International sessions

The second edition of the Meeting « Physics, Enterprise, Research » (RPER) will take place on 17 September 2021 at the Jussieu Campus of Sorbonne University in Paris. 

Bringing together industry and academia

The « Rencontres Physique Entreprise Recherche » (RPER) is organised by the French Physical Society, in partnership with the European Physical Society (EPS) and the ESPCI - Paris PSL.

RPER is a meeting that addresses PhD students and Post Docs throughout France with the aim to:

- introduce students to exciting research opportunities available in big industries, SMEs and start-ups;

- enhance the physics doctoral degree to the industrial sector, offering a pool of talented young graduates in physics; 

- encourage a dialogue between young graduates, enterprise and academic research institutions to close the gap between industry and academia.

The programme of the RPER will cover a broad spectrum of scientific themes in various formats, including conferences, interactive workshops and round tables on European digital strategy, telecommunications, quantum technologies, artificial intelligence, energy production, agribusiness, health, etc.

European graduates, postdocs or preparing a PhD in physics are welcome. Although the official language of the meeting is French, several events co-organised by the European Physical Society (EPS) will be held in English, such as a roundtable on Quantum Technologies, a training workshop around a quantum demonstrator, and a mini-forum on entrepreneurship.

Registration:

Registration has been opened since 1 June 2021. It is mandatory to register and fill in the online registration form. 

To register, go to "Inscriptions", click on "Inscription/Registration" and then select your profile (SFP/EPS Members or not).

Please, note that the number of places is limited. If the health situation requires additional access restrictions, registration will be on a first come, first served basis.

The day before:

Accommodation and dinner will be offered to non francilians. When purchasing their ticket, graduate students must have selected "demande d'hébergement la veille" (i.e., "request for accommodation the day before"). Lodging may be in shared double room (single beds).

D-Day: Lunch offered to all the participants.

Welcome to the English Corner of the 2021 RPER Meeting! 

The European Physical Society (EPS) will contribute to RPER 2021 with the strong support of its Young Minds committee through a Forum dedicated to the employment of young physicists in Europe. 

The EPS Young Minds members will also actively participate in two workshops of direct exchanges with engineers and top managers of physics-based industrial companies. All participants are welcome at the EPS stand for further discussions in an enjoyable and friendly atmosphere.