Events

The Franco-British Trade & Investment Awards are an opportunity to recognise and promote excellence in technology and innovation, commitment to sustainability and SME success in the Franco-British business community.

Run as a collaboration between the Commercial Section of the British Embassy in Paris and the Franco-British Chamber, our Awards celebrate commercial success and economic success stories between the UK and France across strategic sectors, underlining shared business priorities and partnerships as a key part of the Franco-British bilateral relationship.

organized with

Organised with Groupe ELSAN, HAYS, HENNER &  SQUADRA AVOCATS 

• Comment la prévention peut agir comme facteur de bien-être en entreprise ?
• La prévention des risques psychologiques
• La prévoyance pour travailler l’esprit libre
• La creation d’un département people & culture comme catalyseur du bien-être des collaborateurs

Dame Menna Rawlings, His Majesty’s Ambassador to France will share her valuable insights on the current state of global affairs, in light of recent international events to an audience of high-profile business executives from France and the UK.

The Ambassador’s Breakfast Briefing will also be an opportunity to debate key topics such as:

• UK General Elections Impact & Strategy
• Analysis of current geopolitical issues
• UK-France Business Forum
• Economic Update

Thank you to our partners and sponsors:

THE FRANCO-BRITISH CHAMBER’S ANNUAL SUMMER GARDEN PARTY

Organised in association with 

Presentation of the 7th Edition of the Franco-British Economic Relations Barometer

By the Cross-Channel Institute

Organised in partnership with Région Grand Est & Invest Eastern France

with
Adeline Purière-Punzi, Strategic Project Manager – regional attractiveness, Grand Est Region,
Antoine Trotet, Senior Investment & Business Advisor, Invest Eastern France (London)
Henry Orunkoya, CEO of Wollette

The Eastern France region (Grand Est region) is the homeland of Champagne, Bugatti and one of the cradles of the European Union, but not only. From industry 5.0 to bioeconomy, renewable energies, healthcare industry and digital, discover this vibrant European hub and its opportunities for British businesses.

• The Eastern France region: facts and figures (and trivia)
  
• The Eastern France region and the United Kingdom
  
• The assets of the Grand Est region in the sectors of industry, greentech, bioeconomy, renewable energies, digital and healthcare
  
• Free support provided by the Invest Eastern France team to British companies
  
• Testimonial from the CEO of Wollette, an innovative British startup: why did he choose the Eastern France region?

Organised in association with 

Speakers: 

Léonard POIREE, Director of the Medical Department, HENNER GROUP
Marie SICAUD, Medical Prevention Coordinator, HENNER GROUP

ABSENTEEISM AT WORK: HOW IS ABSENTEEISM PERCEIVED IN THE CORPORATE WORLD, AND HOW CAN COMPANIES BECOME AGENTS OF CHANGE?

Absenteeism in the workplace: overview and trends
– Definition & Data
– The singular impact of psychosocial risk factors in the overall dynamics

Absenteeism: a multi-factorial challenge requiring a multi-faceted response

As a company, transitioning from being an observer to besoming an agent of change

The Cross Channel Institute’s newest Sectoral Analysis

in association with:  

With the support of British Standard Institution (BSI), HeadMind Partners & DBT France – British Embassy Paris

• Challenges for Businesses: the Cyber Landscape in 2024
• Regulatory Framework & Compliance
• Governance:  The Key to Cyber Resilience
• Artificial Intelligence:  Serving cybercriminals and those who fight them

Speakers: 

• Richard Absalom, Principal Research Analyst, Information Security Forum Limited (ISF)
• Nicolas Arpagian, Vice President, HeadMind Partners
• France Charruyer, Founder,  Lawyer & Partner, IP, IT & Data, Altij
• Nicolas Cullen, Lawyer, Partner, Data, IT & Corporate , Solicitor of England and Walles, Altij
• Mahé Dersoir, Policy Officer at the Cyber Policy Unit, Ministère de l’Europe et des affaires étrangères
• David Mudd, Global Head of Digital Trust Assurance, British Standards Institution (BSI)
• James Pearn, Head of Innovation, Health and Creative – Trade, British Embassy Paris

Organised with NetworkIrlande & le Réseau Oudinot

The Future of Britain’s Economy and the Franco-British Trade Relationship

With Shevaun Haviland, Director General, British Chambers of Commerce (BCC)

Co-chaired with the French Chamber of Commerce in Great Britain and under the patronage of the embassies of our two nations.

The UK-France Business Forum represents the voice of businesses to our two governments on the major issues they face.

