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	LAFAYETTE INTERNATIONAL CENTER CALENDAR
	revised 12-27-24
	january 2025
		Welcome Reception for UL International Students Monday January 13 \| 4-5 PM \| UL Alumni Center Annual welcome and orientation to Lafayette for arriving international students of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, co-hosted by City-Parish Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet and UL Lafayette President Dr. Joseph Savoie. Reception following. A joint project of the LCG Mayor-President’s Office, the Lafayette International Center, the UL Lafayette President’s Office; and the UL Division of Global Engagement. Contact Christophe Pilut for details, 337-291-5474; clpilut@LafayetteLA.gov
		Cinema on the Bayou—20th anniversary Jan. 22-29 \| Lafayette and Opelousas, various venues The 20th annual Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival, screening 181 films, including over 60 French Language films, along with welcoming filmmakers and other film industry professionals from across the United States and around the world. For more details on the 2025 edition, visit CinemaontheBayou.com.

		february
		Louisiana District Export Council Export Bootcamp Tuesday, February 4 \| TBD \| Baton Rouge

		april
		Louisiana District Export Council Export Bootcamp Tuesday, April 1 \| TBD \| Lafayette?
		Louisiana District Export Council quarterly meeting Thursday, April 3 \| TBD \| Lafayette
		Cycle Zydeco Apr 23-27 \| South Louisiana Cycle Zydeco is a five-day casual touring ride in South Louisiana. The Louisiana’s Cajun and Créole Cycling Festival takes place every year during the week after Easter. Experience up to 5 days of Cajun and Créole culture, including plenty of food, live music, swamp tours, crawfish boils, and more. More info at www.cyclezydeco.org
		International Achievement Award ceremony and reception Thursday, April 24 \| TBD \| Lafayette, Louisiana Established in 1998, the Award is presented annually to honor an individual, organization or company that has significantly enhanced Acadiana’s international reputation. Primary consideration is accorded to individuals whose activities have helped draw economic benefits to the Lafayette area. By invitation.

	MAY
		Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) May 5-8 \| Houston, TX Largest petroleum show in the US. Christophe represents the International Center, and prospects for trade leads, working with LEDA, USCS, OneAcadiana, LAGCOE, and Louisiana Economic Development.
	Farewell Reception for UL International Students TBD \| TBD \| UL Alumni Center \| Lafayette, LA Annual farewell given to graduating international students of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, co-hosted by UL Lafayette President Dr. Joseph Savoie and City-Parish Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet. Graduating students are invested as Goodwill Ambassadors representing Lafayette, followed by a reception. A joint project of the UL Division of Global Engagement, the UL Alumni Association, the LCG Mayor-President’s Office, the Lafayette International Center, and the UL Lafayette President’s Office.

		june
		Louisiana International Trade Conference TBD \| In conjunction with International Trade Month, the World Trade Center New Orleans will host the inaugural Louisiana International Trade (LIT) Conference. The LIT Conference will serve as Louisiana’s premier conference on trade and logistics, bringing together a robust compilation of panel discussions, marketing and networking opportunities, keynotes and appearances by high-ranking State and Federal officials, an exhibit hall and more. Contact Harrison Crabtree for more information at hcrabtree@gnoinc.org
		Nuits Cajun 2025 June 14-15 \| Buxy, Burgundy, France A week-end, 4 concerts/balls, 2 free dance workshops, 2 Cajun meals, exhibition with Cajun and Zydeco music, dance and instrumental courses, Louisiana cinema, local food dishes… all of these elements are brought together to give visitors a taste of the most Francophone and Francophile state in the U.S.! The objective: to promote, preserve and raise awareness of the French heritage and culture of Louisiana. This festival was previously located in Saulieu and in Saint-Sernin-du-Bois. See https://www.facebook.com/nuits.cajun/
		Global Energy Show June 10-12 \| Calgary, Alberta, Canada Keeping pace with energy industry’s transition from a focus on fossil fuels to a diversified energy mix, the Global Petroleum Show changed its name to the Global Energy Show in 2024. It brings together energy professionals to shape the future of energy. It is the premier platform for discussing energy demand, exploring the energy transition, showcasing cutting-edge technology and innovation, and understanding the role of all energy sources in the broader energy system. More info at https://www.globalenergyshow.com/.

