11 June – CBA Economic Briefing (Corporate members)
AFBA Corporate members are invited to save the date for 2026 CBA Economic Briefing and Networking Cocktail on 11 June.
Details to be shared directly with Corporate members.
21 May – Cross-Chamber Network Cocktail
Mickaël Locoh, President of the American Chamber of Commerce in France
Frank Ribuot, President of the Australia France Business Association
Françoise Rausch OBE, President of the Franco-British Chamber
Gacia Kazandjian, President of the France Canada Chamber of Commerce
Richard Dujardin, President of NetworkIrlande
Dominique Restino, President of World Trade Center Paris Ile-de-France
are delighted to invite members of the Australia France Business Association to the 2026 Spring Cross-Chamber Network Reception.
Thursday 21st May | 6.30pm – 8.30pm
Marriott Hotel: 17 Bd Saint-Jacques, 75014 Paris
Tickets are available for AFBA members at €30 (appetisers and beverages included)
Cancellations within 48 hours of the event are non-refundable. If you are unable to participate, you may nominate another representative from your company.
For any questions, please email AFBA Manager Penelope at: contact@australiafranceba.org
To renew your AFBA membership for 2026, click here.
20 April – Family and Succession Law for Australians in France
The Australia France Business Association is delighted to invite AFBA members to a panel discussion, in partnership with Australian law firm MILLS OAKLEY, exploring key aspects of family and succession law for Australians in France.
Discussions and insights will explore topics including:
- French vs Australian marriage regimes & pre-nuptial agreements
- French succession law and inheritance tax
- International families & jurisdiction
Speaking on the panel will be:
- Susan Warda – Partner, Team Leader of Sydney Family Law, MILLS OAKLEY
- Elodie Mulon – Partner, President of CCBE Family & Inheritance Law Committee CHAUVEAU MULON & ASSOCIÉS
- Antonia Marran – Senior Associate, Accredited Specialist in Family Law, MILLS OAKLEY
A networking cocktail will follow the discussion and Q&A.
Date: Monday 20 April
Time: 18:00 – 20:00
Registration is essential. Limited capacity.
RSVP by 14 April.
Thank you to AFBA Corporate Members MILLS OAKLEY & NAB EUROPE for supporting this event.
8 April – AFBA Spring Drinks
The Australia France Business Association (AFBA), in partnership with corporate member ANZ, is pleased to invite members and friends to its annual Spring Networking Cocktail.
Join fellow members and guests for an evening of conversation and connection within the Australia–France business community. This gathering offers a wonderful opportunity to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new members, and strengthen professional ties across our network.
We look forward to welcoming you for a relaxed and convivial evening with the AFBA community.
Wednesday, 8th April from 18h30
PLEY HOTEL – 214 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré
Gratuitous for AFBA members | 25 € Non-members
Two drinks pp and canapés included.
Places are limited so we advise for you to RSVP at your earliest convenience. Registration is essential.
For any questions about AFBA events or membership, please email Events, Communications and Operations Manager, Penelope at: contact@australiafranceba.org
If you have not yet renewed your AFBA membership for 2026, you can renew your membership here.
10 March – AGM 2026
The AFBA Board invites members of the Australia France Business Association to attend the Annual General Meeting 2026.
During the meeting, the AFBA Board for 2026 will be elected, and a vote on AFBA adopting the title ‘Chambre de Commerce’ will be held.
The meeting will be followed by a networking cocktail.
Date: Tuesday, 10 March at 18h30
Address: NEOEN Head Office – 22 rue Bayard, 75008, Paris
Thank you to AFBA Corporate Member NEOEN for supporting this event.
AFBA’s Rapport Moral and Rapport Financier will be circulated before the event.
If you have any questions, please email AFBA Manager Penelope at: contact@australiafranceba.org
*Registration is essential and only paid-up members can attend the AGM.
8 January – 2026 Outlook with France’s Ambassador to Australia
Join us for a special evening with His Excellency Pierre-André Imbert, France’s Ambassador to Australia, as he shares insights into the France–Australia economic relationship and the key areas of opportunity and focus for business in 2026.
