On February 7, 2025, Jérôme Bodelle, representing CRITT M2A, participated in the roundtable discussion "What Future for the Electricity Valley?" at the "Generation: Transforming France" event in the Hauts-de-France region.

A Key Event for Energy Transition

Organized by La Tribune and Régions de France, this event brought together experts and decision-makers to discuss major economic challenges, energy transition, and electromobility.

A Focus on Resource Scarcity

With the central theme of "resource scarcity," more than 15 speakers shared their insights and solutions to address this crucial challenge.

Keynote speakers included:

  • Xavier Bertrand, President of the Hauts-de-France Region
  • Philippe Hourdain, President of the Hauts-de-France Chamber of Commerce and Industry

Main Roundtable Discussions

  1. Industrial Sovereignty

    Featuring Marie-Noëlle Delaire, François Lavallée, and Corinne Molia

  2. What Future for the Electricity Valley?

    Featuring Jérôme Bodelle (CRITT M2A), Samira Herizi, and Florence Sanson

    During this discussion, Jérôme Bodelle emphasized:

    • The role of regional players in developing the Electricity Valley
    • The importance of a collective vision to overcome energy transition challenges
    • The strategic advantage of regional collaboration between economic stakeholders and public authorities to position Hauts-de-France as a leader in electromobility

  3. Decarbonizing Regional Industry

    Featuring Léa Bonnaire, André Genelle, Aude Humbert, and Carole Magniez

Strong Commitment to the Future of Industry

This event highlighted the importance of innovation and local collaboration in achieving energy transition goals.

CRITT M2A remains committed to working alongside economic and institutional players to support the development of sustainable and competitive technological solutions for industry and electromobility.