1. Presented by
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

2. Presented by
Under the High Patronage of H.E. Gerard ARAUD, Ambassador of
France in the United States, the first edition of the French American
Business Week will take place in Washington, D.C., in the elegant
and exclusive setting of the French Embassy.
This B2B event is organized by the French American Chamber of
Commerce in Washington, D.C. whose mission is to advance fruitful
business relationships for its members and support bilateral trade.
Sponsors and Exhibitors – French and American companies,
institutions and organizations – will showcase their products &/or
services to a public of international professionals, meet potential
clients and partners, network and take advantage of the presence
of renowned experts.
Combining inspirational keynote speakers, engaging networking
events and a valuable showcase of top French and American
companies and organizations, this first French American Business
Week in Washington, D.C. is a unique opportunity for exhibitors
and sponsors to increase their visibility and grow their business
while benefiting from the exceptional “Maison Française” located
within the French Embassy.
A 2-Day Business, Cultural & Networking
Event at the French Embassy in D.C.
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3. Presented by
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 to
present your products and/or services in a welcoming and professional
atmosphere. Targeted industries include: Corporate Consulting and
Lobbying, 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 multicultural
professional visitors throughout the 2 days. Targeted audience includes
Key Players of the American, French and international business,
political and cultural fields (governmental bodies, NGOs and trade
associations).
Participating Exhibitors and Sponsors are encouraged to invite their
privileged contacts using the tools (invitations, social media campaigns
etc.) provided by the French American Business Week organization
team.
American, French and International Business, Political, and Diplomatic
Media will also be invited to cover the event and meet the participating
sponsors and exhibitors.
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The French American Business Week will invite leading experts to speak
about current business issues and trends (see following page).
Taking place in the Political Capital of the United States, in immediate
proximity to the U.S. governing authorities, the French American
Business Week conferences and panels will also address business topics
with an institutional focus.
The French American Business Week may also offer focus on specific
industries including Tourism, Art, Wine, Luxury.
Thanks to these exchanges you will develop your knowledge, learn
how to expand your sphere of influence and win new business with the
private or public sectors in Washington D.C.
2Days of Conferences and Workshops
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5. Presented by
Innovation & Change
Brick & Mortar vs. Digital
How Corporate Social Responsibility
benefits business
Internet of Things
Sharing Economy
Cyber Security
Sustainable Development
GreenTech
Smart 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

6. Presented by
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 exchanges
and multiple Networking events throughout the 2 days, including
Networking Breakfasts and Lunches, Wine Tastings or “Speed
Networking” sessions.
Thursday evening, at the French Ambassador's Residence, H.E. Gérard
Araud will host the French American Business Week Exclusive
Reception, in the presence of French and American economic and
political actors.
This prestigious French Gourmet Evening will offer an additional
networking 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
info@FrenchAmericanBusinessWeek.com
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WASHINGTON, D.C.
French American Chamber of Commerce – Washington, D.C.
202-640-1806
ADELAÏDE PRÉVÔT-SAILLER
a.prevotsailler@faccwdc.org
DENIS CHAZELLE
denis.chazelle@faccwdc.org
NEW YORK
French Touch Events – Executive Event Producers
ROD KUKURUDZ
Rod@CitizenEvents.com
305-613-1250
SANDRINE MEHREZ
Sandrine@CitizenEvents.com
786-427-9637
DAPHNÉ LORA
Daphne@CitizenEvents.com
646-832-6971