
Global SSE Forum
Bordeaux GSEF 2025
An essential part of this Forum, the Exhibition Hall serves multiple purposes. It is the place where you can discover some 60 stands where organizers, partners and exhibitors will be happy to present their activities and initiatives.
But it is also a place where you can meet up to chat, with or without a drink, where you can continue your reflections by buying books or listening to a live radio broadcast, and where you can create your own souvenir postcard of the Forum or socially conscious posters. And to give your ears a rest, there are three exhibitions waiting to be seen.
The Forum Exhibition hall
Stands
1 – Organizing bodies : City of Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, Gironde Department, Bordeaux Métropole
Institutional partners
B31 – ESS France and CRESS Nouvelle-Aquitaine
ESS France is the leading voice of the SSE. It represents and promotes the interests of SSE enterprises and organizations. It brings together national SSE organizations representing the various statutory forms of the SSE, regional SSE chambers and any SSE networks wishing to become involved in its activities.
The Nouvelle-Aquitaine Regional Chamber of the SSE (CRESS) promotes democratic dialogue and cooperation between SSE dynamics and structures and the people who make them up. It promotes them to other actors in the region: public authorities, for-profit companies, citizens, trade unions, schools and universities.
B4 – Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / French Development Agency / Ministry for the Economy, Finance and Industrial, Energy and Digital Sovereignty
The Treasury Department advises the State, steers economic policy, regulates the financial sector, supports exports and works to promote an innovative, sustainable and open economy.
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE) represents, defends and promotes the interests of France and French nationals in all areas in foreign countries and within international organizations.
The AFD Group finances and accelerates transitions for a fairer, safer and more resilient world. Through AFD, Proparco and Expertise France, it acts on all sustainable development issues, both public and private. Present in more than 160 countries and overseas, it supports local initiatives and leads more than 4,000 projects aligned with the SDGs: climate, equality, health, peace... On the side of others, for a shared world.
GSEF Network
B17 – GSEF SSE Youth Hub
The GSEF's SSE Youth stand is an international space for presentations and meetings between young people involved in the SSE across five continents. Come and discover the initiatives, advocacy and cooperation projects led by young people working towards fair and sustainable transitions.
B17 – GSEF – Global Forum for Social and Solidarity Economy
An international organization of local governments and civil society actors, the GSEF has been working since 2013 to develop the Social and Solidarity Economy around the world. Through its biannual global forums – held in Seoul, Montreal, Bilbao, Mexico City, Dakar and Bordeaux – the GSEF promotes the sharing of experiences and networking among committed territories.
Come and discover our members' initiatives, our publications and programmes, and the opportunities for cooperation offered by our global network at our stand.
Join the GSEF to contribute to a more solidarity-based, sustainable and locally rooted economy!


1 – Organizing bodies : City of Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine Region, Gironde Department, Bordeaux Métropole
Institutional partners
B31 – ESS France and CRESS Nouvelle-Aquitaine
ESS France is the leading voice of the SSE. It represents and promotes the interests of SSE enterprises and organizations. It brings together national SSE organizations representing the various statutory forms of the SSE, regional SSE chambers and any SSE networks wishing to become involved in its activities.
The Nouvelle-Aquitaine Regional Chamber of the SSE (CRESS) promotes democratic dialogue and cooperation between SSE dynamics and structures and the people who make them up. It promotes them to other actors in the region: public authorities, for-profit companies, citizens, trade unions, schools and universities.
B4 – Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs / French Development Agency / Ministry for the Economy, Finance and Industrial, Energy and Digital Sovereignty
The Treasury Department advises the State, steers economic policy, regulates the financial sector, supports exports and works to promote an innovative, sustainable and open economy.
The Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs (MEAE) represents, defends and promotes the interests of France and French nationals in all areas in foreign countries and within international organizations.
The AFD Group finances and accelerates transitions for a fairer, safer and more resilient world. Through AFD, Proparco and Expertise France, it acts on all sustainable development issues, both public and private. Present in more than 160 countries and overseas, it supports local initiatives and leads more than 4,000 projects aligned with the SDGs: climate, equality, health, peace... On the side of others, for a shared world.
GSEF Network
B17 – GSEF SSE Youth Hub
The GSEF's SSE Youth stand is an international space for presentations and meetings between young people involved in the SSE across five continents. Come and discover the initiatives, advocacy and cooperation projects led by young people working towards fair and sustainable transitions.
B17 – GSEF – Global Forum for Social and Solidarity Economy
An international organization of local governments and civil society actors, the GSEF has been working since 2013 to develop the Social and Solidarity Economy around the world. Through its biannual global forums – held in Seoul, Montreal, Bilbao, Mexico City, Dakar and Bordeaux – the GSEF promotes the sharing of experiences and networking among committed territories.
Come and discover our members' initiatives, our publications and programmes, and the opportunities for cooperation offered by our global network at our stand.
Join the GSEF to contribute to a more solidarity-based, sustainable and locally rooted economy!
