Smartcities and Sport Summit 2023 | smartcities & sport | 26 November 2023 | TBA, Paris

The top echelon of key actors in the world of sport will convene to share projects and experiences, with sports events as catalysts for city transformation as the overarching theme.

Since its inception in 2014, the smartcities & sport summit has steadily grown into a highly anticipated annual gathering for sport cities and the international sports ecosystem. Over 300 participants representing cities, international federations, and organisations with deep involvement in the world of sport come together from across the globe. With a focus on the role of sports in cities, it is an occasion to learn, exchange, and network.

2023 Speakers

Séverine Laugier
Project Director in Social Innovation, Sodexo Group

Elisa Yavchitz
General Manager, Les Canaux

Eric Desbonnets
Vp Paris 2024, Operations and Sustainability, Coca-Cola France & Non-Executive Director - Infineo

Marie Barsacq
Executive Director, Impact and Legacy for The Organising Committee for The Olympic and Paralympic Games - Paris 2024

Eddy Fehri
Head of Marketing France, Asics

Andrew Parsons
President, International Paralympic Committee

Gabriele Freytag
Head of The Directorate for Sport, Senate Department, Berlin

Deepa Malik
President of Paralympic Commitee, India

Nicolas Ferrand
Chief Executive Officer, Solideo "société De Livraison Des Ouvrages Olympiques"

Emmanuel Grégoire
First Deputy Mayor of Paris, in Charge of Urban Planning, Architecture and Greater Paris

Tayomara Gama
Region Sport Lead, Gensler Sports Europe

Jana Janotova
Engagement Officer, Sports for Nature, Iucn (international Union for Conservation of Nature)

Peter Van Veen
Director of Sports, Municipality of The Hague, the Netherlands

Amadou Fall Ba
Director of Festa2 Hvp, Project Manager Dakar en Jeux Festival, Manager, Maison Des Cultures Urbaines, Dakar

Erin Bromaghim
Deputy Mayor of International Affairs, Office of Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass

Akiko Nagano
Director for International Relations, Comprehensive Sports Promotion Division, Bureau of Citizens, Culture and Sports, Tokyo Metropolitan Government

Daniel Casas Valle
Urban Designer and Planner, Urban Dynamics & the Future Design of Streets Association

Arnaud Breton
Head of "impact, Héritage & Famille Du Rugby, Rugby World Cup France 2023"

Jaime Mckeown
Sustainability, Diversity and Inclusion Manager, World Rugby

Emmeline Ndongue
Manager Education, Ocog Paris 2024

Diandra Tchatchouang
Team Go Girls Project Manager with The French National Sports Agency and Nike, Founder of Take Your Shot and Member of The Paris 2024 Athletes' Commission

Martin Gibbs
Managing Director, Sportaccord

Pierre Rabadan
Deputy Mayor, City of Paris, in Charge of Sports, Olympic and Paralympic Games and The Seine

Caroline Flaissier
CEO, French Tennis Federation

Thierry Huguenin
Head of Sponsorship & Secretary General, Française Des Jeux Foundation

Grégoire Junod
Mayor, City of Lausanne President of The World Union of Olympic Cities

Tania Braga
Head of Olympic Games Impact and Legacy, International Olympic Committee

Charles Ollivier
Head of Mobility and Partnerships for Paris 2024, Toyota Motor Europe