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Closing Session

Friday, March 13 13:15 - 14:00
Room: Hall E

The closing ceremony will include a summary of the highlights of the Congress and a presentation of the 2024-2027 Strategic Plan that will guide PIARC activities over the next four years.

The closing ceremony will take place as follows:

  • Artistic cultural performance from host country.
  • Highlights of the Congress by France’s General Rapporteur.
  • Technical conclusions of the Congress by Patrick Malléjacq, Secretary General of PIARC.
  • Congress awards (best session, best presentation) by Miguel Caso Flórez, PIARC Technical Director.
  • Excellence in Promoting Gender inclusion and Diversity Award, by Hugh Gillies, Chair of the PIARC Gender inclusion and Diversity Commission.
  • Invitation to upcoming PIARC Congresses, by Robin Sébille, PIARC Deputy Secretary General.
  • Invitation to the 24th World Road Congress (Vancouver, 2027).
  • Closing address by Emanuela stocchi, President of PIARC.
  • Closing address by Jean-Renaud Gély, First Delegate of France to PIARC, Co-Chair of the Organising Committee.
  • Closing address by Thierry Repentin, Mayor of Chambéry and President of the Grand Chambéry conurbation authority, Co-Chair of the Organising Committee.