Mile & Stone/Connect is the go-to B2B gathering for trail running companies in France and worldwide. We’re excited to welcome you to the Novotel Atria in Annecy on Thursday, March 25th, 2025.
Expect a day filled with:
Insightful discussions about the trail running market and predictions for its future.
Expert insights from industry leaders in sponsorship, marketing, and communications.
Personal stories and advice from trail running insiders.
Great opportunities for networking in a welcoming atmosphere.
Keep an eye out for more information on the agenda and guest speakers coming your way soon.
9.30-10.10 🔜 What professional and economic future for young athletes? Sylvain Cachard, professional athlete, Team Hoka Louise Serban-Penhoat, professional athlete, Team Adidas Terrex Adrien Séguret, French Trail Running Coach, French Athletics Federation
10.10-10.50 💼 Agents in trail running: a necessary step? Goulven Cornec, VIP agent & cofounder, Fraich’Touch Marine Noret, athletes & talents manager, One More Mile Nicolas Geydet, CEO, Plein Nord
10.50-11.20 ☕️ Coffee break
11.20-11.50 Coming soon
11.50-12.30 🎯Equipment: what are the key success factors for start-ups? Guillaume Boccas, CEO & co-founder, WISE Tania Griglio, Entrepreneurship Manager, OSV Harold De Decker, part-time CFO Acting and member Trail Runner Foundation
🍴 Lunch break
13.45-14.15 📅 What landscape for trail events in 2024 ? Maxime Delaporte, cofounder & CMO, Miles Republic Gilbert Ysern, président, France Outdoor Sports Events
14.15-14.55 🎯Equipment manufacturers: how to reconcile performance and sustainability? Thibaut Poupard, Senior Innovation Program Manager Sustainability Lead, Salomon Pierre Minary, Shoe Product Expert Running (Marketing) 3rd speaker coming soon
14h.55-15.55 ☕️ Networking break
15.55-16.35 📊 Are data, science and AI becoming indispensable for coaching? Joseph Mestrallet, cofounder, Enduraw Guillaume Adam cofounder, RunMotion Coach Thomas Pigois, president, Expert Sport Coaching
16.35-17.00 ⛵️ What can trail running learn from sailing? Hervé Favre, president, OC Sport
Mile & Stone Connect presented by Miles Republic is now fully booked.
However, you can still join our waiting list. We will do our best to keep you informed and (if possible) send you a replay of the event. Thank you for your understanding and enthusiasm!
Becoming a sponsor of Mile & Stone/Connect means seizing the opportunity of a privileged place at the only business meeting exclusively dedicated to trail running.
Would you like to be at the heart of the debates that affect the trail ecosystem and influence its future?
Are you planning to showcase your brand or services to industry experts?
Do you have strategic messages to communicate to the trail running community?
Contact Sébastien Scotto di Fasano: sebastien@mileandstone.com