The French Tech mission at REF 2026
On 26 and 27 August, the French Tech Mission will take part in the ‘Rencontre des Entrepreneurs de France’, organised by MEDEF. This major event brings together all the key economic decision-makers and offers a unique opportunity to forge links between start-ups and their strategic partners.
We will be there to champion an ambitious vision: that of a fully-fledged French Tech sector, capable of delivering key technological solutions for our technological sovereignty. On the programme: sector-specific meetings between start-ups and buyers, as well as networking opportunities.
Every purchasing decision is a strategic one. Choosing French Tech is not a compromise: it means selecting solutions of the highest quality – high-performing, innovative and globally competitive – that enhance organisations’ performance whilst strengthening our technological sovereignty.
Discover our programme (subject to change)
| Wednesday 26 August 2026 | 4.00 pm – 5.30 pm | Ecological and energy transition |
| Thursday 27 August 2026 | 11.00 am – 10.30 am | Cybersecurity |
| Thursday 27 August 2026 | 11.30 am – 12.45 pm | Applied AI |
| Thursday 27 August 2026 | 2.00 pm – 3.30 pm | Deep tech (robotics, electronics, aerospace, etc.) |
Discover the technology leaders featured in our flagship programmes
France has the leaders it needs to take its place amongst the world’s leading technology nations. Discover them in our programmes and come and meet some of them at REF. We look forward to seeing you at Roland-Garros.
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This programme brings together 120 high-potential companies that are tackling today’s challenges and transforming the daily lives of the French people.
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This programme brings together 80 DeepTech companies that are tackling major societal challenges, in line with the strategic priorities of the France 2030 plan.
‘I choose French Tech’
The programme that encourages public and private sector organisations to adopt innovative French solutions. To this end, it organises dedicated sessions and supports events run by its 100 institutional partners.
Discover the full REF programme
Discover the REF 2026 programme: the highlights, the talks, the speakers and all the events that will take place over the two days.
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