International Economic Forum of the Americas

🚀 Appel à bénévoles — Conférence de Montréal 2026

Rejoignez-nous du 8 au 10 juin 2026 à l’Hôtel Bonaventure Montréal et participez à un événement international réunissant des leaders du monde des affaires, de la politique et de l’innovation.

• Assistez à des conférences de haut niveau
• Acquérez une expérience concrète en événementiel
• Développez votre réseau et vos compétences

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🚀 Call for Volunteers — Conference of Montreal 2026

Join us June 8–10, 2026 at the Hôtel Bonaventure Montréal and be part of a global event bringing together leaders in business, policy, and innovation.

• Attend high-level conferences
• Gain hands-on event experience
• Build valuable skills & network

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Next week in Buenos Aires, the IEFA LatAm Forum brings together leaders from across the Americas to discuss the forces shaping Latin America’s economic future.

From the energy transition and critical minerals to nearshoring, AI, infrastructure investment, and geopolitical shifts, this year’s agenda tackles the issues driving growth and transformation across the region.

View the full program on our website. Link in bio.

As our first event of 2026 will take place in a few weeks, we are pleased to kickoff a very special year of celebrations!

2026 marks three important milestones in our global journey:
• Toronto — 20 years
• Miami — 15 years
• Paris — 10 years

Six cities. Three milestones. One global dialogue. Where will you join us this year?

As our first event of 2026 will take place in a few weeks, we are pleased to kickoff a very special year of celebrations! 2026 marks three important milestones in our global journey:

• Toronto — 20 years
• Miami — 15 years
• Paris — 10 years

Six cities. Three milestones. One global dialogue. Where will you join us this year?

Tickets are now available. Early Bird tickets are offered for a limited time.

📍 Phoenix Convention Center
🗓️ May 12–13

🔗 Details and registration at the link in bio.

Thank you for reinforcing our partnership, becoming our Official Global Airline for 2026.
Together, we are connecting Canada to the world! ✈️

What a way to close the Conference of Paris!

Today we ended our gathering on a high note with the International Economic Forum of the Americas formalizing a strategic partnership with Choose Paris Region, right here, in front of our community of leaders, innovators, and changemakers.

Baptiste Orlandini (CEO, Choose Paris Region), Nicholas Rémillard (CEO, IEFA), and Cédric Muller (VP of Business Relations & Head of Europe, IEFA) came together to sign an agreement that strengthens the bridge between the North American economic ecosystem and the Paris region.

This partnership brings our shared mission to life: fostering international exchange, creating opportunities for innovation, and building connections that matter.

In uncertain times, we choose certainty in our partnerships, in our shared values, and in our collective future.

Thank you to everyone who made the Conference of Paris unforgettable. See you at the next one !

As the Conference of Paris 2025 reaches its conclusion, Edoardo Goldstein, Executive Director of the Conference of Paris, reflected on two exceptional days of dynamic dialogue, forward-looking ideas, and global engagement at the highest level.

This year’s edition convened an extraordinary community of leaders and innovators, from government, business, finance, academia, and civil society, uniting in Paris to examine the forces shaping a new global era. From breakthrough technologies and energy transition to geopolitical realignments and sustainable development, the conversations held here set the stage for ambitious action and strategic cooperation worldwide.

We extend our deepest appreciation to all our speakers, partners, and participants for their remarkable contribution to this year’s program. Your insights, enthusiasm, and commitment to progress drive the mission of the Conference of Paris forward year after year.

Thank you for being part of this inspiring exchange. We look forward to advancing these crucial conversations together at our next edition in 2026.

🎥 Stay engaged on IEFA TV for full sessions, exclusive insights, and continued dialogue with global leaders.

This afternoon at the Conference of Paris 2025, leaders came together to challenge conventional thinking and explore groundbreaking strategies shaping the next era of global innovation and resilience.

FROM CRITICAL MINERALS TO GLOBAL RESILIENCE

Mike Henry, CEO, BHP
Charlotte Reed, Principal Correspondent, France and Spain, CNBC
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TOWARD A DIVERSE ENERGY FUTURE

This session explores how governments and businesses can advance a diverse, sustainable energy future while leveraging technologies like smart grids and energy storage to ensure resilience, reliability, and equity.

Håkan Agnevall, President & CEO, Wärtsilä
Philippe Kehren, CEO, Solvay
Helima Croft, Managing Director & Global Head of Commodity Strategy, RBC Capital Markets
Tim Houston, Premier, Government of Nova Scotia
Florence Colombo-Fouquet, Vice-Présidente ESG Groupe, ENGIE
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BOARDROOM GEOPOLITICS: NAVIGATING RISK, POWER, AND PROFIT

This session examines how business leaders can navigate geopolitical risks, fragmented markets, and regulatory challenges while safeguarding growth, resilience, and strategic autonomy.

Helima Croft, Managing Director & Global Head of Commodity Strategy, RBC Capital Markets
José Luis Manzano, Founder & CEO, Integra Capital

Were you part of this afternoon’s discussions? Which subject captured your attention the most?

🎥 Watch it live on IEFA TV — our YouTube channel.
Conference of Paris 2025

Thriving in the Unpredictable | OECD Headquarters, Paris, France 📍

At 2 PM, in the participant lounge at Conference of Paris, we had the privilege of attending a fireside chat between Mr. Guido Retter, CEO of RETTER Group, and Ms. Lorraine Goumot, Financial Journalist and Founder of R³ Media Group.

Mr. Retter shared about his company’s inspiring journey from a small Romanian company founded in 2006 to one of the country's leading infrastructure builders, driven by long-term vision, innovation, and strong partnerships.

Key takeaways:
-Innovation & sustainability are at the core of Retter's projects, with a clear focus on reducing construction's environmental footprint
-European collaboration and EU integration have been decisive in scaling expertise and meeting the highest standards
-Infrastructure as resilience: beyond economic growth, Retter sees infrastructure as a pillar of Europe's security and a future contributor to Ukraine's reconstruction

Were you able to attend? What were your key takeaways?

Luncheon – Day Two. Conference of Paris 2025.

Discover how global leaders network, exchange ideas, and gain insights from the strategies shaping the global economy of tomorrow.

This exclusive gathering brings together decision-makers who are driving innovation, transforming industries, and shaping the future of business worldwide.

Speakers included:

Paul Hudson, CEO, Sanofi
Bernard Spitz, Founder and CEO, BSC
Shelley Carroll, ICD.D Carroll, City Councillor and Mayor’s Economic Development and Culture Champion, City of Toronto

Private Event - On Invitation-Only

Conference of Paris 2025

Thriving in the Unpredictable | OECD Headquarters, Paris, France 📍