Europe's Largest Entrepreneurship & Innovation Summit
Accor Arena, Paris
October 8, 2026
BIG (Bpifrance Inno Génération) is one of Europe's most influential entrepreneurship and innovation events, bringing together startups, investors, policymakers, innovators, and global business leaders in Paris.
Organised by Bpifrance — France's public investment bank — the summit attracts participants from across the international innovation ecosystem.
Why BIG Matters
BIG is more than a conference. It is a gateway into:
European innovation ecosystems
International entrepreneurship networks
Investor conversations
Emerging technology trends
Global business collaboration opportunities
For many delegates, BIG provides their first exposure to a large-scale international innovation environment.
Spotlight Nigeria is designed to move beyond discussion and create real business engagement opportunities.
60,000+ participants expected
100+ countries represented
1,500+ startups showcased
1,000+ speakers
500+ conferences and workshops
Thousands of business meetings facilitated.
WHY BIG MATTERS
BIG is more than a conference.
It is a gateway into:
European innovation ecosystems
international entrepreneurship networks
investor conversations
emerging technology trends
global business collaboration opportunities
For many delegates, BIG provides their first exposure to a large-scale international innovation environment.
EXCLUSIVE GUIDED DELEGATION EXPERIENCE
Delegates participating through the Africa–Europe Business Mission may access BIG as part of a guided delegation experience designed to help participants:
Navigate the ecosystem strategically
Identify relevant networking opportunities
Engage targeted stakeholders
Maximise exposure and learning
Avoid being overwhelmed within a large-scale event environment
Spotlight Nigeria is designed to move beyond discussion and create real business engagement opportunities.
60,000+ participants expected
100+ countries represented
1,500+ startups showcased
1,000+ speakers
500+ conferences and workshops
Thousands of business meetings facilitated.
WHY BIG MATTERS
BIG is more than a conference.
It is a gateway into:
European innovation ecosystems
international entrepreneurship networks
investor conversations
emerging technology trends
global business collaboration opportunities
For many delegates, BIG provides their first exposure to a large-scale international innovation environment.
EXCLUSIVE GUIDED DELEGATION EXPERIENCE
Delegates participating through the Africa–Europe Business Mission may access BIG as part of a guided delegation experience designed to help participants:
Navigate the ecosystem strategically
Identify relevant networking opportunities
Engage targeted stakeholders
Maximise exposure and learning
Avoid being overwhelmed within a large-scale event environment
Join the delegation and gain strategic access to Europe's largest innovation
summit.