World Living Soils Forum 2024


PRACTICAL INFORMATION

For its second edition, the World Living Soils Forum returns to Arles-en-Provence, a place steeped in history and culture.

About Arles: Arles is a city with an exceptional ancient and Roman heritage. It's also a mecca for Provençal culture and art, marked by the works of Vincent Van Gogh.

About LUMA Arles: LUMA Arles' Parc des Ateliers will host the forum in the heart of a multi-purpose space dedicated to art and innovation. Located in the heart of the city, this park offers an ideal setting for exchanges and discoveries.

Dates: Tuesday, October 8th and Wednesday, October 9th, 2024

Times: Doors opening and welcome coffee from 8.30 am 
End of the first day at 7 pm, followed by a cocktail
End of the second day at 5 pm

Event venue: La Grande Halle, LUMA Arles, Parc des Ateliers, 33 Av. Victor Hugo, 13200 Arles.
A checkroom and luggage storage will be available for all participants.
Wifi at the forum:
Name: World Living Soils Forum 2024
Password: wlsf2024

Contact: Send us an email at wlsf@moethennessy.com should have any question.

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PROGRAM

Conferences, Workshops, Keynotes

A number of internationally-renowned speakers from different fields of expertise will be sharing their knowledge of soil health.
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Ateliers LUMA

Visit Atelier LUMA, a design research laboratory that explores the potential of non-extractivist and often discredited local materials, such as invasive plants, agricultural by-products, algae and industrial waste.
Copyright : LUMA Arles, © Adrian Deweerdt
VISIT LUMA ARLES

SHUTTLES & ACCESS

FROM THE TRAIN STATION

OCTOBER 8 & 9: SHUTTLES RUNNING - ARLES STATION <> LUMA ARLES
Upon arriving by train, please use the Taxi/Parking exit. A member of the event team, easily recognizable by event colors, will guide you to the shuttles. 

Tuesday, October 8
• From 8.15am to 10.30am: departures from Arles Station and LUMA Arles every 10 minutes (depending on city traffic).
• From 11:00 am to 5:30 pm: departures from Arles Station and LUMA Arles every 30 minutes.
• After 5:30 pm: two shuttle lines will be available from LUMA Arles:
     - Line 1 - South City Center : stop at Théâtre d'Arles (Boulevard Georges Clemenceau), near the following hotels: Le Cheval Blanc, L'Hôtel Particulier, Le Relais de la Poste, Hôtel Jules César, L'Atrium, Le Cloître, Hôtel du Forum.
     - Line 2 - North City Center and Arles Station : stop at Porte de la Cavalerie, near the following hotels: L'Amphithéâtre, L'Arlatan, Hôtel Voltaire, La Maison Volver, La Régence, Brit Hotel Acacias, Hôtel du Forum, and a second stop at Arles Station. 

Wednesday, October 9
• From 8.15am to 10.30am: departures from Arles Station and LUMA Arles every 10 minutes (depending on city traffic).
• From 11:00 am to 4:30 pm: departures from Arles Station and LUMA Arles every 30 minutes.
• From 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm: departures from LUMA Arles every 10 minutes (depending on city traffic).

The shuttle area will be located at the Minimes Entrance, chemin des Minimes.    

 FROM THE CITY CENTER

OCTOBER 8 & 9 : TUK TUK SERVICE - PLACE DE LA RÉPUBLIQUE <> LUMA ARLES
A member of the event team at Place de la République, wearing event colors, will guide you to the Tuk Tuks. Available for 2 to 3 people, please avoid bringing any large bags or luggage.   

Tuesday, October 8: regular departures on demand from 8:20 am to 6:30 pm
Wednesday, October 9: regular departures on demand from 8:20 am to 5:30 pm

The Tuk Tuk area will be located at the Minimes Entrance, chemin des Minimes.    

ON YOUR OWN

• By foot: We invite you to use the Main Entrance at 33 Avenue Victor Hugo. Signage will guide you to La Grande Halle, within the Parc des Ateliers of LUMA Arles.
• By car: paid parking at 24 Rue de Crau, 13200 Arles which is 10 minutes away on foot from the Main Entrance of LUMA Arles. More information here. here.
• By taxi: several taxi companies available,  including

ACCESSIBILITY

The Parc des Ateliers of LUMA Arles and all meeting venues are accessible to people with disabilities. More information available here.

ACCOMMODATION

Revolugo is the travel agency partner of the 2024 edition of the World Living Soils Forum, offering you a wide choice of accommodation at specially negotiated rates!

With our partner, you'll be guaranteed that your hotel reservation, data and personal information will be protected and secure.
NEED HELP?

For further assistance with your accommodation search only, please contact:
Tel: +33 (0)1 80 06 62 88 (toll-free - 9am to 7pm)

NB: if you are a speaker or moderator at the World Living Soils Forum, special conditions apply for your accommodation.
Please contact our teams at wlsf@moethennessy.com