Events under 'AFAM Events'
AFAM conference: meet Xavier Wartelle ( Li 82) - SOCE, Paris
Thursday, June 15, 2023 3:00 am - 5:00 am
AFAM CEO Xavier Wartelle will be speaking to students and alumni to present AFAM and its programs on June 15th, 6:30 pm (Paris time), salle du Conseil, SOCE
When: June 15th, 6:30 pm (Paris time)
Where: salle du Conseil, SOCE, Paris
About Xavier Wartelle (Li 82), :
- Co-Founder and CEO, Avatar Medical:
- Founding Partner, Big Bang Factory
- AFAM CEO
Invitation: Gadz'SF - Event
Sunday, July 02, 2023 2:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Please join gadz'arts based in SF bay area to talk, share and have fun
Where: at Biergarten, 424 Octavia St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA
When: from 2:30 to 5 pm
AFAM board meeting
Monday, August 28, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am
AFAM board meeting by phone will take place on August 28th at 9 am PST
Sequoia conference for Cluny Arts et Metiers students
Monday, September 04, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Please join Valentin Fehr (Cl 212), AFAM board member, member of Sequoia committee and Atlanta group leader to talk about AFAM, our prgrams and life in the United States.
Where: Cluny campus
When: September, 4th, evening
Please contact Cluny campus for more information
AFAM presentation on Angers campus - September 22nd
Friday, September 22, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Jean Pommier (An 183), AFAM CEO, will be presenting AFAM and its program on Angers campus on September 22nd, Friday, 8h-19h ( French time).
Please join Jean and prepare your questions!
For all the details about the event, please ask campus administration.
AFAM community manager meets parcours US students
Tuesday, November 14, 2023 2:00 am - 3:00 am
AFAM community manager meets parcours US students on Paris campus
AFAM community manager meets Metz students (11:30-12:30)
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 2:30 am - 3:30 am
AFAM community manager meets Metz students
AFAM conference on Paris campus (12:50-13:30)
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 11:00 pm - 12:00 am
Please join AFAM community manager Albina Patou-Chebykina to talk about AFAM, its programs and life in the United States.
When: November, 16th, Thursday, 12:50-13:30
Students and apprentice students are invited to join.
Please contact your BREI Jérémie Cazaubon for more information.
AFAM community manager meets Aix students (12:30-13:30)
Friday, November 17, 2023 3:30 am - 4:30 am
AFAM community manager meets Aix students
To participate please fill out the questionnaire: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeE6mSB5hX2aOh06uUEhQXe9EVToq403cFN68GLnpgXvi69zg/viewform
Aurore Prévot (Li 198), AFAM board member in Lille - November 29th
Wednesday, November 29, 2023 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Aurore Prévot (Li 198), AFAM board member and former US A&M representative, will be in Lille on 29th of November and planning to meet students.
Where: Salle Liancourt.
When: November 29th, 6 pm
Please contact Dorine Van Der Waals, Lille BRE, for more information
Meeting gadz in SF
Saturday, December 02, 2023 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Please join gadz'arts at Zeitgeist Bar @ Sat Dec 2, 2023 1pm - 6pm
Please contact Nicolas Horde more more information and to sign up
See you there!
AFAM board meeting
Monday, December 04, 2023 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm
AFAM board meeting takes place four times per year. Only board members are invited to join the meeting. But if you have any questions or suggestions, please let us know by
AFAM online conference during International Week - organized by the school
Friday, December 15, 2023 9:30 am - 10:30 am
Please join us online to talk about AFAM and our programs. Please contact BREI on your campus to receive a teams link or contact
Galette des rois ( West Coast Group)
Sunday, January 14, 2024 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Galette des rois aura lieu dimanche 14 janvier à 2 pm à Saratoga (Brookside Club of Saratoga, 19127 Cox Ave, Saratoga, CA 95070, USA)
Merci de contacter Yarith Phay, Aurore Prévot or
Galette des rois ( Houston)
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Galette des rois will take place on January 17th.
Please contact Eric Tran for more information
Gadz event in NYC - Feb. 15th
Thursday, February 15, 2024 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Réussis ton expatriation - organized by Pôle Carrière
Tuesday, March 19, 2024 4:30 am - 6:00 am
Cet atelier est pour toi si tu souhaites :
- Comprendre les défis et bénéfices de l’expatriation et t’y préparer au mieux.
