The Shenzhen Audencia Financial Technology Institute (SAFTI), CCI FRANCE CHINE and La French Tech Hong Kong-Shenzhen, with the support of the Consulat Général de France à Canton and Institut Français, are pleased to invite you to an exclusive evening of discussion and networking at The Happy Monk · Uniway, in Qianhai, Shenzhen.

Coming just one week after Hong Kong FinTech Week (November 2–6), the conversation moves to the neighbouring city—Shenzhen, one of the region’s leading innovation hubs. As Hong Kong shapes the agenda on financial regulation, investment, capital, and global market trends, attention is increasingly turning to a key question: who will build the future of finance in the Greater Bay Area (GBA)? This event will shift the focus from policy and product to people, talent, and career pathways.

This gathering brings together Audencia professors, students and alumni with seasoned finance professionals and entrepreneurs for a deep dive into FinTech, career pathways, and the future of finance. As the GBA accelerates its push toward cross-border fintech integration, demand for bilingual, bicultural talent has never been higher—Shenzhen sits at the heart of that opportunity.

The evening will feature a keynote and panel discussion with Asst. Professor Francesco Sanna (Audencia) and Alexandre Deshoux (Credit Agricole Personal Finance & Mobility), sharing rare insights from their respective experiences in academia and industry. 

Beyond the discussion, this event will also provide students with an opportunity to learn more about internships and career opportunities, while giving industry professionals the chance to connect with the emerging generation of talents from one of Shenzhen's leading Sino-French institutions.

Key themes to be explored:

• From Hong Kong to Shenzhen: Key takeaways from Hong Kong FinTech Week and their implications for talent and employment opportunities in mainland China.
• The intersection of academic training and real-world FinTech application in the GBA.
• Career trajectories and opportunities within the French-Chinese financial ecosystem.
• Insights from a leading joint-venture executive on the leasing and mobility sector.

Agenda

• 18:00 – 18:30: Welcome & Registration
• 18:30 – 18:40: Opening Remarks
• 18:40 – 19:10: Keynote & Panel Discussion 
  • Francesco SANNA - Audencia 
  • Alexandre DESHOUX - Crédit Agricole Personal Finance & Mobility
• 19:10 – 19:15: Closing Remarks 
• 19:15 – 19:30: Q&A
• 19:30 – 20:00: Networking & Cocktail

Speakers

Francesco SANNA

Assistant Professor - Finance Department

Audencia Business School

Alexandre DESHOUX

CEO - GAC-Sofinco Leasing

Crédit Agricole Personal Finance & Mobility