FORUM CCE
NORTH AMERICA

SERVING THE INFLUENCE OF FRANCE IN THE WORLD

Three days of high-level conferences and roundtables bringing together leaders and experts from across the continent to exchange insights and create new opportunities within one of America’s fastest-growing business ecosystems.

October 21–23, 2026

Rooted in Texas and connected to the broader U.S. and North American market, the Forum CCE North America is an opportunity to discover one of the continent’s most dynamic business environments, with Texas standing out as one of its most vibrant economic engines. Built on a strong French-American ecosystem and supported by more than $40 billion in cumulative French investment, the Forum will explore key issues shaping the future of business while creating a platform for French and North American leaders to connect, exchange and build new opportunities.

$2.7TTexas GDP in 2024, a scale comparable to the world’s 8th largest economy.
#1Houston is the leading U.S. export metro, with $286B in foreign trade.
63French companies operate 112 subsidiaries in the Houston area.

3 strategic themes

The program highlights several strategic conversations, with energy and industrial transition, space, aviation and defense, medical innovation, life sciences and artificial intelligence among the key topics addressed. These themes are part of a broader agenda designed to connect ideas, industries and decision-makers across North America.

Solar panels and wind turbines for Energy and Transition

Energy and Transition

Decarbonization, infrastructure, industrial transformation and the business opportunities shaping the next energy order.

Rocket launch representing the space economy

Aeronautics and Space

Private space infrastructure, dual-use technologies and cross-border partnerships connecting industry and institutions.

Laboratory research for medical innovation

Medicine and Health

AI, life sciences, advanced therapies and the business models accelerating healthcare transformation.

Cross-cutting themes

AI and Data Centers

Digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence and the capacity needs behind the next wave of innovation.

Culture and Sports

Major events, soft power and cultural connections strengthening transatlantic business relationships.

Business ecosystem

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Platinum Title Sponsor

ENGIE

As a leading Platinum partner, ENGIE supports this Forum and its mission to connect French and North American business leaders around energy, innovation and industry.

The F1 Austin Grand Prix will take place the following weekend, offering participants an additional opportunity to enjoy one of Texas’s major international sporting events.