Hurricane Group, creator of FISE, the world’s largest action sports festival, announces the return of the Urban Sports Summit, a two-day event dedicated to shaping the future of urban sports, held alongside the major event FISE Montpellier.
Bringing together key stakeholders from the global sports industry, the Urban Sports Summit 2025 will take place on Thursday, May 29, and Friday, May 30, featuring conferences, workshops, and immersive experiences focused on the ever-evolving world of freestyle urban disciplines.
A unique platform to shape the future of Urban Sports
Taking place alongside FISE Montpellier, the Urban Sports Summit is the ultimate opportunity to witness Olympic urban disciplines in action, discuss the industry’s challenges and opportunities, and engage with the leaders shaping the future of these sports.
Icebreaker / Cocktail
Welcome Reception on BMX Park
Legacy of urban sports events:
From Paris 2024 to Los Angeles 2028
Marriott Hotel
How do the Olympic Games transform urban sports?
This session will analyze the legacy of Tokyo 2020, the expected impact of Paris 2024, and the opportunities brought by Los Angeles 2028.
We will explore how these events influence the structuring of disciplines, athlete engagement, and the development of infrastructures.
Turning the city into a playground:
Rethinking urban sports infrastructures
Marriott Hotel
Skateparks, pumptracks, and other dedicated urban sports spaces have become essential hubs for expression and learning. This session will explore urban planning trends: how to design infrastructures that meet the needs of practitioners while integrating sustainable urban development challenges? What roles do municipalities and private stakeholders play in this transformation?
Coffee + Networking Break
Marriott Hotel
Hurricane press conference:
Vision 2026-2032
Marriott Hotel
Hurricane will unveil its development strategy for the coming years: international expansion, new competition formats, technological innovations,
and a commitment to a sustainable model. A unique opportunity to discover the key directions shaping the future of FISE and urban sports on a global scale.
Lunch at Patio VIP
Sports Competitions (free time)
19:00 – 21:00 : Cocktails.
Spine Ramp
Generation Z & urban sports:
The keys to engagement
Marriott Hotel
Urban sports are more than just a hobby for Gen Z—they represent a lifestyle, a culture, and a set of values that strongly resonate with this generation. But in a world where a 12-year-old can choose from 100+ different sports, alongside countless entertainment options, how do they make their choice? What attracts them to action sports rather than traditional disciplines? This session will explore the key markers that make urban sports stand out, from their strong visual identity to their connection with digital culture, communities, and self-expression. How can brands, institutions, and event organizers leverage these unique aspects to engage and retain young audiences?
Urban sports & mass events:
How immersive experiences drive economic impact
Marriott Hotel
Urban sports events are more than just competitions—they are dynamic, multisport festivals where sport, entertainment, and culture collide. Their unique ability to engage a broad audience, from elite athletes to amateurs, juniors, and families, directly translates into significant economic benefits for host cities. By creating immersive experiences that captivate spectators, these events generate tourism, boost local businesses, and contribute to long-term infrastructure development.
How can we design experiences that maximize audience engagement while driving economic sustainability? What innovative formats set urban sports mass events apart from traditional elite competitions? This session will explore how the spectator experience fuels economic impact, positioning urban sports as a powerful driver of local economies and city transformation.
11:30 – 12:00 : Coffee + Networking Break
Urban sports as a driver for inclusion and social impact
Marriott Hotel
Beyond performance, urban sports are powerful tools for social inclusion, gender equality, and accessibility. Over the past decade, participation has grown significantly, with more women and diverse communities embracing disciplines like skateboarding, BMX, and breakdancing. These sports create spaces where cultural exchange thrives, fostering a sense of belonging and empowerment. This session will highlight key initiatives that use urban sports to drive social transformation, showcasing projects in Europe, Africa, and beyond. How can these disciplines continue to break barriers and reach underrepresented communities? What lessons can be learned from their rapid evolution in promoting diversity and inclusion?
Lunch at Patio VIP
Sports Competitions (free time)
Spine Ramp
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(From previous editions)
Montpellier, France
May 17-19, 2023
Montpellier, France
May 25-27, 2022
Online Sessions
2020
Chengdu, China
November 1, 2019
Montpellier, France
May 29-30, 2019