UBIFRANCE lead a delegation of eight French companies in the e-learning and training industry, offering their latest technology and specialty at the ASTD International Conference that took place in Denver, CO on May 06-09 2012.  The delegation collectively and individually met potential partners and buyers with major American companies like Coca-Cola – showing interests and excitement with the innovation and savoir-faire of these promising French companies in this industry. The delegation left the conference with great satisfaction and excitement as they took away major contacts that could potentially turn into future clients or partnerships. One particular French company expressed confidence that the leads generated at this event can make a potential turnover of over one million euros. For further questions regarding about ASTD event or inquiries about meeting French companies in this industry, please contact Trade Advisor Sandrine Hart and follow her on twitter @ubintis and Linkedin group:  French North American New Technologies, Innovations, and Services.

  It is with great excitement to announce that UBIFRANCE North America has twitter accounts dedicated to each of its sectors. With over 90 events between the United States and Canada, you may now follow our Trade Advisors as they keep you up-to-date to the latest event news, as well as tweeting on their expertise and industry knowledge. Drop in and say Bonjour as we invite and encourage you to follow us, ask questions, and be part of our online community! Main UBIFRANCE Twitter Account:  UBIFRANCE N. America ITI: Aerospace , Automotive , Infrastructure , Energy , Environment , Manufacturing NTIS: New Technologies, Innovations, & Services AGROTECH: Food & Beverage , Wine & Spirit , Agro Food Equipment MHS: Health Care , Beauty , Fashion , Décor , Leisure

UBIFRANCE Atlanta’s office will be leading a delegation of French companies, specializing in the training industry and offering the latest technology at the ASTD International Conference. ASTD (American Society for Training & Development) is the world’s largest association dedicated to workplace learning in more than 125 U.S. chapters and with more than 20 international partners. The group will meet in Denver, CO, from May 06-09 2012. With a delegation of at least 10 companies, UBIFRANCE is organizing a full program for its delegates! When they arrive in Denver, those selected companies will benefit from an intense week of international conferences, seminars, and some B2B meetings to share insights and experiences with both potential partners and clients (More than 8,500 last year), with expected participants from leading companies in the industry such as Blackboard , Lynda.com , Citrix , Disney Institute , Taleo , and Rosetta Stone . With the training industry rapidly changing, it’s not surprising that learning and development professionals are trying to keep up. Participation in this UBIFRANCE’s mission for the ASTD Conference offers not only the opportunity to accelerate a company’s business development in the United States, but develops both international market opportunities and recognition. To meet our French delegation and American partners, please click “Attending” on our LinkedIn page , and follow us on Twitter for up to date information. Don’t forget to check the ASTD video to get all the details on the event and for any additional information please contact either: Sandrine HART Trade Advisor Tel. : 404-495-1667 - Fax : 404-495-1696 E-mail : sandrine.hart@ubifrance.fr François CACAUD-ROGER Project Coordinator Assistant Tel. : 404-495-1691 - Fax : 404-495-1696 E-mail : francois.cacaud-roger.int@ubifrance.fr  

  The French Tech Tour is back by popular demand. UBIFRANCE’s San Francisco office is currently accepting applications for the sixth edition of their annual event, to be held in Silicon Valley from June 2 to 8, 2012. Hi-tech companies from across France are invited to apply. Applications will be submitted for review to UBIFRANCE’s American Partners – a list that includes some of the most established names in Silicon Valley, from Google to HP , Intel and Cisco . It’s our American partners who will determine who makes the cut. When they arrive in Silicon Valley, those selected companies will benefit from an intense week of B2B meetings with both official partners and potential clients. In addition, each company will receive personalized coaching on their American presentation style and have multiple opportunities to pitch their technology to both specialized press and the general public. Companies most likely to succeed their candidacy are small to midsize tech companies that either possess strong client references in France, and/or significant funding, and/or exceptionally innovative technology and intellectual property. Approximately half of past years’ selected companies have since incorporated in the United States. Participation in the French Tech Tour offers not only the opportunity to accelerate a company’s business development in the United States, but has become a mark of success in Europe, furthering international recognition. The dossier de candidature is available at http://frenchtechtour.com , and must be completed by February 27, 2012. For additional information on either applying or becoming a partner, please contact: frenchtechtour@ubifrance.fr . We look forward to seeing you in June!

Ubifrance will be leading a delegation of French retailers, agencies, media companies to the National Retail Federation 2012 Retail’s Big Show at the Javits Convention Center in New York between January 15 to18, 2012. The show is now 101 years old and is still the can’t-miss industry event for the who’s who in retail . More than 22,000 visitors came last year for the centennial; the NRF is expecting at least the same number in 2012.  With a delegation at least 21 companies strong, Ubifrance is organizing a full program for its delegates. The agency will launch the week with a pre-conference on Sunday, January 19 hosting speakers and panelists involved in retail, marketing and new technologies. Ubifrance will be organizing visits of the NRF exhibit hall, providing support to its delegates to better look for innovations among the 500 exhibitors. Each day of the show a debriefing of the day is offered to delegates who find no better place to listen, share and understand this year’s issue. Insights and learning about all conferences being attended by delegates and Ubifrance’s team will be offered. A post-conference will be hold on Wednesday, right before the second NRF retail store tour happening all over NYC (first round being hold on Saturday). With more than 100 sessions running over four days, hundreds of exhibitors covering every retail trends and sector, Ubifrance is looking forward to January 15-18 and to this great networking opportunity! If you want to meet, or to speak with the delegation or if you have any other question, please feel free to email us.  

UBIFRANCE - French Trade Commission presents you French video game products today on June 7 until 9, 2011 in the South Hall of the Los Angeles Convention Center. Discover the French pavilion at the E3 expo center with 11 French companies with innovative products. For direct news, follow us on our  Twitter account   or to know more about the companies, please click here . For more information, please contact us .

UBIFRANCE - French Trade Commission is organizing a special event around the French Tech Tour. The French Tech Tour is a week-long event during which the best French Tech startups meet with the tech leaders of Silicon Valley.                  Join us at "Surviving the Tech Startup Jungle" soirée  from 6.00p.m to 9.30p.m on June 9, 2011.   On the occasion of UBIBFRANCE’s annual French Tech Tour, come join us for a memorable soirée as we welcome 13 of France’s most promising hi-tech companies coming to the Bay Area for one week to meet with more than 50 world leaders in Technology: Adobe, Apple, AT&T, Cisco, eBay, Fujitsu, Google, Intel, Microsoft, Nokia, Qualcomm, Sony, Sprint, Verizon, Groupon, Vodafone, Broadcom, HP, LG, SAP, etc The night will feature a panel of successful entrepreneurs on succeeding as an international startup in Silicon Valley.   Our panelists : - Suchit Dash, Founder of IFeelGoods - Carlos Diaz, Founder of BlueKiwi Software - Pascal Levi Garboua, Serial Entrepreneur - Jean Sini, VP at Mint You will also have the opportunity to meet with the best tech companies coming from France: Appoke, Ateme, Avencis, Bkrender, Caps Entreprise, GingerSquid, Global Vision System, Mobiquant, Mootwin, NTX Research, Pole Star, RunMyProcess, Yseop. Cocktails and food will be provided.   Please RSVP and come for the " Surviving the Tech Startup Jungle " soirée.   Schedule : 6pm-6:15pm Refreshments                     6:15pm-7:30pm: Company Pitches - Panel                     7:30pm: Cocktail reception                                                                                    Our partners :                                            Location : Quadrus Conference Center              2400 Sand Hill Rd               Menlo Park, CA 94025 For more information contact us or visit the French Tech Tour website .