22/05/2025, Warsaw
French Tech Connect Poland 2025 – Warsaw Edition
La French Tech Krakow participated in the 2025 edition of French Tech Connect Poland, hosted in Warsaw under the theme “In TECH We Trust!”. This national gathering brought together the French and Polish innovation communities for an evening dedicated to technology, entrepreneurship, and cross-border collaboration.
About the Event
French Tech Connect Poland is an annual conference designed to highlight the dynamism of Poland’s tech ecosystem and strengthen its links with the French innovation landscape. The 2025 Warsaw edition welcomed over 600 participants, including startups, scale-ups, corporate representatives, investors, and members of the public sector.
Organized by La French Tech Warsaw, the event offered a comprehensive programme combining expert insights, startup showcases, and dedicated networking opportunities, illustrating the chapter’s mission to build bridges across the CEE innovation space.
Theme: “In TECH We Trust!”
This year’s theme focused on the strategic role of technology in shaping Europe’s competitiveness and fostering international cooperation. Discussions explored key topics such as emerging tech trends, business transformation, new models of innovation, and the evolving relationship between public institutions and the private tech sector.
Programme Highlights
The evening featured a rich agenda, including:
• Inspirational keynotes on innovation, digital transformation, and market trends
• Startup pitch sessions, showcasing emerging Polish and regional ventures
• Panel discussions and fireside chats with ecosystem leaders
• Business case presentations from established tech companies
• A networking space encouraging dialogue between founders, investors, and industry experts
Opening Contributions
The event opened with remarks from:
• Étienne de Poncins, introducing the conference and emphasizing the importance of tech-driven cooperation between France and Poland.
• Florence Sardas, highlighting the continued commitment of corporate partners to innovation and entrepreneurship.
• Walid Barsali, outlining the objectives of the Warsaw chapter and its role in supporting the local ecosystem.
Contribution of La French Tech Krakow
Following the Krakow edition held earlier in the year, La French Tech Krakow was pleased to join this second national chapter event. The Warsaw meeting provided an opportunity to reinforce coordination between French Tech hubs in Poland, exchange perspectives on ecosystem development, and support greater visibility for innovative companies from both countries.