Official partners
B16 – Caisse d’Épargne
A cooperative bank whose capital is wholly owned by its members, Caisse d'Epargne innovates on a daily basis to serve all its customers: individuals, professionals, businesses, social and solidarity economy actors, institutions, local authorities and associations. Caisse d'Epargne has 16.9 million customers, 15 regional savings banks and 4.4 million members.
A19 – Groupe Vyv
As France's leading mutual health and social protection provider, the VYV Group wanted to give its full support to the 7th edition of the Global SSE Forum, a unique international event that plays a key role in promoting the SSE.
The Forum will be an opportunity for different countries and generations to meet, for inspiring exchanges, and also to highlight the concrete solutions offered by the SSE to meet societal challenges.
B16 – Caisse d’Épargne
A cooperative bank whose capital is wholly owned by its members, Caisse d'Epargne innovates on a daily basis to serve all its customers: individuals, professionals, businesses, social and solidarity economy actors, institutions, local authorities and associations. Caisse d'Epargne has 16.9 million customers, 15 regional savings banks and 4.4 million members.
A19 – Groupe Vyv
As France's leading mutual health and social protection provider, the VYV Group wanted to give its full support to the 7th edition of the Global SSE Forum, a unique international event that plays a key role in promoting the SSE.
The Forum will be an opportunity for different countries and generations to meet, for inspiring exchanges, and also to highlight the concrete solutions offered by the SSE to meet societal challenges.
Partners
A12 – Banque des Territoires
Banque des Territoires is a key player in the social and solidarity economy and the social and territorial impact economy in France. It offers its customers tailor-made financing and support solutions, either directly or indirectly.
A8 – Crédit Mutuel
As a cooperative and mutual bank, Crédit Mutuel has always shared the values of solidarity, responsibility and proximity that underpin the social and solidarity economy. As a player in the field, Crédit Mutuel draws on its local roots to understand the realities and ambitions of each organization. Because supporting those who are committed to the public interest also means bringing our regions to life.
A18 – Mutuelle Ociane Matmut
A long-standing SSE partner through co-recommendation in health, Mutuelle Ociane Matmut designs and manages innovative and digital health offers for all, with commitment and protection.
B5 – Nhood / Ceetrus
Portant la voix d’un immobilier engagé, ces acteurs mettent en avant, à travers les conférences sur leur stand, les synergies entre la Fondation Ceetrus et les acteurs de l’économie sociale et solidaire (ESS), ainsi que les réalisations de Nhood pour la création de valeur sociale et territoriale dans le patrimoine de ses clients.
A12 – Banque des Territoires
Banque des Territoires is a key player in the social and solidarity economy and the social and territorial impact economy in France. It offers its customers tailor-made financing and support solutions, either directly or indirectly.
A8 – Crédit Mutuel
As a cooperative and mutual bank, Crédit Mutuel has always shared the values of solidarity, responsibility and proximity that underpin the social and solidarity economy. As a player in the field, Crédit Mutuel draws on its local roots to understand the realities and ambitions of each organization. Because supporting those who are committed to the public interest also means bringing our regions to life.
A18 – Mutuelle Ociane Matmut
A long-standing SSE partner through co-recommendation in health, Mutuelle Ociane Matmut designs and manages innovative and digital health offers for all, with commitment and protection.
B5 – Nhood / Ceetrus
Portant la voix d’un immobilier engagé, ces acteurs mettent en avant, à travers les conférences sur leur stand, les synergies entre la Fondation Ceetrus et les acteurs de l’économie sociale et solidaire (ESS), ainsi que les réalisations de Nhood pour la création de valeur sociale et territoriale dans le patrimoine de ses clients.
Supports
A3 – Action Logement Groupe
For more than 70 years, Action Logement, a leading player in social and intermediate housing in France, has been committed to facilitating access to housing in order to promote employment.
A4 – Aéma Groupe
Come and discover our members' initiatives, our publications and programmes, and the opportunities for cooperation offered by our global network at our stand.
A24 – Agence du Service Civique / Agence Erasmus+ France Jeunesse & Sport
The Agence du Service Civique is the sole operator of the French government responsible for implementing the Civic Service, the Youth & Sport components of the European Erasmus+ programme, and the European Solidarity Corps.
B10 – Apec et Novapec
Apec supports changes in work and employment and is committed to effective, inclusive and forward-looking action in the public interest and for the dynamism of local areas, for executives, young graduates and businesses. Launched in 2023 by Apec, Novapec is a programme providing financial support for social innovation projects in the regions and at national level. This initiative addresses societal issues related to equal access to employment, the promotion of regions and the consideration of environmental issues by economic actors.
B6 – Crédit Coopératif
A cooperative bank that is committed and proud to be so.
As a bank for the social and solidarity economy and for individuals who share its values, Crédit Coopératif offers its customers the opportunity to give meaning to their money and supports projects that advance social justice and environmental transition.
