11/03/2025, Centrum Konferencyjne Fabryczna CKF_13 Krakow
French Tech Connect Poland #FTPL2025
On March 11th, La French Tech Krakow proudly hosted the third edition of French Tech Connect Poland at the Fabryczna Conference Center in Krakow. This annual flagship event, held under the theme “Shaping the Future of European Tech”, celebrated the growing synergies between the French and Polish tech ecosystems and brought together a highly selective audience of 250–300 leaders, including over 75% C-level executives from major corporations, startups, institutions, and NGOs.
The evening opened with a warm welcome and a presentation of School 42 by its Warsaw Director, Aleksandra Czetwertyńska, followed by an inspiring live music demo and pitch from the French scale-up Expressive E. The program continued with a major panel discussion, “Shaping the future of European tech, together,” featuring top industry leaders: Eric Gareau (CLARANOVA), Julien Musial (Euroclear), Jean-François Gaudy (Inetum), Aneta Kolankowska (BNP Paribas CIB), and Pierre Jeannes (Keewe). The discussion was moderated by Romain Rebour, President of La French Tech Krakow, and highlighted the rapid evolution of European tech and the shared ambition to drive innovation across #cloud, #AI, #greentech, and disruptive technologies.
The event also featured a dedicated networking zone with startup and innovation booths, as well as an exclusive VIP area for selected partners and executives, creating a unique environment for meaningful exchanges and new collaborations. The evening continued with an Awards Ceremony, followed by a premium networking session featuring an assortment of appetizers and an open-bar cocktail reception.
French Tech Connect Poland 2025 reached full capacity ahead of time, demonstrating the strong momentum and growing influence of the Franco-Polish tech community. We extend our gratitude to our official supporters: the French Republic, Avanquest, BNP Paribas CIB, Euroclear, Inetum, and Keewe, whose support made this exceptional evening possible.
La French Tech is France’s national startup movement, powered by its ecosystem and supported by the Ministry of the Economy, Finance and Industrial and Digital Sovereignty. With 114 communities across 52 countries, including La French Tech Krakow, founded in 2019, the network unites thousands of startups, investors, and innovators to accelerate global tech collaboration.
French Tech Connect Poland 2025 once again showcased the strength, ambition, and unity of our community. Together, we are shaping the future of European tech.
13/03/2023, Centrum Konferencyjne Fabryczna CKF_13, Kraków
French Tech Connect Poland #FTPL2023
On March 13th, La French Tech Krakow proudly hosted French Tech Connect 2023 at the Fabryczna Conference Center in Krakow.
This flagship event celebrated the renewal of La French Tech Krakow’s certification for the next three years and aimed to strengthen connections between the French and Polish tech ecosystems. The gathering brought together over 200 tech professionals, entrepreneurs, investors, and leaders for an evening of innovation, collaboration, and inspiration.
We kicked off with a keynote address by Jean-Marc Harion, CEO of PLAY/UPC, who shared insights on the future of AI, cloud, and quantum technologies. Followed by an insightful discussion panel featuring industry experts such as Krzysztof Sokół (Equativ), Natalia Świrska (OVHcloud), Joanna Stefańska (Scaleway), Thibault Hagler (COZYMAN), and Philippe Citroën (Netatmo). A discussion that allowed to showcase the growth of the tech ecosystem and its impact on both local and global markets.
The night didn’t stop there, attendees had the opportunity to network with like-minded professionals, exchange ideas, and build meaningful partnerships. The event concluded with a private visit to the Vodka Factory Museum, complemented by a cocktail reception and inspiring conversations.
It was a true celebration of innovation and collaboration, highlighting the power of French and Polish tech synergies.
We extend our gratitude to our partners and all those who attended for making it such a successful evening. La French Tech Connect 2023 has been made possible by Destination Pologne, Atelier XIV, La French Tech Warsaw , French-Polish Chamber of Commerce and Industry, French Embassy in Warsaw, Consulate General of France in Krakow, Business France, #OMGKRK and Krakow Technology Park.
