Business France Ireland

Talent without Borders took centre stage at Business France Ireland’s event opened by Ambassador of France to Ireland, Céline Place, at the Alliance Française Dublin focusing on the International Corporate Talent Scheme (VIE) in Ireland.   The highlights? 🇫🇷🇬🇧 Business France Ireland director Elodie Morin-Rager setting the scene for our 50+ guests: Ireland is a top 5 European destination for the scheme - the number of participants in Ireland has skyrocketed by 65% since 2018! 70%+ retention rate in Ireland – companies recognise the value of these young professionals, with the vast majority choosing to retain their talent after the programme. 🗨️ A stellar line-up of panelists - Charlotte JEAN, Cédric Guyony, & William Neault – explored how the scheme has helped them not only access & retain fresh talent - moderated by Floriane de Cottreau. 💡 Transdev Ireland was awarded the VIE Excellence Award for its commitment to the scheme & nurturing talent.   With special thanks to our event supporter CCEF Ireland   ➡️ Looking for fresh, new talent? The International Corporate Talent Scheme may be just what you're looking for, contact Karen SOMAN to learn more!   #Jobs #recruitment #HR Embassy of France in Ireland

🌐 France’s "AI Convergence" Challenges are open to Irish entries! At the #AIActionSummit in Paris (10 - 11 February 2025), global leaders, innovators, & policymakers are putting their heads together to shape the future of AI, & this is your chance to be a part of it! Researchers, entrepreneurs, engineers, & innovators, if you’re part of the AI ecosystem & have a cutting-edge project that addresses the challenges of today, then the #AIConvergence Challenge is for you! 🌟 This year’s challenges spotlight #AIForGood across: → Public Interest AI → Future of Work → Trust in AI → Innovation and Culture → Global AI Governance 💡 Why participate? You’ll get a global stage for your ideas at one of the world’s most transformative AI summits. All you need to do for now is submit your proposal by tomorrow 5 December 2024, 🔗 Learn more about the challenges: https://bit.ly/3OIMxeA 🔗 Learn about the Summit: https://bit.ly/4fZHEtO For opportunities for AI companies considering France, contact Mélisande R.!

🇫🇷🇮🇪 #FlashbackFriday to last week’s 1st ever France-Ireland Economic Forum, which we co-organised with the Embassy of Ireland France - Ambassade d'Irlande en France & the Embassy of France in Ireland, showcasing the strength of Franco-Irish partnership across business, innovation, & public policy. 💡 Bringing together 120+ key players at Business France HQ in Paris, we covered competitiveness, industrial strategy, digital regulation, & ecological transition within the EU, with words from Paschal Donohoe & Céline Place.   🏆 To top off proceedings, the annual Business Awards jointly organised by NetworkIrlande, La Chambre de Commerce et de l'Industrie Franco-Irlandaise & France Ireland Chamber of Commerce, celebrated 3 deserving winners (AXA Ireland, Smurfit Westrock, & Access Earth) on a boat cruising the Seine.   🌟 We're already looking forward to the next edition in Dublin in 2025!   With many thanks to everyone who made this event so memorable, including our panelists: Barbara Pompili, Matthieu Landon, Declan Hughes, Oonagh Buckley, Géraldine Leveau, Niamh O’Donnelly, Olivier Halimi, Barbara O’Beirne, Conor O'Riain & Eva Vandest & our moderator Sarah Collins as well as Owen Feeney, Louisa Heneghan, Eimear Ryan-Charleton, Sophie Carey, Gaultier Brand-Gazeau, Maxime Augé, Richard Dujardin, Cliodhna Fullam, Cliona McGowan & Léa Biagi!   #ChooseFrance

🍾 Dublin welcomed Tastin'France with open arms this week 🍷The Irish trade enjoyed an impressive diversity of wines from 20 French wine producers. Miss out? Connect with producers & order samples on the marketplace ➡️ https://bit.ly/4fjAJuT 🏆 The tasting also played host to the French Champion Awards Ceremony for the wine industry, hosted by the French Ambassador to Ireland Céline Place & world-class sommelier Julie Dupouy Congratulations to the Irish professionals nominated for an award, with a special mention to the winners: 🏅 Best importer for France: Mackenway Distributors Limited 🏅 Best supermarket for France: Dunnes Stores 🏅 Best indie retailer for France: Mortons 🏅 Best restaurant for France: La Maison Santé & sláinte!

