Newsletter   September 2026

 
 

Newsletter September 2026

 
 

Dear FICC Members,

After a busy summer, we are delighted to welcome the return of our FICC community as we look ahead to an exciting autumn programme.

The coming months will bring a full programme of opportunities to connect, exchange ideas and explore new business opportunities across our France-Ireland network. From our Working Groups and networking events to our webinars, the Learning Expedition to Cherbourg and our Business Lunch with Jack Chambers TD, there will be plenty of ways to engage with fellow members and stay connected to the wider business community.

We are also delighted to welcome seven new members to the Chamber this month: Alliance Française Dublin, Dublin City University, Talk Production, Anchor Brand, ESG Data Core, ICCC Ltd and MoveAhead. Their diverse expertise across education, culture, market research, marketing, sustainability, international trade and AI reflects the breadth of our growing network. We look forward to introducing them to our members and supporting them as they connect with the wider FICC community.

Looking further ahead, preparations are well underway for the Ireland France Business Awards, taking place in Paris on 26 November. We look forward to celebrating the achievements of businesses contributing to the strong economic relationship between France and Ireland, and to bringing our wider network together for this special occasion.

As always, we would like to thank our members and partners for their continued engagement and support. It is your involvement that makes our community so dynamic, and we look forward to sharing a busy and rewarding autumn with you.

We hope to see many of you at our upcoming events and wish you all a very successful rentrée.

Cliona McGowan
Director / Directrice Générale

 
 

DEADLINE IS NEXT WEEK! IFBA 2026 - CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

 
 

Applications are still open for the Ireland France Business Awards 2026, celebrating companies making an outstanding contribution to trade and investment between Ireland and France. This year’s categories include Best Irish Company in France, Best French Company in Ireland, and Franco-Irish Business Newcomer of the Year.

The Awards Ceremony and Gala Dinner will take place at Bridge Pont Alexandre III in Paris on Thursday 26th November 2026. Applications close on Wednesday 16th September at 12 noon.

Apply now and showcase your company’s Franco-Irish success story.

 
 

LEARNING EXPEDITION TO THE PORT OF CHERBOURG (FRANCE) - AUTUMN 2026

 
 

Join the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce for an exclusive Learning Expedition to the Port of Cherbourg from 13–15 October 2026. 

Discover one of France's leading maritime hubs, meet key industry stakeholders, explore cross-Channel trade and energy transition projects, and identify new business opportunities between Ireland and Normandy. Designed for senior decision-makers, this immersive programme combines strategic insights, networking and tailored site visits.

 
 

NEW MEMBERS

New Members - September 2026

Welcome to our new FICC members: ALE, Alliance Française Dublin, DublinCityUniversity, Talk Production, Anchor Brand, ESG Data Core, ICCC & MoveAhead

 
 
 

UPCOMING EVENTS

 
 

Wednesday 28 October 2026 • EXCEPTIONAL EVENT

FICC Business Lunch with Minister Jack Chambers

Schedule : - 12:00 PM to 3:00 PM

 
Subscribe to the event
 
 

Friday 2 October 2026 • WEBINAR

Fireside Chat - Rhonda Doyle, Country President and Managing Director - Schneider Electric Ireland

Meet our FICC CEOs in the Fireside Chat Series!

 
 
 

Tuesday 6 October 2026

French Tech Apéro n°8 : Building Tomorrow’s EdTech Champions

 
 
 

Tuesday 13 October 2026

Le Network - October 2026

 
 
 

- Tuesday 13 October to Thursday 15 October 2026 • EXCEPTIONAL EVENT

Learning Expedition to the Port of Cherbourg (France)

13–15 October 2026 | Explore strategic opportunities between Ireland and Normandy’s leading maritime hub

 
 
 

Wednesday 21 October 2026

The Future Workplace in the Age of AI with ISSAV Econocom

 
 
 

Friday 30 October 2026 • NETWORKING

e-B2B Europe #4

An online morning of B2B meetings to connect with your future European partners

 
 

NEWS

 
 

MEMBERS

Saint-Gobain Celebrates 90 Years in Kingscourt with Future Foundations Event

MEMBERS

Eight Days Offshore Gives Kingspan the Ultimate Test

 
 

EVENT REPORT

FICC Members Visit BnM: Industrial Transformation in Action

COMMUNICATION - PRESS

Schneider Electric: Advancing Smarter Water Infrastructure

 
 

NEW MEMBERS

A warm welcome to Colas, new FICC Patron!

ANALYSES & STUDIES

Brèves économiques Irlande - 2ème Trimestre 2026

 
 

M2M OFFER - ANCHOR BRAND

 
 

Anchor Brand is offering FICC members a complimentary 30-minute Strategic Marketing Review.

The session offers business owners and senior leaders an external perspective on their marketing, helping identify growth opportunities, sharpen positioning and assess what’s working!

 
 

Patrons

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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