Events & Clubs
The French Chamber organises over 50 Events & Clubs per year, welcoming more than 2,000 participants, and providing a mix of networking, learning, and influencing opportunities.
Our 2024 programme is built around our members’ concerns and their insight from the 2023 membership survey. Key themes will include people and talent, the business impact of emerging technologies, and sustainability.
2024 marks 120 years since the signing of the Entente Cordiale and this milestone in cross-Channel relations will also form an important pillar in our event programming. Members can expect regular events on the evolving UK-France relationship.
Members value both networking events with opportunities to make new connections and meet new leads, and to learn from peers, share best practice, and have access to key stakeholders and experts on critical business topics. We’re responding in 2024 with a mix of pure networking events, Clubs, webinars, check-ins with key stakeholders, and a new UK-France Conference.
This year we are committed to increasing the number of free networking events open to all members. These will include the Spring Parliamentary Reception, and quarterly breakfast briefings from experts around our key themes.
Our events programme is updated regularly so please check out upcoming events.
For all members - Network and Learn
Networking receptions
Our quarterly networking receptions provide extensive opportunities to connect with other members, in an informal but prestigious setting.
17 April – International Tasting: Wine, Spirits & Beer, in partnership with CFCC
20 June – Annual General Meeting
Topical events
Business leaders and inspirational speakers share their experience, their views and their insights on current developments and key topics of interest.
5 June – Outside the Frame event with Raymond Blanc co-organised with Institut Français
Economy, Politics and Current Affairs Series
Each quarter, an expert speaker brings an overview of the recent and forecasted economic, political and geopolitical affairs to help inform decision-making.
Learn from your desk – Webinars
Because having information delivered straight to your desktop is often more practical, we host regular webinars to help members navigate the latest changes in the business landscape.
For all members - Black-tie and Special Events
Franco-British Reception at Parliament
Our third Franco-British Reception at Parliament, hosted by Stephen Crabb MP, Chair of the APPG for France, will bring 200 senior representatives from the Chamber together from MPs and Lords and representatives from Franco-British institutions. This year, this event is FREE.
25 March - Franco-British Parliamentary Reception at Terrace Pavilion, House of Commons
Franco-British Business Awards
Now in its 25th year, the Franco-British Business Awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of our community of Franco-British companies. Hosted in a prestigious London venue, the event attracts over 250 business leaders, along with a key political stakeholder.
November
For Patron & Corporate members - Connect and Influence
Ambassador’s Briefs
These intimate meetings provide an opportunity for members to connect with and hear from Ambassadors, on current affairs and future developments.
Exclusive events on Economy, Politics and Current Affairs
We regularly organise briefings and intimate networking events on political and economical topics, exclusively for our more senior members.
Exclusive Networking Events
These intimate events bring together members around cultural themes, offering unique opportunities for informal networking.
Check-in Calls with senior representatives from key institutions
Held under Chatham House rule, these calls are a unique opportunity for members to share their perspective on current business conditions with key stakeholders. The attendance is strictly limited to 5 participants to ensure everyone has an opportunity to influence.
With the Economic Team of the French Embassy
18 June, 19 September, 28 November
With the Bank of England
5 July, 11 October
With the European Central Bank
16 May, 12 September, 14 November
Clubs - Exclusive to Patron & Corporate members
Our Clubs are expert communities of senior representatives in similar functions or sectors, that provide a forum in which to learn from each other, exchange best practice, and access a programme of high-level speakers and insights on critical topics
Aimed at sustainability, CSR leaders and equivalent positions
NEW CLUB about understanding the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow’s technologies, from digital transformations to AI revolution. Aimed at digital transformation leaders or equivalent positions.
Aimed at HR directors and equivalent positions
Aimed at female C-level and senior representatives (by invitation only)
For Patron members – Exclusive network and influence
President’s Circle Dinners
Held under Chatham House rule, these dinners convene senior representatives around a prestigious guest speaker from the business or political world, to discuss current affairs and the topics that matter to business. 6 dinners are planned for 2024.
23 April - President's Circle Dinner with Paul Drechsler CBE, Chairman, International Chamber of Commerce
Exclusive Networking Events
We regularly bridge the gap between business, art and culture, providing our most senior members with informal networking opportunities during prestigious cultural or sporting events.