Co-organised with

• International provision of services, use of foreign subcontractors, intra-group secondment: sending employees abroad on a temporary basis requires mastery of the legal and administrative formalities relating to secondment.
• What is a seconded employee? What are the main obligations for the employer and the host company?
• To what extent are the sending and receiving companies jointly responsible? What is the obligation of vigilance?
• What are the penalties for non-compliance?
• What impact has Brexit had on the rules governing secondment across the Channel?
• What HR solutions are there to provide a better framework for the use of this increasingly frequent form of mobility?

Our guest speaker for February is Steve Levine, from Lazare Estates. Steve will be giving an update on the French property market:  The Opportunities & Challenges.

The Ambassador’s Breakfast Briefing is an exclusive event for French and British business leaders from both sides of the Channel.

It is a privileged moment for Her Majesty’s Ambassador to share her views on the evolution of bilateral and global business.

Gérard Araud, Ambassadeur de France, former Ambassador of France to the United States and to Israel, and former Permanent Representative of France to the United Nations Security Council, is the special guest of the Franco-British Chamber.

in association with

At a time of unprecedented global challenges, the webinar will provide participants with valuable insights on how to integrate sustainability into their organisations, unlock new opportunities and help mitigate future disruptions while complying with regulation.   

• A deeper understanding of the concept of sustainability and of the latest trends and drivers in ESG.
• Insights into key regulations that will disrupt the market globally and change the landscape profoundly.
• A view on the importance of embedding sustainability into a company’s strategy, business model, risk management and monitoring, supported by reliable data.
• An overview of the journey to Net Zero, both within the organization and across the supply chains.
•  The opportunity to share and discuss the challenges they face in their industry and organisation with experts.

A New “Rendez-Vous” from The Cross-Channel Institute

On 18th  January, we will be welcoming Fabrice Le Saché, MEDEF Vice President for European Affairs.

Co-organised with JBPRM – With the participation of Jonathan Brindley

JBPRM will outline a workable market entry approach that has already been used to support European companies enter UK sectors.

JBPRM will describe the steps taken during late 2022 and 2023 with use of a real case study of a French AI software company.

This fast-growing AI company approached JBPRM during 2022 seeking support to enter the UK’s water and mid-stream oil and gas sectors.

organised with 

on partnership with 

What will be discussed?

• The key features of the French employment market.
• How to limit turnover during the trial period and retain your French employees.
• Should you partner with local recruiters for cost efficiency and better access to the talent pool.
• The main points to be aware of when recruiting employees in France.
• Some tips to embrace the French cultural specificity when recruiting talents.
• Key legal point when hiring and on boarding your new employee.

With Elizabeth Maury and Charlotte de Guigné, ORCOM International & Gery Delmar, ACTIFORCES

Co-organised with Clear Border- With the participation of Christopher Salmon, CEO, Clear Border

• How to trade with Britain post-Brexit
• Parcels and e-commerce 
• VAT and duties 
• Food, plant and animal products
• New rules for importing to Britain from 2024

A Webinar organized by the Franco-British Chamber in collaboration with:

Webinar: Doing Business in France: the ideal gateway to Europe A guide to exporting to France with the Franco-British Chamber

By Invitation only.

Capitalising on the International Bar Association Conference, we are bringing together a select group of British and French legal and business professionals, along with government officials, to celebrate the close trading and business relationship between our two countries.

From January 2024, the UK government will begin implementing its new Border Target Operating.

If you:

● Import food, plant or animal products subject to SPS controls.
● Import goods from the Republic of Ireland.
● Import goods from the EU or the rest of the world.

If you import goods from the EU or the rest of the world into the UK, you will be affected by these changes.

We look forward to seeing you in the wonderful dining area at L’Entente, le British Brasserie for our next October business lunch after the hot summer break. 

We would like to thank Ariane Roux-Pages of Beazley Insurance who will be our guest speaker. Based in Paris, Ariane underwrites Fine Art and Jewellery risks in the EEA: private and corporate collections, retail and private jewellery, museums, exhibitions, dealers.

Registration coming soon

In partnership with

with the participation of Michel DERNIS, President of the Supervisory Board,  Atrium Data

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• CSR policy that pays off, attracts customers and builds loyalty;
• A mix of proven solutions with 100% of renewable energies.

INVITATION

The Evening will end with a Sound & Light show* retracing the history of the Chamber.

*subject to weather conditions

In partnership with:

More info @ https://arch.design/2023/05/11/arch-talks-11-recherche-immobiliere-a-paris/

in partnership with: 

Conference on corporate wellness with Farah Coaching Wellness

Only for Presidents’ forum and Corporate Members

The Ambassador’s Breakfast Briefing is an exclusive event for French and British business leaders from both sides of the Channel.
It is a privileged moment for Her Majesty’s Ambassador to share her views on the evolution of bilateral and global business.

In this exchange, which follows the publication of our sectoral analysis on energy transition, we will discuss the legislative part of this study. We will benefit from the legal expertise of Queen Mary University of London. We will discuss the legislative needs and challenges that such a transition imposes.

