France Maine Innovation Evening

100 Fore Street,Portland ME 04101

20 May, 2022

Description

An evening bringing together members of the economic and innovation communities of France and Maine Program:  4:30pm - Arrival of guests and networking 5:00pm - Introductory remarks by dignitaries : Senate President Troy Jackson and French Consul General Arnaud Mentré 5:15pm - Panel discussion - Exploring the innovation economies of France and Maine: current practices and opportunities for strengthening ties. Featuring: - Moderator, Topaz Smith, Founder Residency Program Manager, Roux Institute - Ludivine Wolczik, Executive Director, French-American Chamber of Commerce of New England - Whit Richardson, Founder, Maine Startups Insider - Wade Meritt, President of Maine International Trade Center - Nicolas de Beco, President of the French Trade Advisors of New England  6:15pm - Pitch battle event with French and Maine start-ups with a focus on the healthcare/biotech space.   7:15pm - Closing remarks followed by refreshments