Sophia Antipolis Technology Park is Europe’s first and largest science and technology park, spread across several communes in the Alpes-Maritimes department of southeastern France, situated inland from the French Riviera, between Antibes, Nice, Cannes, and Grasse, .
Founded in 1969 by French senator Pierre Laffitte, Sophia Antipolis was conceived as a hub where universities, global companies, and startups could collaborate freely. Covering over 2,400 hectares of protected Mediterranean forest, the park serves as a living laboratory where technology and sustainability converge. Today, it hosts more than 2,700 companies and 46,000 professionals from over 80 nationalities, working across sectors such as information technology, artificial intelligence, biotechnology, green energy, and aerospace.
At Sophia Antipolis, ideas are developed in cutting-edge laboratories and startups grow into international companies, while professionals from around the world gather among research institutes and higher education establishments. It is a designed environment for collaboration and learning. Beyond the workplace, they also enjoy the Mediterranean sun, lush landscapes, and rich cultural heritage of the French Riviera, set against one of the most inspiring natural backdrops in Europe.
We look forward to welcoming you to a conference that will inspire, engage, and showcase innovation in one of the world’s most remarkable environments.