

Culture Shock in the Workplace: Navigate into the American and French cultures at work
🌍 Culture Shocks: Navigating French and U.S. Work Cultures
Working across cultures can be full of surprises — and sometimes, a little confusion! Join us for a lively panel discussion where 4 incredible speakers will share their firsthand experiences navigating the twists and turns of French and U.S. work cultures.
Meet our panel:
✨ Christina An American who’s called Grenoble home for 20 years, mastering the art of French workplace dynamics.
✨ Emily, An American lawyer based in New York City, collaborating with French companies and bridging the cultural gap from afar.
✨ Octave A French (from Toulouse!) engineer at Amazon, blending French roots with American corporate culture.
✨ Matthieu, A French (from Toulouse !) CEO leading European brands in the U.S., building cross-cultural teams and thriving in both worlds.
No clichés, no culture wars — just real stories, practical insights, and a few laughs about the differences that make our work environments unique.
Let's eat American hot dogs and wine from Occitanie to materialize the bridges between both cultures ! 🌟