In association with Absolutely French and ULIP University
Theme: how to welcome international talents in Paris?

In collaboration with British Embassy Paris
Sponsored by BDO, Jaguar Land Rover and Eurostar

Discover the new members of the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce

In association with Coblence Avocats and COME 
Theme: secondment and expatriation to France
Speakers:
Myrtille Lapuelle – Partner at Coblence Avocats
Alexandra Briens – Associate at Coblence Avocats
Fiona Mougenot – Senior Advisor at COME

Écosse Gourmet, The Whisky Shop Paris, Maison Taisne Riocour, Les Vignerons réunis de Monségur and RazzMatazz will be there to show you their excellent products.

You will be able to order from them in time for your Christmas celebrations with special and exclusive prices. 

Theme: Sports and FIFA World Cup with Darren Tulet Sports journalist and television presenter

Theme: Territoriality and VAT deduction considered through the new VAT and Intrastat declarations
Speakers:
Raphaël Marik, Associate Lawyer – Mazars
Pauline Girard, Lawyer Manager – Mazars

Department for International Trade France has partnered up with the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce & Industry to deliver expert advice on increasing your business in France.

France is a fantastic gateway into the EU market, therefore this webinar aims to help you not only understand the requirements for moving goods between Great Britain and the EU, but also to understand the ways in which you can find new French clients or adapt your offer to the latest market trends/opportunities.

Navigate risk and expand your business by joining this webinar and hearing from our speakers.

In association with CCI International Hauts-de-France
Theme: UKCA marking
Speaker: Adrien Couderc, Head of International Affairs Section (UKCA) – Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy – UK Government

In association with Arch.Design and Hays
Theme: 360° workplace transformation: employee experience & engagement

In partnership with Jaguar Land Rover and Maison Taisne Riocour

In association with Coblence Avocats 
Theme: Introduction to French Employment Law
Speakers:
Myrtille Lapuelle – Partner at Coblence Avocats
Alexandra Briens – Associate at Coblence Avocats

Theme: the new e-invoicing and e-reporting obligations by 2024
Speakers:
Raphaël Marik, Lawyer Partner – Mazars
Kamila Ferhat, Principal Solutions Consultant – OpenText
Pauline Girard, Lawyer Manager – Mazars

In association with Sad & Com
Theme: 5 keys to increase your sales and get qualified customers
Speaker: Sadio Diarra, social media and communication consultant, copywriter B2B

Anne-Marie Idrac was Secretary of State for Transport from 1995 to 1997, Member of Parliament from 1997 to 2002, President of the RATP, then of the SNCF, Secretary of State for Foreign Trade to the Minister of the Economy, Industry and Employment in the second François Fillon government from March 18, 2008 to November 13, 2010

This year’s Summer Garden Party will celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Platinum Jubilee, which marks 70 years reign, the longest by a British monarch. We will raise a toast to HM The Queen and to 70 years of successful Franco-British exchanges during this reign.

In association with Coblence Avocats 
Theme: French employment law case law update
Myrtille Lapuelle – Partner at Coblence Avocats
Alexandra Briens – Associate at Coblence Avocats

The Department for International Trade, in association with the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce, will take over the Residence of the British Ambassador in Paris to exhibit up to 70 British companies. Come and discover the most emblematic companies of British know-how in the sectors of mobility, fashion, design, agri-food, technology and innovation.

In association with Mazars 
Theme: New e-invoicing and e-reporting obligations by 2024
Speakers: 
Raphaël Marik – Avocat Associé – Mazars Société d’Avocats
Kamila Ferhat – Principal Solutions Consultant – OpenText
Pauline Girard – Avocat Manager – Mazars Société d’Avocats

Speakers: 
Xavier Jaravel, economist and professor at the London School of Economics
Barry Andrews, MEP, Member of the Delegation to the EU-UK Parliamentary Partnership Assembly

30 min with Pr. Hannah Scobie

Theme : Impact of Brexit on the UK Financial Sector and the Broader Economy

In association with Mazars Société d’Avocats
Theme: New French tax residents
Speakers:
Yves-Charles Zimmermann, associate lawyer
Philippe Stebler, senior Manager lawyer

Theme: Transport, Logistics and Supply Chain: What is the balance of Franco-British exchanges.
in association with the DIT British Embassy Paris

Speakers :
Olivier Thouard, Chairman of the European and International Affairs Committee – TLF Overseas.
France Beury, Deputy Director of the Supply Chain Division – TLF Overseas.
Paul Taylor, Chief Operating Officer – DIT British Embassy Paris.

The Spring New Members Networking Cocktail
It will be a great opportunity for New Members as well as Existing Members to celebrate spring season around a glass of champagne.

