Franco-British Business Conference

A high-level conference bringing together business leaders, policymakers, and experts to explore the future of Franco-British cooperation.
About this Event

The French Chamber is proud to announce the second edition of the Franco-British Business Conference. Building on the success of 2025, this year’s conference moves from ambition to action, focusing on delivery, integration, and measurable impact.

The Conference will explore opportunities to deepen bilateral trade, investment, and innovation, building bridges between institutions and companies on both sides of the Channel. The event fosters collaboration and shared solutions on key topics such as Defence & Economic Security, Energy & Climate Transition, and Technology, AI & Digital Collaboration.

What to expect:

• Challenges and Opportunities – Michael Saunders, Oxford Economics, opens with a data-driven overview of the global and European business landscape.
• Fireside Chat – Where next for UK–France cooperation?
• CEO Interview – Simone Rossi, EDF Energy, in conversation with Kamal Ahmed, Fortune, on energy transition, digital transformation, and bilateral collaboration.
• Panel Discussions – Senior executives, policymakers, and experts explore defence & security, digital innovation, and the energy transition.
• Q&A & Networking – Open discussions and opportunities to connect with Franco-British business leaders.

For Who?

This conference is designed for business leaders, entrepreneurs, government officials, and academics interested in Franco-British trade, innovation, and collaboration.

To view the full schedule of sessions and activities, check out the Conference Programme .

For more details about the conference, including speaker profiles, visit the.