As a committee, proposed by Tim Hughes, we invited Cathy Nataf, professor at Claude Bernard Lyon 1 to talk to us about the history and developments concerning the exploration of planet Mars. Cathy’s talk was absolutely fascinating, putting into context the different projects to land on Mars (the Russians, for...

This year’s NY Cocktail to celebrate 2019 was a little bit different. We organized the event at Ligne Roset, one of France’s best-known tailor-made furniture designers and retailers. Together with our good friends at the EACC, (European American Chamber of Commerce, the CEE6, Lyon business club in the 6th district,...

It’s with deep regret that we bring you the sad news that Peter Watson passed away on Thursday 13th December, after suffering a heart attack. Peter was FIBA’s first president and was part of a small team that worked extremely hard to create FIBA. As such, Peter was one of...

Without doubt everyone’s favourite event, which is also the best supported lunch in the members’ calendar!! 48 members and guests gathered for this year’s lunch at our traditional venue at the Reine Astrid in Lyon’s 6th arrondissement. We welcomed new members, one returning member, Zöe Adam and for the first...

This year’s golf day was held just two weeks after Europe had stormed to a terrific victory at the Golf National just outside of Paris to win back the Ryder Cup. Yet again, the autumn weather was kind to us and over 60 players, FIBA members, guests and the CADG...