Theme: Hybridation des usages et Qualité de vie au travail
Speakers:
Céline Chaverot, Workplace Transformation Strategist – Consulting Practice Lead – ARCH.DESIGN
Morgane Mondolfo, Partner, leads the Employment Law team – Squadra Avocats

ESG and Real Estate: what are the main issues for the sector?
In association with KPMG France and Gleeds France
Speakers:
Sandie Tzinmann, Real Estate Partner – KPMG France
Clément Le Gouvello, Senior Manager Sustainable Services – KPMG France
Kevin Braund,Managing Director – Gleeds France

30 min with Bruno Sportisse 
Theme: Digital sovereignty in Europe

30 min with Benjamin Siino
Theme: Breach and suspension of contract in time of armed conflict

The following topics will be discussed during the session

• Overview of the Normandy market
• Where to set up and what you need to know about Normandy
• What does it mean to start a business in Normandy?
• What legal structures can you choose?
• How do you open a bank account?
• What HR services do you need to set up your business in Normandy?
• What are the constraints and advantages of hiring in Normandy without a registered entity?
• Tax representative / Fiscal representation in Normandy, France and Europe.
• Who can help you in this venture?

In association with Coblence Avocats 
Theme: Labor Litigation in France
Speakers:
Laurent Guardelli – Partner at Coblence Avocats
Alexandra Briens – Associate at Coblence Avocats

In association with the Groupe GR
Theme: The challenges of recruitment in 2022, remuneration, motivation, is there a new deal in the job search?
Speaker:
Stéphane Actis – Director of the GR International group

Theme: Post Brexit – EU perspective
Speakers:

• Dirk Verlee  –  Economic and Commercial Counsellor at the Belgian Embassy and head of Flanders Investment & Trade in the UK
• James Palmer, Board Director of the Franco-British Chamber and CEO and Founder of Orphéon Finance
• Loic Chavaroche, Chief Quality-Safety-Security-Environnement Officer – Chief Brexit Officer – Chief CSR Officer – Directeur Qualité-Sécurité-Sureté -Environnement-Data Protection Officer for the Group of Transport & Logistic STERNE
• Werner Rens – Advisor-General at Belgian Federal Public Service Finance / Customs & Excise

Speakers: 

Marion Bartoli
Professional tennis player, coach, entrepreneur

Claire Walker
Co-Executive Director of the British Chambers of Commerce

In association with Blockchain Partner by KPMG and POPCORN by Davron Digital
Theme: Blockchain, Cryptoactive, Metavers and NFT: how will they transform the business of the coming years?
Speakers:
Catherine Philippe, Blockchain & Crypto Partner at KPMG France
Anne-Cécile Bourget-Davron, Director and co-founder of Davron Translations, Davron Ltd and Davron Digital

In association with Mazars Sociétés d’Avocats
Theme: Real estate: avoiding the pitfalls of taxation
Speakers:
Elena Aubrée – Associate lawyer
Yves-Charles Zimmermann – Associate lawyer
Raphaël Marik – Associate lawyer

In association with HR Bridge Consulting Ltd 

Theme: Human Resource Management in the UK: what you need to know.

Speaker: Lydik Grynfeltt, Director at PAC Conseil Ltd and HR Bridge Consulting Ltd

We are inviting all our members to join us for a Training event on the CONNECTS online Business Matchmaking platform. The event will provide essential information about the platform and how to use it.

What is CONNECTS?
CONNCECTS is a secured and selective platform connecting companies that are members of different chambers of commerce around the world in one unique place.

The platform CONNECTS is part of your membership of the Franco-British Chamber.

In collaboration with the British Embassy in Paris and the BCCI Lille, we are pleased to invite you to a business lunch with the theme :

“The UK and the EU one year on. Solutions in a changing business landscape“

In the convivial atmosphere of Lille’s famous Meert restaurant, Theo Rycroft, Minister and Deputy Head of Mission at the British Embassy in Paris will share outlooks and observations on the current situation. Paul Taylor, Chief Operating Officer at the Department of International Trade will provide industry and sector context. There will also be ample time for questions and networking.

30 min with Michel Barnier

Theme: the post-Brexit relationship between the UK and France / the EU, the French presidency of the EU council and current trends and strategies in international relationship

30 min with David Marsh 

Theme: The British and the European economic recovery, the rise of inflation and the role of financial institutions, along with the global economic trends for 2022.

in association with Coblence Avocats

Theme : French Employment Law : How to handle your first hiring in France

Speakers : Myrtille Lapeulle, Partner at Coblence Avocats, and Alexandra Briens, Associate at Coblence Avocats.

Questions to be covered include :

• Do I need to create an establishment in France?
• What are the prior formalities?
• What type of employment contracts are there?
• What type of clauses are in employment contracts?
• What are the working hour options?
• What do I need to consider regarding remunerations?

