french american business week dc - general presentation
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EMBASSY OF FRANCE
Wednesday May 18 & Thursday May 19, 2016
B2B Event / Conferences / Networking
RESIDENCE OF THE AMBASSADOR OF FRANCE
Thursday May 19, 2016
Exclusive Reception
Presented by
www.FrenchAmericanBusinessWeek.com
2 Days to Promote Franco-American Relationships, Exchange Intelligence & Create Future Business Opportunities
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Under the High Patronage of H.E. Gerard ARAUD, Ambassador ofFrance in the United States, the first edition of the French AmericanBusiness Week will take place in Washington, D.C., in the elegantand exclusive setting of the French Embassy.
This B2B event is organized by the French American Chamber ofCommerce in Washington, D.C. whose mission is to advance fruitfulbusiness relationships for its members and support bilateral trade.
Sponsors and Exhibitors – French and American companies,institutions and organizations – will showcase their products &/orservices to a public of international professionals, meet potentialclients and partners, network and take advantage of the presenceof renowned experts.
Combining inspirational keynote speakers, engaging networkingevents and a valuable showcase of top French and Americancompanies and organizations, this first French American BusinessWeek in Washington, D.C. is a unique opportunity for exhibitorsand sponsors to increase their visibility and grow their businesswhile benefiting from the exceptional “Maison Française” locatedwithin the French Embassy.
A 2-Day Business, Cultural & Networking Event at the French Embassy in D.C.
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A 2-Day Trade Show
Exhibit your Products &/or Services to a Targeted and Qualified Audience
As a sponsor or exhibitor, you will benefit from an individual space topresent your products and/or services in a welcoming and professionalatmosphere. Targeted industries include: Corporate Consulting andLobbying, New Technologies (Bio-tech, High-tech), Financial Services,Sustainable Development, Construction and Public Works, Armament,Software, Tourism, Transport & Logistics…
The French American Business Week will welcome multiculturalprofessional visitors throughout the 2 days. Targeted audience includesKey Players of the American, French and international business,political and cultural fields (governmental bodies, NGOs and tradeassociations).
Participating Exhibitors and Sponsors are encouraged to invite theirprivileged contacts using the tools (invitations, social media campaignsetc.) provided by the French American Business Week organizationteam.
American, French and International Business, Political, and DiplomaticMedia will also be invited to cover the event and meet the participatingsponsors and exhibitors.
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The French American Business Week will invite leading experts to speakabout current business issues and trends (see following page).
Taking place in the Political Capital of the United States, in immediateproximity to the U.S. governing authorities, the French AmericanBusiness Week conferences and panels will also address business topicswith an institutional focus.
The French American Business Week may also offer focus on specificindustries including Tourism, Art, Wine, Luxury.
Thanks to these exchanges you will develop your knowledge, learnhow to expand your sphere of influence and win new business with theprivate or public sectors in Washington D.C.
2 Days of Conferences and Workshops
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Innovation & Change
Brick & Mortar vs. Digital
How Corporate Social Responsibility benefits business
Internet of Things
Sharing Economy
Cyber Security
Sustainable Development
GreenTechSmart Cities
Doing Business with Government Agencies
Working with U.S. Institutions and Government Agencies
Understanding the mechanisms of lobbying
Is the U.S. Defense market open to French Companies
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Branding & Marketing
Building Brands communities
Working with influencers
The Future of Social Media
Management & Creativity
Management Methods in the New Economy
Women & Leadership
How to be more creative
Making ideas happen; Translating idea from vision to reality
Conferences, Panels & Workshop Topics being considered
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2 Days of Networking
Benefit from multiple networking opportunities
The French American Business Week is more than a simple trade show.It aims to help you extend your professional networks.
The event will facilitate new contacts thanks to constant exchangesand multiple Networking events throughout the 2 days, includingNetworking Breakfasts and Lunches, Wine Tastings or “SpeedNetworking” sessions.
Thursday evening, at the French Ambassador's Residence, H.E. GérardAraud will host the French American Business Week ExclusiveReception, in the presence of French and American economic andpolitical actors.
This prestigious French Gourmet Evening will offer an additionalnetworking opportunity (tickets sold separately).
Two days for participants to exchange and meet their future partners,suppliers or clients.
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CONTACTS
www.FrenchAmericanBusinessWeek.com
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WASHINGTON, D.C.French American Chamber of Commerce – Washington, D.C.202-640-1806
ADELAÏDE PRÉVÔ[email protected]
DENIS [email protected]
NEW YORKFrench Touch Events – Executive Event Producers
ROD KUKURUDZ
305-613-1250
SANDRINE [email protected]
786-427-9637
DAPHNÉ [email protected]
646-832-6971