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ANIMATIONS CULOTTÉES

Exhibition: ‘When cheek pays off… and wins!’

Exhibition: ‘When cheek pays off… and wins!’, in partnership with Paris Match. Discover the most cheeky photos from their archives.

AGORA PROJECTION

Security challenges in its international expansion

Expanding business internationally involves tackling numerous challenges, amongst which the security of staff, operations and projects is of paramount importance. This event will provide an...

Niagalé BAGAYOKO

African Security Sector Network ChairDocteure en Science politique

Vincent JACQUEMART

Irena GroupPrésident

TV5 MondeJournaliste

EXPERTISE FRANCE – GROUPE AFD (agence interministérielle de coopération internationale)Directeur de la sécurité des opérations

AGORA PROJECTION

Winning Your First Export Contracts: Expert Advice to Get Started

Expanding into international markets marks a decisive milestone in a company’s development. But to turn export ambitions into actual sales, you need to choose the right markets, adapt your offering,...

Ilham Benbrahim

EurodelicesDirectrice générale

Sophie MALAN STRALKA

BpifranceDéléguée International

EurobioconceptReponsable Asie Pacifique

Fostering growth: investing in agriculture, agri-food and climate action in Africa

Faced with rapid population growth and climate challenges, Africa offers significant opportunities in the agricultural and agri-food sectors. This panel will bring together investors, entrepreneurs...

Atlantic GroupDirecteur général

Catalyst FundGeneral partner

BpifranceSenior Investment Director - Averroès Africa - African Funds of Funds Department

AmethisAssocié gérant

LE CERCLE DES SACHANTS

Is the hospital of the future really the one you imagine?

Faced with rising patient numbers and increasingly scarce resources, hospitals will need to provide better care, sooner and in new ways. In this context, reliable, secure and shared health data...

Fatima-Zohra Heniche

BpifranceResponsable sectorielle Santé numérique

Collaborating in an era of disruption: the new role of start-ups in relation to large corporations

Faced with technological and geopolitical upheavals, large corporations can no longer innovate on their own: start-ups are often emerging as strategic partners, capable of accelerating execution...

BpifranceResponsable pôle corporate

Plug and PlayPartner EMEA

Mission French TechDirectrice adjointe

Clément MESLIN

EdflexCofondateur et CEO

Julien Villeret

Groupe EDFChief Innovation Officer

11:30 AM12:30 PM

Planning Ahead : The Key to Successful Family Business Succession

Family business succession is first and foremost a human journey. But for it to unfold successfully, nothing can be left to chance: governance, timeline, valuation, taxation, intergenerational...

Journaliste et présentatrice BFM Business

Matthieu Leclercq

For Talents TransmissionPrésident Fondateur

Ségolène Pavin de Lafarge

BpifranceManager Conseil

Groupe GPAPrésident - Receveur

Groupe CofinasFondateur et transmetteur

BULLE LA FRENCH TOUCH

From the Universe to Franchises: When film, animation, and video games give rise to new creative...

Film, animation, video games, and comics: the boundaries are blurring, giving rise to a new generation of creative duos capable of bringing a story to life across multiple screens, formats, and...

BpifranceCheffe de programme Accélérateur Cinéma, Audiovisuel, Image Animée

MillimagesDirecteur général

11:30 AM12:00 PM

After Africa Forward: Mauritius and Guinea – two models for investing in the Africa of tomorrow

Following Africa Forward Inspire & Connect in Nairobi, and at a time when Mauritius is strengthening its position as a regional financial hub and Guinea is accelerating its transformation through...

Isabelle Aimonetti

Conseillers du Commerce Extérieur de la FrancePrésidente de la commission Afrique

Éléonore Caroit

Ministre déléguée chargée de la Francophonie, des Partenariats internationaux et des Français de l’étranger

El Hadji Ibrahima Mané

République du SénégalDirecteur Général de la Coopération, des Financements extérieurs, du Développement du Secteur privé au sein du Ministère de l’Economie, du Plan et de la Coopération

Rogers CapitalCEO

LE CERCLE DES SACHANTS

Can AI really do everything for us?

Following the chatbot revolution, we are entering the era of AI agents: systems capable of acting, collaborating and coordinating tasks with increasing autonomy. Their promise is not to think for...

François-Xavier de Thieulloy

BpifranceDirecteur pôle Expertise

12:00 PM12:20 PM

How can you foster a sense of family without erasing individual identities?

