Gala & Business Awards
Gala Dinner & Business Awards — Celebrate the Best of Franco-British Business
Thursday 26 November 2026 · Guildhall, London. 350 guests, 150 companies, one unforgettable evening.
Every year, the French Chamber brings together senior leaders, entrepreneurs and decision-makers from across Franco-British business for its flagship evening: a drinks reception, a seated dinner and the Business Awards ceremony, at one of London's most iconic venues.
It's a night to celebrate the businesses and people making an impact on both sides of the Channel, and to build the connections that carry into the year ahead.
“The Franco-British business community's biggest night of the year.”
The 2026 Gala at a Glance
01 · The Venue
Guildhall · City of London
Built in 1411 and home to the Lord Mayor's Banquet, the Guildhall has hosted the most distinguished gatherings in British public life. A setting that matches the occasion.
02 · The Evening
26 November 2026 · 6pm–11pm
A drinks reception, a seated dinner and the Business Awards ceremony, shared with senior leaders and decision-makers from across Franco-British business.
03 · The Awards
Four categories · One stage
Climate & Energy Transition · Innovation & AI Excellence · Philanthropic Impact · Entrepreneur & Small Business Champion. Celebrating the businesses and people making an impact on both sides of the Channel.
Why Come to the Gala
A Room Worth Being In
Senior leaders, entrepreneurs and decision-makers: 350 guests from 150 companies across 20 industries, all in one room.
Celebrate Excellence
Cheer on the businesses and people driving Franco-British innovation, sustainability and impact as the Awards are presented on stage.
Connections That Last
New contacts, stronger partnerships and conversations that carry well beyond the evening, on both sides of the Channel.
Host in Style
Bring clients, partners or your team. Book a table of ten at one of London's most historic venues.
Why Sponsor the Gala
Put your brand at the heart of Franco-British business’s biggest night. Sponsoring the Gala or one of the four Awards keeps your name in front of the community for months: online, in emails and on social media, in print, and on stage on the night itself, in front of 350 senior guests.
Our Prestige Sponsor
Our Awards Sponsors
