
France–china BUSINESS FORUM : Understand Opportunities and Accelerate Your Growth in the Chinese Market !
Building on the success of the 2025 edition, the France–China Business Forum returns in 2026 in Paris and Lyon. This flagship event will bring together French economic stakeholders seeking to better understand developments in the Chinese market and identify new growth opportunities.
Organized by Business France, the Forum aims to offer two days rich in content, networking opportunities, and experience sharing, bringing together French companies, sector experts, institutional representatives, and local partners. This structured and dynamic format has already proven its value: it fosters targeted discussions and high-value networking.
Both days will open with an inaugural session featuring official and institutional representatives. They will then continue in the morning with thematic and sector-specific conferences led by China market specialists, providing insights into key trends, regulatory developments, and high-potential sectors.
A networking cocktail at midday will allow participants to continue discussions in a relaxed environment.
Afternoons will be dedicated to one-on-one B2B meetings with experts and local partners, supporting concrete projects related to market entry, business development, or partnerships in the Chinese market.
In a context marked by the rapid evolution of the Chinese economy, growing bilateral exchanges, and increasing demand for innovative solutions, the 2026 France–China Business Forum represents a strategic opportunity for French companies seeking to deepen their understanding of the market and strengthen their presence in China.
Why Attend the France-China Business Forum 2026 ?
You wish to :
– Understand current trends in the Chinese market.
– Identify business opportunities and growth drivers.
– Connect with key Chinese experts and decision-makers.
Key Highlights of the 2026 France-China Business Forum :
– Thematic roundtables : experts and executives perspectives on market outlook and winning market-entry strategies.
– One-on-one meetings with China market experts (upon registration) : tailored advice to help structure your export project.
– B2B meetings with Chinese buyers and key accounts (upon registration) : a unique opportunity to engage with strategic partners.
Don’t miss this unique opportunity to accelerate your growth in China!
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PRAMEX INTERNATIONAL
A subsidiary of Groupe BPCE, France’s second-largest banking group, Pramex International supports French startups, SMEs, and mid-market companies in their overseas investment projects—whether through the establishment of local subsidiaries or acquisitions—and assists with all aspects of administrative management (accounting, tax, and HR) for your subsidiaries.
With an integrated network of 17 offices across 14 countries, we support more than 1,000 companies each year.
With a presence in Hong Kong since 2002 and in Shanghai since 2005, Pramex International has an experienced team to assist you with the complex issues that a foreign company faces in its operations.
ProWine Shanghai
ProWine Shanghai is the leading trade fair for wine and spirits in Mainland China and a member of the globally renowned ProWein World network, originating from ProWein Düsseldorf, Germany.
With over 12 years development, ProWine Shanghai has established itself as one of the most influential platforms for the wine and spirits industry in China, connecting international producers with key importers, distributors, retailers, e-commerce operators, hospitality professionals, and industry decision-makers.
As a gateway to the Chinese market, the event offers valuable business opportunities and industry networking, serving as a strategic platform for companies seeking sustainable business growth.
SALVEO INTERNATIONAL
Salveo is the go-to partner for companies and local government entities looking to expand their international growth.
Founded in 1992, Salveo joined the ADIT Group in 2013—the European leader in strategic intelligence and an integrated platform providing strategic and operational support to businesses and governments—thereby strengthening its offering of RHI solutions, consulting, and strategic and operational services, as well as its global network of experts and local representatives.
Today, thanks to its portfolio of solutions—the broadest and most reliable on the market—Salveo is the one-stop-shop for businesses seeking secure support for international expansion.
CREDIT AGRICOLE CACIB
Crédit Agricole Group is the largest financial sponsor of the French economy, the 10th largest bank in the world by total assets, and one of Europe’s leading banks. Being the bank of choice for almost 1 out of every 2 companies in France, the Group operates in 46 countries and has 157 000 employees and 54 million customers.
In our French network (Crédit Agricole Regional Banks, LCL and CA-CIB), more than 900 relationship managers and 400 International Trade Experts are mobilized to provide customized solutions to their customers’ needs.
Abroad, the “International Desks” Network of the Crédit Agricole Group’s International Business Solution Department (PAI) supports corporate clients in more than 90 countries, providing them with their expertise in local business practices and access to a wide range of banking services.
Multilingual teams, the International Desks help French SMEs and mid-caps with account openings, cash management, local and transnational financing, and networking with local partners (lawyers, tax specialists, accountants).
Contact: international.groupecreditagricole.com/en
UGGC AVOCATS
TMALL GLOBAL
LPG SYSTEMS
Global leader, the LPG® Group is a French company that has been designing, since 1986, and now markets in over 100 countries—to healthcare and beauty professionals as well as the general public—non-aggressive and non-invasive solutions for body contouring, facial rejuvenation, and physical therapy.
Endermologie® treatments are at the heart of the effectiveness of the group’s flagship products, particularly the Cellu M6®, which reactivates cells through mechanical massage for therapeutic applications (scars, lymphatic drainage, edema, burns, etc.) and aesthetic applications (slimming, firming, wrinkles, wellness, etc.).
GENOWAY
Founded in 1999 in Lyon, France, genOway is a biotechnology company specializing in the development of genetically modified preclinical models (mice, rats, and cell lines). Its mission is to increasingly accurately mimic humans and their diseases in order to provide life sciences stakeholders with highly predictive preclinical solutions, thereby bridging the gap between preclinical research and clinical success.
With a presence in more than 28 countries, genOway operates production sites in Europe, the United States, and China. Its client base includes 380 institutions, among them the most prestigious academic research laboratories, and 170 life sciences companies, including 17 of the world’s top 20 pharmaceutical companies.
SUPERDIET
SERVIER
Servier is an independent international pharmaceutical group governed by a non-profit foundation. This unique governance model ensures the Group’s independence and enables us to pursue our long-term commitments. Our mission is to advance therapeutic progress to serve patient needs and improve public health worldwide — placing patient voice at the center of every stage of the medicine lifecycle. Headquartered in France, Servier employs more than 20,000 people and operates in over 130 countries and territories.
As a global leader in cardiovascular, metabolic and venous diseases, Servier is also committed to becoming a focused and innovative player in oncology and neuroscience. The Group focuses on delivering targeted therapeutic solutions, particularly in rare cancers and neurological disorders.
Established in China since 1979, Servier operates across the entire value chain: a clinical development center and operational headquarters in Beijing, a manufacturing facility in Tianjin, and commercial activities deployed nationwide.
VVR
Founded in 1999, VVR International is a consulting and services company that helps French businesses develop, strengthen, and expand their operations in China. VVR’s core mission is to act as a trusted local representative and long-term strategic advisor, enabling French companies to establish and grow their presence in the Chinese market in a secure and sustainable manner.
VVR’s teams, comprising more than 90 employees across China (Shanghai, Beijing, Shijiazhuang, Guangzhou, and other cities) and 10 employees in France, have successfully completed more than 1,200 projects in China over the past 27 years across approximately 15 industry sectors, including cosmetics, healthcare, food and beverage, and manufacturing.
These projects include more than 470 business development assignments, over 300 sourcing, procurement, and quality control projects, as well as numerous recruitment and employment outsourcing (staff leasing) projects.
LACTINOV GROUP
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MODERATED BY