For over 200 years, the Peugeot brand has continually reinvented itself. As head of Peugeot Frères Industries, Thibault Martin-Dondoz now oversees several industrial SMEs and mid-market companies...

Valérian GUESTRE

Thibault Martin-Dondoz

Peugeot Frères IndustrieDirecteur Général - CEO

2026 edition of the impact start-up mapping

For the sixth consecutive year, Bpifrance, France Digitale and Impact France have worked together to identify French impact startups. This mapping initiative highlights startups and innovative...

BpifranceResponsable ESG et Impact

France DigitaleHead of Startups & Scale-ups Ecosystem

Mouvement Impact FranceResponsable du cercle Innovation

Feeding the future: how African agriculture can become an economic powerhouse

Former Minister for Agriculture, Livestock and Food Sovereignty of the Republic of Senegal, entrepreneur and founder of Gade-Gui, Dr Mabouba Diagne shares his vision of African agriculture that...

Dr. Mabouba Diagne

Gade-GuiFondateur - Ancien ministre de l'Agriculture, de la Souveraineté alimentaire et de l'Elevage du Sénégal

BULLE LE COQ VERT

11:20 AM11:50 AM

Decarbonization and energy: How to build resilience

Fossil fuel markets have become permanently unstable. Rising prices, geopolitical tensions, supply volatility, and regulatory pressure: companies must learn to reduce their exposure and regain...

BpifranceExpert Climat, Environnement et ESG

Jean-Pierre LAURENT

OPALE Energies NaturellesPrésident Fondateur

Emmanuel SCHNEIDER

EPYRDirecteur du développement

ESPACE INVESTIR

Behind the scenes at the Bpifrance Defence Fund: stories from SMEs taking action

France has a Defence Industrial and Technological Base (‘BITD’) which supports a comprehensive military model that is unique in Europe. This French ecosystem comprises a vast network of...

Augustin DE CASTET

NovakampDirecteur général

Elyssa MAUFRAS DU CHÂTELLIER

BpifranceDirectrice d'Investissement Sénior

Christophe MAURY

NexteamDirecteur général

BULLE LA FRENCH FAB

What if, in a divided country, industry were to forge a consensus once again?

France is divided on almost everything, but one issue seems to be the exception: industry. How can this rare consensus be turned into concrete action? Between what falls within the remit of...

François-Xavier de Thieulloy

BpifranceDirecteur pôle Expertise

Olivier Lluansi

Conservatoire National des Arts et MétiersProfesseur titulaire de Chaire

BULLE LA FRENCH TOUCH

The new French wave in beauty: Independence, sophistication, and the reinvention of trends

French beauty is being driven by a new generation of brands. Clean beauty and skinification are redefining products, while drugstore and premium brands are reshaping the landscape. This roundtable...

NellyrodiDirectrice Pôle Beauté

François Bonnat

The SmilistFondateur

Cenée ParisFondateur

Cosmetics and Biodiversity : Luxury Greenwashing or Genuine Regeneration?

From double materiality to new business models, this conference lays the groundwork for understanding the real challenges of biodiversity—risks, dependencies, and strategic...

FairglowSenior Advisor

ChanelResponsable Climat et Nature pour Chanel Parfums Beauté

Stéphanie LUMBERS

FEBEA / MEDEFDirectrice développement durable / Coprésidente de la Commission biodiversité

Alexandra Poncet

BpifranceChargée d'affaires innovation

Laboratoires ExpanscienceDirecteur Supply Chain et Achats

Sport, TV rights and content creators: towards a new era in broadcasting?

From short-form content and immersive experiences to streaming by creators or dedicated platforms, and disruptive models such as the Kings League, rights holders are revolutionising the way...

Présentatrice Sportive, Créatrice de Contenus & Ambassadrice Adidas

Frédéric DE VINCELLES

Mediawan SportDirecteur général

beIN SPORTSDirecteur de la rédaction, des programmes et de l’antenne

Vanessa TOMASZEWSKI

Champions du DigitalCréatrice de contenus et consultante social media sport

ESPACE TOURISME

12:25 PM12:55 PM

How did the chef become an entrepreneur?

From technical skills to business acumen, from the kitchen team to the profit and loss account: to survive, the chef has had to develop skills that go beyond the craft itself, because a restaurant’s...

