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Septembre 2025
SSE in the regions
Get to know the dynamics and local initiatives of
the Social and Solidarity Economy
Pre-programme
Discover the different formats of the
Global SSE Forum Bordeaux Gsef 2025
Global SSE Forum
Bordeaux Gsef 2025
3-day Forum +
1 day off territorial pathways offered the day before
4,000 participants
are expected from all 5 continents:
local and national governments, institutions, networks and SSE players.
one dedicated site:
the Palais 2 l’Atlantique at Bordeaux-Lac
a high-quality, recently-built infrastructure with great transport links, fully adapted to the format and constraints of the event will host the Forum.
+ a city centre site on the banks of the river:
the Hangar 14
with:
- an area for the general public entitled “SSE, the economy that's good for us”;
- meetings and discussions on regional cooperation with players in the conventional economy;
- a Bodega for refreshments and snacks;
- evenings at the Espace “Garonne”.
+ a SSE Youth Hub :
the Cité Bleue and an associated venue, Chapitô (City of Bègles).
Concerts, festive evenings... and lots more surprises to discover!
one general theme
“The SSE, a precondition for a just transition towards resilient territories and the well-being of their inhabitants“
a networking dimension
a cultural programme with events held in the city center
an opening to the city, the general public and all local players
an eco-designed Forum involving local SSE structures
Prepare your visit to the Forum
Find a list of accommodation with preferential rates set up as part of the Forum.
Find out more about our registration fees which are designed to suit the different profiles of participants.