The inaugural Midwest Prix V.I.E. will celebrate V.I.E./Manager teams whose collaboration has delivered real business impact across North America.
Business France Chicago is launching the first Midwest Prix V.I.E., a regional extension of the North America Grand Prix V.I.E. The evening will spotlight V.I.E. / Manager teams whose collaboration has delivered tangible business impact for their companies across North America.
Three finalist pairs, pre-selected by a jury of business leaders, will present their experience and results. Attendees will then vote to choose the 2026 Midwest Prix V.I.E. recipient.
Evening program - in partnership with the French American Chamber of Commerce Midwest Chicago and the French Foreign Trade Advisors
- Welcome reception
- Opening remarks by Charlotte Montel, Consul General of France in Chicago
- Presentation of the V.I.E. program
- Pitches from the three finalists
- Panel discussion: “How does the V.I.E. program strengthen your talent recruitment and retention strategy?”
- Audience vote and presentation of the award
- Networking cocktail reception
This event is for companies that have already benefited from the V.I.E. program and for organizations curious to discover it as a tool for international talent recruitment and business development.
Interested in joining? Please express your interest: events(@)facc-chicago.com
Call for applicants
Is your V.I.E. / Manager team ready to be recognized?
Candidates for the 2026 Midwest Prix V.I.E. are now being sought. If your V.I.E. and their manager have delivered measurable results for your company, we’d love to hear from you. Applicants may reuse their North America Grand Prix V.I.E. application materials. Full competition details will follow shortly.
To express your interest in applying or to ask about V.I.E. participation, contact rachel.geistfeld(@)businessfrance.fr.