In 100 cities in 70 countries, in the most prestigious places as most unexpected, the time of a night, conferences, performances, screenings, concerts, will offer their original interpretation of this theme.

This Thursday in Haiti, the 3rd edition of the "Night of Ideas" will take place around the theme "imagination in power" an invitation to discover the news of knowledge, to listen to those who advance ideas in all areas, to discuss the great issues of our time, to celebrate the flow of ideas between countries and cultures, disciplines and generations.

The Embassy of France and the French Institute in Haiti participate in this event and organize a dedicated evening under the sign of reflection and innovation this Thursday, January 25, 2018, from 5:00 pm at the French Institute located at 99 Lamartiniere Avenue, Bois-Verna Port-au-Prince.

PROGRAM :

5pm : This evening of meetings and debates will be preceded by a presentation of the robotics laboratory of Catts Pressoir and models made by students of the school.

6pm : From robotics to urban planning and literature: what are the challenges for tomorrow?

SPEAKERS :

Daniela Jacques, President of the Chamber of Commerce of Women Entrepreneurs of Haiti;

Anne-Laurence Verret, Urban Architect, earthquake-resistant construction specialist, PhD at Quisqueya University;

Guy Etienne, General Director of the College Catts Pressoir;

Gary Victor, Writer, screenwriter;

Rodolphe Mathurin, writer, poet and professor of mathematics.

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