ABOUT US   | MEMBERS | FORUMS | EVENTS | LINKEDIN

Patrick Bian, VP Supply Chain Management at Watts Water Technologies and Steven P. Eichel, Partner at Rimon PC have been reelected to serve respectively as President and Vice-President.

We extend a warm welcome to our newest additions to the leadership team: Loredana Vieil, Global Client Service Partner at EY as Vice-President, and Alain Eudaric, President at Idea Pathways who succeeds Jeffrey Plunkett as Secretary. We express our heartfelt gratitude to Jeff for his dedicated service and warmly welcome Alain as he steps into this significant role.

Finally, Congratulations to Mustafa Soykurt, Consul General of France in Boston, and Maurice Gervais for both being reelected as Honorary President and Honorary Member of the FACCNE Board. 

Mustafa Soykurt

Honorary President

Maurice Gervais

Honorary Member

Patrick Bian

President

Steve Eichel

Vice-President

Loredana Vieil

Vice-President

Alain Eudaric

Secretary

A warm welcome to Gwendy Zeya and Pascal Descargues as our newest additions to the Board. Their expertise and dedication will undoubtedly enrich our organization's initiatives.

Gwendy Zeya

Dassault Systèmes

Pascal Descargues

Genoskin

GBANE

30th Annual International Business

Forum and Networking Night

📅 Tuesday, February 27

⏰ 5:30 - 8:30 PM

📍 Suffolk University Law School, 120 Tremont Street, Boston

🤝 Open to All; Discount for FACCNE Members

IWD2024 Celebration

What is Ahead for Women in Entrepreneurship?

📅 Thursday, March 7

⏰ 6:00 - 9:00 PM

📍 290 Congress Street, Boston

🤝Open to All; Discount for FACCNE Members

SAVE THE DATE!

Confronting the Corporate Challenges Towards a Green Transition

--

An exceptional round table with Prof. Renouard, President of the Transition Campus in Paris



📅 Wednesday, March 13

⏰ 6:00 - 8:00 PM

📍 To be announced

🤝 Open to All

DIAMOND MEMBER NEWS:

Better Questions for Boards Webcast Series

on FEB 15

Please join EY for this CPE-eligible webcast on Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. (ET) where they will discuss the results of a survey of more than 350 corporate directors who ranked their top priorities for 2024.

The agenda will focus on three key areas:

• Staying agile amid continued economic uncertainty
• Balancing discipline and transformation in capital strategy
• Embracing cybersecurity and data privacy as strategic advantages

The conversation will explore actions boards should take in 2024 across each of these areas. The webcast will be moderated by Kris Pederson, EY Americas Center for Board Matters Leader. Panelists will include Paul Abbate, Deputy Director, Federal Bureau of Investigation and Loren Garruto, EY Global Corporate Finance Leader, Ernst & Young LLP.

Visit ey.com/us/boardmatters for additional board and governance insights.

PLATINUM MEMBER NEWS:

SEQENS TECH DAY | March 14, 2024

Solutions to secure the development of your advanced therapeutic innovations



Morning at CIC Cambridge:

8:30 am: Welcome and Introduction to SEQENS - Pierre Luzeau, SEQENS CEO

9 am: Exploring our global innovation incubator - Christophe Eychenne-Baron, SEQENS R&D Director

9:15 am: Scientific conference

10 am: Coffee break

10:30 am: How SEQENS turns science into clinically advanced therapeutics? - Gautier Decock, SEQENS CRDO Managing Director

11 am: Unveiling the real-life magic of Cell & Gene manufacturing in commercial environments! - Marc-Olivier Mignon, CELLforCURE CO

11:30 am: Customer chronicles: real stories, real success

12 pm: Connect over cuisine: Elevate your network game with a networking lunch

Afternoon at Boston'Lab:

3 pm - 5 pm: Unlock the Lab: Dive into development at SEQENS open house and Lab visit

Contact amandine.serol@seqens.com for more information and to RSVP before February 23, 2024.

OVHcloud® Virtual Town Hall 

Date: Wednesday, February 21, 2024 

Time: 1:00 pm - 1:45 pm 

Format: Online webinar 

We are delighted to announce an exclusive event hosted by our esteemed Elite Member, OVHcloud.

Join OVHcloud and Aiven technical experts for an insightful sneak peek into their upcoming cloud managed database product launch. Discover firsthand how leveraging cloud databases can enhance your business's flexibility and scalability.

Supply Chain MasterClass & Interactive Session

Date: Tuesday, March 19, 2024 

Time: 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm 

Format: In-Person at CIC One Broadway

Join us for an exclusive Supply Chain session! Laurent Vigouroux, Executive Vice President of B2Wise, will be in Boston to lead this innovative educational game alongside with Pierre Abou Hamad, USA Country Manager of Citwell.

DDBRIX uses LEGO bricks to visualize and solve traditional planning system problems with demand-driven methods and ensure Supply Chain Resilience in these times of uncertainty. It's a fun learning experience! We're planning a 4-hours event at the CIC Cambridge One Broadway, featuring gameplay, food, drinks, and networking.

RSVP to secure your spot for this free event (value: $700) for Operations, Finance & Supply Chain professionals, hosted by Citwell.

Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and explore new supply chain strategies!

BioNJ's BioPartnering Conference - 4/22

The premier event in New Jersey connecting innovative companies with investors and industry representatives. With New Jersey as the Medicine Chest to the World, this conference offers an ideal platform for entrepreneurs to meet their next investor or partner.

Key Information for Applicants:

- Submit applications online by February 23, 2024.

- Notification of acceptance by March 12, 2024.

- In-person presentations on May 14 at Liberty Science Center in Jersey City.

- Accepted companies responsible for conference registration fees. No additional fee to apply or present.

- Mandatory Information Session on March 19, 2024.

- Free coaching sessions available for selected presenters.

- Final presentation slide decks due by April 22, 2024.

- Sign up for 1:1 meetings on the BioPartnering Conference 1:1 Partnering Platform opening in April.

Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your company and network with industry leaders. Apply now and mark your calendars for a transformative experience!

ISB Priority Application

The International School of Boston reminds you that the priority application deadline is February 15th. There is no fee to apply, and need-based financial aid is available. 

ISB students become global citizens, critical thinkers, and creative problem solvers who contribute positively to our world. They have the opportunity to take either the French Baccalaureate or International Baccalaureate exams and study at top universities around the world.

*To access our latest job offers, you have to be a FACCNE member and to log in to Private Space now for exclusive access. 

For more information on the register process, click here.

FACCNE organizes Learning Expeditions and Trade Missions for companies, professionals and students who wish to explore and pursue business opportunities in the New England region.

Developed for companies, universities, business schools, and other delegations, our Learning Expeditions are a tailored solution to become familiar with the local ecosystem and understand the North American business world. The best way to learn about Boston's vibrant hub is to visit the region.

Exciting News for Businesses! Want to establish a presence in Boston or Cambridge but lack an office space? No problem! Simply shoot us an email, and we'll reach out to discuss this promising new opportunity with you. Let's explore how we can support your company's expansion together.

Your VIE will be hosted at CIC Cambridge, a spin-off co-working space from MIT!

We are thrilled to announce the addition of several esteemed members to our community. Let's extend a warm welcome to:

- Mazars

- Owkin

- Acensi

- Enlaye

- Rocky Ruggiero

- Donald Gross Law

- Lebronze Alloys Group

- Akiki

Their diverse backgrounds and perspectives promise to enrich our discussions and collaborations. Here's to forging new connections and achieving greater heights together!

Join our 3,200+ followers on LinkedIn,

and don't miss any of our news!



Stay connected