A15 – Emmaüs France / Emmaüs International
Emmaüs is an international movement fighting exclusion and poverty, whose 430 members in 43 countries set up income-generating activities and social and political actions.
A22 – Pôle des réseaux et acteurs de l’Insertion par l’Activité Économique
INAE and the IAE networks/actors work to promote decent, sustainable and meaningful employment.
Present at the Global SSE Forum, they are the voice of the regions and of inclusion through work.
A23 – SIDI / CCFD-Terre Solidaire / Fondation Terre Solidaire
The Ensemble « Terre Solidaire »: Innovating for ecological and social transition
CCFD-Terre Solidaire, SIDI and Fondation Terre Solidaire have joined forces within the Ensemble Terre Solidaire to support ecological and social transition, both internationally and in France. Through funding, support and research, we provide long-term support to local citizen organizations that are responding to today's major challenges: food sovereignty, poverty reduction and adaptation to climate change.
B24 – Upcoop
Join the GSEF to contribute to a more solidarity-based, sustainable and locally rooted economy!
A3 – Action Logement Groupe
For more than 70 years, Action Logement, a leading player in social and intermediate housing in France, has been committed to facilitating access to housing in order to promote employment.
A4 – Aéma Groupe
Come and discover our members' initiatives, our publications and programmes, and the opportunities for cooperation offered by our global network at our stand.
A24 – Agence du Service Civique / Agence Erasmus+ France Jeunesse & Sport
The Agence du Service Civique is the sole operator of the French government responsible for implementing the Civic Service, the Youth & Sport components of the European Erasmus+ programme, and the European Solidarity Corps.
B10 – Apec et Novapec
Apec supports changes in work and employment and is committed to effective, inclusive and forward-looking action in the public interest and for the dynamism of local areas, for executives, young graduates and businesses. Launched in 2023 by Apec, Novapec is a programme providing financial support for social innovation projects in the regions and at national level. This initiative addresses societal issues related to equal access to employment, the promotion of regions and the consideration of environmental issues by economic actors.
B6 – Crédit Coopératif
A cooperative bank that is committed and proud to be so.
As a bank for the social and solidarity economy and for individuals who share its values, Crédit Coopératif offers its customers the opportunity to give meaning to their money and supports projects that advance social justice and environmental transition.
A15 – Emmaüs France / Emmaüs International
Emmaüs is an international movement fighting exclusion and poverty, whose 430 members in 43 countries set up income-generating activities and social and political actions.
A22 – Pôle des réseaux et acteurs de l’Insertion par l’Activité Économique
INAE and the IAE networks/actors work to promote decent, sustainable and meaningful employment.
Present at the Global SSE Forum, they are the voice of the regions and of inclusion through work.
A23 – SIDI / CCFD-Terre Solidaire / Fondation Terre Solidaire
The Ensemble « Terre Solidaire »: Innovating for ecological and social transition
CCFD-Terre Solidaire, SIDI and Fondation Terre Solidaire have joined forces within the Ensemble Terre Solidaire to support ecological and social transition, both internationally and in France. Through funding, support and research, we provide long-term support to local citizen organizations that are responding to today's major challenges: food sovereignty, poverty reduction and adaptation to climate change.
B24 – Upcoop
Join the GSEF to contribute to a more solidarity-based, sustainable and locally rooted economy!
Exhibitors
A10 – Agence du Travail d’Intérêt Général et de l’Insertion Professionnelle (Atigip)
The Agency for Community Service and Professional Integration (Atigip) supports those involved in the reintegration of people under judicial supervision. Atigip is a national service created in 2018 within the Ministry of Justice. In conjunction with the Ministry's departments, Atigip develops community service (TIG) and prison work programmes and promotes professional reintegration in order to prevent reoffending.
Find out more: https://www.atigip-justice.fr/
Contact them: communication.atigip@justice.gouv.fr
B22 – Association pour les Victimes du Monde
Improving living conditions for populations through respect for human rights while developing and encouraging projects in the field of cultural and creative industries.
B11 – Avise
Avise is a national public interest association that supports the development of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) and social innovation in France and Europe.
B34 – Badee
BADEE is a Moroccan business builder that co-creates impactful businesses with cooperatives, artisans and young people, mobilizing patient financing, local expertise, transformative technologies and market access.
A11 – Barreau de Bordeaux
The fifth largest bar association in France, the Bordeaux Bar Association brings together 2,200 lawyers. As a committed player in the public justice service, it guarantees access to the law through its 80 legal aid offices and supports businesses at every stage of their journey.
B26 – Baykat Groupe
BAYKAT connects farmers to markets via a solidarity platform, facilitating sales, transport and local promotion for sustainable and inclusive agriculture in Senegal.
