Conference

Big (Bpifrance Inno Génération)

The great gathering of entrepreneurs in France.

  • Oct 8, 2026
  • Paris, France
  • Hybrid
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About

Big, run by the French public investment bank Bpifrance, bills itself as Europe's largest gathering of entrepreneurs. Held free of charge at the Accor Arena in Paris, it crams more than a thousand speakers and hundreds of workshops into a single day, pulling together founders, SMEs, mid-caps and business leaders from across France for a mix of on-stage inspiration and hands-on know-how.

Who it's for: Entrepreneurs, startups, SMEs, mid-caps and business leaders

Organized by Bpifrance

EntrepreneurshipStartupsSMEs
Registrations (2025)
75,000+
Speakers
1,000+
Workshops & conferences
500+
Hours of content
225+

Key facts

  • ScaleBilled as Europe's largest gathering of entrepreneursSource
  • Edition8 October 2026 at Accor Arena, Paris; free registrationSource
  • Program1,000+ speakers and 500+ workshops and conferencesSource

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Agenda

  • AISessions on adopting and scaling artificial intelligence across French businesses.
  • ClimateProgramming focused on the climate transition for entrepreneurs and established companies alike.
  • DeeptechA track on deep-tech innovation and turning advanced R&D into commercial products.
  • HealthSessions covering healthcare innovation and the life-sciences sector.

Sponsors

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  • Banque de France
  • MEDEF
  • La Banque Postale
  • BFM Business
  • Futura
  • L'Usine Nouvelle
  • Elle
  • Cahiers du Cinéma

Venue

Accor Arena

Accor Arena, 8 Bd de Bercy, 75012 Paris
Paris, France

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FAQ

Why register in advance?

Registering ahead of time unlocks access to the day's conferences, networking areas, one-to-one meetings and session replays.

Do I need to attend in person?

Big runs as a hybrid event — attend in person at the Accor Arena in Paris or follow the full program online.

How do I get to the Accor Arena?

The venue sits directly on Paris Métro lines 6 and 14, at the Bercy / Gare de Lyon stop.

What are the opening hours?

Doors are open from 7:30am to 7:00pm on Thursday, 8 October 2026.

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