UBIFRANCE Atlanta’s office will be leading a delegation of French companies, specializing in the training industry and offering the latest technology at the ASTD International Conference. ASTD (American Society for Training & Development) is the world’s largest association dedicated to workplace learning in more than 125 U.S. chapters and with more than 20 international partners. The group will meet in Denver, CO, from May 06-09 2012. With a delegation of at least 10 companies, UBIFRANCE is organizing a full program for its delegates! When they arrive in Denver, those selected companies will benefit from an intense week of international conferences, seminars, and some B2B meetings to share insights and experiences with both potential partners and clients (More than 8,500 last year), with expected participants from leading companies in the industry such as Blackboard , Lynda.com , Citrix , Disney Institute , Taleo , and Rosetta Stone . With the training industry rapidly changing, it’s not surprising that learning and development professionals are trying to keep up. Participation in this UBIFRANCE’s mission for the ASTD Conference offers not only the opportunity to accelerate a company’s business development in the United States, but develops both international market opportunities and recognition. To meet our French delegation and American partners, please click “Attending” on our LinkedIn page , and follow us on Twitter for up to date information. Don’t forget to check the ASTD video to get all the details on the event and for any additional information please contact either: Sandrine HART Trade Advisor Tel. : 404-495-1667 - Fax : 404-495-1696 E-mail : sandrine.hart@ubifrance.fr François CACAUD-ROGER Project Coordinator Assistant Tel. : 404-495-1691 - Fax : 404-495-1696 E-mail : francois.cacaud-roger.int@ubifrance.fr  

  The French Tech Tour is back by popular demand. UBIFRANCE’s San Francisco office is currently accepting applications for the sixth edition of their annual event, to be held in Silicon Valley from June 2 to 8, 2012. Hi-tech companies from across France are invited to apply. Applications will be submitted for review to UBIFRANCE’s American Partners – a list that includes some of the most established names in Silicon Valley, from Google to HP , Intel and Cisco . It’s our American partners who will determine who makes the cut. When they arrive in Silicon Valley, those selected companies will benefit from an intense week of B2B meetings with both official partners and potential clients. In addition, each company will receive personalized coaching on their American presentation style and have multiple opportunities to pitch their technology to both specialized press and the general public. Companies most likely to succeed their candidacy are small to midsize tech companies that either possess strong client references in France, and/or significant funding, and/or exceptionally innovative technology and intellectual property. Approximately half of past years’ selected companies have since incorporated in the United States. Participation in the French Tech Tour offers not only the opportunity to accelerate a company’s business development in the United States, but has become a mark of success in Europe, furthering international recognition. The dossier de candidature is available at http://frenchtechtour.com , and must be completed by February 27, 2012. For additional information on either applying or becoming a partner, please contact: frenchtechtour@ubifrance.fr . We look forward to seeing you in June!

UBIFRANCE - French Trade Commission presents you French video game products today on June 7 until 9, 2011 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. Discover the French pavilion at the E3 expo center with 11 French companies with innovative products. For direct news, follow us on our  Twitter account   or to know more about the companies, please click here . For more information, please contact us .

UBIFRANCE - French Trade Commission is organizing a special event around the French Tech Tour. The French Tech Tour is a week-long event during which the best French Tech startups meet with the tech leaders of Silicon Valley.                  Join us at "Surviving the Tech Startup Jungle" soirée  from 6.00p.m to 9.30p.m on June 9, 2011.   On the occasion of UBIBFRANCE’s annual French Tech Tour, come join us for a memorable soirée as we welcome 13 of France’s most promising hi-tech companies coming to the Bay Area for one week to meet with more than 50 world leaders in Technology: Adobe, Apple, AT&T, Cisco, eBay, Fujitsu, Google, Intel, Microsoft, Nokia, Qualcomm, Sony, Sprint, Verizon, Groupon, Vodafone, Broadcom, HP, LG, SAP, etc The night will feature a panel of successful entrepreneurs on succeeding as an international startup in Silicon Valley.   Our panelists : - Suchit Dash, Founder of IFeelGoods - Carlos Diaz, Founder of BlueKiwi Software - Pascal Levi Garboua, Serial Entrepreneur - Jean Sini, VP at Mint You will also have the opportunity to meet with the best tech companies coming from France: Appoke, Ateme, Avencis, Bkrender, Caps Entreprise, GingerSquid, Global Vision System, Mobiquant, Mootwin, NTX Research, Pole Star, RunMyProcess, Yseop. Cocktails and food will be provided.   Please RSVP and come for the " Surviving the Tech Startup Jungle " soirée.   Schedule : 6pm-6:15pm Refreshments                     6:15pm-7:30pm: Company Pitches - Panel                     7:30pm: Cocktail reception                                                                                    Our partners :                                            Location : Quadrus Conference Center              2400 Sand Hill Rd               Menlo Park, CA 94025 For more information contact us or visit the French Tech Tour website .  

UBIFRANCE – French Trade Commission has announced the 13 French companies selected for their annual French Tech Tour, set to take place from June 3 – 10 2011. The companies were chosen by 15 Silicon Valley partners , and will meet with them in a series of B2B meetings during the week. In preparation for the week, selected companies are undergoing intensive training with Erica Lee , an expert in business communication and “speaking American.” During this intensive training, companies receive feedback on their marketing strategy and presentation style – key to the success of any business in the Silicon Valley. For UBIFRANCE’s American partners, the French Tech Tour provides a unique opportunity to discover the best of French tech innovation first-hand . To consult the list of the participants, click here .   Visit the French Tech Tour website to see the detailed schedule or contact us for more information.  