		july
		Louisiana District Export Council quarterly meeting Thursday, July 17 \| TBD \| TBD

		august
		La Semaine Acadienne XVIII in Normandy, France Aug 7-15 \| Normandy, France This festival takes place every year in several towns on the Côte de Nacre, near the D-Day landing sites in Normandy. It was created to pay homage to the Acadian soldiers who landed on June 6, 1944, on the Normandy beaches. The festival culminates on August 15, the national holiday of the Acadians, joining like celebrations on this side of the Atlantic. Visit www.semaineacadienne.net

		october
			Vertech Colloquium TBD \| Lafayette, Louisiana The Vertech City Network is a group of medium-sized cities with innovative initiatives in sustainable development (Lafayette, Louisiana, USA; Namur, Belgium; and Victoriaville, and Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada). The network examines global and durable solutions and facilitates the development of collaborations. Vertech organizes activities for networking and exchanging ideas between delegations from each member city with municipal actors, local businesses, institutions and research centers. The network organizes the Vertech symposium and the international student competition “Vertech City” every one or two years, and also initiates international research and innovation projects.
		Festivals Acadiens et Créoles Oct 10-12 \| Girard Park, Lafayette, Louisiana The first Tribute to Cajun Music in 1974 took Cajun and Creole music out of the dancehalls and onto a concert stage at Blackham Coliseum. Fifty-one years later, the tribute has grown into a three-day celebration of music, food, art, crafts, museum exhibits, symposiums, film screenings and more. The celebration is a giant among Lafayette’s festivals, attracting people of all ages, of many different nationalities from all over the world. The theme of this year’s festival: TBD. Admission is free. For details, visit https://www.festivalsacadiens.com/
			Louisiana District Export Council quarterly meeting Thursday, September 18 \| TBD \| TBD

		november
		ADIPEC (Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference) Nov. 3-6 \| Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) is one of the world’s most influential events for the oil and gas industry. As a premium exhibition platform ADIPEC enables professionals from around the world to do business and grow. Each year, ADIPEC provides one of the most important channels to do business and exchange information, attracting Energy Ministers, global CEO’s and leading decision makers across the 4 days of business discussions and knowledge exchange. ADIPEC covers a cross section of the industry and is committed to help the growing international energy community bridge gaps by bringing oil and gas professionals face to face. From C-level, senior decision makers, government leaders, engineers and procurement experts with sole or joint purchasing authority, the whole supply chain meet to showcase and discuss new technologies and business opportunities. For more details and to register visit: www.adipec.com

		december
		International Workboat Show 2025 December 3-5, 2025 \| Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA The International WorkBoat Show is a trade-only conference and expo for commercial vessel owners, operators and builders as well as the vendors and suppliers that serve them.
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International Achievement Award

The International Achievement Award was created in 1998, and is presented by the Lafayette International Center and its advisory board, the Lafayette International Center Foundation. It is designed to honor an individual, organization or company that has significantly enhanced Acadiana’s international reputation. Each nominee must be a United States citizen or a permanent resident of the United States, with preference given to residents of Acadiana or residents of Louisiana. As the Lafayette International Center is a trade development organization, primary consideration is accorded to individuals whose activities have helped draw economic benefits to the Lafayette area.

Seminar Series

The Lafayette International Center conducts an on-going series of seminars throughout the year, geared to the needs of internationally active companies and entrepreneurs. Past seminars have included: “International Sales and Distribution Agreements" with Mr. Patrick Fazzone, "The Laws of International Trade" with Mr. Alan Beard, "How to do Business with PEMEX", "The Secrets of Successful Trade Financing” and the "Import/Export Seminar."

