Learn, share and connect with the leaders of the leisure industry and the retail real estate industry. LeisurUp and MAPIC offer a series of digital events all year long in addition to the on-site flagship conference programme!
LeisurUp 2022 conferences & events programme
LeisurUp keynote speakers announced
Nicolas De Villiers, President, Puy du Fou
In addition to the artistic direction, Nicolas De Villiers took the presidency of Puy du Fou in 2004. As a charismatic man, he directs the staging of Puy du Fou shows with passion, while drawing up the strategy of Puy du Fou. His key word: "Raising souls through the beautiful".
Created in 1978, Puy du Fou has invented a unique artistic model in the world of leisure, a new type of experience, where visitors discover spectacular world-class shows, are immersed in ultra-realistic realms infused with History and legend.
Pascal Ferracci, CEO, Parques Reunidos
Pascal Ferracci joined Parques Reunidos as Chief Executive Officer in 2020. Pascal was the CEO of Center Parcs Europe from October 2018 onwards, being as well Chairman of the Board of Directors and member of the Pierre & Vacances Center Parcs Group Executive Committee. He joined Pierre & Vacances in 2000 where he held different roles within the group before taking over as CEO of Center Parcs Europe.
2021 Focus: A new chapter for people and places: integrating leisure in retail and urban destinations
Creating places where people can enjoy vibrant experiences has become a real gamechanger for local policymakers and property developers. Integrating leisure and entertainment in physical places is now the key to regenerating deprived areas, bringing new life to urban and retail destinations and building new modern mixed-used properties. Leisure and Entertainment industry players are taking a central role in changing the way we interact with physical places.
An amazing line-up of renowned experts will share their insights and visions on the latest trends, strategic approaches, new successful models and economics of location-based entertainment solutions in the post coronavirus world.
Your live and digital year-round programme
Benefit from online learning, networking and business opportunities all-year long in addition to the on-site conference & events programme
Conference sessions
Learn and interact with attendees and speakers all-year long
- 2 virtual leisure sessions
- 10+ live sessions in Cannes
- Online replay on MAPIC Digital platform
NEW! Leisure Workshop
An exclusive closed-door event to network, discuss new business models and start collaborating with leading leisure operators and real estate players
- 50-70 C-level targeted professionals
- 7 round-tables
Pitching sessions
Highlighting the latest & most dynamic retail, leisure concepts and solutions
- 1-hour live sessions in Cannes
- Online replay on MAPIC Digital platform
A snapshot of key MAPIC’s 2021 speakers
Guillaume Chêne
Country Manager France
QUBICAAMF
Yael Coifman
Senior Partner, Leisure Development Partners / President of the EME Board, Themed Entertainment Association
LDP
Nicolas de Villiers
President
PUY DU FOU
Fabrice Deygas
Associate
ALTIPLANO GROUP
Pascal Ferracci
CEO
PARQUES REUNIDOS
Massimiliano Freddi
Leisure Consultant
TRADELAB
Michael Harrison
Co-founder & COO
GRAVITY ACTIVE ENTERTAINMENT
François Pain
Co-Founder& President, IPE & CEO, TFOU PARC
INDOOR PARK ENTERTAINMENT
Stephane Pottier
Director
BLUEROCK SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT
Charles Read
Managing Director
BLOOLOOP