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9:45 AM10:30 AM

Bank Guarantees: A Powerful Lever for Financing Your Project

Securing bank financing can be easier when risk is better shared. Guarantees help both to protect the entrepreneur’s journey and to reassure the bank when granting a loan. This masterclass provides...

Sandrine Leclerc

BpifranceResponsable crédit à la Direction régionale Île-de-France Est

BULLE LE COQ CRÉA

9:45 AM10:15 AM

Cash Flow Management : Essential Habits for Staying in Control

Cash flow is not managed by instinct, but through precise habits. Anticipating flows, securing inflows, and maintaining a clear view of cash help avoid pressure and enable confident decision-making....

6th Man - Back to BackDirigeant fondateur

Yohann Girardin

Baptiste JOURNET

Initiative Seine-Saint-DenisDirecteur

Clotilde LAVAUD

BpifranceDéléguée Financement Court Terme

David Michel-Flutot

BNP PARIBASDirecteur espace entrepreneurs Paris sud

Guillaume Provost

BpifranceResponsable création et entrepreneuriat Nouvelle-Aquitaine

10:00 AM10:45 AM

A blend of boldness and method: the recipe for getting your business off the ground

Leaving the world of salaried employment, launching a non-alcoholic drinks brand in the land of wine, then setting out to win over major clients and expand internationally: the journey of Mélinda...

Melinda GUERIN WHITE

Alchimiste GroupCEO & Cofounder

Ludovic TAPHANEL

Essec Executive EducationDirecteur Exécutif du Programme Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses France

10:00 AM10:40 AM

Entrepreneurs on the campaign trail in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Nicolas Goelzer

CCI Côte d'Or - Saône-et-LoireResponsable des pôles création-reprise-transmission et jeunes entreprises

Bao Tran NGUYEN

BpifranceResponsable du pôle études stratégiques

Pierre-Alain Truan

BpifranceResponsable création et entrepreneuriat Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

10:15 AM10:45 AM

How bold can you be when starting a business?

Entrepreneurship is about daring, taking risks and thinking outside the box… But how can you tell the difference between the kind of risk-taking that drives progress and the kind that could...

Journaliste et modératrice

Nathalie CERQUEIRA

Solène ETIENNE

FeuilleBlancheCofondatrice

Céline GAUTHIER

Association GSCDirectrice Générale Adjointe

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10:25 AM10:55 AM

Entrepreneurship in Rural Areas: Freedom, Impact and Opportunity

According to a Bpifrance study published last December, 28% of French businesses are located in rural areas, offering you a landscape rich in opportunities. Creating or taking over a rural business...

Femmes des territoiresDéleguée générale

France Active LorraineDirectrice

Caroline Lecacheux

Initiative Plaine de l’Ain CôtièreDirectrice

Johanna Maussion

BpifranceResponsable gestion métier

Romain Michelle

Réseau EntreprendreDélégué territorial / Référent Santé du dirigeant & Territoires

10:50 AM11:30 AM

Women’s health: when innovation improves the care pathway

Many entrepreneurs and innovators are working to improve women’s health and their healthcare journey. Come and discover these innovative solutions and find out how the Île-de-France Region supports...

Jérôme Bouquet

Bpifrance Île-de-FranceDirecteur de Réseau

Alexandra Dublanche

Région Île-de-FranceVice-Présidente chargée de la Relance, de l'Attractivité, du Développement économique et de l'Innovation

Emmanuelle Gautier

Clémence Lejeune

SORELLA CARECEO

X6 INNOVATIONSHead of Business Development

11:00 AM11:30 AM

David versus Goliath: the new deal between start-ups and the giants

How can the long-standing rivalry between small and large businesses be transformed into a formidable business alliance? Caisse d’Epargne invites you to uncover the secrets behind successful...

Nathalie BARAT VANDAMME

ObsamPrésidente et Fondatrice

Adeline Daboval

Charles Delfieux

UnivityPrésident et Fondateur

OcbasePrésident et Fondateur

Julien Paoletti

Caisse d’Epargne Midi-PyrénéesExpert Innovation

11:10 AM12:10 PM

Big Connexion: rapid networking place (11:10am)

Join a rapid networking time and meet entrepreneurs from all business backgrounds.

Paris School of Business

11:45 AM12:30 PM

Financing Your Start-Up : How to Convince Your Bank Manager ?

Bank loans remain one of the key levers for financing a business start-up. But securing a loan is not just about having a good idea: the bank needs to understand your project, believe in its...

Flavie GUILLAUMET

BNP ParibasResponsable des partenariats nationaux

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12:25 PM12:55 PM

Innovate and Succeed: The Essential Toolkit for Innovative Entrepreneurs

Do you have an innovative idea and the desire to start a business ? This workshop gives you the keys to take action: structure your project, leverage the right financial tools to launch and grow...

Madame BeansDirigeante

Madame BeansDirigeante

Nicolas Leprevost

BpifranceChargé d’affaires innovation

Initiative FranceChargée de mission entrepreneuriat

BpifranceResponsable création et entrepreneuriat Pays de la Loire

Antoine Plunian

Pépite FranceChargé de projets entrepreneuriat étudiant

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Winning Strategies to Take Your Business to the Next Level

Your business is up and running, your activity is stable… what’s next? Take it to the next level and accelerate your growth. Discover the strategies that truly make a difference in increasing your...

