central europe business forum and ukraine workshop
This forum aims to provide French companies with a deep understanding of the Hungarian, Polish, Romanian, Czech, and Ukrainian markets and their unique characteristics. The event will highlight the opportunities and challenges associated with the economic transition in the region and will allow you to engage with Business France experts for tailored support in these markets.
The region’s economies are strong and stable, having weathered the pandemic successfully. They have also demonstrated resilience in managing the current migration crisis. With a market of 120 million consumers and a strong demand for French products, significant EU funds are allocated to the region to support major projects and energy transition, including recovery plans, structural funds, and refugee assistance programs.
The key sectors to be discussed in roundtables include are : Energy, Infrastructure, Technology, Consumer, Goods, Healthcare. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore new markets and connect with key players in the region!
THE FORUM IN PICTURES
PROGRAM
SECTORAL AND CROSS-SECTORAL ROUND TABLES
Moderated by Arnaud FLEURY, economic journalist
8.30am – Welcoming participants
9.00am – Opening speeches
Gérard LARCHER, President of the Senate – Message read by Loïc HERVE, Vice-President of the Senate
Loïc HERVE, Vice-President of the Senate
H.E. Etienne DE PONCINS, French Ambassador to Poland
Ignacy NIEMCZYCKI, State Secretary to the Polish Prime Minister’s Chancellery
Didier BOULOGNE, Managing Director Export, BUSINESS FRANCE
Loïc HERVE, Vice-President of the Senate
H.E. Etienne DE PONCINS, French Ambassador to Poland
Ignacy NIEMCZYCKI, State Secretary to the Polish Prime Minister’s Chancellery
Didier BOULOGNE, Managing Director Export, BUSINESS FRANCE
9.30am – Economic outlook and business climate
Ronan VENETZ, Head of Economic Affairs for Central Europe and Baltic States, Warsaw
Dana GRUIA DUFAUT, Associate lawyer, GRUIA DUFAUT & ASSOCIES, Romania
Róbert ÉSIK, Partner, EY, Hungary
Maciej MARKIEWICZ, Partner & Member of the Management Board, CRIDO, Polish
Eliška BARTHELEMY, Lawyer and Partner, BARTHELEMY & PARTNERS, President of the CCEF Committee of the Czech Republic
Dana GRUIA DUFAUT, Associate lawyer, GRUIA DUFAUT & ASSOCIES, Romania
Róbert ÉSIK, Partner, EY, Hungary
Maciej MARKIEWICZ, Partner & Member of the Management Board, CRIDO, Polish
Eliška BARTHELEMY, Lawyer and Partner, BARTHELEMY & PARTNERS, President of the CCEF Committee of the Czech Republic
10.10am – Sustainable agriculture and agri-food: the area’s potential
Magdalena NOWICKA, Deputy Director, POLISH MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Olivier GOULAY, Vice President International Development, ELICIT PLANT
Agathe GROSSMITH, CSR Director, CARREFOUR
Alina CRETU, Executive Director, FAPPR – Forum of Professional Farmers and Processors of Romania
Olivier GOULAY, Vice President International Development, ELICIT PLANT
Agathe GROSSMITH, CSR Director, CARREFOUR
Alina CRETU, Executive Director, FAPPR – Forum of Professional Farmers and Processors of Romania
10.50am – Healthcare: a sector undergoing modernization and looking for innovative solutions
Maksymilian ŚWINIARSKI, CEO, TZF POLFA, Polish
Agnès DEVOIS, Global Public Affairs Director, SERVIER
Emile JOCKEY, General Delegate – CEO, FRENCH HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION
Floortje DE VINK, EU Funding expert & country lead for France, SCHUMAN ASSOCIATES
Guillaume DARNIL, Managing Director, FRANCELAB Central Europe
Agnès DEVOIS, Global Public Affairs Director, SERVIER
Emile JOCKEY, General Delegate – CEO, FRENCH HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION
Floortje DE VINK, EU Funding expert & country lead for France, SCHUMAN ASSOCIATES
Guillaume DARNIL, Managing Director, FRANCELAB Central Europe
11.30am – Rail and airport infrastructure projects and sustainable mobility: what role for French companies?
