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From international conventions to specialized trade shows, Marseille has hosted a variety of events covering fields such as technology, health, art and much more. Discover all the congresses already held in Marseille since 2021!

Health

  • World-renowned experience in innovative therapies
  • France’s 2nd-largest clinical trials and cancer center
  • Marseille Immunopole, the French Immunology cluster
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      Digital and Multimedia

      • Aix Marseille French Tech Label – Aix Marseille French Tech Label
      • A hyper-connected region with the largest Internet backbone in Southern Europe

      Mechanical engineering and aeronautics

      • 1st industrial sector in the region
      • No. 1 mechanical engineering hub in France after Paris
      • World leader in civil helicopter construction
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          Environment & green economy – Energy transition

          • France’s 1st marine geothermal power plant, Thalassia
          • No. 1 producer of electricity from biogas and headquarters of the World Water Council

          Maritime and logistics

          • France’s 1st seaport
          • No. 1 megayacht repair center worldwide
          • 3rd largest oil port in the world
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              Tourism and Art of Living

              • Provence, a star brand with 6 classified tourist resorts
              • 7 million tourists a year
              • France’s 1st cruise port
              • Europe’s #1 yachting hub