The 11th Europe Forum 2025 • Paris
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, CEIBS | |
| 14:00-14:10 |
Welcome Addresses
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14:10-14:20 |
Opening Address Mr. Dong CHEN, Minister of the Chinese Embassy in France |
| 14:20-14:35 |
Keynote Speech 1: Unlocking the Potential of France-China Ties Mr. Jean-Pierre RAFFARIN, Former Prime Minister of France; Special Representative of the French Government for China; Distinguished Professor, CEIBS |
| 14:35-14:50 |
Keynote Speech 2 Mr. Hubert VEDRINE, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs of France |
| Panel Discussion Ⅰ: Open Opportunities in Sino-French Healthcare | |
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14:50-15:05 |
Keynote Presentation Mr. Olivier VÉRAN, Former Minister of Solidarity and Health of France |
| 15:05-16:05 |
Panel Discussion Moderator: Mr. Terry WANG, Professor of Entrepreneurship; Deputy Director of DBA Programme, CEIBS Panellists:
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| Panel Discussion Ⅱ: Growth Drivers in Sino-French Consumer Markets | |
| 16:05-16:20 |
Keynote Presentation Mr. Marc-Antoine JAMET, Secretary General, LVMH Group |
| 16:20-17:20 |
Panel Discussion Moderator: Ms. Katherine XIN, Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Associate Dean (Europe), and Director of Hospitality EMBA, DBA and CCEMBA Programmes, CEIBS Panellists:
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| 17:20-17:25 |
Closing Remarks Mr. Dominique TURPIN, President (European) and Professor of Marketing, CEIBS |
* The agenda is subject to change.
