Big 2026

MEET THE SPORT BUSINESS ACTORS ON BIG WITH LES MENEURS!

Through Les Meneurs program, Bpifrance brings together key players in the sports business sector across four pillars: sports clubs, sportech start-ups, SMEs and mid-cap companies in the sports sector, and investors.
Its mission is to enhance the appeal and competitiveness of the French sports business sector on the international stage.

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LES MENEURS'S HIGHLIGHTS

The program

Les Meneurs space

9:30 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.: In the heart of the Big arena, come meet key players in the French sports business and discover the initiatives of the Meneurs community in support of the sports industry. 
With a fully immersive program: expert panels, themed debates, networking, meet-and-greets with sports personalities, and the grand finale of the “Innove Ton Club” sportech startup competition, organized throughout France by Bpifrance & Les Meneurs.
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Écho Workshop: 11:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. – Avenir Expo: “Emerging Sports: Catalysts for the Transformation of Sports Business Models”

With the rise of new ways of practising and consuming sport, this workshop explores the opportunities created by the expansion of new business models that are redefining the sector: revenue diversification, new experiences for participants, reimagined distribution methods, technological innovations, and strategic partnerships. Featuring Hyrox France and the UTMB Group…
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Masterclasses

MASTERCLASS 1 – 2.00 pm – 2.45 pm: The keys to successfully launching a sports start-up 
Do you dream of revolutionising the world of sport with a disruptive innovation? 

MASTERCLASS 7 – 5.00 pm – 5.45 pm: Top 50: the new leaders in European sportech
Delve into the dynamic landscape of European sportech thanks to an exclusive study conducted with our partner LaSource.
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The program