L’objectif est de te permettre :
- De comprendre les bénéfices et les défis d’une expatriation
- De savoir où trouver les renseignements permettant de bien préparer son expatriation
- De comprendre comment une expatriation peut permettre de développer ses soft skills
Pour s'enregistrer: https://www.arts-et-metiers.asso.fr/events/136731
First Sequoia event - organized by AFAM and Pôle Carrière (SOCE)
Wednesday, March 27, 2024 10:00 am - 11:00 am
Please join us to know more about AFAM's new program Sequoia.
Sequoia aims to help and assist prospective students target and apply to an American Universities
More information about this event and speakers:
https://www.arts-et-metiers.asso.fr/events/137023
Please join us to ask all your questions about how to apply to American Universities and how to get help if you decided to do so.
See you soon!
Gadz'arts gathering
Saturday, April 27, 2024 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Please join us for a gadz'arts BBQ on April 27th, Saturday, to share food, conversation and laughter with other A&M alumni based in SF bay area.
The gathering will be happening in Saratoga.
All Arts et Metiers students and alumni are invited to the BBQ. Please note that it is a potluck event. So, feel free to bring a dish or a desert to share.
If you have any questions, please contact Yarith Phay or
Gadz'SF - Voile à Berkeley
Saturday, May 18, 2024 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Please join gadz community at Cal Sailing Club.
When: May 18, 1-6 pm
Where: Cal Sailing Club, 124 University Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA
For more information, please contact Nicolas Horde
Gadz'Meet 2024 - San Francisco/Silicon Valley
Friday, September 06, 2024 5:00 pm - Monday, September 09, 2024 5:00 pm
Gadz'Meet 2024 will happen on the weekend of 6-8th September, 2024
Students and alumni (SF bay area-based or from other US regions) are welcome to join the event. Please
Preliminary program:
Friday, September 6th -
1) Muir Woods visit
2) Diner at Point Reyes or Napa ( TBC)
Saturday, September 7th -
1) Visit of San Francisco ( Fisherman's Wharf, Cable car, China Town, Alcatraz
2) Diner at Sausalito (TBC)
Sunday, September 8th -
Gadz BBQ - in the South bay (TBC)
Please
AFAM community manager will meet students in Bordeaux
Monday, November 18, 2024 3:00 am - 4:00 am
Are you interested in pursuing an internship or studying in the United States? Please meet Albina Patou-Chebykina (California), community manager at American Friends of Arts et Metiers (AFAM) and Philippe Laurent (An 202), Yosemite mentor, entrepreneur, to learn more about AFAM - a non-profit organization created in the US in 2007 by Arts et Metiers alumni.
When: Monday, November 18, 12- 1 pm
Albina -
AFAM website:
If you won't be able to attend the meeting, but would like to know more about AFAM, please note that you can meet Albina on campus on November 18th in the afternoon, or on November 20th during A&M Forum in Paris
Internship search workshop - Bordeaux
Monday, November 18, 2024 4:00 am - 5:00 am
Are you interested in pursuing an internship or studying in the United States? Please meet Albina Patou-Chebykina (California), community manager at American Friends of Arts et Metiers (AFAM) to participate in "Internship search workshop"
When: Monday, November 18, 1- 2 pm
For more information, please contact:
Albina -
AFAM website:
If you won't be able to attend the meeting, but would like to know more about AFAM, please note that you can meet Albina on campus on November 18th in the afternoon, or on November 20th on A&M Forum in Paris
AFAM community manager will meet students in Paris
Tuesday, November 19, 2024 4:00 am - 5:00 am
Are you interested in pursuing an internship or studying in the United States? Please meet Albina Patou-Chebykina (California), community manager at American Friends of Arts et Metiers (AFAM) to learn more about AFAM - a non-profit organization created in the US in 2007 by Arts et Metiers alumni.
