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SHAKA Biarritz 2026

Name: SHAKA Biarritz 2026
Start: 2026-09-24T15:00:00+02:00
End: 2026-09-26T23:30:00+02:00
Location: La Cité de l'Océan

Three-day technology, blockchain, AI and entrepreneurship festival in Biarritz (5th Edition)

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September 24–26, 2026 · 3 days

3:00 PM – 11:30 PM · UTC+2

La Cité de l'Océan, Biarritz, France

In-person

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About This Event

Three days (Sept 24–26, 2026) — ticketed program 15:00–23:30 CEST

Duration

Current edition confirmed

2,500+ attendees

Attendance

Current edition confirmed

80+ expected speakers

Speakers

Current edition confirmed

100+ companies

Companies

Current edition confirmed

30+ media and press

Media & Press

Current edition confirmed

72% of attendees are founders, C-level executives or key decision-makers

Decision-makers

Current edition confirmed

5th Edition

Edition

Current edition confirmed

SHAKA Biarritz 2026 is a three-day technology, blockchain, AI and entrepreneurship festival taking place beside the Atlantic Ocean in Biarritz, France. It brings together more than 2,500 founders, developers, CTOs, investors, creators, product professionals and business decision-makers. The programme combines practical technology talks, panel discussions, workshops, live demonstrations, the 48-hour Shakathon, a startup pitch challenge, partner exhibitions and networking. Unlike a conventional conference, SHAKA also includes surfing, yoga, sports activities, rooftop gatherings and evening parties. Approximately 72% of attendees are founders, C-level executives or key decision-makers. 5th Edition.

Agenda

Full Agenda

September 24

Welcome and exhibition opening
Shakathon and Startup Challenge launch
Networking activities and official opening
Rooftop party

September 25

Coffee reception
AI and business talks and demonstrations
Panels and round-table discussions
Shakathon and Startup Challenge awards
Side-event parties

September 26

Breakfast, yoga, surfing and sports
Sport, mindset and entrepreneurship talks
Closing party at a secret location

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Verified Announced Speakers & Moderators

Announced

This list is partial and reflects participation announced publicly by the speakers' firms.

Paul Midy

Member of the French National Assembly, French National Assembly

Rachel Delacour

CEO, Sweep

Albin Serviant

Ambassador, La French Touch

Hervé Bloch

President, IMC

Gilbert Reveillon

Representative, CES Las Vegas

Neela Tibayrenc

Mission Director, Pays Basque Digital

Sylvain Theveniaud

Founder, Allianz Accelerator

Francis Lelong

CEO & Co-Founder, Alegria Group

Who Attends

Developers / BuildersFounders / StartupsInvestors and VCsArtists and CreatorsBrands and EnterprisesPartner TeamsMedia and KOLsKOLs / InfluencersStudentsCTOsProduct professionalsDesigners

Topics & Themes

Digital Assets

DeFiNFTs

Technology

Web3Cybersecurity

Culture

Artificial IntelligenceStartupsMetaverseStartup Funding

Other

BlockchainEntrepreneurshipTokenizationProduct DevelopmentGrowthNo-CodeVibecodingHardwareSustainabilityCreator EconomyBusiness Innovation

Sponsors & Partners

Confirmed

Title Sponsors

SHAKA

Official Sponsors

Ville de BiarritzSolanaOpenGemConquistadorsRealSmartServices Mobiles

Community Partners

La French Tech Pays BasqueLa French TouchCommunauté d’Agglomération Pays Basque

Sources & Verification

Official SHAKA Website

Supports: Event overview, dates, venue, description, attendance figures, speakers, partners, agenda, banner

shaka.eventsChecked September 15, 2026

Official Ticket Page (Weezevent)

Supports: Ticket prices, categories, event timing (15:00–23:30), venue address, registration, contact method

my.weezevent.com/shaka-festival-2026Checked September 15, 2026

Official Agenda Page

Supports: Agenda and programme details, pre-ticketed activities, closing party

shaka.events/#agendaChecked September 15, 2026

Sponsor/Speaker/Media Application (Tally)

Supports: Sponsor, speaker and media partner application form

tally.so/r/RG0edKChecked September 15, 2026

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Tickets & Registration

Tickets via Weezevent

Limited to 2500 attendees

Ticketing: Paid — registration open.

Registration URL: https://my.weezevent.com/shaka-festival-2026

Ticket Options:
- Early Bird: €120 — Sold out
- Regular three-day ticket: €190 (currently on sale)
- Last Wave: €240 — next release

The regular three-day ticket (€190) includes three-day event access, all talks and workshops, food, drinks, sports activities and evening events. Some activities require separate registration.

Capacity: 2,500+ expected attendees.

Contact: Use 'Contacter l'organisateur' on the ticketing page.
Sponsor/Speaker/Media Application: https://tally.so/r/RG0edK

Ticket categories and their included benefits are confirmed on the official event page.

Hosted By

SHAKA Events / SHAKA Festival

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