Franco-British Business Conference
Franco-British Business Conference — Where Business Meets Policy
Our flagship annual conference. 250+ senior leaders, policymakers and investors from both sides of the Channel.
Every year, the French Chamber brings together senior business leaders, policymakers and investors from the UK and France to explore how to deepen bilateral trade, investment and innovation in a fast-changing economic landscape.
For its second edition in June 2026, more than 250 guests joined us at the Chicago Booth London Conference Centre under the theme From Ambition to Action: Franco-British Competitiveness in an Era of Sovereignty, for honest, forward-looking conversations on energy, defence, artificial intelligence and industrial strategy.
“Strategic dialogue and high-level connections, on the issues that matter most to Franco-British business.”
The 2026 Conference Themes
01 · Defence & Security
From Doctrine to Delivery
How Franco-British defence cooperation can move from high-level agreements to practical delivery: aligning procurement, export controls and industrial capacity.
02 · Energy & Climate
From Security to Competitiveness
Accelerating renewable investment, grid resilience and industrial electrification, while keeping energy affordable and sustainable.
03 · AI & Digital
From Hype to Adoption
Moving from pilots to real deployment: the regulation, skills and infrastructure needed for AI to drive competitiveness rather than fragmentation.
Our Editions
1st Edition · 2025
170 attendees · 96 organisations
Our inaugural Conference brought senior business leaders and policymakers together on defence and economic security, the energy transition and the future of AI.
2nd Edition · 2026
250+ guests · 10 June 2026
Under the theme From Ambition to Action, our second edition grew to more than 250 guests, with ministers, ambassadors and CEOs debating energy, defence, AI and industrial strategy.
Why Attend the Conference
Where Policy Meets Business
Ministers, ambassadors and senior officials alongside CEOs. 2026 speakers included Sir Chris Bryant MP and H.E. Hélène Duchêne, Ambassador of France.
Insight You Can Act On
Data-driven economic outlooks and frank panel debate on the issues shaping Franco-British competitiveness.
A Network at the Very Top
250+ senior leaders, policymakers and investors from across Franco-British business, all in one room.
Help Shape the Agenda
The day’s conclusions are designed to feed back into government agendas on both sides of the Channel.
Why Sponsor the Conference
Align your brand with the conversations shaping Franco-British competitiveness. Sponsoring the Conference or one of its panels puts your name in front of 250+ senior decision-makers: on stage, in the programme and across our campaign.
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