France - Armenia Economic Forum CCIFA - AURA
01 Oct, 2026
The CCIFA is partnering with the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region to organize the France-Armenia Economic Forum on Thursday, October 1st. This second edition will take place at the Hôtel de Région (101 cours Charlemagne, Lyon) and will be dedicated to the agrifood and agritourism sectors.
The event will bring together key figures from French-Armenian diplomacy:
- H.E. Mr. Arman Khachatryan – Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to France
- H.E. Mr. Florian Escudié – Ambassador of France to Armenia
From the Armenian government:
- Mr. Gevorg Papoyan – Minister of Economy of the Republic of Armenia
- Mr. Arman Khojoyan – Deputy Minister of Economy in charge of the Agricultural Sector
From the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region:
- Mr. Fabrice Pannekoucke – President of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region
- Mr. Laurent Wauquiez – Special Advisor to the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region
- Mr. Philippe Meunier – Vice-President of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Region in charge of International Relations
As well as numerous major stakeholders from the tourism and agrifood industries.
The program will feature two strategic panel discussions aimed at lifting operational barriers, facilitating market access, and structuring a sustainable agritourism offering.
Finally, high priority will be given to targeted networking, with business matchings concluding with a cocktail reception and a showcase of local products. True to its mission, the CCIFA continues to bring French and Armenian entrepreneurs and institutions closer together to foster new opportunities for both nations. This event will also mark the official launch of CCIFA-Lyon.
To find out more about the schedule of this exceptional event, please click on the following link: https://www.billetweb.fr/region-20261001-dri-rencontre-economique-armenie