Soirée Francophone celebrating the French language and the spirit of Francophonie_March 19

Did you know that French is one of Canada’s two official languages and a cornerstone of equal rights and cultural identity in the country?

It is a powerful example of how linguistic diversity can shape inclusive societies—something not everyone is aware of.

It was a pleasure for the Polish Canadian Chamber of Commerce to be part of  inspiring Soirée Francophone 2026 in Warsaw, bringing together a vibrant and open-minded community. The evening was filled with engaging conversations, new connections, and a shared appreciation for culture, dialogue, and collaboration.

Events like this remind us how important language is—not only as a tool for communication, but as a bridge between people, perspectives, and business communities.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to such a memorable atmosphere—we are always glad to see these connections growing stronger.

À très bientôt! 👋

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Bernhard Otterstein was born and educated in Vancouver, Canada, where he graduated with honours from the Sauder School of Business at the University of British Columbia. He has worked with numerous corporate, governmental, and institutional entities in North America, Europe and Asia in the areas of economic analysis, strategic project and investment planning, new market development, as well as cross-cultural communications. He has been directly involved in projects in the fields of real estate, engineering, energy, biotechnology and IT/telecommunications.

Over the past 15 years, Mr. Otterstein has gained first-hand experience in identifying and promoting innovative, emerging technologies and related business opportunities, taking them from early stage to market via private equity investment and the active co-management of several start-up ventures.