B35 – Biocoop
The Biocoop chain of stores aims to develop organic farming in a spirit of fairness and cooperation. In partnership with producer groups, they create fair trade supply chains based on strict social and environmental criteria. More than just a distribution network, Biocoop is above all a unique cooperative project that promotes sustainable organic farming and fair trade. Created by committed consumers, the Biocoop network is committed to placing ethics and cooperation at the heart of its activities and development.
B7 – Bordeaux Métropole Aménagement / inCité / La Fab
Cooperating to transform territories: Experimenting with, supporting and embedding SSE initiatives in changing neighborhoods to create innovative and inclusive living spaces.
Accelerating social and ecological transition: Integrating the circular economy, the reuse of materials and sustainable mobility into each project, in partnership with SSE structures.
Living and doing business differently: Producing accessible, sustainable housing and business premises adapted to the needs of households, SMEs and SSE actors.
A5 – Bouyer Leroux
A recognized player in the terracotta industry, Bouyer Leroux, a cooperative and participatory company (SCOP), stands out for its sustainable and balanced development strategy, resolutely focused on innovation and respect for the environment. As an industrial leader, it offers construction systems for healthy, sustainable, energy-efficient and low-carbon housing.
A1 – Caisse Régionale du Crédit Agricole Mutuel Aquitaine (CRCA Aquitaine)
Crédit Agricole Aquitaine is the leading financier of the regional economy.
• 991,724 customers
• 2,772 employees
• 196 points of sale
B9 – Chambre de Métiers et de l’Artisanat – NA Gironde
The CMANA defends the interests and expertise of artisans, supports them throughout their entrepreneurial lives and promotes the regions to assert craftsmanship as a driver of the local economy.
B12 – Coopératives de consommateurs
IDC and FNCC support consumer cooperatives in defending and promoting this cooperative model.
Coop des Conso are shops that belong to their customers.
B30 – Cycl’eau
CYCL’EAU, the leading regional professional event dedicated to water management in river basins: trade shows, themed days, Village de l’eau©. CYCL’EAU supports international cooperation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals with its Africacoop’ pavilion.
A17 – Deastance Services / L’École Atypique
Deastance Services is an innovative adapted company specializing in the outsourcing of tertiary services: print and digital writing, customer relations and audio transcription. With a strong social commitment, it values the skills of its employees with disabilities to offer companies tailor-made, reliable and high value-added solutions.
The École Atypique is a Qualiopi-certified work-study training organization dedicated to unique talents. It designs tailor-made courses, in line with professions in high demand, to promote professional inclusion and reveal atypical talents. Its educational approach is based on motivation, individualized courses and field experience.
A2 – Enercoop
The Enercoop Nouvelle-Aquitaine cooperative brings together citizens and stakeholders in Nouvelle-Aquitaine to develop and grow a 100% renewable, local, more efficient and resilient energy model.
B2 – Energie Jeunes
Working to ensure success for all, the Energie Jeunes association works with students and parents using scientifically validated programmes to develop key learning skills.
B23 – ESS France Outre-Mer
ESS France Outre-mer brings together and supports overseas CRESS, promotes their initiatives and represents their interests in order to strengthen their role from the local to the international level.
B25 – ESSpoir et ESSpert Coop
ESSpoir and ESSpert Coop are accounting cooperatives dedicated to SSE actors: from presenting accounts to providing legal and financial support, they put numbers to work for meaning.
A27 – Feicom Cameroun
Le Fonds Spécial d’Equipement et d’Intervention Intercommunale (FEICOM) Cameroun contribue au développement harmonieux de toutes les Collectivités Territoriales Décentralisées sur la base de la solidarité nationale et de l’équilibre inter-régional et intercommunal, en liaison avec les administrations concernées.
A14 – Fédération des Acteurs de la Solidarité
The federation is a generalist network fighting against exclusion. It brings together more than 900 associations and organizations working for solidarity. It is composed of a network head and 13 independent regional federations that animate the network of members (commissions, conferences, meetings) and represent them at the territorial level.
A6 – Finacoop
FINACOOP is the leading SCIC (cooperative society of collective interest) providing accounting, legal and financial expertise dedicated to the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in France. Created in 2015, it supports SSE structures in their management and development, with an emphasis on social and environmental utility. It has more than 1,500 beneficiaries and 200 members, with two offices (Paris and Bayonne).
B33 – Gestform / Hosmoz
HOSMOZ & GESTFORM: 40 years of developing Adapted Work to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities, responsible purchasing and a social and solidarity economy.
B20 – GIHP / Passerelles et compétences
GIHP Aquitaine works to promote the independence of people with disabilities by offering concrete solutions: employment, housing, technical aids, and medical and social support.
Passerelles et Compétences helps the social and solidarity economy to develop its projects by providing volunteers with a high level of expertise, and enables these volunteers to give meaning to their lives by contributing their skills and talents.
B15 – Handiwork
Handiwork promotes the professional inclusion of people with disabilities by training, supporting and connecting talented individuals with local businesses to meet their recruitment needs.