When: Tuesday, November 19, 1- 2 pm
Where: Amphi FOURNEL
Please bring your sandwich (food and drinks are exceptionally allowed in the room)
Albina -
AFAM website:
If you won't be able to attend the meeting, but would like to know more about AFAM, please note that you can meet Albina on campus on November 19th in the afternoon, or on November 20th during A&M Forum
AFAM community manager will be present at A&M forum to meet students
Wednesday, November 20, 2024 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Are you interested in pursuing an internship or studying in the United States? Please meet Albina Patou-Chebykina (California), community manager at American Friends of Arts et Metiers (AFAM) to learn more about AFAM - a non-profit organization created in the US in 2007 by Arts et Metiers alumni.
When: Wednesday, November 20, 10 am- 3 pm
Where: forum A&M
Albina -
AFAM website:
AFAM community manager will meet students in Lille
Thursday, November 21, 2024 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Are you interested in pursuing an internship or studying in the United States? Please meet Albina Patou-Chebykina (California), community manager at American Friends of Arts et Metiers (AFAM) to learn more about AFAM - a non-profit organization created in the US in 2007 by Arts et Metiers alumni.
When: Thuesday, November 21, 1- 2 pm
Albina -
AFAM website:
If you won't be able to attend the meeting, but would like to know more about AFAM, please note that you can meet Albina on campus on November 21st in the afternoon, or on November 20th at A&M Forum in Paris
AFAM community manager will meet students in Angers
Friday, November 22, 2024 12:15 pm - 1:30 pm
Are you interested in pursuing an internship or studying in the United States? Please meet Albina Patou-Chebykina (California), community manager at American Friends of Arts et Metiers (AFAM) to learn more about AFAM - a non-profit organization created in the US in 2007 by Arts et Metiers alumni.
When: Friday, November 22, 12:15- 1:30 pm
Albina -
AFAM website:
If you won't be able to attend the meeting, but would like to know more about AFAM, please note that you can meet Albina on campus on November 22nd in the afternoon, or on November 20th at A&M Forum in Paris
AFAM December board meeting
Monday, December 02, 2024 9:00 am - 10:00 am
AFAM board meeting takes place four times per year. Only board members are invited to join the meeting. But if you have any questions or suggestions, please let us know by
AFAM presentation during International Week
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Please join us to know more about AFAM, its activities and programs and ask all your questions about studies, internships and entrepreneurship in the United States.
When: 11 December, 19h30-20h30
Where: online
Please contact your BREI to receive a teams link to join the meeting
Galette des Rois - West Coast
Saturday, January 25, 2025 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
La traditionnelle manip galette des rois se passera le samedi 25 janvier (1 pm - 5 pm) à Foster City.
Pour plus d'information et s'inscrire contactez
AFAM board meeting
Friday, February 28, 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am
AFAM board meeting will take place on February 28th
Mini GadzMeet - SF
Saturday, March 15, 2025 10:00 am - Sunday, March 16, 2025 10:00 pm
Saturday program:
Visit of San Francisco ( Fisherman's Wharf, cable car, China town, Coit tower, Alcatraz)
Dinner at Ballast Point Brewing company, SF
Sunday program:
Walking at the Golden Gate park
A&M students pursuing a degree at Texas A&M University are invited to join this event
Sequoia informational session ( in partnership with Pôle Carrière)
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 8:45 am - 9:45 am
Sequoia informational session ( in partnership with Pôle Carrière) will take place online on April 23 from 8:45 to 9:45 am PST
If you are interested in studying in the United States but do not know where to start with your application, please join us!
Please meet our alumni, living in the US, Sequoia committee members – Nicolas Horde (Ai 214), Charles Farbos de Luzan ( Bo 206) and Valentin Fehr (Cl 212) to talk about Sequoia program and AFAM.
To register for the conference: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/2s0GYp7LRYKrvQuHf0HopA
To know more about the Sequoia program:
https://americanfriendsam.org/our-programs/sequoia-for-students.html
SF bay area group gathering and parcours US students welcome party ( Maison de France, SF)
Thursday, September 25, 2025 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
SF bay area group gathering will take place in September at Maison de France in San Francisco. Please contact your West Coast group representative for more information and to sign up. RSVP by September 1st.
AFAM community manager will be meeting students in Paris
Monday, October 20, 2025 3:00 am - 7:00 am
AFAM community manager will be in Paris to meet students and talk to them about AFAM and our programs.
When?
October 20, 21 and 24th
Lundi 20 octobre de 14h00 à 15h00 en Amphi Fournel : Réunion de présentation générale animée par Albina PATOU-CHEBYKINA, Community manager au sein de l'AFAM qui vous présentera les opportunités offertes par l'AFAM aux USA (tous publics).
