportunities of today's Action Sports market, with a particular focus on digital transformation, the role of data and AI, and the importance of creativity and culture specific to our sector.

AN UNMISSABLE EVENT

• Open up: Give yourself a breath of fresh air, be curious, open your mind to others, to new ideas, to new opportunities that will contribute to the development of your business.

• Enrich yourself: Benefit from the expertise of top-flight speakers to learn, imagine, inspire, innovate and build the future of the Action Sports industry together.

• Sharing: Take advantage of the many moments of relaxation (meals, parties, activities, surfing competitions...) to meet new people, exchange ideas, forge links and share the values of the surfing community.

FIND OUT MORE ABOUT THE 2024 EDITION

• Rediscover the complete program
• Read the full review of the 2024 edition

AND THE 2025 EDITION?

The EuroSIMA team looks forward to seeing you in Seignosse on September 25 and 26, 2025. We are currently preparing the event and building the program! We can't wait to tell you all about it...

STAY TUNED!

REDISCOVER MEANING AND AUTONOMY IN YOUR PROFESSIONAL ENVIRONMENT

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Conflicts of values and a lack of autonomy are among the major families of psychosocial risks. This workshop proposes ways of aligning personal convictions with corporate expectations and regaining room for manoeuvre in day-to-day professional life. It aims to help participants regain motivation and commitment in a more fulfilling professional environment.

The workshop will address the following topics:

1. 1. Identify value conflicts: Recognize misalignments between personal convictions and company practices. Consider ways of finding a balance or areas of compromise.
   2. Clarify expectations and define autonomy: Learn to regain control over your work using planning and negotiation methods.
      Participants will work on practical exercises to explore their own values, identify areas for improvement and define strategies applicable to their professional context.

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Timetable and format :

• Monday, October 6, 2025

• 120 excl. tax / person

• 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

• Face-to-face workshop 

• Olatu Leku, 100 avenue de l'Adour, Anglet

• registration required (before March 24)

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The return of the International Sports Tourism Congress, October 6 and 7, 2025

On October 6 and 7, join in the collective reflection on sustainable sports tourism. Following the success of the first two editions, the International Sports Tourism Congress will return this year on October 6 and 7, 2025. Two days of information, exchange, networking and vision-building around one of tomorrow's most attractive forms of tourism.

Relive the 2024 edition 

Some of the themes covered in 2024: 

• How can we build responsible sports tourism?
• What are the results of major international sporting events?
• Gen Z and sports tourism: a story that starts now?
• Events: best practices and pitfalls to avoid
• Micro-adventure for the benefit of local communities
• Efficient sports tourism governance
• Bicycle tourism: is there room for weekly base camps?
• How will public authorities and institutions recognize sports tourism in the future?

The 2025 program and location will be announced very soon! Stay tuned!

Visit our website to find out more

HOW TO COPE BETTER WITH EMOTIONAL DEMANDS AT WORK AND PREVENT CHRONIC STRESS?

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Emotional demands and chronic stress are major challenges for mental health in the workplace. This workshop offers solutions for understanding stress mechanisms, managing emotions in complex situations, and adopting behaviors that promote better emotional balance. Participants will discover practices to strengthen their resilience and preserve their well-being.

The workshop will address the following topics:

1. 1. Recognize the impact of emotional demands: Identify situations that are sources of emotional pressure and their effects on health.
   2. Understanding and managing stress: Explore the mechanisms of stress and learn how to respond constructively.
   3. Practices to reinforce emotional balance: Develop approaches adapted to managing emotions on a day-to-day basis and avoid drifting into chronic stress.
      Through practical exercises and role-playing, participants will leave with concrete tools to better manage their emotions and stress in the workplace.

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Timetable and format :

• Monday, October 27, 2025

• 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

• 120 excl. tax / person

• Face-to-face workshop

• Olatu Leku, 100 avenue de l'Adour, Anglet

• registration required, limited to 12 participants

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HOW TO CULTIVATE RECOGNITION AND OVERCOME PERCEIVED INSECURITY IN A PROFESSIONAL CONTEXT?

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Lack of recognition and job insecurity can lead to deep-seated malaise among employees, affecting their commitment and motivation. This workshop proposes concrete approaches to enhance the value of one's work, strengthen one's network and deal calmly with job-related uncertainties. It aims to foster a climate of trust and stability within organizations.

The workshop will address the following topics:

1. 1. Understand the impact of lack of recognition and perceived insecurity: Identify the signs and understand their effects on motivation and performance.
   2. Develop strategies for self-esteem: Learn to better communicate successes and cultivate a supportive environment.
   3. Enhance perceived safety at work: Discover practices to keep skills up to date, expand opportunities and strengthen resilience in the face of professional uncertainties.

Through case studies and interactive exercises, participants will work on concrete solutions to overcome these challenges and improve their job satisfaction.

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Timetable and format :

• Monday, November 17, 2025

• 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

• 120 excl. tax / person

• Face-to-face workshop

• Olatu Leku, 100 avenue de l'Adour, Anglet

• registration required, limited to 12 participants

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HOW TO RECOGNIZE, PREVENT AND MANAGE DISCRIMINATION AND VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE?

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Discrimination and violence in the workplace, whether physical or psychological, have a profound impact on individuals and teams alike. This workshop offers keys to identifying these situations, understanding their causes and adopting practices that promote inclusion and safety. It is aimed at all those who wish to promote a respectful and equitable working environment.

The workshop will address the following topics:

1. 1. Identify forms of discrimination and violence: Recognize the signs and understand the underlying dynamics.
   2. Prevent risky behavior: explore collective and individual prevention strategies to avoid escalation.
   3. Taking action in problem situations: Learn how to support victims, document incidents and involve stakeholders.

Participants will leave with practical tools and resources to actively contribute to a safer, more inclusive working environment.

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Timetable and format :

• Monday, December 1, 2025

• 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm

• 120 excl. tax / person

• Face-to-face workshop

• Olatu Leku, 100 avenue de l'Adour, Anglet

• registration required, limited to 12 participants

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