[ OPENING, WHY IS IT MOVING?
Alain RENAUDIN. Chairman of NewCorp Conseil, founder of Biomim'expo
>> Presentation of the programme / review of trends and news on the rise of biomimicry / Why is biomimicry accelerating and emerging as a new paradigm for overcoming the crisis?
[ WHICH NEW MATERIALS TO CHOOSE? HOW TO FIND YOUR WAY AROUND?
Simon MANDIN. Stylist, designer, founder of La Boite Bienfaite.
Éléonore HUCLIEZ. Architect, founder of the LA MAT agency.
>> New materials, trends and deciphering.
FOCUS ON 3 STARTUPS in full development
- Mariana DOMINGUEZ. Fungus Sapiens: the first mycelium-based vegan leather alternative, 100% compostable and made in France.
- Rémi LAURANTEmbelium: eco-design of packaging and natural 100% boxes based on mycelium.
- Robin MAQUETBysco: Manufacturer of non-woven, custom-made bio-based materials made from mould byssus.
[ GENERATIVE IA AT THE SERVICE OF BIO-INSPIRED INNOVATION
Nikolay TCHAKAROVCeebios expert, unveils BiOMIg_search: the biomimetician's search engine!
>> Using Artificial Intelligence, Biomig_search scans 250 million scientific articles to extract 4 million relevant articles, 1 million biological models, and the design principles and mechanisms essential to biomimetic innovation.
[ MODELS AND INNOVATIVE ALTERNATIVES, AGRICULTURE IS ALREADY REINVENTING ITSELF
Marion ENZER. Director of Fermes d'Avenir.
>> Mosaic farming, when resilience requires diversification of models, concrete examples and feedback.
Johann FOURNIL. Director of Communications and Partnerships, M2I.
>> Science and bio-inspiration are opening up new prospects. A look back at the success of M2i's biocontrol solutions as alternatives to pesticides.
Sébastien ROUMEGOUS. CEO Biospheres.
>> For a form of agriculture that not only produces, but also regenerates ecosystems.
Pédro FERRANDIZ and Olivier GALLET. Genodics and CY CERGY PARIS UNIVERSITE - ERRMECE laboratory.
>> Music to combat the impact of climate change and reduce the use of plant protection products in agriculture? It's already a reality with "proteodies" or the music of proteins. Nature is also "music": discover how to communicate with living things using one of nature's secret languages!
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[ ANOTHER WAY OF LOOKING AT THE WORLD
Maxime BLONDEAU. Cosmographer, author and lecturer. Lecturer at Sciences Po Paris and Mines Paris Tech. Co-founder of Printemps écologique, Sailcoop and Alma Mater.
>> Because it has become vital to improve our perception of the world, we need to work collectively on a new cosmography, a different way of looking at the territory.
12.45pm - 1pm [ ARTISTIC PERFORMANCE
[ DIVING IN THE PHILIPPINES // LA PLÉNIÈRE DES TILLEULS IS TRANSFORMED INTO A CINEMA
[ AND WHAT IF BIOMIMICRY ALSO REINVENTED COOKING?
Thierry MARX. Starred chef. Founding member of the Collège Culinaire de France. Author.
Raphaël HAUMONT. Researcher in physical chemistry of materials. Professor at the University of Paris-Saclay. University Chair in "Cuisine of the Future". French Centre for Culinary Innovation. Author of the book.
>> They're both passionate about what nature has to teach us, and convinced that it can help us innovate and even revolutionise our habits and practices, including - and perhaps above all - the way we cook and eat. So let's get cooking! You're in for a surprise!
[ WATER, THE NEW CHALLENGE
Charlène DESCOLLONGES. Co-founder of Pour une Hydrologie Régénérative. Author and lecturer.
>> Why has water become the new challenge facing humanity, and how can we meet it?
FOCUS ON 2 STARTUPS that are developing innovative new approaches to help you rethink your relationship with water, save it and preserve it.
- Baptiste LAURENTVertuo: a turnkey solution that reproduces the natural urban water cycle.
- Richard VINCENT. Molocan: bio-inspired water capture solution.
[ THE OCEAN, OUR FUTURE
Hosted by Stacy ALGRAIN. Journalist. Guest speaker.
With :
Xavier BOUGEARD. Scientific and environmental mediator for the Fresque Océane.
>> The essential reference points for understanding and taking action.
Clément POURTAL. Marine conservation specialist, founder of The Blue Quest.
>> Let's go diving on the island of "Palawan", to discover an incredible project to restore a coral reef, a marine protected area.
Jeimila DONTY. Founder of Koraï.
>> To make economic activities compatible with the restoration of biodiversity, presentation of the actions Koraï is carrying out for you on the ground, between land and sea, from mangroves to coral reefs.
Robin ALAUZE. Founder of Lineup Ocean.
>> How to draw inspiration from living things to promote coastal resilience by protecting marine ecosystems and people.
[ INCREDIBLE ALGAE AND DIATOMS!
Sylvain CARCELLE. Business Development Manager at Carbonworks.
>> New decarbonisation solutions by unlocking the potential of microalgae.
Juliette KARPIEL. PhD in Physical Chemistry of Materials, PURENAT.
>> The future of air pollution control thanks to an active textile inspired by diatoms.
Cyrielle HOUDIN. (or other representative). Active Ingredients Marketing Manager, MICROPHYT.
>> Natural bioactive compounds derived from microalgae using biomimetic technologies and processes.
[ HOW TO COMBINE SPORTING AND ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE?
Antoine ALBEAU. 26 times world windsurfing champion. Co-founder of the Zephir project.
Marc AMERIGO. Engineer, lecturer and entrepreneur. Co-founder of the Zephir project.
>> Taking inspiration from Nature's supreme champion to reconcile High Performance and Eco-responsibility. Presentation of the Zephir project. You'll be amazed at the link between world records in board sports, high-level sport, bio-inspiration, engineering and the industry of tomorrow!