Le Choc des Légendes
An Ecosystem of Influence and Opportunity
Le Choc des Légendes is one of the world’s leading festivals of eloquence, arts, and culture. It is structured as a fictional criminal trial bringing together the prosecution, defense, witnesses, and a Grand Jury to explore existential questions, elevate the human spirit, and foster business opportunities.
The event takes place over two days: the Fictional Trial (Day 1), followed by a Business Day (Day 2), which brings together political and economic decision-makers to co-develop business cases aligned with the host country’s strategic objectives.
This exceptional event gathers 500 top-tier leaders—including heads of state, chief executive officers (CEOs), ministers, ambassadors, entrepreneurs, scientists, lawyers, professors, artists, religious leaders, and media representatives—to create a unique ecosystem where high-level dialogue meets strategic opportunities.
Since its inception in 2018, Le Choc des Légendes has welcomed more than 2,500 participants from nearly 50 nationalities, including influential figures from key sectors such as finance, energy, technology, natural resources, agribusiness, science and research, real estate, cultural and creative industries, and media.
Following several successful editions in Paris, Accra, and Cotonou, Le Choc des Légendes returns for its 7th edition.
+700
Political Decision-Makers and Industry Leaders
(Heads of State, CEOs, Ministers, Entrepreneurs, Diplomats, etc.)
+500
Companies represented by their CEOs and Executive Committees, collectively generating hundreds of billions of euros in annual revenue
+2500
Participants from previous editions across Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, and Africa
+200
Women leaders
+50
Nationalities
From Words to Action
The first day is designed as an eloquence festival, taking the form of a fictional trial centered on a major societal issue. It unfolds as an oratorical contest, where lawyers (Prosecution and Defense), witnesses, and a Grand Jury engage in a rigorous debate in which mastery of speech is placed at the service of reflection and collective responsibility.
This day lays the foundation for collective, critical, and strategic thinking, by valuing public speaking, conviction, and the ability to influence decision-making.
Day 2: Business Day: From Reflection to Strategic Partnership Creation
The second day adopts an exclusive Business Lunch format organized around themed tables, bringing together 8 to 10 decision-makers per table to address a key sector-specific issue: finance, energy, technology, natural resources, agribusiness, health and sciences, real estate, logistics & transport, creative and cultural industries (ICC), media, etc. Each table is moderated by two expert keynote speakers and a facilitator, and includes industry leaders from the relevant sector, as well as bankers and political decision-makers.
The discussions are then presented in a plenary session by the keynote speakers in order to propose concrete business cases and outline strategic partnerships.
Create a framework where speech becomes a driver of engagement, reflection, and impact.
Provide an economic, political, and institutional ecosystem that fosters the exchange of expertise and the development of sustainable, innovative, and strategic partnerships.