We hope you doing well and enjoying the first signs of spring.
Lest month, we have welcomed in London the MBA team, the Data Science for Business students, and the Foundation for their annual dinner. We are now launching our iconic Summer Party on Wednesday 10th July and you are all invited to take a well-deserved break from your London life and spend an Evening in Provence at the UK House. Expect classic south of France delicacy and games, to kick off the summer season.
Don’t forget to vote in the Mercure competition for your favourite HEC entrepreneur in Europe, there is one candidate from the UK! There is still one day to register for the WomenEntrepreneurs4Good if you are a woman entrepreneur. Finally, did you know we now have short 4-day leadership programmes taking place at the HEC UK House? We’d be delighted to tell you more about them!
We look forward to seeing you at one of the events,
Kind regards,
Your HEC in the UK Team
FOCUS OF THE MONTH: RESEARCH LED BY HEC PARIS ON DATA & AI
Discover Hi Paris Discover Hi! Paris, HEC Paris interdisciplinary and inter-institutional center HEC Paris and Institut Polytechnique de Paris (IP Paris) have created Hi! Paris, an interdisciplinary and inter-institutional center that combines education, research and innovation. Its declared ambition is to become a world leader in these fields within five years by answering the major challenges linked to digital transformation and its impact on companies and society at large.
Nested in the heart of the Palaiseau campus, France’s largest scientific research hub, Hi! PARIS aims to create a new international AI champion in science, technology and business. It has been backed by strong funding and support from major multinational companies. On a larger scale than ever before, Hi! PARIS is conducting groundbreaking and interdisciplinary research in AI and Data Science, shaping strategic insights for economic and public decision-makers in France and Europe. Learn more.
Creative Destruction Lab at HEC Paris
The mission of HEC Paris has always been to understand the world of tomorrow, and to prepare the members of our communities to be leaders in this world. For this reason, the topic of Deep Tech and science-based entrepreneurship has become a focus within the school. In that spirit, for the past 3 years, HEC Paris has been a member of the Creative Destruction Lab network, alongside a dozen other institutions such as University of Oxford, University of Toronto, Georgia Tech, etc. This non-profit network was created to connect top business schools, to collaborate in providing business support to science-based startups, and to develop ecosystems around edge technologies. Learn more about CDL at HEC Paris.
Throwback on our Data Science for Business Study Trip in London
In April, the HEC UK Office organised the 2nd edition of the Learning Expedition to London for Master in Data Science for Business X-HEC (DSB) students. During 3 intensive days, the students had the opportunity to do company visits, meet with data scientists and network with HEC alumni. This Learning Expedition provided an exclusive chance for students to immerse themselves in the world of data science and its practical applications in business. Read more.
Do not miss our next Data x AI event in partnership with the Franco-British Data Society on Thursday 13th June at the UK House, where we will discuss how Gen AI is shaping tomorrow's world of work with a panel of expert speakers on their field, moderated by Benjamin Guedj, mathematician, computer scientist and senior researcher on machine learning. REGISTER HERE.
HEC IN THE UK EVENTS
SAVE THE DATE - HEC UK Summer Party Club: An Evening in Provence
Wednesday 10th July - 7:00pm
We are delighted to invite you to our iconic HEC UK Summer Party! This year, get ready to be transported to the sunny landscape of the South of France, as we are taking you to an unforgettable evening filled with delightful surprises! Register HERE
Our Summer Party is proudly sponsored by
blockchain@hecUK club: RWA Tokenization: the killing use case for blockchain?
Monday 13th May - 3:00pm
ONLINE
Join this webinar to get a comprehensive understanding of the RWA tokenization, the benefits which support this growth projection and concrete live use cases!
HEC UK/US Governance Club: Unlocking Boardroom Excellence: Decoding the Traits Search Firms Seek in Director Recruitment
Monday 20th May - 5:00pm
ONLINE
Are you an executive thinking about applying to their first board role, or a current non-executive director looking to expand their board portfolio in the US/UK? Please join us for an insightful online conference, to discuss the following topics: what are search firms looking for when recruiting NEDs? What to do to be discovered as a first time NED? and key differences between NED recruitment in US vs. UK.
HEC UK Art Club: Private Tour of Notre-Dame de Paris: The Augmented Exhibition
Wednesday 29th May - 9:00am
IN PERSON
Join us with Quentin Defaut (H.23) from Histovery for a private tour of Notre de Dame de Paris, the Augmented Exhibition and immerse yourself in the history and spectacle of Notre Dame de Paris in the UK’s only location for this world touring interactive exhibition!
HEC UK Geopolitics Club: France and the UK in the Indopacific: cooperation or competition?
Thursday 30th May - 8:30am
IN PERSON
The strategic context in the region (Suez Canal, Strait of Malacca, Persian Gulf, China, India....) requires cooperation, but 2 years after AUKUS, can France and her Anglo-Saxon allies see eye to eye? Contre-Amiral Hervé Hamelin will share his views informed by his concrete experience of the relationship between France and the UK.
60 HEC Masters students will attend this learning expedition in London. Their trip is devoted to networking, company visits, conferences and team building. They are eager to meet HEC Alumni working in marketing in London. Come and share you tips and advice with our students!
HEC Life Project: Stepping into a New Role? Create the Conditions for your Success
Wednesday 5th June - 5:30pm
ONLINE
Have you just been promoted? Are you stepping into a new managerial/leadership position? Are you changing team or organisation? This webinar will help you orientate and prioritise your next steps and successfully navigate a career or role transition thanks to pro-active planning.
HEC UK Tech Club: Adapting to Generative AI: navigating the workforce revolution
Thursday 13th June - 6:30pm
IN PERSON
Join us for an insightful conversation on how Gen AI is shaping tomorrow's world of work with a panel of expert speakers on their field, moderated by Benjamin Guedj, mathematician, computer scientist and senior researcher on machine learning.