Lundi 20 octobre de 16h00 à 17h00 en Amphi Fournel et en ligne : Rencontre avec Nicolas HORDE (Ai 214), Senior Data Scientist at Roblox, ex-Meta et présentation du programme de bourses SEQUOIA et sur les études aux Etats-Unis (public PGE).
Mardi 21 octobre de 13h00 à 14h00 en Amphi Bezier : Atelier recherche de stage aux Etats-Unis animé par Albina PATOU-CHEBYKINA (tous publics).
Jeudi 23 octobre de 16h00 à 17h00 en ligne : Rencontre avec Valentin Fehr (Cl 212), Data Science manager at Prize Pick, ex-Capgemini et présentation du programme de bourses SEQUOIA et sur les études aux Etats-Unis (public PGE).
Si vous avez des questions particulières, n'hésitez pas à contacter Albina PATOU-CHEBYKINA (
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Please contact your BREI or
Sequoia conference (Etudier aux Etats-Unis) with Nicolas Horde (Ai 214), San Francisco, Senior Data Scientist at Roblox, ex-Meta
Monday, October 20, 2025 7:00 am - 8:00 am
Les 20 et 23 octobre, l'AFAM (American Friends of Arts et Métiers), une association créée par les Gadz'Arts aux Etats-Unis, organise plusieurs conférences pour les étudiants et les anciens A&M.
Si vous avez des questions particulières, n'hésitez pas à contacter Albina PATOU-CHEBYKINA, AFAM community manager (
AFAM community manager will be meeting students in Paris
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 3:00 am - 7:00 am
AFAM community manager will be in Paris to meet students and talk to them about AFAM and our programs.
All Arts et Metiers students are welcome to join.
When?
October 20, 21 and 24th
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PROGRAMME (Paris):
#Lundi 20 octobre de 14h00 à 15h00 en Amphi Fournel : Réunion de présentation générale animée par Albina PATOU-CHEBYKINA, Community manager au sein de l'AFAM qui vous présentera les opportunités offertes par l'AFAM aux USA (tout public).
#Lundi 20 octobre de 16h00 à 17h00 en Amphi Fournel : Rencontre avec Nicolas HORDE (Ai 214), Senior Data Scientist at Roblox, ex-Meta et présentation du programme de bourses SEQUOIA et sur les études aux Etats-Unis (public PGE). En personne et en ligne
#Mardi 21 octobre de 13h00 à 14h00 en Amphi Bezier: Atelier recherche de stage aux Etats-Unis animé par Albina PATOU-CHEBYKINA.
#Vendredi 24 octobre entre 9h00 et 12h00 : créneaux individuels de 30 min pour discuter de votre projet d'études ou stage aux Etats-Unis.
Si vous avez des questions particulières, n'hésitez pas à contacter Albina PATOU-CHEBYKINA (
AFAM conference and Shasta workshop with Châlons-en-Champagne students (in-person)
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 12:00 am - 8:00 am
AFAM will be organizing a conference and Shasta workshop with Châlons-en-Champagne students (in-person).
All students based on Châlons-en-Champagne campus are invited to attend.
Please contact your BREI on Châlons-en-Champagne or
AFAM conference with Cluny students (in-person)
Thursday, October 23, 2025 12:00 am - 6:00 am
AFAM community manager will be meeting students on Cluny campus.
To sign up for a conference or a workshop, please contact Cluny BREI or
Sequoia conference (Etudier aux Etats-Unis) with Valentin Fehr (Cl 212) ( in-person on Cluny campus and online)
Thursday, October 23, 2025 5:00 am - 10:00 am
October 23th
4 pm - 5 pm (French time) - Sequoia conference (Etudier aux Etats-Unis) with Valentin Fehr (Cl 212), Atlanta
How to join?
in-person on Cluny campus and and online
PLEASE SIGN UP TO JOIN THE CONFERENCE with Valentin Fehr (CL 212)
Who can join?
All students and alumni interested in studying in the US ( master's, PhD or MBA)
Please contact your BREI or
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AFAM community manager will be meeting students in Paris
Friday, October 24, 2025 12:00 am - 5:00 am
AFAM community manager will be in Paris to meet students and talk to them about AFAM and our programs.
