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PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Opening dates and hours

Tuesday 22 September

  • 09:00

    Exhibitition opens

  • 09:30 - 18:00
    • Conferences
    • Military and industrial operational-technical demonstrations on the static display
  • 14:00 - 15:30

    Official inauguration by the representative of the French Ministry of Armed Forces

  • 14:00 - 18:00

    Business meetings

  • 18:00

    End of the exhibition

Wednesday 23 September

  • 09:00

    Exhibition opens

  • 09:30 - 18:00
    • Business meetings
    • Conferences
    • Military and industrial demonstrations on the static display
  • 18:00

    End of the exhibition

  • 19:30- 23:00

    AD2S cocktail reception (registration required, limited places) at the City Hall of Merignac

Thursday 24 September

  • 09:00

    Opening of the exhibition and Career Forum

  • 09:00 - 12:30
    • Business meetings
    • Military and industrial demonstrations on the static display
  • 09:00 - 14:30
    • AD2S Innovation Challenge Pitches
  • 14:00 - 17:30
    • Military and industrial demonstrations on the static display
  • 15:00 - 16:00
    • AD2S Innovation Challenge Awards
  • 17:30

    End of the exhibition

Venue

AIR BASE 106 - BEUTRE Entrance
Avenue de l'Argonne, 33700 Mérignac

ACCESS: Please use the dedicated BEUTRE entrance only. No access will be permitted through the main entrance of the airbase.

Plan your visit

Badge

AD2S takes place at Air Base 106 in Bordeaux-Mérignac, a secured military site with strictly controlled access.

To enter the exhibition, please make sure to bring the following:

  • a printed name badge
    (electronic versions or photos of badges will not be accepted)
  • a valid photo ID (passport or national ID card only)
    (driving licences are not accepted)

Your badge is available for download in your personal space, here.

This badge gives you access to the exhibition, conferences, demonstrations and business meetings (according to your registration).

Your badge is strictly personal, non-transferable, and must be worn visibly at all times while inside the military airbase.

Parking

Each exhibiting company will receive one or more parking passes (depending on the number of participants) allowing access to the designated exhibitor parking area. Parking is limited and carpooling is strongly recommended.

Shuttle service within the base

A complimentary shuttle service will operate throughout the event between the BEUTRE entrance and the exhibition hall.

Food & drinks

Food trucks offering snacks, sandwiches, salads and beverages will be available throughout the event in the catering area opposite the static display.

Explore Bordeaux

Make the most of your visit to AD2S by discovering Bordeaux and its surrounding region, one of Europe’s most beautiful destinations.


Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Bordeaux is renowned for its remarkable architecture, gastronomy, and quality of life. The city offers the perfect setting to extend your stay after attending the exhibition.

A historic and cultural city

Wander through the historic centre, visit Place de la Bourse and its famous Water Mirror, or enjoy a walk along the Garonne riverbanks, one of the city’s most lively spots.

A world capital of wine

Bordeaux is world-renowned for its exceptional vineyards, with prestigious wine estates just a short distance from the city in Médoc, Saint-Émilion, and Pessac-Léognan. Be sure to also visit the Cité du Vin, a unique cultural venue dedicated to the history and heritage of wine.

Close to nature and the coast

Just under an hour from Bordeaux, you’ll find the Arcachon Bay, with its oyster-farming villages and the famous Dune du Pilat, the highest sand dune in Europe.