Atlantic Loire Valley region is ideally located in Western France with fast connections by train and plane to and from Paris and European capitals. It combines proven expertise in large events (Le Mans 24-hour endurance car race, Vendée Globe sailing race, La Folle Journée de Nantes classical music festival…) and smaller scale creative ones in hidden gems located by the Loire River or in lushy countryside. Congress centres ideally located in lively city centres (Angers, Nantes) or by the sea (La Baule) are involved in making events more responsible with the certification ISO 20121.