May 21, 2025 
On the 14th of May 2025 in Sydney, we had the immense pleasure of hosting the Grand Prix VIE 2025 — a celebration of international talent, cross-cultural collaboration, and the power of the VIE Program to shape the next generation of global leaders.
The VIE Program is a flagship international internship initiative that empowers French graduates to gain valuable international work experience while contributing to innovation across diverse sectors.
From engineering and tech to business development and sustainability, over 300 V.I.E participants are currently driving progress and strengthening the bonds between France and Australia across 122 French companies.
The event brought together a dynamic network of young professionals, business leaders, and institutional partners — all united by a shared vision of deepening Franco-Australian cooperation.
From inspiring speeches to well-earned recognitions, the evening was filled with memorable moments that underscored the VIE Program’s enduring role as a vital bridge between our two nations.
A Shared Vision
For our CEO, Corinne, a French Trade Advisor and passionate advocate for international cooperation and talent mobility, the VIE Program is more than a professional initiative — it’s a personal mission.
Her vision of deepening the France–Australia relationship through talent, trade, and innovation was at the heart of this event.
“The VIE Program is a launchpad for future leaders. It’s about giving young professionals the opportunity to grow, contribute, and connect across borders — and that’s something we’re incredibly proud to support.”
A Night to Remember
The evening featured:
- Recognition of outstanding VIEs who have made significant contributions to their host companies and communities.
- Insightful remarks from the Ambassador of France to Australia, as well as our partners at Business France, the CCEF & Club VIE, who co-organised the event with us.
- A warm and engaging atmosphere that encouraged new connections and celebrated shared achievements.
Discover all of the key moments through our photo gallery here.
A Special Thank You
We were also thrilled to welcome our sponsors, whose generous support made the event possible. Their commitment to nurturing international talent is a testament to the strength of our business community.
A very special thank you to our Platinum Sponsor Bouygues Construction Australia!
Thank you to our Gold Sponsors Pierre Fabre, Labelium, Freyssinet Australia, TotalEnergies, SIFA Australia & New Zealand.
Thank you to our Silver Sponsors Four Frogs Creperie, L’Occitane Australia, Onepoint, Natixis CIB Australia, Alstom, Filatex.
And finally, thank you as well to our Bronze Sponsors Manitou in Australia, Servier Australia, Safran Electronics & Defense Australasia, Sixense Group and ARC!
The 2025 Winners
This years’ finalists were at the top of their game, which made choosing our winners an incredibly difficult task for our jury. A big congratulations once again to our winners:
- Grand Prix VIE : Nikita Molinard, Grid Connections Engineer at Equans (Bouygues Energies & Services)
- Prix PME : Romain Horcada, Business Developer at OBEO
- Prix Grand Groupe : Elodie Roman, GPM Marketing & Communication at STMicroelectronics
- Prix Grand Groupe : Dounia El Hitary, Business Management Support at Natixis
- Prix Spécial du Jury : Baptiste Humez, Project Manager ERP at M+Software
Looking Ahead
As we reflect on the success of this year’s event, we’re more inspired than ever to continue building bridges between France and Australia. The VIE Program is a cornerstone of that mission — and we’re excited to see where it leads next.
To everyone who joined us: thank you for being part of this journey. Let’s keep the momentum going.
