At the heart of the Quais du Polar festival, Polar Connection marks a special milestone on the agenda of crime fiction professionals. A common interest in the genre has brought together all these French and international actors for numerous editions. An event which is above all a platform conducive to exchange, reflection and collaboration.

For three intense days, Polar Connection invests the Palais de la Bourse, central location for accredited participants. The first floor becomes the rallying point where panel discussions led by professionals of the genre take place, as well as formal and informal meetings in the Polar Connection Lounge and meeting spaces.

Polar Connection was designed as a complete toolbox intended for book, audiovisual, digital, cultural action professionals, and well beyond. During these three days, participants will have the opportunity to explore the infinite potential of the thriller genre and the current topics of the creative industries linked to it, through discussions, workshops, and inspiring meetings. The program also promotes BtoB meetings and opportunities to make contacts.

Strong points:

– Panel discussions : Expert speakers discuss together the major issues of their professions, thus offering an in-depth vision of the world of crime fiction.

– Formal and informal meetings : The Palais de la Bourse with its Polar Connection Lounge in first floor becomes the ideal place for BtoB exchanges, promoting interconnection between professionals in the field.

– Toolbox : Polar Connection aims to provide participants with a toolbox helping them to exploit the full potential of crime fiction in their different fields of activity.

– Source of Inspiration : Quais du Polar serves as a reference and source of inspiration through its abundance and diversity of its programming. The independent booksellers running the festival’s Grande Librairie play a role of recommendation and encourage location finding.