The global rendez-vous for the future of sport
Global Sports Week Paris is the first international forum in France dedicated to Sport.
Established in 2020, it has emerged as the privileged meeting place for organizations across the global ecosystem of sport – committed to establishing a more innovative and sustainable future for sport.
GSW offers a unique setting and platform for influencers and decision-makers to come together to SHAPE, SHAKE & SHARE, the future of sport, providing the tools and insights to inspire new ways of thinking.
palmarès 2024
On November 2, 2024, GSWParis is back with a unique event: PALMARÈS 2024.
Come discover the French companies behind the success of major international sports events (GESI) at the Maison de la Mutualité, in Paris.
Organized as part of the Grande Cause Nationale 2024 and in partnership with the French Ministry of Sports, Youth and Community Life, the French Sport Touch, the Filière Sport, as well as GL Events and Com’Over, this event highlights the innovations and commitments of French companies.
Pitch sessions and networking spaces will explore various themes aimed at improving future of international sports events. PALMARÈS 2024 will provide a unique platform for recognition, networking, and opportunities for leaders in sports and business.
A jury will select around one hundred award-winning companies, who will have the chance to showcase their innovations or solutions at PALMARÈS 2024. The call for applications for French companies that have contributed to recent major international sports event is now open.
Palmarès 2024
A PLATFORM FOR INFLUENCE, INSPIRATION AND BUSINESS
GSWParis
THE YOUNG
SPORTS MAKERS
GSW SOCIAL BOOSTER
TREMPLIN INVEST FINALS
GSWFACTORY
1 annual international forum organized under the High Patronage of Mr. Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic.
1 youth engagement program
2 programs supporting innovation and impact-led sports projects
1 year-round community platform for engagement and business
What we are
GSW today
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THE GSWPARIS ANNUAL FORUM
- A privileged meeting place in the future host city of the 2023 Rugby World Cup and the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
- Purpose-driven discussions between innovators and change makers, recognized for their international impact and disruptive approach
- Exclusive announcements from high-impact organizations from within and beyond the global ecosystem of sport
- Pitching opportunities for leading, impact-led sport startups
- Masterclasses presented by industry leaders
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THE YOUNG SPORTS MAKERS
- An exclusive GSW program which allows young people from across the world – athletes, social entrepreneurs, students and young professionals – to carry the voice of the Generation Z, during and beyond GSWParis international forums
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Innovation programs
- GSW Social Booster
A program that identifies, promotes and supports impact-led sports projects from around the world.
An opportunity for the finalists to pitch their project to the GSW community and prospective investors, and benefit from a tailored acceleration and support program.
- Le Tremplin Invest Finals
A program connecting sportstech startups with investors, bringing networking and funding opportunities to help develop innovative and sustainable solutions across the sports industry.
Presented during GSW Paris, Le Tremplin Invest Finals are a French Ministry of Sports and Le Tremplin by Paris&Co joint initiative.
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A YEAR-ROUND COMMUNITY PLATFORM: GSWFactory
- A privileged meeting place in the future host city of the 2023 Rugby World Cup and the 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games
- Purpose-driven discussions between innovators and change makers, recognized for their international impact and disruptive approach
- Exclusive announcements from high-impact organizations from within and beyond the global ecosystem of sport
- Pitching opportunities for leading, impact-led sport startups
- Masterclasses presented by industry leaders
