Monday, June 30, 2025

The 11th Europe Forum 2025 • Paris

Openness in Uncertain Times: New Models for Sino-French Growth
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Forum Background

2025 marks the 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations. This milestone arrives amidst a global environment marked by geopolitical tension, profound economic upheaval, and growing demands for sustainability and industrial sovereignty, as enterprises face the need to rethink their business models in response to the emergence of new value chains. The openness and cooperation represented by five decades of Sino-European cooperation are key to addressing these global challenges, driving sustainable economic development, and exploring new sources of growth. Within this context, the relationship between France and China is fast taking on a new dimension.

China remains a key market which is undergoing a rapid transformation, with many multinationals embracing a new "in China, for China" strategy to better respond to changing market dynamics and integrate into rapidly evolving industrial and regulatory ecosystems. France, which continues to excel in the fields of energy, healthcare, consumer goods, and technology, is asserting its leading position in Europe through an ambitious investment policy exemplified by the France 2030 investment plan.

With France offering advanced technology and expertise and China providing vast market potential and a mature industrial chain, how can both nations leverage their complementary advantages? How can the countries’ industries secure sustainable growth in today’s uncertain times? At this pivotal juncture, the 11th CEIBS Europe Forum will convene leaders from government, business, and academia to address these critical questions.

Event Details

Date: June 30 (Monday), 2025
Venue: 2 place de la Bourse, 75002 Paris
Organisers: China Europe International Business School (CEIBS); CCI Paris Île-de-France
Co-organiser: CEIBS DBA programme

Agenda

Host: Mr. Frank BOURNOIS, Vice President and Dean, Professor of Governance and Leadership, and Michelin Chair Professor in Governance and Leadership, CEIBS
14:00-14:10

Welcome Addresses

  • Ms. WANG Hong, President and Professor of Management, CEIBS【Video】
  • Mr. Dominique RESTINO, President, CCI Paris Île-de-France

14:10-14:20

Opening Address

Mr. CHEN Dong, Minister of the Chinese Embassy in France
14:20-14:50

Keynote Speech

Mr. Jean-Pierre RAFFARIN, Former Prime Minister of France; Distinguished Professor and Charles de Gaulle Chair in Global Leadership, CEIBS

14:50-15:05

Keynote Presentation

Mr. Olivier VERAN, Former Minister of Solidarity and Health of France
15:05-16:05

Panel Discussion One:  Open Opportunities in Sino-French Healthcare

Moderator: Mr. WANG Taiyuan, Professor of Entrepreneurship; Deputy Director of DBA Programme, and Programme Co-Director of Advanced Management Programme, CEIBS

Panellists:

  • Mr. Olivier VERAN, Former Minister of Solidarity and Health of France
  • Mr. Olivier DESSAJAN, CEO, Colisée China; Co-President of the French Healthcare Alliance
  • Mr. Brian ZHU, Chairman & CEO, Apeloa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.; CEIBS alumnus
  • Ms. DAI Jun, Chairman, Jinglin Medical Group (Hainan) Co., Ltd.; CEIBS alumnus
16:05-16:20

Keynote Presentation

Mr. Marc-Antoine JAMET, Secretary General, LVMH Group
16:20-17:20

Panel Discussion Two: Growth Drivers in Sino-French Consumer Markets

Moderator: Ms. Katherine XIN, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bayer Chair in Leadership, Associate Dean (Europe), and Director of Hospitality EMBA, DBA and CCEMBA Programmes, CEIBS

Panellists:

  • Ms. Mathilde Thomas, CEO, Caudalie
  • Mr. Damien LECLERC, General Manager, La Chablisienne
  • Ms. Anouck Duranteau-Loeper, CEO, Isabel Marant
  • Mr. ZHANG Yunfan, President, Shanghai Moonton Technology Co., Ltd.; CEIBS alumnus
  • Mr. WANG Zhonglin, CEO, Genhigh Tech; CEIBS alumnus
17:20-17:25

Closing Remarks

Mr. Dominique TURPIN, President (European) and Professor of Marketing, CEIBS

* The agenda is subject to change.