Destination: Lyon, France

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO THE 2019 JCI EUROPEAN CONFERENCE

DESTINATION LYON, FRANCE

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ACCOMMODATION + VENUE

CONFERENCE INFORMATION

ABOUT LYON + EXPLORE LYON + TOURISM

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CONFERENCE KEY EVENTS + NATIONAL NIGHTS

MESSAGE OF GREETINGS Dear 2019 JCI European Conference Delegates, We are witnessing a great need for JCI in today’s Europe and the importance of us being the driving force of positive impact. Our roots lie in the belief that brotherhood of man transcends the sovereignty of nations and that Europe’s greatest strength is our rich diversity. While we are supported by a strong foundation, we increasing find the need for agility, innovation and relevance in the organization.

We need to be agile so that our management and responses to external factors are made easily. Therefore we will test out new things during this conference and make decisions with added speed.

We will foster innovation to meet society’s current challenges. I would like to draw your attention to the Hack For Global Goals sessions where we will take action toward the SDGs by utilizing design thinking methods. We will dare to try new things and we need your input and expertise.

The program has an external focus where current societal issues and challenges are at the forefront of discussions so we can form sustainable solutions. Let’s let our voices be heard and take an active part in our common society, Europe.

Together we can accelerate the transformation that is so greatly needed.

I look forward to working together to make the conference the most memorable and impactful event we can imagine, living the commitment revolution and challenging the status quo.

Let’s act!

Sincerely, Viktor Ómarsson 2019 JCI Executive Vice President

Destination: Lyon, France

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Accommodations

Venue

Headquarters Hotel

Université Lyon 3 - Manufacture Des Tabacs

Mercure Lyon Centre Saxe Lafayette 29 rue de Bonnel, 69003, Lyon Tel: +33-4-7-261-9090 www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-2057-mercure-lyon-centresaxe-lafayette-hotel/index.shtml#section-location h2057@accor.com

Senate Hotel

Le Royal Hotel Lyon 20 Place Bellecour, 69002 Lyon Tel: +33-4-7-240-0100 www.lyonhotel-leroyal.com H2952-RE1@accor.com

The Université Lyon 3 – Manufacture Des Tabacs also known as the University of Lyon in the 3rd District or University Jean Moulin is where conference-goers will experience the 2019 JCI European Conference workshops and sessions. The University of Lyon is a prestigious academic institution in the heart of Lyon making this location the perfect place to inspire youth.

International Convention Center Located within Lyon’s international neighborhood, the International Convention Center is surrounded by diversity and elegance. At this center, conference-goers will attend the Opening Ceremony and Gala. You’ll enjoy easy access to the city center, the Museum of Contemporary Arts and the Lyon Zoo.

For more accommodation options, visit www.jciec2019lyon.com or email contact@jciec2019lyon.com.

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CONFERENCE INFORMATION Registration Delegates are strongly encouraged to register online before arriving to Lyon. Upon arrival registered delegates should pick up their name badges at the Headquarters Hotel.

Registration will be open: • Tuesday 7 May: 14:00 – 18:00 • Wednesday 8 May: 08:00 – 18:00 • Thursday 9 May: 08:00 – 18:00 • Friday 10 May: 08:00 – 18:00 • Saturday 11 May: 08:00 – 18:00 Only delegates who register will be allowed to participate in conference events. Admission will be restricted to delegates wearing conference badges and holding entry tickets, when necessary.

Travel Visa All travelers must have a valid passport or valid identity card (depending on nationality) to travel to Lyon. Visas are required for a continuous stay of more than 90 days within any 180-day period while visiting in the European Schengen Area. If your stay is shorter than 90 days, you only need to bring your valid passport or identity card with you.

For more information on visas, please contact the Embassy of France located nearest to you or check the official website to see whether you require a visa for entry into the country. The most upto-date visa information can be viewed on the France visa website: www.france-visas.gouv.fr.

If you are looking for clarification on whether your country may enter Lyon without a visa based on the Schengen Agreement, please visit: www.schengenvisainfo.com/who-needs-schengen-visa.

Furthermore, the Conference Organizing Committee is making the necessary provisions to facilitate and ensure that registered delegates can obtain their visas; however, the final decision to grant or refuse a visa remains a prerogative of the consulate or local authorities.

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Health There are some vaccines that are recommended and required before traveling to Lyon. These vaccines include measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis vaccine, varicella (chickenpox) vaccine, polio vaccine, hepatitis A, hepatitis B and your yearly flu shot.

