21 March 2024
18h30
19h00
19h05 19h35
19h45
Welcome and Networking
Opening from Dame Menna Rawlings DCMG CVO
Panel: Fostering UK-France Collaboration in Tech, AI and Widening Access to Capital chaired by Theo Rycroft CMG with Clara Chappaz, Brent Hoberman and Philippe Tibi
Fashion Innovation Agency Presentation
Cocktail Reception, Interactions with Immersive UK Tech Companies and Light and Sound Show in the Courtyard
21h30
Doors close
His Majesty’s Ambassador to the French Republic
Minister and Deputy Head of Mission, British Embassy in Paris
Directrice, La Mission French Tech
Co-founder and Executive Chair, Founders Forum Group, Founders Factory and firstminute capital
Président, Comité Exécutif de l’Initiative Tibi, Ministère de l'Economie, des Finances et de la Souveraineté Industrielle et Numérique
LinkedIn @Aircards + @Metalitix
www.aircards.co + www.metalitix.com
Aircards is a creative production studio dedicated to immersive storytelling.
Metalitix is an advanced Spatial Analytics platform, providing detailed understanding of user behaviour within digital 3D environments.
Builder.ai
LinkedIn @Builder.ai
www.builder.ai
Builder.ai is an AI-powered composable software platform. The AI-powered assembly line fuses Lego-like reusable features, using Building Blocks automation to reduce human effort, leveraging a verified network of experts to extend development capabilities, and producing apps that are multitudes less expensive and faster than traditional software development.
LinkedIn @Emperia
www.emperiavr.com
The Emperia platform simplifies the development and control of immersive virtual experiences for various retail sectors, blending the convenience of e-commerce with the impactful aspects of in-person shopping.
It capitalises on the distinct features of the virtual space to enhance overall customer experience.
LinkedIn @Fashion Innovation Agency at London College of Fashion
www.fialondon.com
The Fashion Innovation Agency at London College of Fashion, University of the Arts London, is a worldrenowned team that works at the bleeding edge of emerging technology and is a guiding light for the fashion industry. FIA creates proof of concepts, demonstrating how emerging technologies can be applied to fashion and retail.
LinkedIn @FORG3D
www.forg3d.ai
FORG3D is a large-scale metal additive manufacturing in the aerospace, space and defence sectors. Through a novel additive manufacturing process, Forg3D delivers greener, smarter and faster alternatives to castings and forgings for those looking to innovate – whether to reduce carbon emissions, speed up production or solving the problem of how to manufacture in space.
LinkedIn @Gemba
www.thegemba.com
Gemba is the go-to workforce learning platform of the enterprise metaverse. Its trailblazing, collaborative, virtual reality training experience delivers ROI for global companies going through digital transformation. Gemba is a solution to the biggest challenge faced by transformational leaders – the roll-out of effective training at scale in a compelling and cost-efficient way.
LinkedIn @Holition
www.holition.com
Holition focusses on driving creative technical innovation within the luxury, fashion, beauty, and art spaces worldwide. Part think tank, part digital studio, Holition is a synthesis of retail experts, scientists, filmmakers, artists, mathematicians, UX designers, technologists and other curious minds, united by a digitally empathetic approach to consumer experiences.
Jaguar Land Rover
LinkedIn @JLR
www.jaguarlandrover.com
JLR is the UK's largest investor in automotive research, development and engineering.
We are also the best people using world class processes to create innovative British craftsmanship and engineering excellence. And we excite, enthuse and inspire customers around the world.
LinkedIn @Folio Mirrors
www.swarm.group
Swarm Extraordinary Experiences. Strategy, Design, Deployment. Empowering retailers to build consumer loyalty across digital and physical environments.
Folio Mirrors is the sister company of Swarm. Folio Mirrors are interactive mirrors that blend the digital and physical worlds, seamlessly.
LinkedIn @ZEBOX
www.ze-box.io
ZEBOX is a global start-up accelerator gathering entrepreneurs, industry leaders and ecosystem experts paving new paths toward sustainability, starting with the supply chain. It was founded in 2018 by Rodolphe Saadé, Chairman and CEO of CMA CGM Group. Operating in six regions of the world, ZEBOX provides a unique set of programs, resources and opportunities.
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Published by Department for Business and Trade 21 March 2024