The rebirth of Notre-Dame

The Friends of Notre Dame de Paris and "Rebâtir Notre Dame" present:
A Journey Through Time: The Past, Present, and Future of Notre Dame
Join us for an exclusive discussion with Michel Picaud and Ludovic Lebeau, both traveling from France, on the rich history and ambitious restoration of Notre Dame.
Explore the Legacy:
Michel Picaud, President of Friends of Notre Dame de Paris, will guide you through the centuries, from the first stone laid in 1163 to the cathedral’s enduring significance today.
Witness the Rebirth:
Ludovic Lebeau, Deputy Chief-Executive of the public establishment overseeing Notre Dame’s restoration, will reveal the intricate steps in one of Europe’s most significant historical restoration projects. Discover what lies ahead before Notre Dame reopens its doors to the world.
Key Highlights:
• The impact of the tragic fire on April 15, 2019
• Restoration milestones achieved and those yet to come
• When Notre Dame will welcome visitors again

Program:
Welcome remarks by the Ambassador of France to the United-States, Laurent Bili.
7:00pm: Panel dicsussion with keynote speakers Michel Picaud and Ludovic Lebeau,
followed by Q&A at 8:00pm.
Delve into the fascinating journey of restoring this cultural and spiritual beacon. Notre Dame’s revival promises to shine brightly once more, not only for Paris and France but for the entire world.

Meet the speakers:

Michel Picaud, President, Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris

Michel Picaud is President of Friends of Notre-Dame de Paris, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to raising funds to accelerate the restoration of the iconic Paris cathedral, a position he has held since its incorporation in October 2016.

Prior to that Michel served as COO for International Markets of the Demos Group, one of the main European learning and development companies, and as President and CEO of HR Access Solutions, a leading Human Resources software provider part of Fidelity Investments.

Michel was also SVP for Orange Business Services/Equant, CEO of Alcatel Réseaux d'Entreprise. He worked for the Bosch Telecom Group in France and in Germany.

He is a graduate of Ecole Polytechnique Paris, Mines ParisTech and Telecom ParisTech.

He is married and is the proud father of four sons and two daughters and grandfather of two granddaughters.

Ludovic Lebeau, Deputy Chief-Executive of the public establishment "Rebatir Notre-Dame"

Commissaire des armées, Ludovic Lebeau began his career at the French Ministry of the Defense, working for the Direction générale de l’armement – DGA (French Procurement agency) in finance and public procurement, then in the management of complex projects (armaments programmes) at headquarters in Paris and in the defense attaché's office in Washington DC. A few weeks after the fire at Notre-Dame de Paris on 15 April 2019, he joined the team set up by General Jean-Louis Georgelin and Philippe Jost to prepare for the creation of the "Rebâtir Notre-Dame de Paris" public establishment. He has been working there ever since and has therefore experienced the entire adventure of this extraordinary construction site.

Host or Publisher Ambassade de France aux Etats-Unis