Meet with The Yard VFX at Les Rencontres Choose Occitanie ! Founder and Creative Director, Laurens Ehrmann will join economic leaders in Montpellier and will share how digital creation and high-end visual effects are fueling the region’s industry dynamics. 

On October 7, 2026, Region Occitanie and economic development agency AD’OCC will bring together investors, innovators, and key decision-makers as they will host « Les Rencontres Choose Occitanie » in Montpellier. The morning event will be dedicated to regional economic appeal, reindustrialization, and investment opportunities.

With world-class talent, advanced infrastructure, and proactive regional support, Occitanie has rapidly built a competitive ecosystem.  Professionals of four key sectors—Cultural & Creative Industries, Healthcare, Energy, and Nuclear—will share insights on their experience, projects, expertise and territories that contribute to the region’s attractiveness.

Panel Spotlight: « Occitanie, A New Industrial Frontier »

At 10:45 AM, Laurens Ehrmann, The Yard’s founder and creative director, will take the stage alongside top executives of France TV Studio, MB Therapeutics, SLB, and Newcleo. They will discuss their respective experience in establishing in the region and their respective views on the regional ecosystem, offering a broad view of how diverse industries are converging to build the region’s future.

Meet us in Montpellier !

You can find below the event’s overview:

• 09:50 AM | Opening Remarks — Jalil Benabdillah, Vice-President of Region Occitanie

• 10:00 AM | Keynote: Reindustrialization Challenges — Olivier Lluansi

• 10:45 AM | Panel: « Occitanie, A New Industrial Frontier » — Featuring The Yard VFX, France TV Studio, MB Therapeutics, SLB, and Newcleo

• 12:00 PM | Territory Spotlight — Focus on Gard Rhodanien and Mecanic Vallée

Whether you are an investor, business leader, or digital media professional looking to explore new growth opportunities in Southern France, we encourage you to attend and connect with our team :

• When: October 7, 2026 | 9:30am – 2:00pm

• Where: AD’OCC – Cité de l’Économie et des Métiers de Demain, 132 Boulevard Pénélope, 34000 Montpellier, France

• Registration: Reserve your spot via the Official AD’OCC Event Page.

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