A16 – Happï Scop
Happï Scop is an accounting and auditing cooperative specializing in supporting social and solidarity economy organizations. Cooperation and sharing are at the heart of our DNA.
B8 – HelloAsso
Through its biannual global forums – held in Seoul, Montreal, Bilbao, Mexico City, Dakar and Bordeaux – the GSEF promotes the sharing of experiences and networking among committed regions.
A7 – Hostel
Hostel 20 is an independent and committed youth hostel that develops friendly and accessible living spaces that promote inclusion and exchange in the heart of French cities (Bordeaux, Bayonne, Toulouse, Rennes, Lyon and SJPP).
B19 – Impact Track
Impact Track is an ESUS company created in 2019. Our goal is to enable social organizations to manage, improve and promote their activities by measuring their impact on an ongoing and independent basis.
A26 – La Nef
La Nef is an ESUS-approved ethical cooperative bank. Since 1988, it has financed only ecological, social and cultural projects. It is the only French bank to publish a complete list of its annual financing.
B3 – La Plateforme de l’Inclusion
La Plateforme de l'Inclusion brings together digital services of general interest for inclusion in employment. Our mission is to make life easier for people who are distant from the labour market and those who support them.
A9 – Mutami
Mutami is a mutual insurance company rooted in the SSE. It has obtained ESUS accreditation, demonstrating its social utility. Committed to local communities, it develops community mutual insurance companies, local partnerships and preventive measures to make healthcare accessible to all.
B13 – Oxfam Novib
FAIR for ALL fights against injustices in the global value chain, prioritising people and the planet over profit. We conduct bold research and evidence-based actions to demand sustainable trade and a fair economy.
A21 – O tempora
O tempora is a cooperative communications agency that puts its experience and expertise, creativity and know-how at the service of those who work for the common good, regardless of their status or scope of action.
B27 – Polaris Association
Empower citizens, transform Africa!
Use technology to awaken the contributory potential of every citizen, providing them with tools to meet their individual needs and then become drivers of transformation in their communities.
B28 et B29 – République du Sénégal
Sénégal 2050
Sovereign and open systemic transformation
Towards shared economic prosperity
Come to the Land of Terranga, where people are at the heart of the resilience of territories through the social and solidarity economy.
B18 – Réseau des collectivités Territoriales pour une Économie Sociale et Solidaire (RTES)
The Network of Local Authorities for a Social and Solidarity Economy brings together local authorities that are committed to and believe that the SSE is capable of responding to the economic, social and environmental needs of their territories.
B14 – SETI-Congo
A major player in its field in Central Africa, SETI CONGO offers turnkey construction solutions with flexible financing options and is based in Pointe-Noire, Kinshasa and Libreville.
B21 – SO Coopération and the RRMA
SO Coopération is the regional multi-stakeholder network (RRMA) of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, which brings together and offers services tailored to stakeholders who are involved or wish to become involved in international cooperation and solidarity.
B32 – Solsoc ASBL
Solsoc is a Belgian NGO that supports civil society movements and organisations in Africa, Latin America and the Middle East in order to contribute to progressive, secular and democratic social change.
A13 – TAPAJ France
TAPAJ – Alternative Work Paid by the Day: a programme to reduce medical, psychological and social risks for young people aged 16 to 25 who are highly vulnerable, socially isolated and suffering from addiction.
A10 – Agence du Travail d’Intérêt Général et de l’Insertion Professionnelle (Atigip)
The Agency for Community Service and Professional Integration (Atigip) supports those involved in the reintegration of people under judicial supervision. Atigip is a national service created in 2018 within the Ministry of Justice. In conjunction with the Ministry's departments, Atigip develops community service (TIG) and prison work programmes and promotes professional reintegration in order to prevent reoffending.
Find out more: https://www.atigip-justice.fr/
Contact them: communication.atigip@justice.gouv.fr
B22 – Association pour les Victimes du Monde
Improving living conditions for populations through respect for human rights while developing and encouraging projects in the field of cultural and creative industries.
B11 – Avise
Avise is a national public interest association that supports the development of the social and solidarity economy (SSE) and social innovation in France and Europe.
B34 – Badee
BADEE is a Moroccan business builder that co-creates impactful businesses with cooperatives, artisans and young people, mobilizing patient financing, local expertise, transformative technologies and market access.
A11 – Barreau de Bordeaux
The fifth largest bar association in France, the Bordeaux Bar Association brings together 2,200 lawyers. As a committed player in the public justice service, it guarantees access to the law through its 80 legal aid offices and supports businesses at every stage of their journey.
B26 – Baykat Groupe
BAYKAT connects farmers to markets via a solidarity platform, facilitating sales, transport and local promotion for sustainable and inclusive agriculture in Senegal.
B35 – Biocoop
The Biocoop chain of stores aims to develop organic farming in a spirit of fairness and cooperation. In partnership with producer groups, they create fair trade supply chains based on strict social and environmental criteria. More than just a distribution network, Biocoop is above all a unique cooperative project that promotes sustainable organic farming and fair trade. Created by committed consumers, the Biocoop network is committed to placing ethics and cooperation at the heart of its activities and development.
