Welcoming meeting - ESSEC Delegation

Introduction of ESSEC Delegation

The Saudi French Business Council (CAFS) is collaborating with CCI France UAE to organise the visit of a delegation of 28 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 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

8.30 AM – Welcoming breakfast at the Federation of Saudi Chambers
9.00 AM – Welcoming speech and presentation of the Saudi French Business Council (CAFS) by Dr. Mohamed Ben Laden, President of the CAFS
9.10 AM – Welcoming remarks and presentation of the bilateral Saudi French relations by Mr. Philippe Régis, First Secretary of the French Embassy
9.35 AM – Presentation of the macro-economy of Saudi Arabia by Mr. Samuel Ménard, Head of the Economic Department of the French Embassy
10 AM – Presentation of the Saudi legal framework for companies by BLK Partners
10.30 AM – Coffee break
11 AM – Presentation of the Saudi oil & gas sector by Mr. Ahmed Tarzi, Country Chair of TotalEnergies Saudi Arabia
11.30 AM – Presentation of “Living and working in Saudi Arabia” by Mr. Jean-Philippe Bonnet, President of the French Foreign Trade Advisors Saudi Arabia (CCEF)
12 PM – Networking luncheon buffet with CAFS members and Team France at the Federation of Saudi Chambers