The Franco-British Business Conference 2025
Schedule
Thu Sep 18 2025 at 08:30 am to 01:30 pm
UTC+01:00Location
Societe Generale - One Bank Street | London, EN
About this Event
The Franco-British Business Conference 2025 is a premier platform that brings together senior business leaders, policymakers, and industry stakeholders from both sides of the Channel. This flagship event explores opportunities to deepen bilateral trade, investment, and innovation in a rapidly evolving economic landscape.
Key themes:
The Conference will open with a 45-minute interview featuring Jacques Pommeraud, CEO of Inetum, a leading European digital services company supporting organisations in their digital transformation. Interviewed by a leading journalist, he will share insights on how Franco-British businesses can navigate the evolving UK-EU relationship and seize emerging trade opportunities.
Attendees will then split into 3 panel discussion groups, exploring the topics of Defence & Economic Security, Energy & Climate Transition, or Technology, AI, and Digital Collaboration.
DEFENCE AND ECONOMIC SECURITY
In an era of heightened geopolitical uncertainty, Franco-British defence cooperation is more crucial than ever. With rising defence budgets and a focus on economic resilience, this panel will examine how governments and businesses can work together to strengthen supply chains, drive industrial innovation, and ensure security through strategic partnerships.
ENERGY AND CLIMATE TRANSITION:
As global energy markets face volatility, the balance between energy security and net zero commitments has become a critical issue for businesses and policymakers alike. This discussion will address the evolving energy landscape, investment in nuclear and renewables, and the role of policy in ensuring both sustainability and energy independence.
TECHNOLOGY, AI & DIGITAL COLLABORATION
Artificial Intelligence is reshaping industries and economies worldwide, and the UK and France have an opportunity to lead in AI governance and innovation. This panel will explore how regulatory frameworks, cross-border collaboration, and sustainable AI infrastructure can drive growth while addressing ethical and security challenges.
~Attendees will select one of three panels~
Where is it happening?
Societe Generale - One Bank Street, 1 Bank Street, London, United KingdomEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
GBP 163.22
