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URBAN SPORTS Summit 2026

The Urban Sports Summit is an international leadership forum initiated by Hurricane Group, creator of FISE and a global actor in urban sports development. Held alongside FISE Montpellier, the Summit brings together mayors, public decision-makers, international federations, urban planners and infrastructure leaders.

As urban sports continue to grow worldwide, they are becoming key drivers of youth engagement, public space activation and long-term territorial development. Through its infrastructure division, Hurricane Parks, Hurricane Group actively contributes to the design, delivery and activation of urban sports facilities globally — giving the Summit a unique perspective at the intersection of events, infrastructure and urban policy.

A unique platform to shape the future of Urban Sports

The 2026 edition will explore the rise of urban sports cities, sustainable investment and activation models, academy and structured development pathways, and long-term legacy strategies — positioning urban sports infrastructure as a strategic component of modern city planning.

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2026 PROVISIONAL PROGRAM

Tuesday 12 May 2026

Arrival

20:30 to 22:30

Urban Sports Summit & FISE Montpellier 2026 Launch Evening
Address: TBC

Wednesday 13 May – Day 1

Day 1

8:00 – 8:30

Welcome Reception on BMX Park

9:00 – 9:45 : Breakfast + Coffee

9:45 – 9:55

Opening Keynote Speech

Marriott Hotel

10:00 – 10:45

The Rise of Urban Sports Cities
Marriott Hotel

Why is Infrastructure Shaping the Future of Urban Life?

The global emergence of « Urban Sports Cities »
Urban Sports as a public policy lever for youth engagement
Infrastructure as a driver of attractiveness
Why cities investing today are shaping tomorrow’s urban culture

10:45 – 11:30

From Major Event to Lasting Urban Legacy

Marriott Hotel

Structuring Practice, Developing Talent and sustaining Impact

Post-event legacy strategies
From infrastructure to local ecosystem
Training programs and structured developed pathways
The role of academies in long-term sustainability
Professionalization, safety and supervision
Intergenerational transmission and inclusion

11:30 – 12:00 : Coffee + Networking Break

12:00 – 12:45

Investing and Activating Urban Sports Infrastructure

Marriott Hotel

Building the Long Term and Making Public Spaces Thrive

Real investment vs short-term vision
Common infrastructure planning mistakes
Activation strategies for urban sports parks
Local programming and community engagement
Governance and operating models
Ensuring long-term public value

13:00 – 14:00 : Lunch at Patio VIP.

14:00 – 18:00

Sports Competitions (free time)

19:00 – 21:00 : Aperitif at the Patio VIP. Drinks and light snacks will be provided

21:00 – 23:00

VIP Party – Secret Place

Thursday 14 May – DAY 2

Day 2

09:00 – 09:20 : Breakfast + Coffee Marriott Hotel

9:20 – 9:30

Opening Keynote Speech

Marriott Hotel

Speaker, TBC

9:45 – 10:30

Urban Sports Infrastructure for the City of Tomorrow

Marriott Hotel

Designing Spaces for New Urban Lifestyles

Integrating urban sports into global city planning
Mixed-use public spaces
Architecture, design and user experience
Urban sports as lifetsyle insfrastructures

10:30 – 11:15

Reaching the Next Generation Through Urban Sports

Marriott Hotel

Youth, Inclusion and Social Impact Worldwide

Youth engagement through urban sports
Rural vs hyper-urban challenges
Inclusion, education and social impact
Case studies from Africa, Europe and Asia

11:15 – 11:45 : Coffee + Networking Break

11:45 – 12:45

Scaling Urban Sports Worldwide

Marriott Hotel

Global Visions, Local Realities

Global expansion of urban sports
Adapting infrastructure to local cultures and economies
Cooperation between cities and federations
Future challenges and opportunities

12:45

Closing Keynote Speech

Marriott Hotel

TBC

13:00 – 14:00 : Lunch at Patio VIP

14:00 – 21:00

Sports Competitions (free time)

21:00 – 23:00

Spine Ramp

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Includes:

Access to conferences :

2 days of access and networking at the Urban Sports Summit from Wednesday, May 13 to Thursday, May 14
Urban sports & perspectives
Coffee breaks during the conferences

Access to experiences :

VIP access to FISE Montpellier during the 2 days of the Urban Sports Summit
Exclusive experiences at FISE Montpellier (Visit, backstage, Early Access to BMX Park, lunch on the VIP patio on Wednesday, May 13)
Welcome cocktail reception on the evening of Wednesday, May 13

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