🌊 Ireland made waves as the country of honour at this year's #SeaTechWeek. We were proud to host a delegation of international journalists including Tessa Ndjonkou from the Irish Independent at the leading international event dedicated to marine & maritime science & technology in Brest, France. 🔬 The trip explored innovations in coastal research, international maritime co-operation, & offshore energy including visits to some of Brest's top institutions, including 70.8 by Océanopolis, Cedre, Institut Universitaire Européen de la Mer (IUEM), Ifremer, & SHOM. A big thanks to all who made this trip a success including Rimetz-Planchon Juliette & all of the Technopôle Brest-Iroise & Campus mondial de la mer team #MarineScience #MarineTechnology

🍷3 good reasons to join us at Tastin'France in Dublin next Tuesday, on 22 October: 🍇 Meet 20 French wine producers from all over France, with wines from 20+ AOCs  🍾 Join wine walks run by world-class sommelier Julie Dupouy 🏅 See who will be named the 2024 French Champions in wine! Book your spot today ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ecfyKL

🍷 Tastin’France is just around the corner! Alongside the French Champion Awards & the chance to taste wines from 25+ AOCs, attendees will have the chance to join world-renowned sommelier Julie Dupouy for 3 unique Wine Walks! Each walk was inspired by a shared theme - but can you guess the connection between each walk? 🍽️ The Menu 🍇 The Perfect Couple 🌍 Symphony of the Soil Comment your guesses below, & if you work in the wine trade in Ireland, register for the tasting here ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ecfyKL

🍂 Know someone who works in the Irish wine trade with a penchant for French wines? 📥 Let's get them the recognition they deserve, nominate them for a French Champion Award ➡️ https://bit.ly/4gacIrg 4 categories are up for grabs to celebrate the role played by Irish companies in promoting and selling French wines in Ireland: 🏅 Best importer for France 🏅 Best supermarket for France 🏅 Best indie retailer for France 🏅 Best restaurant for France Join us on the 22nd October in Dublin to discover this year's champions at Tastin'France ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ecfyKL

Last week, under the beautiful Irish sun, Business France Ireland & the Embassy of France in Ireland, with Céline Place, Ambassador-designate of France to Ireland, welcomed a delegation from Région Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, led by regional VP, Philippe Meunier. This visit was a fantastic opportunity to strengthen Franco-Irish business ties. Visit highlights included: ➡️ a networking cocktail in partnership with Business France Ireland & France Ireland Chamber of Commerce hosted at the Alliance Française Dublin, with the French business community in Dublin, including many CEOs & representatives from the French Trade Advisors in Ireland. 🤝 A day of B2B meetings organised by Business France Ireland for Jérémy Thien, President of AUVERGNE-RHÔNE-ALPES GOURMAND, with key players in Dublin’s food sector to explore import opportunities for the region’s products. 🍽️ Lunch with Irish investors: Philippe Meunier & fellow regional representatives Pierre Gondard & Damien GIROUD from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Entreprises met with representatives from 3 Irish companies investing in France & Europe: William Johnston from Amray Medical, Hugh Hardiman from Aptiv & Pierre-Henri Baviera from MIAS Pharma Limited. This was a valuable discussion on their investment experiences & needs for further development in France. 💡 This visit marks the beginning of a promising relationship between the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region & Ireland. Interested in getting involved? Contact Elodie Morin-Rager #ChooseFrance

Tastin'France is coming back to Dublin! If you work in wine, join us for a trade tasting with wines from 20 "winederful" producers based all over France ➡️ https://bit.ly/4ecfyKL