France-India Connect: Meet the French Business Delegation
France-India Connect: Meet the French Business Delegation
Join us for an exclusive evening with a distinguished French business delegation visiting India. Connect with leaders from France's business confederation (MEDEF), venture capital, consulting, academia, and digital media sectors to explore partnerships in AI, digital innovation, startup funding, and business transformation.
🎤 Meet the Delegates
David Lacombled | President, La villa numeris
President of La villa numeris think tank and author of "Digital Citizen." Former Deputy Director of Strategy at Orange Group, he chairs the board of France's Defense Audiovisual Establishment and serves on AFP's board.
Annabelle Daniel | Founder, ADvisor France & Operating Partner, Unicraft VC
Strategy consultant advising global companies (Allianz, AFP, Lombard Odier) and startups on digital/AI transformation. Operating Partner at Unicraft VC supporting portfolio company acceleration and growth.
Maxence Demerlé | Digital Affairs Director, MEDEF
Digital Director of France's largest business confederation since 2019, co-leading MEDEF's Digital and Innovation Commission. Chairs BusinessEurope's digital working group and specializes in cybersecurity and digital sovereignty.
Gérald Kénanian | Head of Mission Innovation, MEDEF
Shapes French public policy on innovation and startups, working on innovation financing (France 2030, Bpifrance) and tax incentives. Co-leads MEDEF Startup Committee representing startups, VCs, and Business Angels.
Isabelle Denervaud | Founder, YourCompanion Agency
20+ years in strategy, transformation, and innovation at PwC, IBM, BearingPoint, and Sia Partners. Former World Bank consultant helping companies navigate complex business transformations.
Guillaume Leboucher | Founder, BeDiCi
Serial entrepreneur and AI leader who founded the AI for Schools Foundation (Institut de France). Just launched BeDiCi in January 2025, focusing on digital citizenship and AI in education.
Julien Malaurent | Executive Vice-President, ESSEC Business School
ESSEC Professor and Academic Director for ESSEC Online programs and ESSEC Metalab. Researches digital transformation, multi-cultural work practices, and organizational change.
Christophe Parcot | CEO, Sixt5 Partners / McKinsey Senior Advisor
25+ years scaling global operations (Yahoo SVP EMEA, Teads Global COO). McKinsey Senior Advisor, tech investor with HP2 Partners, and veteran of 25+ M&A transactions and 2 IPO processes.
Albin Serviant | CEO & Community Builder
Seasoned entrepreneur across France and UK (iBazar, Musiwave, Vivendi, MedicAnimal). Experienced community builder (French Connect London, French Tech London) focused on AI-driven growth and international ecosystems.
Patrice Thiry | President & Co-founder, TOMCAT
French entrepreneur and venture investor leading TOMCAT, a Paris-based VC firm and accelerator backing early-stage software and AI startups. He is an active investor, board advisor, and host of the Tomcat NextGEN podcast on entrepreneurship and scaling tech companies.
Lorenza Liechtenstein | President, LLC Capital
Entrepreneur and investor heading LLC Capital, a Paris-based investment and holding company focused on family office–style investments. She is also a partner and LP at TOMCAT and Diverse Funds, supporting early-stage, innovation-driven startups across Europe and Switzerland.
Why Attend:
For Founders & Entrepreneurs:
Direct VC Access: Meet Operating Partners from French venture capital and active tech investors
Funding Insights: Learn about French/European innovation funding (France 2030, Bpifrance, Horizon Europe), tax incentives, and startup support programs
Strategic Guidance: Get advice from executives who scaled Yahoo, Teads, Orange, and led 25+ M&A deals
Europe Entry: Understand European digital policy, regulations, and market entry strategies through MEDEF's business confederation network
Partnership Opportunities: Connect with French business leaders seeking India collaboration in AI, digital transformation, and innovation
Academic Collaboration: Explore research partnerships and programs with ESSEC Business School, a top European institution
This is a rare opportunity to meet France's innovation ecosystem leaders in one room—from policymakers and VCs to serial entrepreneurs and Fortune 500 strategists—all seeking meaningful India partnerships.