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.
Urban Sports Summit & FISE Montpellier 2025 Launch Evening at Occitanie Region
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Welcome Reception on BMX Park
Opening Keynote Speech
Marriott Hotel
Mathieu Hanotin – Mayor of Saint-Denis and President of Territoire d’Événements Sportifs
Legacy of urban sports events:
From FISE to Paris 2024
Marriott Hotel
How do mass events transform urban sports?
This session will analyze the legacy of FISE Events and the expected impact of Paris 2024.
We will explore how these events influence the engagement of youth and the evolution of urban areas.
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
Horizon 2032: Hurricane’s roadmap to the future of urban sports
Marriott Hotel
Join Hervé André-Benoit, President and Founder of Hurricane, alongside Valentin Guyonnet, Chief Commercial Officer, David Aubert, Sports Director, and their institutional partners for an exclusive reveal of Hurricane’s strategic vision for 2032. In this forward-looking session, they will outline the company’s development roadmap, share their ambition for the future of action sports, and present the key initiatives that will shape the next decade of urban sports on a global scale.
Lunch at Patio VIP
Sports Competitions (free time)
19:00 – 21:00 : Aperitif at the Patio VIP. Drinks and light snacks will be provided
Spine Ramp
Breakfast + Coffee
Marriott Hotel
Opening Keynote Speech
Marriott Hotel
Kamel CHIBLI, Vice-president of the Occitanie / Pyrénées-Méditerranée Region
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?
From urban thrills to mountain trails: Measuring the real impact of mass sport events
Marriott Hotel
From city-based festivals to global outdoor challenges, mass participation events are becoming essential levers of economic, social, and environmental transformation. But as expectations grow, so does the need to demonstrate impact with credibility and clarity.
This session brings together event leaders and measurement experts to explore how sport can create and prove value, for territories, communities, and the planet. Through real-world case studies, including pioneering models like the UTMB, we’ll discuss how different event formats tackle impact measurement, what indicators truly matter, and how to turn data into influence.
Whether in urban or natural settings, these insights help shape a new generation of sport events: immersive, inclusive, and purpose-driven.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.
11:15 – 11:45 : 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?
Closing Keynote Speech
Marriott Hotel
Mme Marie Barsacq, Ministre des Sports, de la Jeunesse et de la vie associative.
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