HEC UK Art Club: Openness & Creativity: the 2 secret levers of professional fulfilment
Tuesday 18th June - 8:30am
IN PERSON
At the occasion of the launching of his new book Personality, co-authored with Georgi Yankov, the HEC UK Art Club invites you to an exploration of openness and creativity as key drivers of personal and professional fulfilment.
Startups on Stage! Celebrating women's vision and ambition
Wednesday 3rd July at 6:30pm
IN PERSON
Join us for an exclusive Pitch Night in London, dedicated to women entrepreneurs taking the stage to share their groundbreaking ideas! Hosted at the UK House, our event will gather Alumni, BA, VC and investors to meet with our startups and champion their vision.
WHO WILL BE THE EUROPE’S HEC ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR 2024? The Mercure HEC 2024 Award voting has begun and will run until May 6! For the Europe zone, our 4 nominees are Manel Chikh (Spain) , Anne-Sophie Dielen (Belgium), Renato Giacobbo-Scavo (Italy) and Caroline Noublanche (UK). Each alumnus has been gifted 1000 mercures, a virtual currency, to invest in favorite entrepreneurs in 8 different zones. Once logged in, go to a nominee's portrait and specify the amount you're investing using the button on the presentation's bottom left. You can distribute your mercures among several entrepreneurs or invest all in one. The system will keep track of your remaining investments.
Register to our Women Leadership programme in London - 2 to 5 July
“Women Leadership” is an executive education programme curated for women who have experience of leadership and want to move to the next level in their organisations. The programme is designed to be highly interactive and participative, thereby enabling women to develop strategies to strengthen their leadership capability and hone their skills in leading high-performing teams and organisations.
As an infinity pass member, you get discounts to executive education programmes. To apply or learn more about the Women Leadership Program, please visit our website or feel free to reach out to Laura with any questions you may have.
HEC GALA DINNER - Wednesday 29th May at 7:00pm - Hotel Potocki, Paris
The Gala Dinner returns this spring for its fourth edition at Hotel Potocki in Paris. Join us for a festive and elegant opportunity to get together, but also to commit to making an even greater impact for our School. It is a highlight in our community’s annual calendar.
Expect to be surprised and charmed by the venue, its ambience, its enchanting gardens and exceptional decor! And to make the evening even more meaningful, as is now the tradition, we will be mobilising the generosity of participants to support HEC's equal opportunities projects with determination and ambition.Book your table.
HEC ALUMNI GENERAL ASSEMBLY AND SUMMER PARTY - Monday 17th June at 7:00pm - Paris
Make sure it’s in your diary!
HEC Alumni is pleased to invite you to its Annual General Meeting, followed by a Summer Party, to celebrate the year 2023's achievements. Register.
HEC UK & FRIENDS EVENTS
La Visionnaire Entrepreneurship Conference for Women on Friday 28th June from 8:30am to 6pm - Central London
HEC alumna and a VC investor Evgenia is organizing a boutique interactive conference for women who are thinking of pivoting into a more flexible entrepreneurial career but are not sure where to start:
6 interactive workshops on mindset, ideas, marketing & personal brand, pitching & fundraising
2 keynotes from successful female CEOs
Networking with a like-minded community of women
Breakfast, lunch and drinks reception at a beautiful central London location
It’s an invitation only event, and there is a special 25% discount for the HEC family. Use the code HECFAMILY25 at checkout.This is a boutique event capped at 40 people for the best experience, with a limited number of tickets remaining.
The Entente Cordiale: Dissecting the 1904 Agreements, their Background and Legacy - Monday 13th May at 6:00pm - Institut Français de Londres
The conference led by Professor Robert Frank will give insights on the very specific background that allowed the two countries’ relations to improve so quickly at the beginning of the 20th century..It will provide an opportunity to reposition the Entente within the context of the long history of Franco-British relations, and to discuss the legacy of the 1904 Entente Cordiale in a post Brexit context. Register here.
The ecobricks of Hellena Sailas- WomenEntrepreneurs4Good 2023
Addressing a global environmental challenge, Hellena Sailas (WomenEntrepreneurs4Good 2023) created eco-bricks produced by collecting plastic waste through giant environmental clean-ups in Tanzania. Read More.
The Fertile Business of Rajgopal Bhandary (MBA.02)
Starting with two plants and a few rupees, Indian businessman Rajgopal Bhandary is now at the helm of a seed empire. Read more.
Rebecca Walser (Trium EMBA.22): Ready to Fight Tax Traps
An expert in helping American families managing their wealth, Rebecca Walser (Trium EMBA.22) is also a popular figure on television crusading against a flawed retirement system in a volatile economy. Read More.
ORGANISE YOUR CORPORATE EVENT AT THE UK HOUSE
In need of inspiration for a board meeting, teambuilding event or an offsite for your company? Come at the HEC UK House! We would be delighted to host you and your team for a tailor-made event in our beautiful facilities in the heart of London!
Excellent location
Dedicated and expert team
Fully equipped rooms
Flexible space
Catering options on demand
Whether you’re looking for a small, intimate space for a meeting, or a larger space for a conference or event, we have the perfect space for you!
Participate in enriching HEC students' life by welcoming students during their learning expeditions in London, sharing your experiences and challenges, as well as hiring or mentoring new talents!
Join a supportive and team of 40 active volunteers that organise 100+ events each year. Gain exclusive access to the HEC network and enjoy connecting and developing new projects with us!
Everything is possible at the HEC UK House! Whether you wish to come in the lounge in between meetings, book a meeting room, organise an event or become a corporate sponsor, get in touch with our team to discuss your next project with us!
