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title: "Xchange: France, September 2025"
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#### ![Xchange Roadshow France - Logo v2](https://info.sedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Xchange%20Roadshow%20France%20-%20Logo%20v2.png?width=581&height=235&name=Xchange%20Roadshow%20France%20-%20Logo%20v2.png)

 

Shared Challenges, Collective Solutions: Building a Stronger Sustainable Supply Chain Community

###### Wednesday 24 September 2025

![Xchange Roadshow France - Collage](https://info.sedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Xchange%20Roadshow%20France%20-%20Collage.png?width=2000&height=2000&name=Xchange%20Roadshow%20France%20-%20Collage.png "Xchange Roadshow France - Collage")

**When: **Wednesday 24 September 2025, 9:30 – 17:30  
**Where:** Novotel Paris Les Halles - 8 Pl. Marguerite de Navarre, 75001 Paris

 

Join us for Sedex’s second in-person event dedicated to the French market. Experience a full day of comprehensive sessions filled with educational updates, engaging conversations and networking opportunities.

 

Engage with Sedex specialists, sustainability experts and peers from various industries such as food and beverage, retail, manufacturing, energy and luxury. You’ll also have the chance to connect with experienced audit professionals who are influencing responsible sourcing in the area.

 

This event will be delivered in a mix of French and English. You're welcome to share the event with a colleague or a regional peer who may want to attend.

 

### Sponsors

We’re pleased to have Intertek and SGS as sponsors for Xchange France. Their support enables us to bring together industry experts and professionals to share knowledge and drive positive change in sustainable supply chains.

 

![Intertek logo](https://info.sedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Intertek%20logo.png?width=300&height=102&name=Intertek%20logo.png "Intertek logo")

![SGS logo-1](https://info.sedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/SGS%20logo-1.png?width=250&height=117&name=SGS%20logo-1.png "SGS logo-1")

# Agenda* 

09:30 – 10:00 | Registration

10:00 – 10:15 | Welcome

10:15 – 10:45 | Making the Connection

10:45 – 11:30 | Sedex Updates & Roadmap

11:30 – 11:50 | Networking Break

11:50 – 12:30 | SMETA Panel Session

12:30 – 13:00 | Legislation Focused Session 

13:00 – 14:00 | Networking Lunch

14:00 – 14:45 |  Interactive Session

14:45 – 15:05 | Networking Break

15:05 – 15:35 | Sedex Member Panel Discussion

15:35 – 15:50 | Q&A with Sedex team

15:50 – 16:00 | Closing Reflections & Next Steps

16:00 – 17:30 | Networking 

*Agenda may be subject to changes.

![20250610_202359 2 v2](https://info.sedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/20250610_202359%202%20v2.jpg?width=2000&height=1510&name=20250610_202359%202%20v2.jpg "20250610_202359 2 v2")

#### Don't miss this opportunity to:

###### Experience the advantages of Sedex membership through practical, hands-on interactions.

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###### Learn more about legislation and audits from Sedex experts, auditors and current members.

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###### Share your challenges and discover innovative solutions.

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###### Engage in meaningful interactive discussions and networking as part of our diverse community.

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### A note for audit firms

Please note that audit firm spots for this event are now full. If you're from an audit firm and register now, your registration does not guarantee you access to the event. For more information, please contact Farzana (Account Manager – Audit Partners) at [farzana.bibi@sedex.com](mailto:farzana.bibi@sedex.com) 

*This event has now taken place. Keep an eye on your inbox for invites to future Sedex community events.*

## Venue Details

#### [Novotel Paris Les Halles](https://www.novotelparisleshalles.com/gallery)

**8 Place Marguerite de Navarre, 75001 Paris**

 

 We’re excited to be hosting **Xchange: France** at the **Novotel Paris Les Halles**, a centrally located venue with excellent facilities where we’ll make the most of both the private Jardin d’Été and modern indoor meeting spaces to create an inspiring and engaging event experience.

![Jardin](https://info.sedex.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Jardin.jpg?width=2000&height=1500&name=Jardin.jpg "Jardin")

Xchange France is part of our [Xchange Event Series](https://info.sedex.com/xchange-events-2025?hsLang=en) - make sure to check out our events in Hamburg, Milan and Barcelona too!

**About Sedex**

Sedex is the trusted partner for ESG and responsible business. Our leading technology platform, insights, and services make it simpler for businesses to manage and improve environmental, social and governance (ESG) performance and meet their sustainable supply chain goals.