GEODAYS 2026: the meeting place for underground players in Pau on June 16 and 17
For several years now, GEODAYS, the AVENIA cluster event, has been a must-attend event for all those involved in France’s underground industry. On June 16 and 17, 2026, in Pau, the two-day event will bring together : major industry news ; trends shaping the underground industry; the entire ecosystem: institutional, industrial, research, training and innovation […]
AVENIA / AXELERA Webinar: Understanding regulated carbon trading systems
The AVENIA cluster, in partnership with the AXELERA cluster, is organizing a webinar dedicated to regulated carbon trading systems. This meeting will provide a better understanding of how these mechanisms work, their scope of coverage (sectors and greenhouse gas emissions), the evolution of quotations, the revenues generated, and the European border carbon adjustment mechanism. A […]
AVENIA at HANNOVER MESSE: the underground at the heart of European value chains
Thanks to France Clusters, AVENIA had the opportunity to apply to take part in a round table discussion on the theme of “Clusters: Powering Europe’s Value Chains”. The cluster has been chosen to represent the voice of the underground sectors at this major European industry event. AVENIA board member Christophe Hecker represented the cluster at […]
Minerals in question: essential resources for our society
The conference “Minéraux en question : des ressources indispensables à notre société” will be held on Thursday November 27 at 4pm in theHélioparc amphitheater in Pau. It will be hosted by Didier Nectoux, former director of the École des Mines d’Alès and curator of the Musée de Minéralogie des Mines de ParisTech. This conference offers […]
Should we reopen mines in France and Europe in the name of economic sovereignty?
Pierre Brossollet elected President of the AVENIA cluster
” I am honored by the confidence placed in me by the Board of Directors. I would like to pay tribute to the commitment of Jean-Loup Minebois, whose presidency marked an important stage in the cluster’s development. AVENIA plays an essential role in the structuring of subsoil industries in support of the energy transition and […]
GEODAYS: a new edition on June 16 and 17, 2026 in Pau
On the agenda for 2026: A business convention and Tech Lab exhibition and innovation space A showcase of underground professions and issues, with unique features and testimonials An unprecedented Euro-Mediterranean sequence to cross-fertilize approaches to subsoil use. A “Subsoil & Territories” sequence, to discuss the uses of the subsoil and dialogue between the various stakeholders. […]
Video presentation of the WIDEX project
La Fresque des Ressources du Sous-Sol: Understanding for action
A tool to link resources and uses The Fresque des Ressources du Sous-sol is inspired by collaborative “fresco” workshops, widely acclaimed for their playful, interactive approach. The aim is to show how underground resources, which are essential to the manufacture of modern technologies, are part of our daily lives and meet the challenges of current […]
AVENIA honorary partner of Geothermal Days 2025
The event will bring together all the key players in France’s geothermal industry, and will offer a diversified program including conferences, site visits and an exhibition. AVENIA is a member of the organizing committee and will be actively contributing to the success of the event as an honorary partner Find out more: https://www.journees-geothermie.fr/