Christophe Aubigny

Selection-EnRCEO

CountactPrésident

Ghyslain Morvan

Groupe ValoréChef d'entreprise

Florence Prestat

BpifranceResponsable création et entrepreneuriat Occitanie

Réseau Entreprendre OccitanieDirectrice

Etienne Roumega

Union des Couveuses: BIC CrescendoStartup Manager

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Money, Vision and Ambition: Financial Levers for Women Entrepreneurs

Women entrepreneurs, are you familiar with the 3 A’s of entrepreneurial success? 1. **Assets** to identify the right sources of funding 2. **Action** to turn a vision into a concrete strategy 3....

JougaFondatrice

Caroline Dumond

Les Premières SudDéléguée générale

Action'ellesPrésidente

Adeline Meissel

France ActiveResponsable Création Bouches-du-Rhône et Métier

BpifranceResponsable création et entrepreneuriat Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur / Corse

Small business, big talent: how to attract the best candidates?

Being a small business does not mean giving up on top talent. Quite the opposite. Discover how to turn your size into a competitive advantage through an authentic employer brand, distinctive job...

Welcome to the JungleChief Brand & Marketing Officer

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Well Connected, Well Funded: The Keys to Launching Your Business

A great idea + a reliable network + the right funding : the winning formula for every entrepreneur. Discover how the stakeholders of the Entrepreneuriat Quartiers 2030 program support local talent...

Zohra BELFOURAR

BZ LegalEntrepreneure

BpifranceResponsable création et entrepreneuriat Ile-de-France

Banlieusard Nouveau et Agence BNFondateur

My Creo AcademyDirecteur des opérations

Grégoire Héaulme

AdieDirecteur Ile de France et Centre-Val de Loire / Responsable accompagnement renforcé dans les quartiers

CitésLabChef de projet

Claudia RUZZA, Directrice générale Positiv on Bang stage at Big 2026

The Big's main stage, featuring 70 inspiring top speakers throughout the day.

PositivDirectrice générale

Start a Business Without Starting from Scratch Through Franchising

Looking to become an entrepreneur without building everything from the ground up ? Franchising provides a structured framework for launching a business. This session explores how franchising works,...

Véronique Discours-Buhot

Fédération Française de la FranchiseDéléguée générale

Taking over a business: an alternative route to entrepreneurship

Why start a business from scratch? Taking over an existing business remains a fantastic opportunity, yet one that is still far too little known. It offers numerous advantages, however: an...

Tilts & CoPrésentateur

Gabriel Strauss

CCI Paris Ile-de-FranceEntrepreneur et Conseiller Reprise-Transmission

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Datapreneurs : The Start-ups Turning the Model on Its Head

What if entrepreneurship started with the ability to read data ? AI and algorithms are giving rise to a new generation of entrepreneurs who are redefining the rules of business creation, reshaping...

Emilie Bonnefoy

Open SezamCofondatrice et CEO

BpifranceResponsable IA et Acculturation

Emmanuel Papadacci-Stephanopoli

Village by CA ParisDirecteur général délégué

Pierre-Alain Truan

BpifranceResponsable création et entrepreneuriat Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

Entrepreneurs on the campaign trail in the Centre-Val de Loire region

BpifranceDirectrice régionale

Aline De Tymowski

Divino ConseilsGérante

Victoria DEHAIS

Initiative FranceDéléguée régionale

Frédéric LECOQ

Auvray VolaillesDirigeant

BGE Berry TouraineDirecteur

Mathilde Molard

BpifranceResponsable création et entrepreneuriat Centre-Val de Loire

BGE Terres de LoireDirecteur général adjoint

Succeed Faster, Stronger and Further: The Strength of the Cap Créa Collective

Today, more than one in three French people is engaged in an entrepreneurial journey, yet too few businesses make it past the three-year mark. Receiving support from the very beginning is essential...

Gwenael BOURDIN

Marn'EA PropretéPrésident

Hélène Formery

BpifranceDirectrice de la création et de l'entrepreneuriat

Sophie Jalabert

BGEDéléguée générale

Patricia Lexcellent

Initiative FranceDéléguée générale

PositivDirectrice générale

Entrepreneurs on the campaign trail in Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur

Initiative Terres de VaucluseDirecteur

Raphaël MASSET

L'ATELIER DU TELEPHONEFondateur

BGE Provence-Alpes-Côte d'AzurCoordinateur régional

BpifranceResponsable création et entrepreneuriat Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur / Corse

BULLE LE COQ CRÉA

Too Old to Start a Business ? What If Experience Were Your Greatest Asset?

Are you 50 or older and eager to start a business? It’s never too late to take the leap. Starting or taking over a business: your experience is a real asset in building a solid and credible project....

Camille Chapron

Force FemmesResponsable Antenne Île-de-France

Marianne Citron

Citron nature, management de transitionFondatrice

Paris Initiative EntrepriseDirectrice générale

APEC Montreuil-VincennesResponsable Opérationnelle

Le BourgeonFondatrice - Artisan fleuriste

BpifranceResponsable création et entrepreneuriat Ile-de-France / Outre-mer

Legal notices, terms and conditions, personal data: how can you secure your online business?

With the DGCCRF (Directorate-General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control) tightening its inspections, compliance can no longer be treated as a mere obligation. When properly managed,...

Stephane Astier

Nodal AvocatsAvocat au barreau de Paris

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Using Debt Wisely to Secure a Business Start-up or Acquisition

Starting or taking over a business also means knowing how to use debt as a lever for success and security! Learn to overcome your hesitations, find the right financial balance, and strengthen your...

Céline CONSTANTIN

AdieDirectrice régionale

Aline De Tymowski

Divino ConseilsGérante

Victoria DEHAIS

Initiative FranceDéléguée régionale

Mathilde Molard

BpifranceResponsable création et entrepreneuriat Centre-Val de Loire

Betty PESCHET-COUTE

APEF - Le CaméliaGérante