Aix-en-Provence thinks about business on a global scale

Since 2019, The Camp has hosted the Summer School on the Internationalization of Businesses, an annual gathering for an entire ecosystem: CCE, CCI France International, EOC International, La Fabrique de l'Exportation, MEDEF International, and OSCI join forces to make these two days a concentrated dose of strategy and vision. Two hundred participants, including leading executives and international trade experts, spend 48 hours rethinking exporting through conferences, practical workshops, and networking opportunities.

For this 2026 edition, the question posed is straightforward: what are the winning formulas for international success? Geopolitical realignments, new power dynamics, location choices, market diversification, and strained supply chains—there is no shortage of topics in a world that has become more volatile and competitive. To discuss these issues, the UEIE brings together influential voices: Pascal Lamy, former European Commissioner; Patrick Daher, a historical figure in French industry; Isabelle Patrier, France Director of TotalEnergies; and Senator Olivier Cadic. On the business side, the testimonials of Célia Belline (Cilcare), Lilian Stigliani (NTD France), and Pierre-Jean Malgouyrès (Archetyp Group) will illustrate these winning strategies through concrete examples.

At a time when uncertainty seems to have become the rule rather than the exception, the UEIE is establishing itself as a meeting point to collectively consider French competitiveness in global markets.

Summer University on the Internationalization of Businesses
The Camp
550, rue Denis Papin, 13100 Aix-en-Provence
2 and 3 2026 July
**€475 excluding VAT, including plenary sessions, workshops, dinner on July 2nd, lunch on July 3rd, and accommodation for the night of July 2nd. Information and registration: contact@ueie.fr.

Founded in 1987, Les Éditions COTE is the result of a family adventure spanning over 39 years. The magazines, dedicated to the art of living and luxury in Provence and the Côte d'Azur, showcase the region and its key players.