Zdenek ČECHURA, Director Department of International Relations and EU Affairs, MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT CZECH REPUBLIC
Loïc ANDRE, Export manager, Central Europe zone, EGIS
François BERISOT, CEO of Budapest Airport, VINCI AIRPORTS, Hungary
David DELGADO ROMERO, Partner & Director Central and Eastern Europe, MERIDIAM
Loïc ANDRE, Export manager, Central Europe zone, EGIS
François BERISOT, CEO of Budapest Airport, VINCI AIRPORTS, Hungary
David DELGADO ROMERO, Partner & Director Central and Eastern Europe, MERIDIAM
12.10pm – Ecological transition, renewable energies and nuclear power: new growth drivers in the zone
Cristian-Silviu BUŞOI, Secretary of State, ROMANIAN MINISTRY OF ENERGY
Amb. Dr. Barbara WASSEN, Climate Goodwill Ambassador, HUNGARY MINISTRY OF ENERGY
Thierry DESCHAUX, CEO Poland, EDF
Miroslav ZAJÍČEK, Director of Strategy and Regulation, VEOLIA, Czech Republic
Amb. Dr. Barbara WASSEN, Climate Goodwill Ambassador, HUNGARY MINISTRY OF ENERGY
Thierry DESCHAUX, CEO Poland, EDF
Miroslav ZAJÍČEK, Director of Strategy and Regulation, VEOLIA, Czech Republic
12.50pm – Closing of the plenary session
Yvane BOCCHI-WIRMAN, Director Central and Eastern Europe, BUSINESS FRANCE
13.00pm – Cocktail reception
2.20pm – Ukraine Workshop – Moderated by Romain DESTHIEUX, Director for Ukraine at Business France
Opening remarks
Opening by Nadia SOLLOGOUB, President of the France-Ukraine Interparliamentary Friendship Group of the French Senate
Lesia VASYLENKO, Co-Chairwoman of the France-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group
Lesia VASYLENKO, Co-Chairwoman of the France-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group
Round table
Lesia VASYLENKO, Co-Chairwoman of the France-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group
Pierre HEILBRONN, France’s special envoy for aid and reconstruction in Ukraine
Nicolas FOURNIER, President, DESSINTEY
Oksana ZOPPINI, Corporate – M&A lawyer at BG2V Avocats in charge of the Ukrainian Department
Dominique MENU, Independent Director and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, UkrEximBank
Mathieu CARLUER, Head of Europe & North America – EDF International Networks
Pierre HEILBRONN, France’s special envoy for aid and reconstruction in Ukraine
Nicolas FOURNIER, President, DESSINTEY
Oksana ZOPPINI, Corporate – M&A lawyer at BG2V Avocats in charge of the Ukrainian Department
Dominique MENU, Independent Director and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, UkrEximBank
Mathieu CARLUER, Head of Europe & North America – EDF International Networks
2.15pm/6.00pm – B2B MEETINGS WITH EXPERTS AND KEY ACCOUNTS
B2B meetings with Central Europe and Ukraine market experts (within the limit of available seats)
Once your registration is confirmed on the B2Match MatchMaking platform, you will gain access to B2B meeting scheduling in mid-June. Meetings are limited to 6 per participant and can be scheduled between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. You will be able to arrange meetings with all companies participating in the event, as well as with market experts.
Once your registration is confirmed on the B2Match MatchMaking platform, you will gain access to B2B meeting scheduling in mid-June. Meetings are limited to 6 per participant and can be scheduled between 2:00 PM and 6:00 PM. You will be able to arrange meetings with all companies participating in the event, as well as with market experts.
