The total synthesis of N1999-A2 is a synthetic challenge which mobilized several renown groups specialized in this field. Our group is also interested in the construction of this complex molecule. Our strategy is based on the know-how of our laboratory. The considered synthetic approach permits the formation of the dienediyne core at the lasts steps of the synthesis. We managed to achieve the first coupling of the two key building blocks. This is a major advance in our synthetic approach. This project also allowed the development of new synthetic methodologies. In particular the palladium catalyzed cross-coupling reactions with aryl and vinyl nosylates, novel stable and reactive electrophilic partners. This discovery will allow us to bypass the extreme instability of several key intermediates (enol triflates).