B7 – Bordeaux Métropole Aménagement / inCité / La Fab
Cooperating to transform territories: Experimenting with, supporting and embedding SSE initiatives in changing neighborhoods to create innovative and inclusive living spaces.
Accelerating social and ecological transition: Integrating the circular economy, the reuse of materials and sustainable mobility into each project, in partnership with SSE structures.
Living and doing business differently: Producing accessible, sustainable housing and business premises adapted to the needs of households, SMEs and SSE actors.
A5 – Bouyer Leroux
A recognized player in the terracotta industry, Bouyer Leroux, a cooperative and participatory company (SCOP), stands out for its sustainable and balanced development strategy, resolutely focused on innovation and respect for the environment. As an industrial leader, it offers construction systems for healthy, sustainable, energy-efficient and low-carbon housing.
A1 – Caisse Régionale du Crédit Agricole Mutuel Aquitaine (CRCA Aquitaine)
Crédit Agricole Aquitaine is the leading financier of the regional economy.
• 991,724 customers
• 2,772 employees
• 196 points of sale
B9 – Chambre de Métiers et de l’Artisanat – NA Gironde
The CMANA defends the interests and expertise of artisans, supports them throughout their entrepreneurial lives and promotes the regions to assert craftsmanship as a driver of the local economy.
B12 – Coopératives de consommateurs
IDC and FNCC support consumer cooperatives in defending and promoting this cooperative model.
Coop des Conso are shops that belong to their customers.
B30 – Cycl’eau
CYCL’EAU, the leading regional professional event dedicated to water management in river basins: trade shows, themed days, Village de l’eau©. CYCL’EAU supports international cooperation to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals with its Africacoop’ pavilion.
A17 – Deastance Services / L’École Atypique
Deastance Services is an innovative adapted company specializing in the outsourcing of tertiary services: print and digital writing, customer relations and audio transcription. With a strong social commitment, it values the skills of its employees with disabilities to offer companies tailor-made, reliable and high value-added solutions.
The École Atypique is a Qualiopi-certified work-study training organization dedicated to unique talents. It designs tailor-made courses, in line with professions in high demand, to promote professional inclusion and reveal atypical talents. Its educational approach is based on motivation, individualized courses and field experience.
A2 – Enercoop
The Enercoop Nouvelle-Aquitaine cooperative brings together citizens and stakeholders in Nouvelle-Aquitaine to develop and grow a 100% renewable, local, more efficient and resilient energy model.
B2 – Energie Jeunes
Working to ensure success for all, the Energie Jeunes association works with students and parents using scientifically validated programmes to develop key learning skills.
B23 – ESS France Outre-Mer
ESS France Outre-mer brings together and supports overseas CRESS, promotes their initiatives and represents their interests in order to strengthen their role from the local to the international level.
B25 – ESSpoir et ESSpert Coop
ESSpoir and ESSpert Coop are accounting cooperatives dedicated to SSE actors: from presenting accounts to providing legal and financial support, they put numbers to work for meaning.
A27 – Feicom Cameroun
Le Fonds Spécial d’Equipement et d’Intervention Intercommunale (FEICOM) Cameroun contribue au développement harmonieux de toutes les Collectivités Territoriales Décentralisées sur la base de la solidarité nationale et de l’équilibre inter-régional et intercommunal, en liaison avec les administrations concernées.
A14 – Fédération des Acteurs de la Solidarité
The federation is a generalist network fighting against exclusion. It brings together more than 900 associations and organizations working for solidarity. It is composed of a network head and 13 independent regional federations that animate the network of members (commissions, conferences, meetings) and represent them at the territorial level.
A6 – Finacoop
FINACOOP is the leading SCIC (cooperative society of collective interest) providing accounting, legal and financial expertise dedicated to the social and solidarity economy (SSE) in France. Created in 2015, it supports SSE structures in their management and development, with an emphasis on social and environmental utility. It has more than 1,500 beneficiaries and 200 members, with two offices (Paris and Bayonne).
B33 – Gestform / Hosmoz
HOSMOZ & GESTFORM: 40 years of developing Adapted Work to promote the inclusion of people with disabilities, responsible purchasing and a social and solidarity economy.
B20 – GIHP / Passerelles et compétences
GIHP Aquitaine works to promote the independence of people with disabilities by offering concrete solutions: employment, housing, technical aids, and medical and social support.
Passerelles et Compétences helps the social and solidarity economy to develop its projects by providing volunteers with a high level of expertise, and enables these volunteers to give meaning to their lives by contributing their skills and talents.
B15 – Handiwork
Handiwork promotes the professional inclusion of people with disabilities by training, supporting and connecting talented individuals with local businesses to meet their recruitment needs.
