In the day of the team presentations of the most famous cycling race, join us to connect with key decision-makers and to explore business opportunities.
12pm: Departure
•Presentation of France’s economic attractiveness. Marie-Cécile Tardieu, COO, Business France
•Economic and industrial dynamics in the Hauts de France region. Yann Pitollet, CEO, Nord France Invest
•Focus on the Lille metropolitan area’s economy. François Navarro, CEO, Hello Lille
Stage 1: Hauts de France: A land of opportunities for tomorrow’s mobility
•How do banks support international businesses in the region? A representative of LCL, a long-standing sponsor of the Tour de France
•A strategic choice, among 90 potential sites worldwide. Catherine Sung, VP Operations and Business Management, ProLogium Technology
•An example of industrial success. Rodolphe Delaunay, President & CEO, Toyota Motor Manufacturing France
•The strength of local stakeholders: A success story from a representative of Decathlon
Stage 2: Sponsorship and Engagement: The role of corporates in cycling
•Why sponsor a cycling team? Feedback from a sponsor based in France
•The 360° involvement from a long-time partner of the world’s most celebrated cycling event, driven by local engagement, shared values, and economic impact. Luc Doublet, President, Doublet
•The 2025 Grand Départ: An environmentally friendly event. Best practices for limiting the carbon footprint of major sporting events. Thomas Cariou, CSR Director, A.S.O
Networking Lunch
Yellow jersey draw with Pierre Rolland, A.S.O and LCL Ambassador (a veteran of 13 editions of the Tour de France)
2:30pm: Bonus race sprints (optional)
•B2B meetings and workshops
