Discover new concepts and solutions: attend our pitching sessions facilitating the connection between sellers and buyers!
Live Pitching sessions
What is it?
Each company will have a few minutes to pitch its concept, solution, or project to potential partners.
Attending the 2025 pitching sessions is a great opportunity for any visitor looking to stay ahead in the world of retail and leisure.
Whether you’reyou’re a retailer, investor, developer, you should mark these sessions on your agenda.
Stay Ahead of Worldwide Retail & Leisure Shifts
In a rapidly evolving industry, knowing what's next gives you a competitive edge. Witness these shifts before they become mainstream.
Spot Scaling, Cutting-Edge Brands & Concepts
Gain a front-row seat to innovations, concepts and solutions ready to break into new regions. You’ll see firsthand which models are primed for global roll-out.
Gain Strategic Insights and Inspiration
Gain a panoramic view of regional trends in one setting. As startups and established brands pitch, you'll learn about consumer behaviors, growth drivers, expansion models, and untapped opportunities, all in real time.
Learn about consumer behaviors, growth drivers, expansion models, and untapped opportunities, all in one setting, as startups and established brands pitch.
MAPIC 2025 Pitching Contest
While pitching in the Retail and Leisure pitch sessions, the retail and leisure companies will automatically compete in the Pitch Contest.
The audience onsite will vote live for the best concept.
The winner is the one who will receive the highest number of votes among all the sessions. They will receive a prestigous Mapic Award.
Discover the most promising regional retailers during this new series of pitch sessions dedicated to key geographic areas: Central/Eastern Europe, Italy, Asia, and the Americas. These sessions will focus on the trends and opportunities specific to each of these markets.
Meet The Brands
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Get to know the most dynamic regional brands through these Retail pitching sessions dedicated to four major regions: Central/Eastern Europe, Italy, Asia, and the Americas.
Central/Eastern Europe: 5 novembre, 11 h 30 – 12 h 00
Americas: 4 novembre, 15 h 30 – 16 h 00
Asia: 5 novembre, 9 h 45 – 10 h 15
Italy: 5 novembre, 10 h 45 – 11 h 15
Leisure Pitch Session
Everything you need to know about new concepts and formats in the leisure sector. Discover how they are redefining every stage of the customer experience.
4 novembre, 10 h 30 – 11 h 00
4 novembre, 14 h 30 – 15 h 00
MAPIC 2025 Innovation Pitch
Discover the latest innovations to increase the performance of your stores and retail destinations.
Discover our 2025 sessions:
- 4 novembre, 16 h 30 – 17 h 00
- 5 novembre, 11 h 45 – 12 h 15
- 5 novembre, 14 h 00 – 14 h 30
Please note that the Innovation Pitch sessions are not part of the MAPIC 2025 Pitching Contest.
Interested in Pitching?
Take advantage of this unique platform to:
Generate qualified leads from buyers seeking new opportunities.
Validate your value proposition through real-time feedback from attending professionals.
Increase your visibility in a globally influential environment.
Get in touch with us for more information about the Pitching sessions using the email address below:
Raphaël RENAUX - Conference & Program Manager