Entrepreneurs of France Meeting (REF26) Kicks Off at Roland Garros in Paris
Paris, August 24, 2026 – The Rencontre des Entrepreneurs de France (REF26) is set to commence on August 26 and 27, 2026, at the prestigious Roland Garros stadium in Paris. Organized by the MEDEF, this highly anticipated event will bring together entrepreneurs, elected officials, and economic partners to address significant contemporary issues. No one was injured, but material losses were initially estimated at 4 million euros.
A Key Economic Event in a Prestigious Setting
Each year, the Rencontre des Entrepreneurs de France convenes thousands of business leaders, elected officials, and economic stakeholders in a single location to deliberate on the major orientations that shape the national entrepreneurial fabric. The 2026 edition will unfold on August 26 and 27 within the legendary confines of Roland Garros stadium in Paris, a setting both prestigious and symbolic for hosting this benchmark event in the business world. Conferences, exchanges, and speeches will punctuate these two days.
As part of REF26, MEDEF Grand Est is mobilizing its delegation to highlight the economic strengths of a significant region. Alongside the Grand Est Region and the Banque Internationale à Luxembourg (BIL), representatives from this territory aim to make the voice of regional businesses heard during this major conference in Paris. The department of Paris (75) thus welcomes a delegation from Eastern France, determined to influence national debates.
Focus on Territorial Economic Intelligence with Franck Leroy
At the heart of the program championed by MEDEF Grand Est is a key session dedicated to territorial economic intelligence. This conference will be led by Arnaud Florentin, a recognized expert in territorial strategy and competitiveness. It will be followed by an intervention from Franck Leroy, President of the Grand Est Region, who will speak to present the region’s ambitions and economic assets on a national scale. This dense program places local development issues at the center of the debate.
For professionals seeking to engage in exchanges and networking, this event represents an opportunity to meet high-level interlocutors and to be informed about current major economic trends. If you are interested in professional conferences and events in Paris, REF26 is an unmissable event this summer. It is worth noting that Roland Garros also hosts other major events, such as the Alpine Paris Padel Major at Roland Garros, demonstrating the versatility of this Parisian site.
How to Get to Roland Garros in Paris
To reach Roland Garros by public transport, several options are available. By metro, Line 10, Porte d’Auteuil station, drops you one minute’s walk from the Auteuil Mandatory Passage Point (PPO). Line 9, Michel-Ange Molitor station (9 minutes’ walk from PPO Molitor), is recommended as it is less crowded. Several bus lines also serve the site: lines 32, 52, 88, and 123 have stops near the stadium entrances.
If you come by car, take the Boulevard Périphérique, exiting at Porte d’Auteuil or Porte de Saint-Cloud. Allow 20 to 30 minutes from the center of Paris, depending on traffic. Parking is available nearby: Porte d’Auteuil Car Park (1-3 avenue du Général Sarrail, Paris 16e), Parchamp Car Park (7 ter rue du Parchamp, Boulogne-Billancourt), and Porte de Saint-Cloud Car Park (2 avenue de la Porte de Saint-Cloud, Paris 16e). Please note that parking immediately around the stadium is reserved for residents, under penalty of impoundment. A Renault carpooling platform is also available to reach the site. For people with reduced mobility, PMR spaces are reserved on Boulevard d’Auteuil (between Gates 23 and 27), and the Pont du Garigliano station (RER C and tram T3a) is accessible.
Our advice: prioritize metro line 9, Michel-Ange Molitor station, which is less congested than Porte d’Auteuil station, to reach Roland Garros comfortably and avoid queues at the entrances.
Source: MEDEF, JDS.fr
