Summit Goals 

Education

Assist students in developing a global understanding of the current financial situation in France and United Kingdom with regards to

• the sovereign debt crisis and responses in terms of policies
• business and international trade
• currency strength and the shift in economic clout
• responsibility to create wider social impact

Network

• Promote multi-disciplinary interaction between students of French and British universities
• Create a network of graduates interested in Franco-British collaboration and initiatives
• Assist companies in reaching out to this cohort of top-notch, globally conscious students with a leaning towards strategy, leadership, finance and communication

The Summit

• Analysis workshops in association with Franco-British Connections and ESSEC Transaction

• Debates and policy framing with The King’s College London Think Tank

• Soirée Prestige in association with BDE Maori ESSEC 

The Participants

• 40 higher education students from UK universities

• 40 higher education students from French universities

The Guests

Academicians, politicians, lawyers, journalists and company executives for introductory speeches and participation in the workshops and debates with the students