NexGen
NexGen — Invest in Your People. Watch Them Lead.
Skills-first events for Franco-British early-career professionals, within the first 10 years of their career. Launching October 2026, three events a year, one growing community.
The most valuable thing an early to mid-career professional develops isn't technical skill, it's the ability to communicate, connect, and lead. NexGen is a curated circle built by the Franco-British Chamber of Commerce to develop exactly that.
Each event brings together ambitious early to mid-career professionals from across Franco-British business for a structured experience — part professional development, part real networking, in settings that make both feel natural. Companies who send their rising talent to NexGen are investing in the skills that show up in client meetings, pitches, and boardrooms.
“Send your rising talent to NexGen. They come back sharper, better connected, and more confident in the room.”
The 2026-27 Programme
01 · Padel Tournament & Social
October 2026 · Launch Event · Venue TBC — London City / Battersea
A competitive padel tournament followed by a cocktail networking reception. Sport as the icebreaker — connection as the outcome.
02 · How to Network & Build Your Brand
January 2027 · Workshop + Networking · Venue TBC
A practical skills workshop on networking and personal brand-building, immediately followed by a reception to put it straight into practice.
03 · Mentoring Evening
Spring 2027 · Venue TBC
An intimate mentoring evening at a private members' club. Speed mentoring rounds with senior Franco-British leaders, followed by a champagne reception. The access that takes a career years to find.
Why Companies Invest in NexGen
Skills That Transfer Directly to Work
Networking, communication, stakeholder confidence — the interpersonal skills built at NexGen show up in your team's client meetings, pitches, and leadership moments.
A Network That Grows With Your Business
Your team builds peer relationships across Franco-British business. Today's roundtable participant is tomorrow's CFO, client, or partner.
Franco-British Fluency, Built Early
For businesses across France and the UK, NexGen builds the cultural intelligence and cross-border relationships that take years to develop organically, accelerated.
Retention Through Genuine Investment
Early to mid-career professionals stay where they feel invested in. NexGen is a visible, tangible signal that your company cares about their growth — not just their output.