The discussion will be followed by networking and the traditional French Galette des Rois.
This event will be hosted at NAB Europe’s head office in central Paris on Thursday 8th January from 6.30pm.
Limited places.
Free for AFBA members | 20 euros for non-members
3 December: Save the Date – AFBA End of Year Reception
Please save the date for the annual AFBA End of Year Reception which will be held on
Wednesday, 3rd December
18h30 – 20h30
in Paris.
This AFBA event is sponsored by Transdev.
More details to be shared soon.
5 November: WEBINAR – First 100 Days: What Albanese’s Second Term Indicates for Business in Australia
The Australia-France Business Association (AFBA) is pleased to invite you to a special webinar exploring the critical implications of the Albanese Government’s first 100 days in its second term. Drawing on in-house research conducted by CT Group, this session will unpack early signals from the new government and what they may mean for business strategy, government engagement, and how companies can create social licence in Australia.
This is a unique opportunity to get ahead of emerging policy, trade, and regulatory shifts, as seen through the lens of leading political intelligence. The insights will inform how businesses both in Australia and France should plan, adapt, and collaborate in an evolving geopolitical and economic landscape.
Date: Wednesday 5 November
Time: 10.30am – 11.30am CET
WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THIS WEBINAR
– In-depth presentation of CT Group’s private polling and policy analysis, specifically commissioned to assess the first 100 days of the Albanese Government’s second term
– Translation of policy signals into strategic implications for cross-border business, with a particular focus on the Australia–France corridor
– Thoughtful discussion on how companies can align investment, trade, and corporate strategy to a shifting political environment
– Q&A with the presenter, allowing attendees to delve into particular points of the research and how this can be applied to business operations in Australia.
PRESENTERS
Nathan Rath, Associate Director at CT Group, will guide participants through the research findings, drawing clear lines between evolving government stance and real-world business impacts. James Baxendale OBE, Managing Director of CT Group (France) will deliver opening and closing remarks.
CT Group is a global consultancy delivering information, actionable insights, and outcome-focused strategies for their clients around the world.
19 November – Q&A coffee chat: Beyond the Try Line with Morgan Turinui
Ahead of the Australia vs France rugby test match at Stade de France on 22 November, the Australia France Business Association will get into the rugby spirit on Wednesday 19 November from 8.00-9.30am for a special breakfast event featuring a Q&A with former Wallaby Morgan Turinui.
Join us for an Australian style coffee at Coutume Cafe for this breakfast discussion which will see the rugby player turned commentator discuss leadership, career pivots and winning strategies on and off the pitch.
The Q&A will be conducted by AFBA President Frank Ribuot.
About Morgan Turinui
Morgan Turinui is a former Australian international rugby centre who made 20 Test appearances for the Wallabies between 2003-2005. Since retiring from professional play, he has become a respected commentator and rugby analyst, offering deep insight into performance, teamwork and transition into new career phases.
Free for members | 15 euros for non-members
REGISTER HERE: https://australia-france-business-association-2.s2.yapla.com/en/event-95772
AFBA x RMIT Business Roundtable: Industry-University Collaboration – Fostering Partnerships for Impact
To mark the visit to Europe by higher education leaders Chancellor Peggy O’Neal AO and Professor Alec Cameron from RMIT University, the Australia France Business Association (AFBA) is hosting a business roundtable on ‘Industry-University Collaboration: Fostering Partnerships for Impact’.
This high-level discussion will bring together business leaders, policymakers, and academics from Australia and France to explore how closer industry–university collaboration can unlock innovation and deliver impact across sectors.
At a time where international cooperation is being challenged, the roundtable will explore opportunities to enhance applied research, accelerate knowledge transfer, and equip students with industry-ready skills.
Questions which will be explored, include:
- Why industry and university need to collaborate more than ever
- What are the barriers and what makes a successful partnership for applied innovation
- How student outcomes can be enhanced through industry-connected learning
The discussion will be facilitated by Prof. Marta Fernandez, Executive Director, RMIT Europe.
When: 8.00am, Thursday, 9th October 2025
This event is by invitation only. Please contact AFBA Manager, Penelope Roth, if you would like to request more information.
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