However, you should always make sure you are up-to-date on routine vaccines before every trip. Ask your doctor what vaccines and medicines you need based on where you are going, how long you are staying, what you will be doing and if you are traveling from a country beforehand.

Traveling to Lyon

By Plane

By Public Transportation The cheapest option to arrive to your destination is to take the public bus transportation; City bus C7, C25, 69 and 296 will drop you off at the Headquarters hotel. Tickets cost 1.90 Euro if purchased prior to your trip or 2.20 Euro if purchased from the driver. Learn more and find all the other routes and schedules for public transportation here: TCL.fr.

Conference Attire National dress, dark business suits or tuxedos,

cocktail or evening dresses are appropriate for: • Opening Ceremony • JCI Awards Ceremony and Gala

Business suits or national dress are appropriate for:

Lyon—Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is located nearly 20 kilometers

• Conference Assemblies

from the city center and is the third largest international airport in

• Other business sessions

France. It features both domestic and international terminals and serves a large variety of airlines.

To learn more about flights to and from Lyon, visit: www.lyonaeroports.com.

Transportation to Hotel

By Taxi Taxis are available from the Lyon—Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) on

Business casual dress is appropriate for: • JCI Official Courses and seminars • Workshops and forums

Casual dress (unless otherwise indicated) is appropriate for: • Parties • Tourism

the ground level outside of the arrivals in front of terminals 1 and 2.

There are also machines at the terminal that may be used to call taxis.

By Other Transportation Several car rental companies offer their services at the RIX Rental Car Center for pick up and drop off. It is strongly recommended to book your rental ahead of time. Car rentals are available are Sixt, Enterprise and Europecar. Learn more about rental car companies by visiting: www.lyonaeroports.com/en/access-transports/rental-car.

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ABOUT

LYON, FRANCE The third largest city in France, Lyon lies at the confluence of the Rhone and Saône rivers. It is a modern city known for its incredible cuisine and deep historical roots in ancient Roman influence. The city was built at the top of Fourvière hill and gets its name from the Gallic word “lugdunum” meaning “Desired Mountain.” During the Renaissance, Lyon was well-known for its role in the silk trade. Old Town is a the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage Site.

Today, the city is a large center for banking, pharmaceutical production and the biotech industry.

The citizens of Lyon take pride in their vast

Language

Currency

French is the national language in Lyon.

The official currency in France is the Euro.

Many people will also speak some English.

Currency can be exchanged at the airport, banks, some hotels and exchange offices

Weather

throughout the city.

Lyon in May has mild spring weather, with

Credit Cards and ATMS

an average temperature of 20°C during the day and 12°C in the evening. Rain can be frequent this time of year as well so be sure to bring an travel umbrella or raincoat.

Time Zone Central European Summer Time (CEST) UTC +2 hours

cultural faire, hosting many arts festivals throughout the year. It is home to many museums of contemporary and modern art as well as history. Many important inventions have happened in the city of Lyon like the cinemograph by Auguste and Louis Lumière.

The annual Fête des Lumières in Lyon draws visitors from all over the world to witness the City of Lights—the festival where towers and churches are aglow in honor of the Virgin Mary.

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Telephone The country code for France is +33. When calling abroad from France, you must dial the respective code of the country that you are calling followed by the area code and then the phone number. For further information about country codes, please visit: www.countrycode.org/france.

Major credit cards are accepted almost everywhere, and ATMs are widely available throughout Lyon. They are commonly found in hotel and bank lobbies, supermarkets, shopping malls, gas stations, bars and restaurants as well as on street corners.

A good bank for exchanging money is BNP Paribas, however, there is no fee for withdrawing cash at any ATM in France.

As with any other destination, avoid withdrawing and carrying large sums of cash. Exercise the same vigilance in terms of security consciousness and discretion as you would elsewhere when using an ATM.

Tipping and Gratuity Tipping is not necessary most situations, but is common to leave a small tip if you have received good service from a waiter, driver, maid, concierge or bag carrier. You may tip 1 or 2 euros or 10% of your bill.

Most rental companies require that you must be at least 21 years old and that you have a valid driver’s license. Some companies will only allow individuals who are 25 years old or older to rent special make cars.

