Live Pitching sessions

Discover new concepts and solutions: attend our pitching sessions facilitating the connection between sellers and buyers!

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’re a retailer, investor, developer, you should mark these sessions on your agenda.

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 first hand which models are primed for global roll-out.


MAPIC 2025 Pitching Contest

While pitching  in the Retail and Leisure pitch sessions, 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. 

Discover the most promising regional retailers during this new series of pitch sessions "MEET THE BRANDS" 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.

The best pitch in each of the two categories will be selected by public vote and will receive an award along with increased visibility.

 

 


Meet The Brands 

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 November, 11 h 30 – 12 h 00

Americas: 4 November, 15 h 30 – 16 h 00

Asia: 5 November, 9 h 45 – 10 h 15

Italy: 5 November, 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 November, 10 h 30 – 11 h 00

4 November, 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  November, 16 h 30 – 17 h 00
  • 5  November, 11 h 45 – 12 h 15
  • 5  November, 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:

[email protected]

Raphaël RENAUX - Conference & Program Manager