French American Innovation Day: Bridging Health Innovation - French & New York Perspectives
The French American Innovation Day (FAID) is an annual symposium aimed at fostering collaboration between France and the USA in innovation and research.
It is organized by the Office for Science and Technology of the French Embassy.
The French American Innovation Day will showcase the dynamic landscape of health innovation, focusing on key themes such as onco-immunology, gene therapy and brain and cognition.
Who should attend?
This event is designed to facilitate partnerships and exchange of ideas between French and American researchers, industry leaders, and regulatory experts.
What to expect?
Keynote:
Neil Stahl, Executive VP of R&D at Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, sharing insights on innovation in biopharmaceuticals.
Speakers:
NYC International Affairs & Economic Development: Viq Pervaaz, Senior Vice President on EDC’s Life Sciences Team and Edward Mermelstein Commissioner NYC Mayor’s Office for International Affairs. Discussion on New York City's initiatives to support global collaboration and economic growth in health innovation with
Innovation Centers of NYC: Memorial Sloan Kettering Technology Development, Columbia Technology Ventures, Mount Sinai Innovation Partners, showcasing their cutting-edge research and infrastructure.
Leaders of French BioClusters such as Brain and Mind abd Genother, highlighting their contributions to healthcare advancements.
Venture Capital & Funding Trends
Startup Pitch Competition: To be able to pitch, please apply by emailing Sheila.Harroch@ambascience-usa.org
French Governmental Agency for Health Innovation (AIS): Presentation of its mission and role in fostering healthcare innovation under the "Health Innovation 2030" plan created by President Macron by Clementine Body, head of international Projects at the AIS
Why should you attend?
Participants will have the opportunity to hear from leading experts, including a keynote presentation on the current state of health innovation in New York, followed by insights into the French innovation ecosystem.
Through case-study presentations, interactive panel discussions, and networking opportunities, attendees will engage with a diverse array of stakeholders from both countries, including academic institutions, federal agencies, and venture capital firms.
Join us at FAID 2025 to explore new frontiers in health innovation and establish valuable connections!
We are looking forward to seeing you there!
Sheila Harroch, Expertise France