Next events
Theme: Economic Outlook
Speaker:
Laurence Boone, Chief economist of OECD and G20 Finance Deputy
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.
In association with Selling to Executives & API
Theme: Selling to Executives in this Digital Age
3 Senior Executives share their Insiders’ Views
Previous events
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
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.
DELAYED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
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
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