Cultural Notes Cuisine Lyon is overflowing with bakeries, brasseries, bistros, bouchons, fine dining and local French eateries. Lyon is also home

Public Transportation

to 15 Michelin star restaurants. The cuisine

Electricity

The TLC network is the public transportation

of this city is hailed by many critics as the

In Lyon, the standard voltage is 230 V and

lines, five tramway lines, two funicular

the standard frequency is 50 Hz. Power

lines and over 130 bus lines. Delegates

plugs and sockets are type E plugs; this

will receive public transportation passes

socket as works with plugs C and F if it has

for three days when checking in at the

an additional pinhole.

conference registration.

system in Lyon comprised of four metro

Attire in Lyon Urban residents in Lyon wear casual and

Type E

For more information on electricity, visit: www.power-plugs-sockets.com/france

modern western style clothes such as jeans, summer dresses, cardigans, t-shirts and sneakers. If you plan to visit one of the city’s churches it is recommended but not required, to cover your shoulders. In the

Transportation

warmer months, residents tend to dress in

Car Rentals

pack a raincoat and travel umbrella.

gastronomy capital of the world. It is highly recommended that you take advantage of the quality dining opportunities during your visit.

Lyon has many specialties and cuisine options so be prepared to try to new flavors.

Special dishes include Saint-Mercellin cheese, Lyonnaise salad, saucisson brioche and quenelles. Organ meats, including foie gras — the liver of a duck or goose — are also delicacies found in many restaurants.

Chefs and locals visit Les Halles de Lyon Payl Bocuse — an indoor food market with over 50 stalls — for fresh Lyoannais flavors.

preparation for heavy rains so make sure to

Renting a car in Lyon is simple, with most major rental companies serving the city, including Europecar, Sixt, Enterprise and Avis. Car rentals may be reserved ahead of time or can be arranged at the Lyon airport upon arrival.

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EXPLORE

LYON, FRANCE

Musée Gallo-Romain Lyon is one of the best-preserved cities of the Roman-Gaelic era Located on historic Fourvière hill, the Gallo-Roman Museum chronicle’s Lyon’s rich history from ancient times through a collection of artifacts dating over 2000 years. Here, you can view what remains of the Roman baths and an amphitheater on an archeological site. The museum and its surroundings are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and recognized throughout the world for their preservation of the Gallic-Roman era. Collections include Celtic and pre-Roman jewelries, sarcophagi, statues and tablets.

World Heritage Site and the largest Renaissance area in Europe.

Located along the Rhone and Soane rivers, Lyon’s 5th district “Vieux Lyon” gives visitors the ability to journey through the old town to experience medieval French architecture from the 16 and 17

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century. The Saint-Jean charter of Vieux Lyon is home to Gothic and Romanesque churches as well as the famous traboules, formerly the secret passageways once used to deliver textiles. During World War 2, the opposition used these passageways to protect Lyon from

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Miniature, an eclectic museum full of surprises and home to original props from popular cinema all over the world, including costumes from Gremlins, Mrs. Doubtfire, Alien and more! The museum focuses on special effects in film, but it also curates a collection of miniatures. Check out the collection of miniature scenes from houses, streets, abandoned buildings from classic film, creating an

La Place Bellecour

Transport yourself to another age by exploring this UNESCO

total invasion.

Film lovers won’t want to miss the Musée du Cinema et de la

experience not found anywhere else.

Vieux Lyon

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The Musée du Cinema et de la Miniature

Once an alluvial island, the Ainay district of Lyon’s 2nd neighborhood, La Place Bellecour is the third largest open-air square found in Europe. The square is situated in the peninsula between the cities two main rivers. Serving as the vital center of life and culture in Lyon, the square offers many activities and attractions including the city’s main shopping and pedestrian street. It is also home to an art gallery, tourism center and many statues, including an equestrian statue of Louis XIV.

Le parc de la tete D’or

Local Tourism Information

La Parc de la tete D’or is France’s largest urban park offering many

With a wide range of activities and sights to see, there is something

opportunities to relax in nature with 117 hectares of greenery.

special for everyone in Lyon. To decide how to schedule your perfect

Modeled after an English garden in 1857, the park houses a zoo,

post-conference plans, visit the following sites for more information:

large rose garden, botanical garden as well as hiking trails and a

• www.lyon-france.com

lake for water sports. Tourists and locals alike choose Le Parc de la

• www.onlylyon.com

tete D’or for a relaxing spring day surrounded by the natural beauty

• www.lonelyplanet.com/lyon/france

of France.

• www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g187265-Lyon_Rhone_ Auvergne_Rhone_Alpes-Vacations.html

Basilique Notre-Dame de Fourvière This beautiful cathedral is at the center of the Fête des Lumières (Festival of Lights) every year, glowing with candles in honor of the Virgin Mary who is credited with protecting the city of Lyon throughout history. Built in 1872 on a high hill in the center of Lyon, the basilica overlooks the city and the Alps. Tours are available for the Notre-Dame de Fourvière where the inside chambers have colorful and historic mosaics.

