After welcoming more than 2,000 attendees across previous editions, SHAKA is set to return to Biarritz from September 24 to 26, 2026, with an even bigger ambition: creating a truly immersive experience at the intersection of technology, entrepreneurship, sports, and networking.
For its fifth edition, the event is entering a new chapter by moving to the Cité de l’Océan, one of Biarritz’s most iconic venues. The move represents a major milestone for SHAKA and will allow organizers to introduce new experiences integrated directly into the venue’s spaces and attractions.
Since its inception, SHAKA has stood apart from traditional technology conferences. While many industry events focus exclusively on stages, exhibition booths, and business meetings, SHAKA has built its reputation around a more human and experiential vision of innovation.
The event brings together entrepreneurs, investors, startup founders, developers, creators, executives, and technology enthusiasts from across Europe and beyond. Through a mix of keynote talks, workshops, networking sessions, sports activities, and immersive experiences, SHAKA has become one of the most distinctive gatherings in the French tech ecosystem.
This year’s program will once again explore the major forces shaping the future of business and society, including artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, entrepreneurship, product innovation, Web3, digital finance, and emerging technologies. Industry leaders, startup founders, investors, and international experts will share insights, experiences, and perspectives on the opportunities and challenges ahead.
What truly makes SHAKA different, however, is its ability to blend worlds that rarely meet in traditional business events. Surfing, running, yoga, team sports, outdoor experiences, and informal networking are not side activities—they are an integral part of the event itself. The result is an environment designed to foster authentic conversations and meaningful relationships beyond the conference room.
The move to the Cité de l’Océan further reinforces this philosophy. For the first time, attendees will be able to experience exclusive activations built around the venue’s unique attractions, transforming the entire site into an interactive playground for innovation. More than simply changing locations, SHAKA is reimagining what a modern tech event can be.
At a time when artificial intelligence and emerging technologies are reshaping industries at unprecedented speed, SHAKA aims to create meaningful connections between the people building the future. For three days, Biarritz will become a meeting point where innovation, entrepreneurship, sports, and lifestyle converge.
More than a conference or a festival, SHAKA defines itself as a collective experience. A place where people come not only to learn, but also to connect, experiment, collaborate, and imagine what comes next.
Event Information
SHAKA 2026 September 24–26, 2026 Cité de l’Océan – Biarritz, France
Keynotes, workshops, networking, sports activities, and immersive experiences.
More information: https://shaka.events
