Franco-British partnerships on Science and Society
Scientific innovation and discovery are at the forefront of international cooperation to address global challenges and advance the frontiers of scientific knowledge. Artificial Intelligence, renewable energy, climate science, advancements in healthcare and space exploration will dominate future scientific discussions and collaboration between France and the UK.
The Franco-British Council regularly brings together government, experts, industry, academics and civil society to discuss and promote cooperation between the two countries.
In December 2023, the Franco-British Council agreed to work in partnership with the Franco-British Data Society
Free trade seminar “Power and trade” – Paris, January 2026
The Franco-British Council held a seminar on ‘Power and Trade‘ at the Assemblée Nationale in Paris on 12th January 2026. The seminar brought together historians, economists, policymakers and business leaders to examine the relationship between geopolitical power and international commerce from historical, contemporary and strategic perspectives. The event explored how trade shapes power relations between states and how geopolitical competition.
The conference report is available to read HERE
Seminar on “AI from the top, AI from the ground” – Paris, February 2025
Ahead of the Artificial Intelligence Action Summit which was hosted by France in Paris on 10-11th February and as part of the Franco-British Council’s work on Science and Society, the Franco-British Council hosted a conference on “AI from the top, AI from the ground” on 5th February 2025 at the Ministry of Economy, Finance, Industrial & Digital Sovereignty in Paris Bercy with Franco-British speakers from the industry.
The report from the conference is available to read HERE – News page is HERE
Seminar on the issue of “Artificial Intelligence and information warfare” – London, July 2024
In July 2024, the Franco-British Council hosted a one-day seminar at University College London in partnership with Inria and the Franco-British Data Society on “Artificial Intelligence and Information Warfare”.
The report from the conference is available to read HERE
