Francophonie Forum in Vienna: A Bridge Between Culture, Business and Sport

More+Events ♦ Published: March 21, 2024; 18:54 ♦ (Vindobona)

An event took place in Vienna that underlined the cultural and economic importance of the Francophonie. The Austrian Federal Economic Chamber (WKÖ), in close cooperation with the French Embassy in Austria and the French-Austrian Chamber of Commerce (CCFA), organized the forum "L'industrie du sport parle français" ("The sports industry speaks French").

The second Austrian Business Forum on Francophonie highlighted the link between business, Francophonie, and the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris. / Picture: © Marko Kovic / WKÖ Aussenwirtschaft

This event, dedicated to the International Day of La Francophonie, attracted a wide audience and provided a platform for dialog on the multiple links between the French language, business, and sport.

The forum kicked off with an inspiring opening speech by Amelie Gross, Vice President of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce. Gross highlighted the symbiotic relationship between…