Research in France

The year 2025 will be the Boulez Year: centenary of the great French composer, conductor, teacher and researcher, a major figure in modern music. A tribute celebrating the work and legacy of Pierre Boulez, avant-garde composer who influenced many composers around the world and helped transform the entire musical landscape, with events in France and abroad.

159 institutions are now certified with the “Bienvenue en France” certification. Congratulations to the laureates.

Among the must-attend international events of 2025, France is getting ready to host the Summit for Action on Artificial Intelligence on 10 and 11 February, bringing together heads of state and government, international organisations, businesses, researchers and academics, artists and more in Paris. The aim is to develop concrete action for a reasoned development of AI, guaranteeing economic progress, environmental impact and the general interest.