Site visits on April 1st

Registration required – Included in 3-day package – 1 visit per person –
Limited places Times indicated include transfer times
Departure by coach from Kursaal

13h00 – 18h30 | ACC & CRITTM2A : Test center and Gigafactory

A 2-in-1 visit… A unique opportunity to discover the ACC Automotive Cells Gigafactory, which began production at the end of 2023 in Douvrin Billy-Berclau, as well as the CRITTM2A, a test and R&D center established 25 years ago in the heart of the battery valley in Hauts-de-France, offering its expertise to mobility players thanks to state-of-the-art test facilities.

14h00 – 17h00 | ArcelorMittal / Grand port maritime de Dunkerque : Sustainable metallurgical industry

Discover the port of Dunkerque, a major industrial site where maritime tradition and innovation meet. Dive into the heart of green steel with ArcelorMittal Dunkerque, world leader, and its ambitious projects for decarbonation and the production of “Electric Steels” for a captivating immersion in the sustainable metallurgical industry.

14h00 – 16h30 | EcosystèmeD : An industrial and maritime region in transformation

Discover the port of Dunkerque, a maritime crossroads where tradition and innovation meet. Dive into the future at the EcosystemD Showroom, which presents all the transition, decarbonization and reindustrialization projects in the region of Dunkerque. A captivating visit for green and maritime industry enthusiasts!

14h00 – 17h00 | Aluminium Dunkerque / Grand port Maritime de Dunkerque : Low-carbon aluminum

Enter the world of decarbonation, and discover the initiatives put in place to reduce carbon footprints in the industrial port zone and at Aluminium Dunkerque. Company representatives will welcome you to discover the technologies and processes in place to reduce the company’s carbon footprint and improve energy efficiency.

14h00 – 17h00 | Grand port Maritime de Dunkerque : Facilities and infrastructure

Here’s a unique opportunity to understand how the port optimizes the development of its territory, supports economic activities, while meeting today’s environmental challenges. Discover container terminals, loading docks and storage areas, and talk to port experts who will answer all your questions about current and future port infrastructure projects.

14h00 – 17h00 | EDF : CNPE – Gravelines Nuclear Power Plant

You’ll be welcomed in the Odysselec area, where a presentation of the energy mix and the French electricity system will be given. You can then visit the Gravelines power plant and the EPR2 project site.

14h00 – 17h00 | Verkor / Grand port Maritime de Dunkerque:

Discover the future of logistics and industry at the Port Ouest de Dunkerque! Find out about major battery-related projects, and enjoy an exclusive presentation of Verkor’s project on the Zone Grande Industrie. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see how innovation and efficiency come together to transform the industrial landscape.