# FDDAY 2026

- Dates: 16 September 2026
- Location: Paris, France
- Organiser: France Digitale

## Who attends

From across France and Europe, over 4500 founders, investors and innovation leaders gather for the whole day to get inspired, discuss latest trends in business, tech and society, close (big) deals with new partners, network, raise funds with investors and meet with your peers in a village-like venue in the heart of the French capital.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://fdday.eu/)
- [Registration](https://fdday.eu/ticket/)
- [Agenda](https://fdday.eu/programme)
- [Call for speakers](https://fdday.eu/apply-for-speakership/) (deadline unverified, check the call)

## Topics

- Technology
- Marketing
- Product
- Innovation
- Business
- Europe
- Startup
- Consumer
- Investor
- Investors
- Funds
- Association

## Speakers

- Stéphane Pallez, Chairwoman and Chief Executive Officer, FDJ UNITED
- Sébastien Liebus, Le Gorafi
- Clare Jones, CEO, Polarsteps
- Gary Shapiro, Executive Chair, CES
- Sylvie Nhansana, Qare
- Neil Zeghidour, CEO, GRADIUM
- Maya Noël, CEO, France Digitale
- Pedro Ribeiro Santos, Managing Partner, Armilar

## Where to stay

- **Hôtel Esmerelda**: 160 m from the venue, 2 stars
- **Hôtel Notre-Dame**: 170 m from the venue, 3 stars
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelnotredameparis.com)
  - Phone: +33 1 43 54 20 43
- **Melia Paris Notre Dame**: 210 m from the venue, 7 Rue de l'Hôtel Colbert
  - [Hotel website](https://www.melia.com/fr/hotels/france/paris/melia-paris-notre-dame/index.htm)
- **Hôtel Les Rives de Notre-Dame**: 220 m from the venue
  - [Hotel website](https://www.rivesdenotredame.com/)
- **Les Degrés de Notre Dame**: 230 m from the venue
- **Henri IV rive gauche**: 250 m from the venue, 3 stars
  - [Hotel website](https://henri-paris-hotel.com/fr/)
  - Phone: +33 1 46 33 20 20
- **Hôtel Mont Blanc**: 270 m from the venue, 2 stars, Rue de la Huchette
  - [Hotel website](https://www.hotelmontblancparis.fr/)
- **Albe Hôtel Saint-Michel**: 300 m from the venue

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/fdday-paris-7cf462f2b49c/