A16 – Happï Scop
Happï Scop is an accounting and auditing cooperative specializing in supporting social and solidarity economy organizations. Cooperation and sharing are at the heart of our DNA.
B8 – HelloAsso
Through its biannual global forums – held in Seoul, Montreal, Bilbao, Mexico City, Dakar and Bordeaux – the GSEF promotes the sharing of experiences and networking among committed regions.
A7 – Hostel
Hostel 20 is an independent and committed youth hostel that develops friendly and accessible living spaces that promote inclusion and exchange in the heart of French cities (Bordeaux, Bayonne, Toulouse, Rennes, Lyon and SJPP).
B19 – Impact Track
Impact Track is an ESUS company created in 2019. Our goal is to enable social organizations to manage, improve and promote their activities by measuring their impact on an ongoing and independent basis.
A26 – La Nef
La Nef is an ESUS-approved ethical cooperative bank. Since 1988, it has financed only ecological, social and cultural projects. It is the only French bank to publish a complete list of its annual financing.
B3 – La Plateforme de l’Inclusion
La Plateforme de l'Inclusion brings together digital services of general interest for inclusion in employment. Our mission is to make life easier for people who are distant from the labour market and those who support them.
A9 – Mutami
Mutami is a mutual insurance company rooted in the SSE. It has obtained ESUS accreditation, demonstrating its social utility. Committed to local communities, it develops community mutual insurance companies, local partnerships and preventive measures to make healthcare accessible to all.
B13 – Oxfam Novib
FAIR for ALL fights against injustices in the global value chain, prioritising people and the planet over profit. We conduct bold research and evidence-based actions to demand sustainable trade and a fair economy.
A21 – O tempora
O tempora is a cooperative communications agency that puts its experience and expertise, creativity and know-how at the service of those who work for the common good, regardless of their status or scope of action.
B27 – Polaris Association
Empower citizens, transform Africa!
Use technology to awaken the contributory potential of every citizen, providing them with tools to meet their individual needs and then become drivers of transformation in their communities.
B28 et B29 – République du Sénégal
Sénégal 2050
Sovereign and open systemic transformation
Towards shared economic prosperity
Come to the Land of Terranga, where people are at the heart of the resilience of territories through the social and solidarity economy.
B18 – Réseau des collectivités Territoriales pour une Économie Sociale et Solidaire (RTES)
The Network of Local Authorities for a Social and Solidarity Economy brings together local authorities that are committed to and believe that the SSE is capable of responding to the economic, social and environmental needs of their territories.
B14 – SETI-Congo
A major player in its field in Central Africa, SETI CONGO offers turnkey construction solutions with flexible financing options and is based in Pointe-Noire, Kinshasa and Libreville.
B21 – SO Coopération and the RRMA
SO Coopération is the regional multi-stakeholder network (RRMA) of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, which brings together and offers services tailored to stakeholders who are involved or wish to become involved in international cooperation and solidarity.
B32 – Solsoc ASBL
Solsoc is a Belgian NGO that supports civil society movements and organisations in Africa, Latin America and the Middle East in order to contribute to progressive, secular and democratic social change.
A13 – TAPAJ France
TAPAJ – Alternative Work Paid by the Day: a programme to reduce medical, psychological and social risks for young people aged 16 to 25 who are highly vulnerable, socially isolated and suffering from addiction.
A20 – Safe Zone: Combating Gender-Based and Sexual Violence and all forms of discrimination
The forum reaffirms its commitment to this issue by providing a space for information, listening and support. The COSIM association, accompanied by specially trained VSS representatives, will be there to welcome you and listen to your comments or testimonies in complete confidentiality and with kindness.
An ethical charter will also be put in place during the Forum at the three sites and will remain available for everyone to consult.
B1 – Sorry Children : La pire excuse
Sorry Children is a project run by the association of the same name, established under the French law of 1901. Its aim is to raise awareness of the responsibility that each of us has in the (de)construction of our society and to propose concrete actions. The excuse generator is itself an excuse to convince people to take action.
A20 – Safe Zone: Combating Gender-Based and Sexual Violence and all forms of discrimination
The forum reaffirms its commitment to this issue by providing a space for information, listening and support. The COSIM association, accompanied by specially trained VSS representatives, will be there to welcome you and listen to your comments or testimonies in complete confidentiality and with kindness.
An ethical charter will also be put in place during the Forum at the three sites and will remain available for everyone to consult.
B1 – Sorry Children : La pire excuse
Sorry Children is a project run by the association of the same name, established under the French law of 1901. Its aim is to raise awareness of the responsibility that each of us has in the (de)construction of our society and to propose concrete actions. The excuse generator is itself an excuse to convince people to take action.
Activities at the stands
Stand B7 – Bordeaux Métropole Aménagement / inCité / La Fab
Local public companies, developers of the Metropolis, are mobilizing to serve the SSE.
Welcome to the La Fab, BMA and inCité stand!