Service ComprisCofondateur et CEO

Maslow GroupChef exécutif et Cofondateur

Muriel Tallandier

Fou de pâtisserie et Fou de cuisineCo-fondatrice

World Cup, Expo 2030: MENA, the New Hub for Major Global Events

From the World Cup to Expo 2030, the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) region is emerging as a new hub for major global events. This panel discussion will highlight the issues of soft power,...

Safia Fassi Fihri

ADNAFounding partner

Oussama Lachhab

ONCFDirecteur du Pôle Finances, Gouvernace & Achats

Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires Etrangères – MEAEEnvoyé Spécial Villes Durables et Transports, auprès du Ministre de l’Europe et des Affaires Etrangères – MEAE

Artificial Intelligence and Innovation in the Mediterranean: Building Economic Alliances between...

Given its geographical proximity, sectoral complementarities and shared challenges — digitalisation, energy transition and industrialisation — the Mediterranean region has significant potential for...

Amaya AgCEO & Founder

Ministère de l’Europe et des Affaires étrangèresAmbassadrice et déléguée interministérielle à la Méditerranée

Jérémy Pellet

Expertise FranceDirecteur général

How can you scale up without losing your DNA?

Growing a business is one thing. Preserving its mission is another. In just a few years, Pauline Janin, Managing Director of Chiche!, has turned an entrepreneurial ambition into an industrial...

Valérian GUESTRE

CHICHEDirectrice générale

Baptiste Lafitte

BpifranceResponsable Communication Réseau

How can you build a mid-sized company through acquisitions?

Growing through acquisitions, preserving key expertise and supporting business succession: what if this were one of the ways to build the mid-sized companies of tomorrow? Alexandre Benamran,...

Alexandre Benamran

Groupe FinoliCo-dirigeant

Valérian GUESTRE

Matthieu HESLOUIN

BpifranceDirecteur exécutif, Conseil

In the age of dual-use technologies, is New Defence reshaping the defence industrial base ?

Historically, technological innovations have flowed from the defense sector into civilian applications. Today, the reverse trend is accelerating: advances emerging from technological and industrial...

Jérôme Chrétien

EXAILResponsable des Affaires Publiques

BpifranceResponsable sectorielle Industrie

Bertrand GOUILLART

Agence de l'Innovation de défensechef du pôle Innovation ouverte

Alexandre LABESSE

HexadronePrésident

Jolt CapitalGeneral Partner

ANIMATIONS CULOTTÉES

10:00 AM3:00 PM

The Big Open Mic

Hop on board the Baladeur Open Mic van and reveal your hidden talent. The mic’s yours: you’ve got a few minutes to pluck up the courage to give it a go and show what you can do. Outside the Accor...

BULLE LA FRENCH FAB

From idea to market: How scale-ups achieve success

How can a technological or industrial innovation be transformed into a new growth model? This session draws on feedback from companies supported through the Néo Pivot Accelerator. You’ll discover...

Baptiste ARSONNEAU

BpifranceResponsable Conseil

HB EngineeringCEO

Olivier Lartigue

10:10 AM10:30 AM

Financing Europe’s Strategic Autonomy: Dual-Use and Defence Investments and financing

How can Europe scale up investment in defence and dual-use technologies? In a context of growing geopolitical tensions, this session will explore the financial mechanisms, policy frameworks and...

Grégoire CHAUVIERE LE DRIAN

European Investment Bank (EIB)Senior Strategy Officer

Christian DUBARRY

BpifranceDirecteur Europe

Michiel Scheffer

EICPresident du Board

French healthtech: building tomorrow’s industry leaders today

How can France’s scientific excellence be transformed into sustainable industrial and commercial leaders? By combining an industry-wide vision, sectoral analysis and entrepreneurial experience, this...

CilcarePrésidente-Directrice générale

Olivier Chabanon

BpifranceDirecteur délégué Plan French Care

Frédéric Girard

France BiotechPrésident

InnOVCEO - Ancien ministre de la santé

11:30 AM12:30 PM

Demand as a driver: How can we create a viable market to accelerate deep tech?

How can procurement be leveraged to drive growth in deep tech? Drawing on examples from the healthcare sector and hospital procurement, this roundtable discussion explores the key strategies for...

AP-HPDirectrice adjointe des Relations avec les Universités et les Organismes de Recherche

RESAHDirecteur du pôle innovation et international

LallianSe / KobiOne / ASIIACEO / Présidente / Secrétaire générale

BpifranceResponsable sectorielle Innovation / Santé

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