This event will take place in English.

in association with Mazars Société d’Avocats 

Theme: Selling online to individuals : the VAT changes

Speakers: Raphaël Marik, Associate Lawyer, et Pauline Girard, Lawyer Manager

This event will take place in French.

The event will be a unique opportunity to express your views and ideas for 2022, and to discuss broad issues that could positively impact Franco-British economic exchanges.

In association with Groupe BBL
Speakers:
Artur SARKISIAN – Operational Manager at RM BOULANGER – Fiscal Representatives and VAT experts
Charles HOGG – Commercial Director at UNSWORTH – Freight forwarding company based in UK
Clément ALLOUL – Brexit Manager at Groupe BBL – Transport solutions and customs clearance
Roderic VAN PRAET – International Business Development at LOGVAD / Fulfillment for Europe
Artus GALIAY – Nord France Invest Representative

In association with Consenso Formation

Theme: To better understand the behaviour and motivation of employees in the post-Covid period.

Speaker: 
Jacques Milcent, president of Consenso Formation, certified DISC and forces motrices trainer.

Release of the Franco-British Economic Relationship Barometer 2020
Speaker: 
Sylvie Goulard, EU specialist and Deputy Governor of the Banque de France

The Franco-British Trade & Investment Awards 2021 will celebrate French and UK business achievements during a challenging economic context.

Run as a collaboration between the Commercial Section of the British Embassy in Paris and the Franco-British Chamber, our Awards will champion the bilateral values that underpin the Franco-British economic relationship, as well as giving visibility and notoriety to companies that have excelled in the years 2020 and 2021.

In association with Your Experts in France and British Embassy Paris
Theme: Compliance requirements for working in France

In association with BSI Group
Theme: The new UKCA marking
Speaker:
Richard Daws, Business Development and Product Certification Manager – BSI Group

Organised by the UK Government’s Border & Protocol Delivery Group (BPDG) and supported by the British Embassy in Paris

Theme : The processes for moving goods between Britain and the EU, including the new UK procedures that will be introduced from January 1, 2022 and July 1, 2022.

Guest speakers : Specialists from the Border and Protocol Delivery Group, UK Customs (HMRC) and the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA).

The webinar will be conducted in English though French subtitles will be offered as an option. It will also be possible to ask questions in French.

In association with Your Experts in France and British Embassy Paris
Theme: How to develop your exports to France and be compliant to the French Market?

Release of sectoral analysis
Theme: The challenges of sustainable development in France and the UK with a focus on Financial services, Energy & Construction
Speakers:
Peter Mather, Senior Vice President and Chairman of BP Europe.
Sebastien Guillo, Head of International, Commercial Banking, HSBC Continental Europe

Participate in the Glasgow Climate Chamber Mission during two days which will be held during the COP26.

The Climate Chamber Mission is designed to support businesses to learn, trade and connect. Participants will also have the opportunity to identify new revenues, whilst collaborating together on new markets, product ideas, cost-savings and prepare for likely changes in governmental regulations.

In association with The Whisky Shop Paris 

Speaker:
Jérôme Kaftandjian, the Glenfiddich Brand Ambassador for France, will lead an incredible whisky masterclass.

In association with Your Experts in France and British Embassy Paris

Topics to be tackled during the session will be:

• Overview on the French market.
• Where to set up and what you should know about France?
• What does it mean setting up a business in France?
• What are the legal structure you can choose from? (Vademecum of basics)
• How to open a bank account?
• What are the HR services you need to settle your business in France?
• What are the Constrains & benefits of hiring in France without a registered entity?
• Tax representative / Fiscal representation France and Europe.
• 4 steps to be successful in your services and E-commerce business in France.

30 minutes with David Djaiz

In association with COÏC AVOCATS

Theme: How to apprehend the ecological risk? How to repair the ecological prejudice?

Intervenants:
Jean-Pierre Coïc, CEO

Aurélie Desbordes, CEO

Rose Le Cornec, Juriste

This event will be held in Visio and in French

On Wednesday 22th September, 11am to 1 pm (Paris Time)

The Department for International trade is conducting an event to inform on ther options for European firms who want to operate in the UK .

Applications open until 20th September.

30 minutes with Guillaume Pepy, Chairman of Initiative France

In association with French Connections HCB

Theme: France made me a millionaire. How to be successful in France: what are the recipes ?

Speaker:
Richard Hammond, Property and Business Specialist, Founder of French Connections HCB

Save the date 

This year, the Rentrée Reception will be a significant opportunity for the Franco-British business community to meet the new Ambassador, Ms Menna Rawlings and to meet up after well-deserved holidays, especially following the difficult health situation.

in partnership with the Future of money

Speaker: 
Simon Chadwick – Global professor & Director of Eurasian Sport at EMLYON Business School.

web-event of the Cross Channel Institute

Speaker:
François Duhen– Chief economist and Strategist, at CIC Market Solutions

Speaker:
Ilaria Regondi, Acting Trade Commissioner for Europe

Ilaria Regondi will be interviewed by Thierry Drilhon, President of the Franco-British Chamber.