International Trade Club Series

The International Trade Club has no membership fees or dues, is open to anyone interested in topics related to the global marketplace, and meets at different times and locations for a breakfast, lunch or late afternoon presentation. Recent presentations have included: "Business Opportunities: Macaé & Campos Basin" and "Brazil & Opportunities for the Oil & Gas Industry in UAE, Azerbaijan & Venezuela."

Trade Missions

The Lafayette International Center sponsors trade missions in conjunction with international trade and economic development agencies from throughout Louisiana. Recent trade missions included the XV Latin American Petroleum Show in Maracaibo, Venezuela and Port of Spain, Trinidad, the Rio Oil and Gas Expo & Conference, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and the Acadiana Cup golf exchange held in Lafayette and various cities of Belgium, Canada, France and Spain.

The Lafayette International Center
735 Jefferson Street
Lafayette, LA 70501
Tel: 1-337-291-5474
Fax: 1-337-291-5480
e-mail: info@leCentre.org

QUICK LINKS

	LAFAYETTE INTERNATIONAL CENTER CALENDAR
	revised 12-27-24
	january 2025
		Welcome Reception for UL International Students Monday January 13 \| 4-5 PM \| UL Alumni Center Annual welcome and orientation to Lafayette for arriving international students of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, co-hosted by City-Parish Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet and UL Lafayette President Dr. Joseph Savoie. Reception following. A joint project of the LCG Mayor-President’s Office, the Lafayette International Center, the UL Lafayette President’s Office; and the UL Division of Global Engagement. Contact Christophe Pilut for details, 337-291-5474; clpilut@LafayetteLA.gov
		Cinema on the Bayou—20th anniversary Jan. 22-29 \| Lafayette and Opelousas, various venues The 20th annual Cinema on the Bayou Film Festival, screening 181 films, including over 60 French Language films, along with welcoming filmmakers and other film industry professionals from across the United States and around the world. For more details on the 2025 edition, visit CinemaontheBayou.com.

		february
		Louisiana District Export Council Export Bootcamp Tuesday, February 4 \| TBD \| Baton Rouge

		april
		Louisiana District Export Council Export Bootcamp Tuesday, April 1 \| TBD \| Lafayette?
		Louisiana District Export Council quarterly meeting Thursday, April 3 \| TBD \| Lafayette
		Cycle Zydeco Apr 23-27 \| South Louisiana Cycle Zydeco is a five-day casual touring ride in South Louisiana. The Louisiana’s Cajun and Créole Cycling Festival takes place every year during the week after Easter. Experience up to 5 days of Cajun and Créole culture, including plenty of food, live music, swamp tours, crawfish boils, and more. More info at www.cyclezydeco.org
		International Achievement Award ceremony and reception Thursday, April 24 \| TBD \| Lafayette, Louisiana Established in 1998, the Award is presented annually to honor an individual, organization or company that has significantly enhanced Acadiana’s international reputation. Primary consideration is accorded to individuals whose activities have helped draw economic benefits to the Lafayette area. By invitation.

	MAY
		Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) May 5-8 \| Houston, TX Largest petroleum show in the US. Christophe represents the International Center, and prospects for trade leads, working with LEDA, USCS, OneAcadiana, LAGCOE, and Louisiana Economic Development.
	Farewell Reception for UL International Students TBD \| TBD \| UL Alumni Center \| Lafayette, LA Annual farewell given to graduating international students of the University of Louisiana at Lafayette, co-hosted by UL Lafayette President Dr. Joseph Savoie and City-Parish Mayor-President Monique B. Boulet. Graduating students are invested as Goodwill Ambassadors representing Lafayette, followed by a reception. A joint project of the UL Division of Global Engagement, the UL Alumni Association, the LCG Mayor-President’s Office, the Lafayette International Center, and the UL Lafayette President’s Office.

