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🚀🇮🇸 𝗟𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸’𝘀 𝗔𝗽é𝗿𝗼 𝗶𝗻 #𝗥𝗲𝘆𝗸𝗷𝗮𝘃í𝗸 𝘄𝗮𝘀 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 filled with inspiring conversations, fantastic people, and a warm, welcoming atmosphere! 🎉 💡🔐We had the privilege of diving into #cybersecurity insights with Gunnar Agnarsson, Director of Offensive Security at Syndis, and exploring the exciting entrepreneurial journey of Alexandre Thiroux with his startup Aktræn 🪓🧊To spark deeper connections, we kicked off a fun #icebreaker that helped loosen tongues and set the stage for engaging discussions. It was a pleasure to see new faces mixing with our loyal members, creating 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 in a truly convivial setting—just like home! 🤝🥂 🔥𝗔 𝗵𝘂𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗼𝗿𝘀, Syndis with Eva Demireva Alexandre and the Ambassade de France en Islande with Nolwenn Arlin, as well as to everyone who joined and contributed to this unforgettable event. Your enthusiasm fuels the community! À 𝗯𝗶𝗲𝗻𝘁ô𝘁 𝗮𝘂 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗔𝗽é𝗿𝗼! Are you 𝘪𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 in sponsoring 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘈𝘱é𝘳𝘰 𝘰𝘧 La French Tech Nordics 𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘥𝘪c 𝘪𝘯 #𝘐𝘤𝘦𝘭𝘢𝘯𝘥? 𝘉𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘰𝘶𝘤𝘩 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 Justine Vanhalst #FrenchTech #Networking #Community #TechInnovation #Cybersecurity #Francophony BAZARD Guillaume Gudjon Agustsson Amandine B. Morgane Priet-Mahéo Adeline Tracz Clara Jégousse Patrick Sulem Christophe Lecomte Maxime Segal, PhD Thomas RATOUIS Terence Tham Antoine Giraud

AI Nordic Horizon event is getting closer in Stockholm 🇸🇪 Chambre de Commerce France Suède is back with another edition of their panel and mingle event focusing on AI Serving Citizen in 2025. The afternoon will be filled with real life impact examples of AI, startup pitch and networking opportunities! Date: April 8, 2025 Time: 14:00 - 20:00 Location: Ingenjörshuset Citykonferensen, Stockholm A look at the program: 14:00: Arrivals hangout 15:00 - 15:20: French Ambassador introduction 15:20 - 16:30: Talks by Capgemini, Devoteam, and SEBx on the application of AI from the ground up 16:30 - 17:00: Coffee break & Mingle 17:00 - 17:15: Startup pitch by Sortrace 17:15 - 18:20: Talks by Mundus International, and Ethos, on sustainability challenges rising with AI 18:20 - 18:30: Wrap ups and take aways 18:30 - 20:00: Food and drinks in the ”Business village” Tempting right? Last year we were inspired by the leading companies on stage and we are looking forward to seeing you there this year again. Will you attend? #sthlmtech #entrepreneurcommunity #techcommunity #lafrenchtechnordics

🇳🇴 It's TAX RETURN TIME again! This is your last chance to join our webinar (April 1st, 8:30-10am). Register now: https://lu.ma/cssvfo8c A huge thanks to our friends Torbjørn Stokke and Toralv Follestad at law firm Brækhus Advokatfirma who will be addressing the questions we all have! Ambassade de France en Norvège French-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce Institut français de Norvège

🇳🇴🎂 Thrilled to have celebrated our 2nd anniversary on Wednesday night in Oslo! 🎉 With over 20 events organized since 2023 and a growing community, it was definitely a night worth toasting with some bubbles! 🥂🍾 A big thank you to Café Sør in downtown Oslo for hosting us.🎉 Coming up next: A webinar on tax returns on April 1st (and no, it’s not a joke!).💰 Don’t miss out on our latest news and upcoming events—hit the Follow 👇🏼button or reach out to us at lft.norway@gmail.com. Ambassade de France en Norvège Institut français de Norvège Fransk-Norsk Handelskammer France Alumni

France ranks first in the 2024 Europe Startup Nations Alliance report! 🇫🇷🐓 Based on 8 key criteria, this ranking serves as a strategic reference to guide public policies on innovation. The criteria include: > rapid startup creation; > talent attraction and retention; > stock options; > innovation and regulation; > innovation and public procurement; > access to funding; > diversity and social inclusion; > and digital prioritization. 🥇 For the 2nd consecutive year, France holds the top position in the overall ranking. Released during #Techarena2025 in Stockholm, the ESNA - Europe Startup Nations Alliance 2024 report highlights France's progress. Now the European leader in fostering innovation. Several initiatives supporting entrepreneurship, talent attractiveness, corporate R&D, and startup growth, particularly the actions of La French Tech and its global network, contribute to structuring and expanding the French start-up ecosystem. You should check out the report! We promise it’s not that long and you will learn a great deal about ecosystems and resilience. Head to the comment section for the link 👇 #sthlmtech #techcommunity #entrepreneurcommunity

After last year’s success AI Nordic Horizon is back 🇸🇪 Chambre de Commerce France Suède is renewing this great event. The 2025 theme: “AI Serving Citizen” introduced by the new French ambassador in Sweden.

