Funny, Engaging, Motivational Keynote Speaker in
Paris

Topics Include:

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All Carla Rieger's keynotes are highly entertaining, interactive and practical:

• The Top 3 Habits of Highly Resilient People
• The Art of Communication
• Storytelling in Business
• How to Create a Culture of Innovation

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CONFERENCE CENTRE VENUES

Paris has many excellent conference centers and facilities, including:

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Conference Center / Edward VII Coworking, on Rue Édouard VII
Conference Center Pierre Mendès France, on Rue de Bercy
Centre de congrès Tapis Rouge Paris, on Rue du Faubourg Saint-Martin
Centre de Conférences CAPITAL 8, on Rue de Monceau
Châteauform’ City George V, on Avenue George V
Salons de l’Aveyron – Paris Bercy, on Rue de l’Aubrac

GENERAL INFORMATION

General Information about Paris for Meeting Planners and Event Professionals

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Paris is the capital city of France, located in the northern-central part of the country on the river Seine. It is a major European city and an important global centre for arts, culture, finance, commerce, science, fashion and gastronomy. The city is famous for its wonderful architecture which dates back one millennium. Some of its most impressive architectural landmarks include the Romanesque Abbey of Saint-Germain-des-Prés (1014–1163), the early Gothic Basilica of Saint-Denis (1144), the Gothic Notre Dame Cathedral (1163–1345) and Saint Chapelle (1239–1248) and the Baroque churches Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis (1627–1641) and Les Invalides (1670–1708). Other important tourist attractions are the Eiffel Tower, constructed for the Paris Universal Exposition of 1889, the Arc de Triomphe on the Champs-Élysées, the Sacré-Coeur church on the hill of Montmartre, and the Grand Palais and Petit Palais, both built for the Paris Universal Exposition of 1900. The city’s historical centre along the Seine was classified as an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Paris is also home to the headquarters of many important international organizations including UNESCO, the Organisation for Economic Co-Operation and Development, the European Space Agency, the International Bureau of Weights and Measures, the International Energy Agency, the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie, the European Union Institute for Security Studies, the International Exhibition Bureau, the International Chamber of Commerce, or the International Federation for Human Rights.

The City as a Conference Destination
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Paris is a highly important venue for a large number of international conferences, conventions, and summits such as: the VivaTech, an event aiming to bring together startups and the larger corporate sector, including some of the richest and most powerful investors; the Hello Tomorrow Summit, aiming to establish links between young innovative individuals and important economic actors, such as venture capitalists and investment funds; the Paris Talks, a conference dedicated to decision-makers, entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, educators, economists and environmentalists;  the TEDx Paris, an independently organized event operating under license from the globally renowned organization TED; and the Strategic Management Society (SMS) Annual Conference, an event about strategies in an era of de-globalization.

Frankfurt Food Options for Conference Delegates

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While you are attending a business conference in Frankfurt, Germany, there is a great selection of local restaurants you should experience which offer the possibility to sample dishes from a large variety of international cuisines. You can eat delicious Greek and Mediterranean seafood at Restaurant Adolon (+49 69 90502786) and Ariston (+49 69 92039950), French and Central European food at Restaurant Sevres (+49 69 75400), Mediterranean food at Restaurant Medici (+49 69 21990794), American steaks and grilled seafood at the Maindiner Restaurant (+49 69 66058025), and delicious Thai dishes at the Thai & Turf – Steakhouse (+49 69 20327525).

Paris Attractions for Convention Attendees

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There are a number of highly rated tourist attractions to visit after your business conference in Paris, France, including: the Eiffel Tower, a 324 meters tall tower built in 1889 and considered to be the symbol of Paris; the Notre Dame Cathedral, a beautiful example of French Gothic architecture with an extended history and different periods of construction dating back to 1163; the Louvre Museum, probably the most renowned museum in the world, established in 1793 and hosting a great variety of artistic masterpieces, including Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa; and the enormous and magnificent Versailles Palace, built in the 17^th century to serve as the residence of the King and his court.