Managed by NORDEV
In 2005, Sem Nordev, a semi-public company for the Development of Northern Réunion, took over from the ADPE (Association Dionysienne de Promotion Economique), which was created in 1984 on the initiative of the Municipal Council of Saint-Denis, to manage and coordinate the activities of the Saint-Denis Exhibition and Convention Park.
A little history
At the start of 1982-1983, decentralisation was introduced.
It gave local authorities the power to manage their own economic development.
The Exhibition Park served as their showcase for customers and orders and an association was created to promote it all by creating economic-based events.
The ADPE, Association Dionysienne de Promotion Economique, came into being.
Some key dates, from ADPE to NORDEV
1984 | * Creation of the ADPE and installation of the “bubble”. |
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1989 | * Creation of halls A and B, offices and the Exhibition and Convention Park’s restaurant. |
1990 | * The Salon de la Maison becomes an annual event. |
1994 | * Hall C replaces the “bubble”. |
2003 | * The ADPE submits the extension project for the Park to the Municipal Council of Saint-Denis. |
2004 | * The CINOR appoints NORDEV, after competitive tendering, to replace the ADPE as the Park's manager. |
2007 | * The ADPE ceases its activity. |
2009 | The new Exhibition and Convention Park “Auguste Legros” opens its doors after 18 months of extension and renovation work |
Today, the Saint-Denis Exhibition and Convention Park caters for between 260,000 and 350,000 users a year. | |
The two main missions of SEM NORDEV are
- To manage the Exhibition and Convention Park and its equipment for all types of users.
- To develop the coordination and economic promotion of CINOR through local, regional, or international events (fairs, conventions, etc.) in relation to the centres of excellence or priority centres of Northern Reunion.
SEM NORDEV is developing 3 main lines of business
Fair and show organiser
Events organiser
Convention organiser