With Cercle International X-PM and Russam.

Speakers:
Alain Crozier – CEO Greater China Region, Microsoft
Andrew Humberstone- Managing Director of Nissan Motor (GB) Ltd
Denis Simmoneau- General Delegate of Institutionnal Affairs at L’Oréal

You will have the opportunity to discuss different themes with other participants at the Franco British Chamber, Paris. For each theme, you will have the opportunity to meet different people. 
The event is limited to 30 participants. First come, first served!

In association with l’Ecole de Guerre.

This event will be held at the Franco British Chamber, 22 rue de Londres, 75009 Paris and will be followed by a cocktail reception.
Dress code: business casual.

In association with FI Group
Speaker: Felix Chermette, Consultant R&D – FI Group

Web-event of the Cross Channel Institute

Speaker:
Inès Léonarduzzi, President and Founder of Digital for the Planet, is an international entrepreneur since 2008 who excels and innovates in many fields.

We are pleased to welcome her on June 9th to talk about her career and her proposals to reconcile the environment and the digital world.

web-conference with ITC Traductions.

Speakers:
Céline Imbaud, President and founder of ITC Group and GusTAV
Serge Greck, CEO GusTAV

In association with EY Avocats 
Speakers:
Olivier Galerneau – Avocat, Directeur associé
Bertille Lincet – Attorney-At-Law, Senior
Pauline Girard – Attorney-At-Law, Senior

In association with Groupe Sterne
Speaker: Loïc Chavaroche, Directeur QSE & RSE – Chief Brexit Officer du Groupe Sterne

In association with 3iD Coaching
Speaker:
Laurence Blanchet, founder of 3iD Coaching, professional coach and trainer. 

In association with Your Experts in France 
Speakers:
• Luisa Delattre, Inward Investment Advisor – Hello Lille
• Stéphane Bernard-Migeon, CPA – Crowe Fidelio
• Etienne Pujol, Lawyer – Berry Law
• Anne-Hélène Scouarnec, Founder – Authentic Human Resources
• Thomas Bidou, CEO – French Payroll Services
• Philippe Talon, CEO – AFC
• Stéphane Lorey, Managing Director – AMBRELIA
• Olivier Crozat, Managing Director – CIC
• Paulette Booth, Managing Director – Agence AXA International
• Claire Bonniol, Co-founder – CXB-HUB

In association with Vertical Plus and Soledis 
Speakers:
David Gadd, CEO at Vertical Plus
Yann Tertrais, CEO at Soledis

web event – Cross Channel Institute
In association with PwC and DIT
Topic: Impacts of Brexit and Covid-19 on French and Uk financial services.
Speakers:
Sylvie Goulard – Deputy Governor of the Banque de France
Miles Celic – Chief Executive officer at ThecityUK

Speaker:
Mrs Catherine Colona – French Ambassador to the United Kingdom

This event will be mainly in french.

Theme: 100 days after Brexit: an economic outlook
Speaker:
Ana Boata, Head of Macroeconomic Research – Euler Hermes

In association with EY Avocats 
Speakers:
Olivier Galerneau – Avocat, Directeur associé
Adélaïde Lefebvre – Avocat
Maxime Mahtout – Avocat
Bertille Lincet – Attorney-At-Law, Senior
Pauline Girard – Attorney-At-Law, Senior

Theme: how can we support women’s health in companies?
Speaker:
Claire Mounier-Vehier, cardiologist and university professor

In association with Ethic

Theme: interview on women’s leadership
Speaker:
Angela Mortimer, co-founder of Angela Mortimer PLC

In association with Blevins Franks
Speakers:
Rupert Holderness, General Manager
Mike Marsden, Senior Partner
Jason Porter, Business Development Director
Ben Simmonds, Regional Manager | Western France

Webinar in French, co-organised with Leila Bardasuc

Speaker:
Younes Igrouche – Director Pear Consulting, Senior digital transformation consultant

In association with Expat Partners
Speakers:
Fiona Mougenot, Managing Director – Expat Partners
Frédérique David, Associate Lawyer – HARLAY AVOCATS
Clément Guitet, Lawyer – DELSOL AVOCATS

In association with Selling to Executives & API
Theme: Selling to Executives in this Digital Age
3 Senior Executives share their Insiders’ Views

In association with Groupe Sterne and Douane Française
Speakers:
Loïc Chavaroche, Directeur QSE & RSE – Chief Brexit Officer du Groupe Sterne
Caroline de Saussure, Cheffe du pôle Affaires Européennes – DRI – Cheffe de projet Brexit – DGDDI

