FAID is an annual Franco-American event at the MIT Media Lab which brings together scientists, companies, entrepreneurs and investors. It is a high-level event in the Boston area where researchers and companies have the opportunity to exchange views on a specific technological issue, start co-operative activities and develop business transactions with a transatlantic perspective. The goal of the program is to facilitate the development of innovation ties between France and America. Check it out.
http://faid2016.france-science.org/
Update: Professor Howard gave a talk this year – a video of the talk is here