Delegation ESSEC - Welcoming meeting

The Saudi French Business Council (CAFS) will host a delegation of 24 CEOs and top managers of French and international companies from ESSEC Alumni.
This welcoming meeting will give way to presentations of the Saudi economy and business environment by the Embassy of France, Business France, the French Foreign Trade Advisors (CCEF), and CAFS members.
It will be concluded by a networking lunch giving the opportunity to the participants to meet and expand their business networks.
THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO CAFS MEMBERS AND GUESTS ONLY.

Provisional program

9.00 AM – Welcoming speech and presentation of the Saudi French Business Council (CAFS) by Eng. Faiz AlElweet, Vice-President of the CAFS
9.10 AM – Presentation of the macro-economy of Saudi Arabia by Mrs. Esma Laouadi, Deputy Head of the Economic Department of the French Embassy
9.40 AM – Presentation of the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) by Mrs. Carole Dorgans, Director Risk Management at the PIF
10.10 AM – Coffee break
10.30 AM – Presentation of the rules and requirements to export to the Saudi market, by Dr. Wael Kaadan, Bureau Veritas
11.00 AM – Presentation of the Saudi legal framework for companies BLK Partners
11.30 AM – Presentation of “Living and working in Saudi Arabia” by Mr. Vivien Exartier, Executive Director of the Saudi Entertainment Academy (SEA)
12.00 PM – Networking luncheon buffet with CAFS members and Team France at the Federation of Saudi Chambers