Conférence des Grandes écoles


The Conférence des Grandes Écoles, French for "Conference of Grandes Écoles", is a French national institution, created in 1973. It mainly acts as an association of Grandes Écoles, providing representation, research and accreditation.
The conference also organizes Mastère Spécialisé, MSc and BADGE programs.
Its chairman is Philippe Jamet, President of the École des Mines de Saint-Étienne. The CGE office also consists of two Vice-Chairpersons: Hervé Biausser, Director of Centrale Paris; and Xavier Cornu, Deputy CEO of the Paris-Ile de France Chamber of Commerce and Industry. The Managing Director is Eric Maurincomme, president of INSA Lyon.