oriGIn VI General Assembly was held in Bordeaux (France) on 20 May 2013.
Following the Statutory Assembly, an International Conference on “Geographical Indications in the XXI century” took place on 21 May. The conference – jointly organized with the Association of European Regions with Origin Products (AREPO) – was an opportunity to discuss some of the most urgent topics concerning the protection and management of Geographical Indications in the XXI century.
Some 300 representatives of Geographical Indications producers’ groups and experts gathered in Bordeaux on 20-21 May.
Relevant information:
oriGIn Activities Report 2012-2013
Welcome Speech, Mr. Dominique Graciet, President, Chamber of Commerce of Aquitaine
Opening Speech, Mr. Stéphane Le Foll, French Minister of Agriculture
General Assembly Presentations
Elections of the oriGIn Bodies
Declaration of Bordeaux adopted by the General Assembly
International Conference Program
Video Message, Mr. Dacian Ciolos, EU Commissioner for Agriculture and Rural Development (text of the message)
International Conference Presentations
International Conference Photos
Interview to Mr Ramón González Figueroa, President of oriGIn
Gala Dinner at the Château Lafitte-Laguens (photos and oriGIn10th anniversary)
