Speed Networking Dinner & Wine-tasting at the Bistro d'Oc - June 16, 2009
A dynamic group of 22 professionals joined together at the Bistro d'Oc for an hour and a half of accelerated networking, followed by a delicious French meal. Antoine Songy, President of Robert Kacher Selections regaled us with a choice of 12 rosé, white and red wines.
A Panel Discussion with Jacques Attali - May 18, 2009
Moises Naim, Editor-in-Chief of Foreign Policy Magazine joined Jacques Attali, economic advisor to President Nicolas Sarkozy and President and Founder of A&A and PlaNet Finance. Andres Martinez, New America Foundation adeptly moderated the discussion which was followed by a networking reception. J. Attali signed his new book, A Brief History of the Future.
Eric O'Neill - April 30, 2009
Eric O'Neill, the real-life hero of the 2007 movie, "Breach", played an instrumental role in uncovering and caputring the most notorious spy in marican History, Robert Hanssen. Eric O'Neill regaled the audience with personal anecdotes and keen insight into making decision that will have major consequences, navigating one's way through uncertainty and the closely related concepts of trust and diligence. This event took place at the Maison Francaise.
Me the Media Conference - March 26, 2009
Erik van Ommeren of the VINT Institute (Vision - Inspiration - Navigation - Trends) is coauthor of "Open for Business – Open Source Inspiration for Innovation". He presented the Rise of the Conversation society: new media, web 2.0, the conversation economy, 'digital natives', new generations, virtual and augmented reality. This event took place at the Willard Intercontinental.
General Meeting & Reception
February 5, 2009
The Honorable Pierre Vimont, Ambassador of France to the United States, opened the meeting, followed by a keynote address from Serge Bellanger, the National President of the French-American Chambers of Commerce. Chapter President, Jean-Marc Gaultier, presented the new strategy for the Chamber. A networking cocktail followed, accompanied by French wines and cheeses. On this joyous occasion, the FACC of Washington DC officially launched the 2009 membership and programming year. This event took place at the Sofitel Lafayette.
