PARIS, Nov. 27, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The 9th Conference of Paris, organized by the International Economic Forum of the Americas (IEFA), is set to take place on December 16–17, 2025. This premier gathering will convene key figures from the economic, financial, and political spheres to confront pressing global challenges. Topics include sustainable finance, artificial intelligence, industrial sovereignty, energy transition, and international cooperation.
The conference occurs against a backdrop of unprecedented economic, technological, and geopolitical challenges. As the host, Mathias Cormann, Secretary-General of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), remarked, “We are pleased to be hosting the Paris Conference at the OECD, bringing together governments, businesses, and experts to exchange views and identify solutions to shared global challenges.” He emphasized that effective multilateral cooperation is essential to bolster productivity and foster sustainable growth.
Initiated by the IEFA, the Conference of Paris has established itself as a unique platform for dialogue between Europe and the Americas, uniting key players who shape the global economy. The 2025 edition aims to enhance its role as a catalyst for innovative ideas and tangible solutions, focusing on resilience, energy transition, and industrial sovereignty.
Over 70 distinguished speakers are expected at the event, including Jean-Pierre Clamadieu, President and CEO of ENGIE; Ken Griffin, Founder and CEO of Citadel; Patrick Pouyanné, Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies; and Dominique Senequier, Founder and CEO of Ardian. Other notable participants include Paul Hudson, CEO of Sanofi; José M. Linares, CEO of Banco Santander; and Mike Henry, CEO of BHP, among others.
Renowned for its prestigious setting, the Conference of Paris will bring together an elite group of CEOs and decision-makers under the theme “Thriving in the unpredictable.” Nicholas Rémillard, CEO of the IEFA, stated, “The Paris Conference is not a place to observe the future, but to build it. In the face of the unpredictable, analyzing is no longer enough; we must dare to innovate, dare to cooperate, dare to act together.”
The event will also receive extensive coverage from leading global media outlets, with prominent journalists including Francine Lacqua from Bloomberg TV, Charlotte Reed from CNBC, and Lorraine Goumot from BFM Business expected to attend.
Practical information for the conference includes the theme “Thriving in the unpredictable,” and it will be held at the OECD Conference Centre, located at 2 rue André Pascal, 75016 Paris. For further details and registration, individuals can visit the official website.
The Conference of Paris, launched in 2017 by the IEFA, continues to be a vital European event, fostering the exchange of ideas on significant global challenges. It aims to strengthen international trade between Europe and the Americas while encouraging global relationships that lead to positive change.
As global leaders prepare to gather in Paris, the conference is anticipated to play a crucial role in shaping discussions around sustainable practices and collaborative efforts in a rapidly changing world.
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