In association with Expat Partners
Speakers:
Fiona Mougenot, Managing Director – Expat Partners
Frédérique David, Associate Lawyer – HARLAY AVOCATS
Clément Guitet, Lawyer – DELSOL AVOCATS

Theme: How to rethink the new economic relationship between the UK and France, a member of the EU?
Speakers:
Denis MacShane, Former Minister for European Affairs of Tony Blair, Adviser to Avisa Partners in Brussels
Yann Leriche, General Manager at Getlink

Webinar hosted by the Department For International Trade (DIT)
Theme: The webinar is for EU businesses/traders, transporters/logistics/hauliers, local officials, and will provide the most up-to-date information on new procedures before they come into effect on 1 January 2021.

This is an excellent opportunity for us to stay connected and to meet and exchange about our Franco-British business community.
Exclusive event for all members of the Franco-British Chamber to welcome our New Members.

Webinar hosted by the Department For International Trade (DIT)
Theme: This webinar will be case study-based, showing end-to-end journeys, and will have breakout sessions, on customs, sanitary and phyto-sanitary measures; traffic management/transport information; EEA/EFTA.

Theme: Economic Outlook
Speaker: 
Laurence Boone, Chief economist of OECD and G20 Finance Deputy

In association with Daumesnil & Cie
Speaker:
Laure Daumesnil, Founder of Daumesnil & Cie

Theme: Launch of the 3rd annual barometer of Franco-British economic exchanges 2019-2020
Speaker:
Charles Lichfield, independent political and economic analyst

Join us to meet Scottish companies looking to develop their business in France around market briefing sessions and B2B meetings. Guest speakers will include the City Council of Edinburgh.

Theme: Brexit and the Europe tomorrow
Speaker: Clément Beaune, Secretary of State for European Affairs

In association with PeopleSmart
Speakers:
Chris Pether, CEO – PeopleSmart
Clément Darfeuille, Project and Relationship manager – PeopleSmart

Theme: The double impact of COVID-19 and Brexit on the Franco-British work environment
Speakers: 
Claudia Senik, Professor at Sorbonne University and Paris School Economics (PSE)
Jimmy Zou, Parnter PwC – Brexit Lead

Theme: Economic recovery after Covid-19
Speakers:
Live interview of Sophie Pedder, The Economist – Head Paris office, and Ludovic Subran, Chief economist at Euler Hermes moderated by Rochelle Ferguson

In association with CXB HUB
Speakers:
Claire Bonniol, Co-Founder and General Manager, CXB HUB
Isabelle Rongier, Partner France

Theme: Your legal obligation for Health insurance and employee benefits in France
Speakers: Paulette Booth, Manager, AXA International, and Helen Harrop
Health Insurance Specialist, AXA International

In association with: Toulouse Business Exchange
Speaker: Santiago Velez, Block Digital Corporation

• Note to All Members
• Notice of the AGM
• Proxy form

In association with: Toulouse Business Exchange
Speakers: Mark Blyth, Political Economist, Director of the William R. Rhodes Center for International Economics and Finance, Brown University and Ollie Walsh, CEO at PiP iT Global.

Theme: Crise du Covid-19 : quelles conséquences pour les économies
françaises et britanniques ?
Speaker: Ana Boata, Head of Macroeconomic Research, Euler Hermes

Theme: How to develop your network
Speaker: Joanna Menezes, ILM Certified Coach at Cala Consulting

In association with: Toulouse Business Exchange
Speakers: David Vacani, Beacon Global Wealth, and Marco Veronese Passarella, University of Leeds.

Topic: Dé-confinement : les enjeux juridiques et opérationnel de la reprise de l’activité et ses risques
Speakers: Etienne Pujol, Associate at Berry Avocats and Anne-Helene Scouarnec, Freelance HR Business Partner, Authentic Human Resources

Theme: New Members Presentation
Networking and exchange meeting with New & Existing Members

Theme: Actualités bancaires :  crédits garantis et trésorerie
Speaker: Laure Daumesnil, Founder of Daumesnil & Cie
Language: French

Theme: Le double impact du COVID-19 et du Brexit sur les relations franco-britanniques dans le secteur des transports
Speakers: Mathilde Allard, Consultant – Economist at PwC, and Pascal Albertini, Associate Professor at the Sorbonne University (Global SC, Logisitics & Transport)

Speakers: Executive Coaches Anne Roques and Penny Shapland-Chew

In association with Les Gracques.
Theme: France | Royaume-Uni: les économies dans l’après COVID-19
Speakers: Gideon Rachman, Columnist for the Financial Times, and Nicolas Bouzou, Author and Economist