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CONFERENCE KEY EVENTS

Opening Ceremony At the Opening Ceremony of the 2019 JCI European Conference, National Presidents and heads of delegations will greet delegates, represent their countries and showcase their traditional costumes.

Come cheer for your National Organization, enjoy the first day of the celebrations with entertainment and connect with the JCI community.

Wednesday 8 May 19:00 – 20:00 Room: Amphitheater 3000 Venue: International Conference Center

Impact Forums and Sessions Attend special impact forums and sessions to explore more on the role of business and sustainable development.

First Timers Orientation Wednesday 8 May 16:00 – 17:00 Room: Salles 301 (or North Court) Venue: Université Lyon 3

JCI Morning Show Thursday 9 May | 09:00 – 10:00 Friday 10 May | 09:00 – 10:00 Saturday 11 May | 09:00 – 10:00 Room: Salles 301 (or North Court) Venue: Université Lyon 3

Advocacy Workshop by Global Citizen

Thursday 9 May 10:00 – 12:00 Room: Salles 104 Venue: Université Lyon 3

Act for Peace Workshop Friday 10 May 10:30 – 12:00 Room: Salles 115 Venue: Lyon 3 University

Social Entrepreneurship Pitching Training

Friday 10 May 11:00 – 12:00 Room: Salles 103 Venue: Université Lyon 3

See the major decisions your national representatives will make this year to create impact across Europe!

JCI Deputy National Presidents Forum I

Wednesday 8 May

Hack 4 Global Goals: Social

10:00 – 12:00

Entrepreneurship Design Thinking

Room: Salles 104

Workshop

Venue: Université Lyon 3

Friday 10 May

Conference Assembly

13:00 – 18:00 Room: Salles 301 Venue: Université Lyon 3

Hack 4 Global Goals: Active Citizen Framework Design Thinking Workshop Friday 10 May 13:00 – 18:00 Room: Salles 302 Venue: Université Lyon 3

Hack 4 Global Goals:

Campaigning/Advocacy Design Thinking Workshop Friday 10 May 13:00 – 18:00 Room: Salles 303 Venue: Université Lyon 3

Hack 4 Global Goals: JCI

Strategic Plan Design Thinking Workshop

Friday 10 May 13:00 – 17:00 Room: Amphittheater C Venue: Université Lyon 3

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National Presidents Meeting and Conference Assemblies

Thursday 9 May | 10:00 – 13:00 Friday 10 May | 10:00 – 13:00 Room: Amphittheater C Venue: Université Lyon 3

JCI Deputy National Presidents Forum II

Friday 10 May 10:00 – 12:00 Room: Salles 102 Venue: Université Lyon 3

JCI Programs JCI members are challenged to show their impact at the international level. Don’t miss the most exciting competitions and seize the opportunity to share best practices during the conference!

Public Speaking Championship Preliminary: Thursday 9 May | 10:00 – 12:00 Final: Friday 10 May | 10:00 – 11:00 Room: Salles 301 Venue: Université Lyon 3

JCI Twinning Ceremony Friday 10 May 11:00 – 12:00 Room: Salles 301 Venue: Université Lyon 3

Debating Championship (English) Saturday 11 May 10:00 – 15:00 Room: Salles 301 Venue: Université Lyon 3

Debating Championship (German)

Saturday 11 May 10:00 – 15:00 Room: Salles 302 Venue: Université Lyon 3

Debating Championship (French) Saturday 11 May 10:00 – 15:00 Room: Salles 303 Venue: Université Lyon 3

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JCI Nightlife JCI members work hard all day to improve themselves and the world around them, but there’s no reason we can’t party too. Bring your name badge to get inside, where you’ll find friends from all over Europe enjoying the native food and drink.

Welcome Party

Irish/Estonian Night

Wednesday 8 May

Friday 10 May

20:00

20:00 – 03:00

Venue: International Conference Center

Venue: International Conference Center

German/Austrian/Swiss Night

JCI Awards Ceremony and Gala

Thursday 9 May

Saturday 11 May

20:00 – 23:00

19:00 – 23:00

Venue: International Conference Center

Venue: International Conference Center

Conference Oranizing Committee For any questions regarding the 2019 JCI European Conference, visit www.jciec2019lyon.com for more information.

Conference Organizing Committee Director

Anne-Lise Torre

al.torre@jciec2019lyon.com

Emergency Contact In the case of an emergency please dial 112 to get ahold of the fire department, police and for an ambulance. In addition to being able to call 112, France has separate numbers for each of the emergency services.

Ambulance: 15 Fire Service: 18 Police: 17