Riyadh, December 06, 2023, The National Industrial Development and Logistics Program (NIDLP) organized the "France 2030 and Vision 2030 towards Industrial Transformation" conference, featuring the Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources, Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef, French Ambassador Ludovic Pouille, and Parliament Member Ameilia Lakrafi, President of the Saudi French Friendship Group.
The conference provided a platform for over 40 French companies, 16 governmental entities from both nations, and 90 Saudi global companies in energy, industry, and the fourth industrial revolution sectors. The collaboration aimed to explore opportunities for industrial transformation and strengthen ties between Vision 2030 and France 2030.
A noteworthy initiative emerged from the conference as the NIDLP and HEC Paris (Station F) announced a strategic partnership. Aligned with a shared vision, the collaboration aims to introduce innovative and entrepreneurial solutions to address global challenges. This partnership will involve the exchange of knowledge, talent, and startups, fostering a dynamic ecosystem for innovation and entrepreneurship between France and Saudi Arabia.