All Arts et Metiers students are welcome to join.
When?
October 20, 21 and 24th
To participate in one or several conferences and workshop please sign up HERE
PROGRAMME (PARIS)
#Lundi 20 octobre de 14h00 à 15h00 en Amphi Fournel : Réunion de présentation générale animée par Albina PATOU-CHEBYKINA, Community manager au sein de l'AFAM qui vous présentera les opportunités offertes par l'AFAM aux USA (tout public).
#Lundi 20 octobre de 16h00 à 17h00 en Amphi Fournel : Rencontre avec Nicolas HORDE (Ai 214), Senior Data Scientist at Roblox, ex-Meta et présentation du programme de bourses SEQUOIA et sur les études aux Etats-Unis (public PGE) - en personne et en ligne
#Mardi 21 octobre de 13h00 à 14h00 en Amphi Bezier: Atelier recherche de stage aux Etats-Unis animé par Albina PATOU-CHEBYKINA.
#Vendredi 24 octobre entre 9h00 et 12h00 : créneaux individuels de 30 min pour discuter de votre projet d'études ou stage aux Etats-Unis.
Si vous avez des questions particulières, n'hésitez pas à contacter Albina PATOU-CHEBYKINA (
MERCI DE VOUS INSCRIRE ICI POUR PARTICIPER A UNE DE CES RENCONTRES SUR LE CAMPUS OU EN LIGNE
AFAM meet Arts et Metiers students online ( AFAM informational session)
Thursday, November 13, 2025 12:00 am - 1:00 am
Nicolas Horde ( Ai 214) will be meeting students online to inform them about AFAM, its programs and activities.
When: November 13th, 4 pm ( French time)
Please contact AFAM community manager for further information and to receive a link to attend the session
Stage aux USA : mode d’emploi pour vivre ton American Dream!
Tuesday, December 09, 2025 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Gadz'Meet in Atlanta - December 12-14th
Friday, December 12, 2025 11:00 am - Sunday, December 14, 2025 11:00 am
Please join us for our annual Gadz'Arts gathering in the US! In 2025 the Gadz'Meet destination is Atlanta!
Programme provisoire de Gadz’Meet 2025
Vendredi 12 décembre:
1) Arrivée des participants de Gadz'Meet
11:00- 13:00
2) Visite du labo ASDL sur le campus de Georgia Tech ( en présence du directeur du labo Dr. Dimitri Mavris)
15:30
Visite d'Exotech
Samedi 13 décembre:
9:00 - 10:30 ( général, au stade)
1) cérémonie de remise de diplômes ( possibilité de participer aux côtés de nos étudiants) ou temps libre
À partir de 11:30 ( dans le département)
2) cérémonie de remise de diplômes dans le département ( possibilité de participer aux côtés de nos étudiants) ou temps libre
3) Séance photos sur le campus
À partir de 17:00 - repas de Gadz'Meet sur Atlanta ( Cypress Street Pint and Plate)
Dimanche 14 décembre:
1) visite de la ville d'Atlanta ( musée d'histoire ou Georgia Aquarium, balade)
2) départ des participants de Gadz'Meet
Galette des Rois - SF
Sunday, January 25, 2026 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Traditional Galette des Rois will be organized in San Francisco on January 25th (Sunday), 3 pm - 7 pm.
Please contact AFAM community manager or West Coast president for more information and to attend.
AFAM board meeting
Monday, March 09, 2026 9:00 am - 10:00 am
AFAM board members meet quarterly to ensure strategic oversight.
Gadz gathering in San Francisco
Saturday, May 02, 2026 11:00 am - 6:00 pm
San Francisco, CA 94118
BBQ - Houston, TX
Thursday, May 28, 2026 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
On May 28th another BBQ will be organized by Houston-based alumni.
GadzMeet 2026 will be happening in San Francisco on 18-20 of September!
Friday, September 18, 2026 3:00 pm - Sunday, September 20, 2026 3:00 pm
GadzMeet 2026 will be happening in San Francisco on 18-20 of September!
GadzMeet is a Gadz gathering welcoming GadzArts across the United States.
To participate, please
To discover the program GadzMeet 2026, please click HERE
We hope you can join us!
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