French American Chamber of Commerce, California SF-LA

French American Chamber of Commerce, California SF-LA Our mission is to support companies and entrepreneurs in their development in California. Learn more at www.faccsf.com.

The French-American Chamber of Commerce is a non-profit, non-governmental and member-driven organization, created in 1978. Our mission is to engage the French-American business community and to support companies settle and develop in northern California.
350 benefactor members, 100 events/year and a wide range of corporate services.

[NEW MEMBER]📣 We are proud to announce Kickmaker as a new FACC California Entrepreneur member! 🚀 Kickmaker is a design a...
08/31/2026

[NEW MEMBER]

📣 We are proud to announce Kickmaker as a new FACC California Entrepreneur member!

🚀 Kickmaker is a design and industrialization firm specializing in high-tech hardware and software projects, supporting clients from prototype to mass production.

With 300+ strategists and engineers across the United States, France, and China, Kickmaker combines hardware, software, engineering, and manufacturing expertise to turn ambitious ideas into market-ready products across industries including robotics, medical devices, aerospace & defense, mobility & energy, and consumer products.

Its end-to-end capabilities cover product strategy, R&D, prototyping, product development, industrialization, supply chain, testing, certification, and production, helping clients de-risk scale-up and accelerate time-to-market.

🤝 Welcome aboard Kickmaker!

👉 More information: https://www.kickmaker.io

👉 Want to join our network? Check out our website to become a member:
https://www.facccalifornia.com/membership/become-a-member-1.html

[NEW MEMBER]📣 We are proud to announce Compline W**e Shop as a new FACC California Entrepreneur member!Compline Restaura...
08/28/2026

[NEW MEMBER]

📣 We are proud to announce Compline W**e Shop as a new FACC California Entrepreneur member!

Compline Restaurant and W**e Shop is an award-winning w**e and food destination in the heart of downtown Napa, created by sommelier Matt Stamp.

Executive Chef Dan Ziebell's menu focuses on elevated Californian cuisine, emphasizing seasonality without sacrificing sheer deliciousness.

Their 1,200-selection w**e list focuses on handpicked local favorites and classic bottles from all over the world. In 2024 and 2025, Compline's w**e list was named the "Best in North America" by the World of Fine W**es, the w**e industry's most important international publication.

📍First St. District in Downtown Napa

🤝 Welcome aboard Compline Restaurant and W**e Shop!

👉 More information: http://complinew**e.com

👉 Want to join our network? Check out our website to become a member:
https://www.facccalifornia.com/membership/become-a-member-1.html

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[NEW MEMBER]📣 We are proud to announce Alouette Childcare & Preschool as a new FACC California Entrepreneur member!Aloue...
08/28/2026

[NEW MEMBER]

📣 We are proud to announce Alouette Childcare & Preschool as a new FACC California Entrepreneur member!

Alouette Childcare & Preschool is a home-based French immersion program in Los Angeles, welcoming up to 12 children aged 1 to 5 years old.

Founded in 2015 by Olivia Dupré, the curriculum centers on learning through play, autonomy, and emotional development. Our facility includes 2 classrooms, a nap room, a large patio, and a large garden, all equipped with age-appropriate materials for each group.

Alouette provides homemade organic meals daily and creates a true French-speaking community in the heart of LA. The team pursues continuous professional training throughout the year to ensure the highest quality of care and education.

🤝 Welcome aboard Alouette Childcare & Preschool !

👉 More information: https://www.alouette-childcare.com/

👉 Want to join our network? Check out our website to become a member:
https://www.facccalifornia.com/membership/become-a-member-1.html

✨ What an inspiring evening at the 2nd edition of our Cannes Lions Media Panel!Drawing on the Cannes Lions 2026 experien...
08/27/2026

✨ What an inspiring evening at the 2nd edition of our Cannes Lions Media Panel!

Drawing on the Cannes Lions 2026 experience this past June, the conversation brought together professionals from media, advertising, technology, and entertainment to unpack the trends shaping the industry.

From the evolving role of the CMO and the rise of the creator economy to AI-powered creativity, premium media, sports, and brand trust, the discussion offered valuable perspectives from one of the industry’s most influential global gatherings.

💡One message stood out: as technology accelerates, meaningful relationships, cultural relevance, human creativity, and measurable business impact matter more than ever.

🙏 Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such an engaging evening.
…To our outstanding panelists:
Yann Caloghiris, Piper Heitzler, Tal Almany, and Vincent Cevalte
… To our partners : BABC Los Angeles, GABA Southern California - German American Business Association, Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West, Los Angeles, Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles Sacc-La
… and to our host Left Field Labs!

[MEMBERS’ NEWS]Our member Upsun (formerly Platform.sh) is excited to announce the 2nd edition of Product & Engineering C...
08/27/2026

[MEMBERS’ NEWS]

Our member Upsun (formerly Platform.sh) is excited to announce the 2nd edition of Product & Engineering Circle, taking place in San Francisco on September 2nd.

The Product & Engineering Circle brings together a small, highly curated group of product and engineering leaders to exchange practical insights on the shift toward agentic software development and how it is reshaping teams, practices, tools, and organizations.

The conversation will feature:
🔹 Megh Gautam from Box, sharing insights from their journey
🔹 Stephane Kasriel from Meta, discussing the latest successful Muse release
🔹 Guillaume Moigneu, Field CTO at Upsun (formerly Platform.sh), presenting the vision behind Upsun Dispatch

If you are a CTO, CPO, or responsible for AI transformation within a software development team of at least 20 people, you are welcome to attend.

📩 For more information and to register, contact [email protected]
Hurry up, space is limited!