📅 April 8, 2025
⏰ 14:00 - 20:00
📍 Ingenjörshuset Citykonferensen, Malmskillnadsgatan 46, Stockholm

🎤 Leaders will discuss key topics related to AI and its impact across verticals. A glimpse of the agenda: Capgemini will share real-world case studies and discuss best practices for approaching AI implementation across industries. Devoteam will explore the concrete impact of AI on our daily lives and how it is transforming industries with "Beyond the Hype Cycle - The Impact of AI on Everyday Life". Using practical use cases, SEBx will highlight the application of AI from the ground up, as well as the role of venture capitalists in the tech ecosystem. Ethos will focus on the sustainability issues emerging from AI with a focus on ethical and social challenges. Mundus International will analyse the impact of AI on the media landscape and new forms of communication. Followed by refreshments and a mingle. Head to the comment section to check out the preliminary program and register 👇
 Will we see you there? #frenchtechnordics #sthlmtech #techcommunity #entrepreneurcommunity

Joining force with La French Tech Kyiv and their upcoming learning expedition in Ukraine! 🇺🇦🇸🇪🇳🇴🇩🇰🇮🇸🇫🇮 Looking for a high-growth market to scale your business, find strategic partners, and tap into cutting-edge innovation? Kyiv is the place to be! Despite challenges, Ukraine’s tech ecosystem is thriving, offering a unique combination of innovation, resilience, and rapid growth. 🦄 8 unicorns with Ukrainian roots, including GitLab, Grammarly, [People.ai], and Creatio. 💻 2nd in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) for IT outsourcing and 7th globally in IT competitiveness. 📈 Ukraine’s startup ecosystem ranks 46th globally in 2024 🚀 2,600+ active startups, with valuations tripling since 2020. 🔥 Among the top 3 fastest-growing ecosystems in CEE and 4th most valuable in the region. When? 19-20 May What’s in it for you? ✅ Exclusive B2B meetings with top founders and innovators. ✅ VIP access to Ukraine’s leading tech hubs. ✅ Tailored expert support to maximize your opportunities. Whether you're a startup seeking expansion, an investor scouting high-potential ventures, or an established company exploring digital transformation, our Learning Expedition to Kyiv provides unmatched access to one of the most dynamic and forward-thinking tech hubs in Europe. Psst the program is in French 🐓 Head to the comments section to check out the program and pre-register to the program 👇 Daryna Kosianchuk Dominique PIOTET Maud Chicheportiche - Joseph Diana Sidko Romain Desthieux Business France Ukraine CCI France Ukraine

🚀🇮🇸 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝘂𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 for our 3rd Apéro! We’re excited to host the 𝟑𝗿𝗱 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗲𝗰𝗵 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝗜𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 at Syndis, made possible thanks to the support of Syndis and Ambassade de France en Islande, as part of the Month of the #Francophonie. A huge thanks to Alexandre Thiroux, Eva Demireva and Nolwenn Arlin for their invaluable help in making this happen! 📍 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲: Origo, Borgartún 37, 105 Reykjavík 📅 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻: Thursday, 27th March, 17:00–19:00 𝘌𝘯𝘫𝘰𝘺 𝘪𝘯𝘴𝘱𝘪𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘳𝘦𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, 𝘯𝘦𝘵𝘸𝘰𝘳𝘬 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘧𝘦𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘦𝘤𝘩, 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘬 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘢𝘴! #FrenchTech #FrancophonieMonth #Innovation #Networking BAZARD Guillaume Gudjon Agustsson Gunnar Agnarsson Amandine B. Morgane Priet-Mahéo Adeline Tracz Clara Jégousse Patrick Sulem Christophe Lecomte Maxime Segal, PhD Garance Merholz Thomas RATOUIS Terence Tham Justine Vanhalst

🇳🇴 Join us in Oslo! If you are active in the tech ecosystem, speak French or do business with French-speaking countries, join us! ✍ lft.norway@gmail.com to receive our invitations French-Norwegian Chamber of Commerce Ambassade de France en Norvège La French Tech

And we are back 🇸🇪💛 Everything changes but the commitment to the community stays the same, the fun we have at each afterwork is the same! We welcomed so many new faces yesterday, we are thrilled to grow our community this way. And we are also growing our team with the addition of our new board members: Félicia Kürwitz Jean-Pierre Nordmann Nadia Dayi to reinforce our actions in Stockholm. The next few months are busy with an event on Women In Tech, and another one on Greentech, so stay tuned for more info and to register. 🪩 If you don’t want to miss our news, hit the Follow button and join us on Slack to chat! Link in the bio 👇 And a huge thank you for the warm welcome at Paulas yesterday! An excellent French bistrot in Östermalmshallen in Stockholm 🐓 #frenchtechnordics #sthlmtech #entrepreneurcommunity