SPEAKERS – PARIS

Former French Prime Minister, President for FONDATION PROSPECTIVE & INNOVATION

MARGUERITTE
General Manager, BUSINESS FRANCE

GIANELLA
Minister-Counselor for Economic Affairs, EMBASSY OF FRANCE IN CHINA

Minister of Economic and Commercial Affairs, EMBASSY OF CHINA IN FRANCE

DUBOIS-FONTAINE
General Manager France China Committee, MOUVEMENT DES ENTREPRISES DE FRANCE (MEDEF)

PENARD
General Manager, FRANCE-CHINA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY (CCIFC)

DODIN
Executive Director, FRENCH CHAMBER HONG KONG

SONG
General Manager Greater China, PRAMEX INTERNATIONAL

SAVOIE
Associate,
UGGC AVOCATS

GUO
Head of Business Development, TMALL GLOBAL EUROPE

MARION
Group chief communications & sustainability officer, VALEO

BERNARD
President, C-INERTIA

General Manager, GENOWAY

Key Opinion Leader & Author

Project Director, PROWINE SHANGHAI & HONG KONG

DEVOIS-BOUVERESSE
Global Director of Public Affairs,
GROUPE SERVIER

General Manager China/APAC, SALVEO

Head of International Desk Asia-Pacific, Crédit Agricole CIB

Business Development Manager, FIT

HAYEK ROCQUE
CEO, LPG SYSTEMS

Co-founder, OPTIMISTIK

Co-founder & Vice-President, AKILA

General Manager, EURIS DIGITAL SOLUTION

Head of Economic Partnerships, France Market Sales Division, AIR FRANCE

Regional Advisor for Intellectual Property, INPI CHINE

Representative for France, INVESTHK
SPEAKERS – LYON

MEUNIER
Vice President for International Relations, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Regional Council

SONG
General Manager Greater China, PRAMEX INTERNATIONAL

COLOMBET
Vice President, LEANKCO

Key Opinion Leader & Author

CEO, OPTIMISTIK

Business Development Manager, AGINODE

Manager of Materials and Processes, POLYVIA

General Manager China/APAC, SALVEO

Head of International Desk Asia-Pacific, Crédit Agricole CIB

Export Manager, SUPERDIET

Area Manager China, SUPERDIET

GUO
Head of Business Development, TMALL GLOBAL EUROPE

SAVOIE
Associate,
UGGC AVOCATS

HAYEK ROCQUE
CEO, LPG SYSTEMS

Co-founder & Vice-President, AKILA

International Affairs Officer, REGION AUVERGNE RHÔNE-ALPES ENTREPRISES
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