Bridges: a heritage worth preserving

Join us at Le Pont, the annual seminar dedicated to the maintenance of civil engineering works in Toulouse, France. This meeting is a cornerstone for professionals involved in the maintenance, repair and transformation of civil infrastructure, offering in-depth dives into both technical and thematic areas such as pathology, treatment techniques, training, research, legal issues and more.

This event will primarily be conducted in French.

Event description 

This seminar brings together engineers, technicians, project managers, contractors, service providers, and educators. Attendees will represent various sectors including public state services (such as road directorates and art structure management), local governments, major maritime ports, and private or semi-public entities like SNCF (RFF), EDF, and highway corporations. 

Key topics: 

Structural pathologies Maintenance and repair techniques Transformative methods in civil engineering Training and educational developments Current legal issues impacting the industry. 
Our speaker François Fohl will make a presentation on the topic of the integration of environmental criteria in public procurement procedures, using the shadow pricing model. 

Audience 

The seminar is tailored for professionals across the public and private sectors involved in the design, construction, and maintenance of civil engineering works. This includes but is not limited to state and local government representatives, as well as professionals from national railway and energy companies. 

Program highlights: 

• Comprehensive coverage: Addressing all facets of civil engineering maintenance from theoretical research to practical applications. 
• Expert panels: Featuring about 15 speakers from diverse backgrounds in the public and private sectors. 
• International participation: Each year, an EU country presents their infrastructure heritage, fostering a global perspective on civil engineering challenges. 
• Roundtable discussions: Focused on pressing issues and innovative solutions in the industry. 

Special features: 

• Thematic focus: Each seminar centers on a theme directly or indirectly related to bridge engineering, enhancing the relevance and applicability of the discussions. 
• Networking opportunities: Engage with peers during coffee breaks and an evening event that combines thematic exploration with social and culinary delights. 
• Exhibition space: Around 20 companies will showcase services, techniques, and products essential to civil engineering maintenance. 

Partners 

Organized by "Le Pont" association with key partners: 

• AFGC 
• STRRES 
• IMGC 

Registration and Additional Information To register or learn more about the seminar, please visit Le Pont Seminar. Dive into two days of enriching discussions and networking in Toulouse, and contribute to shaping the future of civil engineering maintenance.

Contact for more information: 

• Email: assolepont@laposte.net 
• Phone: +33 6 11 49 31 48

Location

DIAGORA Conference Center, 150 rue Pierre-Gilles De Gennes, 31670 Labège