Salon Franco-Tech 2003, the first of its kind to take place at the Universit� de Moncton, Shippagan campus, was held with great success, on October 23 and 24, 2003. Seventeen guest speakers, 10 exhibitors and over 225 visitors attended the event. Many business people were present, as well as students from NBCC � P�ninsule acadienne, the Centre universitaire de Shippagan, the region�s various high schools and the Youth Entrepreneurship Program.

The project�s aim was to provide the region�s entrepreneurs with an overview of ICTs and their everyday applications, through the testimonials of various entrepreneurs, consultants, teachers and researchers. 

Representatives from the local and regional media were also present. Radio-Canada�s coverage of the event can be viewed online at http://www.radio-canada.ca/regions/atlantique/ by clicking �Regardez en diff�r� in the left menu, and then following the link to �vendredi 24 octobre�.

CIPA, in cooperation with numerous partners, among which RD�E-NB and the Conseil �conomique du Nouveau-Brunswick, is proud to have sponsored an event of such importance for the business community.

On photo, during the opening ceremony: Mr. Jacques L�ger, General Director,CIPA; Mrs. Nancy Lainey Th�riault, president, CIPA ; and Mr. Armand Caron, vice rector of the Universit� de Moncton, Shippagan campus, where the event took place.