Aix-en-Provence Economic Forum 2025: A Must-Attend Event to Shape the Future
18 June 2025From July 3 to 5, 2025, the Parc Jourdan in Aix-en-Provence will host the 25th edition of the Economic Forum, a unique event in Europe that is free and open to all, bringing together leading minds to debate the major economic, social, and political challenges of our time.
Organized by the Cercle des économistes, this forum has become a cornerstone of public debate in France and internationally.
The 2025 edition will focus on the theme “Facing the Shock of Realities”, inviting collective reflection on today’s upheavals and the solutions we must build together.
Key Figures for 2025:
- 3 days of debates in the heart of Provence
- 7,000 expected participants
- 380 speakers from 51 countries
- 73 sessions and debates
- 34 international think tanks represented
- 6 Youth Agoras to amplify the voices of younger generations
A Rich and Engaging Program:
- Plenary sessions on global economic challenges
- Controversial debates to confront ideas
- Thematic workshops on employment, environment, health, geopolitics, innovation…
- Youth Agora: an intergenerational dialogue space around six major themes (environment, territories, employment, health, intergenerational issues, political engagement)
Renowned Speakers Include:
- Esther Duflo, Nobel Prize in Economics 2019
- Pierre-Olivier Gourinchas, Chief Economist at the IMF
- Patrick Pouyanné, CEO of TotalEnergies
- Tony Estanguet, President of Paris 2024
- Nadia Fettah Alaoui, Moroccan Minister of Economy and Finance
- Rodolphe Saadé, CEO of CMA CGM
- Mamphela Ramphele, Honorary President of the Club of Rome
- Ndidi Okonkwo Nwuneli, CEO of ONE Campaign
- And many other influential figures from the worlds of economics, politics, academia, and civil society
Why Attend?
Because the Aix Forum is more than just a conference: it’s a laboratory of ideas, a place for meaningful encounters, and a unique intellectual experience. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, researcher, policymaker, or simply a curious citizen, you’ll find inspiration, insight, and action.