UBIFRANCE - French Trade Commission is organizing a pavilion with 10 French companies at E3 Expo at the Los Angeles Convention Center, on June 7-9, 2011. E3 Expo is the world’s first trade show gathering video game, computer companies and other related products. This year, the expo will welcome more than 46 000 participants, 300 exhibitors with over 90 countries. The Electronic Entertainment Expo is the first one annual meeting for all the video game fans. This year, UBIFRANCE will be present again at this worldwide show in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. French companies will exhibit their latest innovations and new exciting products related to the computer and video games industry. Stay tuned for more information about the exhibitors! Follow UBIFRANCE on Twitter  for news, tips and stories on the French Pavilion.  The ten French exhibitors are the following: Bug Tracker www.bug-tracker.com Smack Down Productions www.smackdownprods.com Bulkypix www.bulkypix.com Takeoff www.takeoffstudio.com Voxler www.voxler.eu Nemopolis www.nemopolis.fr Wizarbox www.wizarbox.com Playsoft www.playsoft.fr Epawn www.epawn.fr Dynamixyz www.dynamixyz.com More information about the products will be available soon on our website. For more information, please contact us .  

Never have the words "Business, Innovation, Discovery" more aptly described the CARTES & IDentification Trade Show — the world No. 1 event in digital security, smart technology, payment and contactless — to be held in Parc des Expositions in Paris Nord Villepinte from November 15 to 17, 2011. At this real hub of innovation, an expected 20,000 visitors and 1,300 delegates will be the very first to discover all the latest international smart technologies and identification market news from the 450 companies present at the benchmark event. For this 2011 edition, Turkey will be in the spotlight. With each edition of its 26-year history, CARTES has established itself increasingly as the sector’s business event of choice, where international suppliers can meet decision makers in the areas of payment, security, telecoms, electronics and information technology, administration and distribution. Ever more international with 142 countries participating, CARTES is the reflection of a very dynamic market. At the heart of innovation in payments With the deployment of contactless technology, the advent of NFC terminals for payment by mobile, the growing need for secure electronic transactions and innovative financial services, the payment card industry will be at the forefront of the development and sharing of new technology solutions in 2011. Contactless payment will be the subject of a round table discussion organized during the trade show’s launch presentation, to be held on 26th May at 9:00 at the Hotel Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme. IDentification: Issues increasing on a world scale The introduction of electronic identity cards in several European countries(*), the projects around digital identity and the fight against cybercrime are promoting the development of identification technologies. The IDentification sector is an opportunity to highlight the latest innovations in biometrics and authentication solutions, with significant potential applications. The great potential of M2M New business opportunities will again be represented at the trade show this year with applications in M2M and the Internet of Things. Although millions of machines already communicate with each other, M2M technology is merely at the beginning of its enormous potential for growth. The use of home automation, smart meters and the management of health records, require greater protection of private data, control of their integrity, strong authentication with secure data and "over-the-air" applications. Turkey in the spotlight With a leading European market in ATMs, up 40% over the last 5 years in terms of cards produced, and the dynamic introduction of new contactless solutions and loyalty programs, Turkey offers numerous opportunities for development. Delegations of Top Buyers, a specific focus at the conference and new partners will showcase this exciting market. Turkey has indeed already proven its ability to innovate in the field of smart cards — a growing rapidly sector in the country. With a population of 77.8 million, including 63 million mobile phone users, Turkey represents a great potential for the payment industry. The adoption of contactless technology is growing in urban areas and looks set to progress still further as banks compete to conquer the growing urban youth segment. CARTES & IDentification 2011, also means... The Conference: cutting-edge presentations A real concentration of information and expertise, the three-day Conference brings together 1,300 delegates to discuss the latest technical developments, marketing and strategic issues and hear feedback on concrete case studies. Based on themes related to cards and also identification, the 140 presentations on NFC and contactless, card security, debit and credit cards, manufacturing of cards, identification, M2M applications, etc. are the best way to assess the market and an  indispensable addition to a tour of the stands. Over the years the Conference has become the forum of choice for communication between leading industrialists in the sector and international decisionmakers. The World Card Summit: leaders in the sector speak out The trade show’s opening presentation will play host to the leading CEOs in the sector. They will share their vision of the market and their views on the future of their industry, while Eurosmart will exclusively announce its latest figures. This presentation, the highlight of the Conference, attracted more than 400 people last year. The SESAMES Awards Established as undisputed badges of innovation, global benchmarks for smart card and identification manufacturers, the SESAMES Awards represent a real promotional springboard and afford the winners a reputation and credibility guaranteeing their project’s success. Selected by a panel of experts, the Awards will be presented to the best projects in various categories: Hardware, Software, ID/ID Cards, Computer Security, Transportation, Banking/Business/Fidelity, Mobility, Trusted Internet/Authentication, etransactions and finally Production & Tests. This competition is open to all innovative projects from the relevant sectors and continues to attract increasing numbers of candidates. In 2010, 395 projects were submitted, with 10 winners. The Steering Committee The Steering Committee of CARTES & IDentification is composed of leading companies in the industry of digital security card and identification: Ask, Gemalto, Giesecke & Devrient, HID, Infineon, Ingenico, Morpho, NXP, Oberthur Technologies, ST Microelectronics, Visa. To note: -- The launch conference of CARTES & IDentification: May 26, 2011, at 9 a.m. at Hotel Park Hyatt Paris Vendôme. -- CARTES & IDentification Trade Show: November 15 to 17, 2011, Parc des Expositions Paris-Nord Villepinte. (*)- Austria, Belgium, Estonia, Finland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain and Sweden. For more information, please contact: LEWIS PR Karine Monsallier & Lucie Robet Press Contacts Tel.: +33 1 55 31 98 04 E-mail: cartes@lewispr.com Web: www.cartes.com | www.blogcartes.com