		june
		Louisiana International Trade Conference TBD \| In conjunction with International Trade Month, the World Trade Center New Orleans will host the inaugural Louisiana International Trade (LIT) Conference. The LIT Conference will serve as Louisiana’s premier conference on trade and logistics, bringing together a robust compilation of panel discussions, marketing and networking opportunities, keynotes and appearances by high-ranking State and Federal officials, an exhibit hall and more. Contact Harrison Crabtree for more information at hcrabtree@gnoinc.org
		Nuits Cajun 2025 June 14-15 \| Buxy, Burgundy, France A week-end, 4 concerts/balls, 2 free dance workshops, 2 Cajun meals, exhibition with Cajun and Zydeco music, dance and instrumental courses, Louisiana cinema, local food dishes… all of these elements are brought together to give visitors a taste of the most Francophone and Francophile state in the U.S.! The objective: to promote, preserve and raise awareness of the French heritage and culture of Louisiana. This festival was previously located in Saulieu and in Saint-Sernin-du-Bois. See https://www.facebook.com/nuits.cajun/
		Global Energy Show June 10-12 \| Calgary, Alberta, Canada Keeping pace with energy industry’s transition from a focus on fossil fuels to a diversified energy mix, the Global Petroleum Show changed its name to the Global Energy Show in 2024. It brings together energy professionals to shape the future of energy. It is the premier platform for discussing energy demand, exploring the energy transition, showcasing cutting-edge technology and innovation, and understanding the role of all energy sources in the broader energy system. More info at https://www.globalenergyshow.com/.

		july
		Louisiana District Export Council quarterly meeting Thursday, July 17 \| TBD \| TBD

		august
		La Semaine Acadienne XVIII in Normandy, France Aug 7-15 \| Normandy, France This festival takes place every year in several towns on the Côte de Nacre, near the D-Day landing sites in Normandy. It was created to pay homage to the Acadian soldiers who landed on June 6, 1944, on the Normandy beaches. The festival culminates on August 15, the national holiday of the Acadians, joining like celebrations on this side of the Atlantic. Visit www.semaineacadienne.net

		october
			Vertech Colloquium TBD \| Lafayette, Louisiana The Vertech City Network is a group of medium-sized cities with innovative initiatives in sustainable development (Lafayette, Louisiana, USA; Namur, Belgium; and Victoriaville, and Trois-Rivières, Québec, Canada). The network examines global and durable solutions and facilitates the development of collaborations. Vertech organizes activities for networking and exchanging ideas between delegations from each member city with municipal actors, local businesses, institutions and research centers. The network organizes the Vertech symposium and the international student competition “Vertech City” every one or two years, and also initiates international research and innovation projects.
		Festivals Acadiens et Créoles Oct 10-12 \| Girard Park, Lafayette, Louisiana The first Tribute to Cajun Music in 1974 took Cajun and Creole music out of the dancehalls and onto a concert stage at Blackham Coliseum. Fifty-one years later, the tribute has grown into a three-day celebration of music, food, art, crafts, museum exhibits, symposiums, film screenings and more. The celebration is a giant among Lafayette’s festivals, attracting people of all ages, of many different nationalities from all over the world. The theme of this year’s festival: TBD. Admission is free. For details, visit https://www.festivalsacadiens.com/
			Louisiana District Export Council quarterly meeting Thursday, September 18 \| TBD \| TBD

		november
		ADIPEC (Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition & Conference) Nov. 3-6 \| Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates The Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference (ADIPEC) is one of the world’s most influential events for the oil and gas industry. As a premium exhibition platform ADIPEC enables professionals from around the world to do business and grow. Each year, ADIPEC provides one of the most important channels to do business and exchange information, attracting Energy Ministers, global CEO’s and leading decision makers across the 4 days of business discussions and knowledge exchange. ADIPEC covers a cross section of the industry and is committed to help the growing international energy community bridge gaps by bringing oil and gas professionals face to face. From C-level, senior decision makers, government leaders, engineers and procurement experts with sole or joint purchasing authority, the whole supply chain meet to showcase and discuss new technologies and business opportunities. For more details and to register visit: www.adipec.com

		december
		International Workboat Show 2025 December 3-5, 2025 \| Ernest N. Morial Convention Center, New Orleans, LA The International WorkBoat Show is a trade-only conference and expo for commercial vessel owners, operators and builders as well as the vendors and suppliers that serve them.
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