Come and meet us and discover a dozen SSE structures and projects that are being specially highlighted: Cancan, les Compagnons bâtisseurs, GIE Rez-Alliance, les EBE du Grand Parc, l’Ecosystème Darwin, l’Epicerie solidaire Local Attitude, Eva-Natura Impact, Ikos, La Manuco, Le Lieu inspiré, Léon à vélo, L'Officine du réemploi, R-USE, the future Tiers-lieu in Floirac Dravemont.
Every day, our guests will share their experiences, unveil their organizations or present their projects.
See you at 10 am, 11 am, 2.30 pm and 4 pm. Join us!
Stand A19 – Groupe Vyv
Wednesday 29 October from 12pm
- At 12 pm: ‘A Game of Power' with Flora Hermet-Daubech from VYV Écoute & Solutions, questioning the distribution of power in organizations
- At 2 pm: 'Solidarity Challenge', a game about social protection by Collectif Jeunesses! and MGEN
- At 3 pm: 'Your eco-health gesture' with Emma Dupoizat from Harmonie Mutuelle ESS – VYV Group
Thursday 30 October at 3 pm
Presentation of the book ‘La Santé est un Combat’ (Health is a Struggle) published in April 2025, and discussion with its author, Stéphane Junique, President of the VYV Group.
A manifesto for universal healthcare rights, ‘La Santé est un Combat’ offers concrete ideas for reinventing our healthcare system through a more preventive approach and greater coordination between public and private actors.
Also: an educational timeline on the social and solidarity economy and mutualism, an explanation of mutualism by the Institut Montparnasse, and a photo exhibition entitled ‘Je Tu Elle (S)... Femmes en précarité !’.
Stand B5 – Nhood and Ceetrus
As advocates for socially responsible real estate, these players will be hosting conferences at their stand to highlight the synergies between the Ceetrus Foundation and players in the Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE), as well as Nhood's achievements in creating social and territorial value for its clients' assets.
The stand will host 15-minute conferences in the form of interviews.
Wednesday 29 October from 2 pm
- From 2 pm to 2.15 pm: ‘Synergies between the Ceetrus Foundation and SSE players in the service of territorial regeneration’ with Celine Cottrez, Raluca Crisan and Olivia Mullier
- From 2:15 pm to 2:30 pm: 'Building with the region and SSE stakeholders: when the project becomes a collective adventure' with Benoit Cazales, Christophe Janet and Joanna Freitas
- Time to be confirmed: Launch of the Benauge AMI with Nhood/Ceetrus
Thursday 30 October from 2 pm
- From 2 pm to 2.15 pm: Territorial Responsibility of companies in action with Christian Lema
- From 2:15 pm to 2:30 pm: When the SSE and Nhood transform shopping centres into better places with Antony Billard
Stand A21
DIY creation studio – Make your own Forum souvenirs!
Offered by O tempora, a communications cooperative and partner service provider for Forum communications.
The Forum meets the requirements of an eco-designed and low-impact event. In this spirit, you can leave with your own souvenir of the Forum by creating your own postcard in just a few minutes, taking a souvenir photo or participating in one of the workshops.
Slogan creation workshops
‘Let's create powerful slogans about the SSE together’
Themes: A vision of the world • For the benefit of all • Caring • Doing things together • Making our voices heard
30 minutes / 8 people maximum
Times and registration at the stand (booking recommended – limited places)
All the posters finalized by O tempora's graphic designers will be available to view and share in open source format at otempora.com
Come and create your postcard!
The Village
The organizers have invited SSE organizations to meet Forum participants in a relaxed setting in a dedicated space.
Bordeaux GSEF 2025 Café
This café offers hot and cold drinks and a full range of snacks.
Payment in gemme is accepted.
Networking / Bookshop
This space allows you to sit down with or without your computer to work or chat. There is also a stand run by the Mollat bookshop which offers a selection of books related to the SSE and the themes covered in the programme.
3 exhibitions to discover
Back to Selma – Ken Wong-Youk-Hong
In March 1965, in Selma, thousands of demonstrators led by Martin Luther King fought against electoral segregation, despite police violence. In 2023, Ken Wong-Youk-Hong sets out to meet the 1965 demonstrators who are still living in this Alabama town. That same year, he also set out to explore the legacy of the Atlanta-born pastor and activist by interviewing young people in New York.
Faire la Diff. – Glwadys Le Moulnier
Designed as a sensitive, visual and participatory installation, the exhibition showcases the faces, gestures and dynamics of the SSE in France and elsewhere. The project is part of an eco-responsible and circular approach: all the modules used come from the reuse of old exhibition structures. The photographs, printed on fabric, will be transformed after the Forum by local seamstresses.
Mixité des Métiers – Olivier Poggianti
This original photographic work by Olivier Poggianti, supported by the Ballast association, addresses the issue of women's representation in professions predominantly exercised by men. Its objective is to raise their visibility in the world of work. It is a cross-disciplinary artistic project combining cultural engineering, social innovation and digital mediation.