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.
The Conference will bring together influential voices from both sides of the Channel to address some of the most pressing issues of our time — including defence and economic security, climate transition, and the evolving role of artificial intelligence.
Featuring exclusive networking opportunities and in-depth discussions, the programme is designed to facilitate strategic dialogue and foster high-level connections within a rapidly shifting global 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.
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.
~Attendees will select one of three panels~
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.
Audience
Attendees will represent a variety of sectors, reflecting the depth and diversity of the Franco-British business community in the UK. Our speakers, officials and sponsors will have access to a dedicated VIP networking area before the conference.
Expected Audience Breakdown:
•Senior Business Leaders – C-Suite, Directors and Founders
•Government & Public Sector – Representatives from both the UK and French governments
•Industry Associations & Interest Groups – Stakeholders shaping the Franco-British business landscape
In Conversation with Jacques Pommeraud
The Conference will open with a 45-minute interview featuring Jacques Pommeraud, CEO of Inetum, a leading European digital services company that supports organisations in their digital transformation. Interviewed by Peter Vanham, Editorial Director of Leadership at Fortune, he will share insights into how Franco-British businesses can navigate the evolving UK–EU relationship and capitalise on emerging trade opportunities.
Jacques Pommeraud
Chairman and CEO, Inetum Group
As Group CEO and Chairman of Inetum since February 2023, Jacques Pommeraud leads a growing team of 28,000 people across 19 countries, united by a shared purpose: to deliver digital impact – faster, more simply, and for the benefit of all..
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