Theme: How companies have adapted to manage the Covid-19 crisis.
Language of the video-conference: French

Speakers:
Joost Visser, Managing Director of TIAO
Karolina Vainilkaite, CONNECTS Communities Developer at TIAO

• Discuss changes in business environment during and after the lockdown
• Show members how to use the CONNECTS platform
• Engage and motivate members by showing best practices and success stories

Olivier Campenon will inaugurate a series of MasterClasses where executives and managers from companies of all sizes will come to discuss the adaptation of their organisations to the Covid-19 crisis. We will discuss the following topics:

• Internal organisation: IT / teleworking
• The notion of distance working: management, training, guides, etc.
• The implementation of short-time working, impacts the supply chains, etc.
• Management after the crisis

This MasterClass will take place in French.

Topic:
How to demystify, reassure and prevent Covid-19
Let’s save lives together

This conference will take place in French, however questions and answers can be in English.

Speaker: Béatrice Rivas-Seidel, Consultant Coach

Do you want to acquire the basics of how to prepare, organize and lead successful remote group sessions?

Come and discover how to :

• Define a clear etiquette for smooth and efficient communication
• Breaking the ice and making connections
• Facilitate discussions where everyone participates
• Minimise interruptions and distractions

M. Drilhon will present the action plan put in place by the Chamber for the coming weeks and to prepare for the recovery.
Above all, it will be an opportunity to listen to you and answer your questions.

“Beyond Brexit” Masterclass on the theme of Data Protection and Cross Border Data Flows in association with the Department for International Trade.

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In partnership with: Marriott International

DELAYED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE

Special Conference “Mon combat pour le coeur des femmes”
by Professor Claire Mounier-Vehier,
Cardiologist & Head of the Department of Vascular Medicine & Hypertension Heart and Lung Institute of the Lille University Hospital (CHRU).
Co-Founder of the Women’s Cardiovascular Healthcare Foundation.

Professor Mounier-Vehier will sign her book
“Mon combat pour le coeur des femmes
Agir avant qu’il ne soit trop tard”

Breakfast in the presence of:
Mr. Peter Mather, Group Regional President, Europe and Head of Country, UK at BP &
Gisela Granado, Country Manager at the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) and member of the Queen Mary University’s Energy Law Institute.

“Beyond Brexit” Masterclass on the theme of Market Access in Goods: Products and Supply Chains. Transport & Logistics.

In association with the Department for International Trade.

Invitations will be sent shortly.

Guest of Honor: Amélie de Montchalin, Secretary of State to the Minister of Europe and Foreign Affairs, in charge of European Affairs.

Hosted by Jonathan Cooper of The Spectrum IFA Group.

Guest speaker Bob Lewis, President of the British Council in France & UK cultural attaché, will be speaking about the work of the British Council and his perspective on the future cultural relations between France & Britain.

Conflict Resolution

• Types and Sources of conflict
• 5 conflict management methods: Pros and Cons
• Approaches to conflict resolution
• Dealing with conflict in international teams

David Spiers – ILIC Consulting
Gerdi Serrer – ILIC Consulting

This breakfast will be in English

In association with Network Irlande.

A series of three breakfasts on the theme of ‘How to Prospect and Grow your business in France VS in the UK’
Breakfast 1: Posture and Professionalism
Breakfast 2: Prospects in France VS in the UK
Breakfast 3: Negotiation Techniques

Breakfast 3: Negociation techniques
Jacques Milcent – Consenso Formation
The meeting will be held both in French and English

A joint-event with the Ambassador’s Breakfast Briefing

Les Débats d’ETHIC – “Le monde va-t-il si mal?”

Networking Evening

RSVP: FranceHub@gov.scot

Guest of Honor: Yanique Francis from MyParisianLife.com

RSVP: mixatmode@bridgestreet.com

A French speaking event

Trade mission to Paris

In association with: Augefi: French Chartered Accoutants
Partnered with:Notaires de France, Renestance, Johnson Wakefield SARL & Cabinet Calonne & Adoue-Dugast
The event will be held in English
Open to all members – Ouvert a tous les membres

A series of three breakfasts on the theme of ‘How to Prospect and Grow your business in France VS in the UK’:
– Breakfast 1: Posture and Professionalism
– Breakfast 2: Prospects in France VS in the UK
– Breakfast 3: Negotiation Techniques

Breakfast 1: Posture & Professionalism in Prospection
Jacques Milcent – Consenso Formation
The breakfast will be held both in French and English

Our sponsors: Deloitte – Jaguar – Land Rover

A joint-event with the Ambassador’s Breakfast Briefing

Theme : Share your expertise to change the world

Theme: Digital transformation : change management; with Nigel Bath,
Manager Foreign Desk at Baker Tilly STREGO

Theme: Leadership for Success : Innovate or Let Die

18:00-20:00