On the invitation of the University President, Dr. Albert Marouane they attended the ceremony where the President of the University and the Mayor of Nice addressed the academic community of the Côte d'Azur region. IES officials also had meetings with the most eminent University officials. They met Professor Guiseppe Dutto, IES Associate and Professor at the Faculty for Management, University of Turin. They also discussed the future directions for the continuation of successful cooperation in the international arena.