MODERATION
Arnaud
FLEURYEconomic journalist
FLEURYEconomic journalist
Romain DESTHIEUXDirector for Ukraine at Business France
SPEAKERS
Loïc
HERVEVice-President of the Senate
HERVEVice-President of the Senate
H.E. Etienne
DE PONCINSFrench Ambassador to Poland
DE PONCINSFrench Ambassador to Poland
Ignacy
NIEMCZYCKIState Secretary to the Polish Prime Minister’s Chancellery
NIEMCZYCKIState Secretary to the Polish Prime Minister’s Chancellery
Didier BOULOGNEManaging Director Export, BUSINESS FRANCE
Nadia
SOLLOGOUBPresident of the France-Ukraine Interparliamentary Friendship Group of the French Senate
SOLLOGOUBPresident of the France-Ukraine Interparliamentary Friendship Group of the French Senate
Cristian-Silviu BUŞOISecretary of State, ROMANIAN MINISTRY OF ENERGY
Amb. Dr. Barbara WASSENClimate Goodwill Ambassador, HUNGARY MINISTRY OF ENERGY
Zdenek
ČECHURADirector Department of International Relations and EU Affairs, MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT CZECH REPUBLIC
ČECHURADirector Department of International Relations and EU Affairs, MINISTRY OF TRANSPORT CZECH REPUBLIC
Magdalena
NOWICKADeputy Director, POLISH MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
NOWICKADeputy Director, POLISH MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT
Pierre HEILBRONNFrance’s special envoy for aid and reconstruction in Ukraine
Alina
CRETUExecutive Director, FAPPR – Forum of Professional Farmers and Processors of Romania
CRETUExecutive Director, FAPPR – Forum of Professional Farmers and Processors of Romania
Ronan
VENETZHead of Economic Affairs for Central Europe and Baltic States, Warsaw
VENETZHead of Economic Affairs for Central Europe and Baltic States, Warsaw
David
DELGADO ROMEROPartner & Director CEE, MERIDIAM
DELGADO ROMEROPartner & Director CEE, MERIDIAM
Maciej MARKIEWICZPartner & Member of the Management Board, CRIDO, Polish
Maksymilian ŚWINIARSKICEO, TZF POLFA, Polish
Dana
GRUIA DUFAUTAssociate lawyer, GRUIA DUFAUT & ASSOCIES, Romania
GRUIA DUFAUTAssociate lawyer, GRUIA DUFAUT & ASSOCIES, Romania
Róbert
ÉSIKPartner, EY, Hungary
ÉSIKPartner, EY, Hungary
Nicolas FOURNIERPresident, DESSINTEY
Eliška BARTHELEMYLawyer and Partner, BARTHELEMY & PARTNERS, President of the CCEF Committee of the Czech Republic
Olivier
GOULAYVice President International Development, ELICIT PLANT
GOULAYVice President International Development, ELICIT PLANT
Agnès
DEVOISGlobal Public Affairs Director, SERVIER
DEVOISGlobal Public Affairs Director, SERVIER
Loïc
ANDRERegional Service Line Director for Continental Europe, EGIS BATIMENTS INTERNATIONAL
ANDRERegional Service Line Director for Continental Europe, EGIS BATIMENTS INTERNATIONAL
Miroslav
ZAJÍČEKDirector of Strategy and Regulation, VEOLIA, Czech Republic
ZAJÍČEKDirector of Strategy and Regulation, VEOLIA, Czech Republic
Floortje
DE VINKEU Funding expert & country lead for France, SCHUMAN ASSOCIATES
DE VINKEU Funding expert & country lead for France, SCHUMAN ASSOCIATES
Guillaume DARNILManaging Director, FRANCELAB Central Europe
Thierry DESCHAUXCEO Poland, EDF
François BERISOTCEO of Budapest Airport, VINCI AIRPORTS, Hungary
Agathe
GROSSMITHCSR Director, CARREFOUR
GROSSMITHCSR Director, CARREFOUR
Emile
JOCKEYGeneral Delegate – CEO, FRENCH HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION
JOCKEYGeneral Delegate – CEO, FRENCH HEALTHCARE ASSOCIATION
Oksana ZOPPINICorporate – M&A lawyer at BG2V Avocats in charge of the Ukrainian Department
Dominique MENUIndependent Director and Vice-Chairman of the Board of Directors, UkrEximBank
Mathieu CARLUERHead of Europe & North America – EDF International Networks
Lesia VASYLENKOCo-Chairwoman of the France-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group
Yvane
BOCCHI-WIRMANDirector Central and Eastern Europe, BUSINESS FRANCE
BOCCHI-WIRMANDirector Central and Eastern Europe, BUSINESS FRANCE
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