French-American Chamber of Commerce
When:
May 18-19, 2016
Where:
Embassy of France
Washington, D.C.




A 2-Day Business, Cultural & Networking Event at the French Embassy in D.C.
May 18-19

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.

 
 

Supreme Court Justice Breyer to address First French-American Business Week

The President and Board members of the FACC WDC are very honored to announce that Justice Stephen Breyer will be delivering
the closing address of this first edition.

Read Supreme Court Justice Breyer's bio 


 
 

Welcoming Distinguished Keynote Speakers

The French-American 

Business Week is delighted to host

two eminent keynote speakers

 

Ambassador Charles H. Rivkin

Assistant Secretary of State
for Economic and Business Affairs.

Amb. Charles H. Rivkin Bio

 

Mr. Arne M. Sorenson

President and Chief Executive Officer
Marriott International, Inc. 

Arne Sorenson Bio

 

 

 

Partnering with FOCUS on Smart Cities and Green Tech

Following up on the worldwide success of COP 21 lead by France and the United States, the French- American Business Week is proud to partner with FOCUS, a Forum of Communities for Urban Sustainability organized by the Embassy of France, in conjunction with the US Government and American NGOs.

As a result, the French-American Business Week will offer within its programming two half-days dedicated to Smart Cities, Green Tech and Innovation for Sustainable Cities.

 
 

Network during two Food & Wine Tastings

Take advantage of convivial networking opportunities during the French-American Business Week, thanks to our daily food and wine tastings, presenting a selection of French and American gastronomic specialties and wines.

Sponsors, Exhibitors and Attendees will have the opportunity to mingle in an informal setting.

Tickets go on sale March 21, 2016

 

 

 

If you are a dynamic company looking for quality leads and business contacts, if you are looking to expand your network, or if you are a French company wanting to show your Corporate Social Responsibility by supporting French-American relationships, the French American Business Week is designed for you!

Sponsor and Exhibitor opportunities are available to showcase your products and/or services to a public of international professionals, meet potential clients and partners, network and take advantage of the presence of renowned experts.

Contact us at  

info@FrenchAmericanBusinessWeek.com

More details at:  

www.FrenchAmericanBusinessWeek.com

 

 

 
 
 

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