Venues 2026
AWFT 2026 opens in the heart of French democracy and closes in one of Paris' most storied cultural addresses.
Day 1 · 29 October
The opening day takes place in the historic French National Assembly, in a salon reserved for the most formative debates of the Republic.
Address: 126 Rue de l'Université, 75007 Paris
Access: Strict security clearance required — accreditation deadline: 14 days before the event. Photo ID mandatory.
Day 2 · 30 October
For the second consecutive year, AWFT returns to the Société d'Encouragement pour l'Industrie Nationale — a prestigious 19th-century space dedicated to innovation.
Address: 4 Place Saint-Germain-des-Prés, 75006 Paris
Access: Walk-in with delegate badge.
How to arrive
Both venues are walking distance from each other in Paris 6e-7e. Most international delegates fly into Paris-CDG (45 min by direct train to Châtelet-Les Halles) or Paris-Orly (35 min by tram + metro to Saint-Germain).
Direct RER B/D and Orlyval services. Taxi flat rate to Saint-Germain: €56 (Orly), €65 (CDG).
Eurostar from London, TGV from major European capitals. 20 min by metro to Saint-Germain-des-Prés.
Both venues are a 12-minute walk apart. Reserved transfers between days for partners.