[San Francisco & Los Angeles]📣 2 WEEKS TO GO! Join us on September 10 for one of our signature events of the season: the...
08/26/2026

[San Francisco & Los Angeles]

📣 2 WEEKS TO GO! Join us on September 10 for one of our signature events of the season: the Welcome Back Cocktail, taking place simultaneously in San Francisco and Los Angeles.

Reconnect with the French-American business community, meet new members, catch up with familiar faces, and kick off the new business season with an evening of networking in two exceptional settings.
🗓 Thursday, September 10, 2026
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 San Francisco – Residence de France, graciously hosted by Valérie Brisset, Consul General of France in San Francisco
👉 Register here: https://www.facccalifornia.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/welcome-back-cocktail-san-francisco-2026.html

📍 Los Angeles (Culver City) – renowned French bakery Sweet Wheat, in the presence of Adrien Frier, Consul General of France in Los Angeles
👉 Register here: https://www.facccalifornia.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/welcome-back-cocktail-los-angeles-2026.html

✨ Two cities. One evening. One great opportunity to reconnect.

We look forward to welcoming you in San Francisco or Los Angeles!

Consulat général de France à San Francisco

[NEW MEMBER]📣 We are proud to announce Kiddos AI as a new FACC California Entrepreneur member!Kiddos AI reimagines child...
08/25/2026

[NEW MEMBER]

📣 We are proud to announce Kiddos AI as a new FACC California Entrepreneur member!

Kiddos AI reimagines childhood learning through safe and human centered AI

building a suite of privacy first learning apps that help children explore, learn, and grow while protecting their safety and data.

They believe the next generation of educational technology must protect what matters most: a child’s curiosity, imagination, and privacy.

🤝 Welcome aboard Kiddos AI !

👉 More information: https://www.kiddos.ai

👉 Want to join our network? Check out our website to become a member: https://www.facccalifornia.com/membership/become-a-member-1.html

[SAN FRANCISCO]📣🇪🇺 Fall European Networking Evening is just a month away, register now!🗓 Thursday, September 24th⏰ 6:00 ...
08/25/2026

[SAN FRANCISCO]
📣🇪🇺 Fall European Networking Evening is just a month away, register now!

🗓 Thursday, September 24th
⏰ 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍SAP, 135 Townsend Street, SF
🎟️Register on our website: https://www.facccalifornia.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/2026-fall-european-networking-evening.html

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🤝 Back from the summer break? Reconnect, meet and network with the European business community of the Bay Area at our final European Networking Event of 2026!

Join us for our Fall European Networking Event, co-organized with the British American Business Council Northern California , GABA Northern California - German American Business Association, and other European Chambers of Commerce.

🇪🇺 Expect a lively European atmosphere, great conversations, and a unique opportunity to meet entrepreneurs and professionals active in cross-border business. These events regularly attract 200+ international business leaders and always sell out — so secure your spot early!

🥂Complimentary appetizers, b**r, w**e, and soft drinks will be served.
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🙏 Special thanks to our sponsors BPM LLP & Vineyards and to our host SAP

[NEW MEMBER]📣 We are proud to announce Exwayz as a new FACC California Entrepreneur member!Exwayz provides a complete So...
08/24/2026

[NEW MEMBER]

📣 We are proud to announce Exwayz as a new FACC California Entrepreneur member!

Exwayz provides a complete Software Development Kit that enables companies to integrate state-of-the-art 3D LiDAR algorithms directly into their products, helping accelerate development and reduce time to market.

🔹 Real-time 3D LiDAR processing
🔹 Sensor-agnostic — compatible with 3D LiDAR sensors on the market
🔹 LiDAR-only — no additional sensors required
🔹 Cross-platform — available for Linux and Windows

🤝 Welcome aboard Exwayz !

👉 More information: http://www.exwayz.fr/

👉 Want to join our network? Check out our website to become a member: https://www.facccalifornia.com/membership/become-a-member-1.html

[Culver City]🚨 LAST CALL TO REGISTER! Join us tomorrow, August 25, for our European Mixer with an Exclusive Cannes Lions...
08/24/2026

[Culver City]

🚨 LAST CALL TO REGISTER! Join us tomorrow, August 25, for our European Mixer with an Exclusive Cannes Lions Media Panel!

🎤 Featured Speakers
✅ Tal Almany — Vice President, Global Supply, Kargo
✅ Vincent Cevalte — VP of Global Digital & Planning, RTL AdAlliance
✅ Piper Heitzler — Senior Sales Executive, Entertainment Partnerships, Creative Artists Agency
🎙️ Moderated by Yann Caloghiris, Chief Experience Officer, Left Field Labs

📅 Tuesday, August 25
⏰ 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 Left Field Labs, Culver City
🎟️ Last chance to register: https://www.facccalifornia.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/networking-european-mixer-with-cannes-lions-media-panel.html

What’s next for media and advertising after Cannes Lions 2026? Hear directly from industry leaders as they share key takeaways from Cannes Lions and insights into the trends shaping the future of the industry.

🔹 Discover the latest media and advertising trends
🔹 Hear firsthand insights from industry leaders
🔹 Connect with brands, agencies, and ad-tech professionals
🔹 Meet the European-American business community

🤝 Organized in partnership with BABC Los Angeles, GABA Southern California - German American Business Association, Italy-America Chamber of Commerce West, Los Angeles , Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce Los Angeles Sacc-La
🍷 Complimentary gourmet appetizers & premium beverages (w**e, b**r & soft drinks)
✨ Cannes Lions insights. European connections. One evening.

👉 Don’t miss it — register NOW!
https://www.facccalifornia.com/events/events-calendar/e/event/networking-european-mixer-with-cannes-lions-media-panel.html

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