Monaco Inspire, organised by the Jeune Chambre Économique (JCI) Monaco, is set to return this autumn, on November 29th, at the Méridien Beach Plaza.
Following a successful debut in 2024 that attracted over 100 attendees, the event is once again bringing business leaders, investors and ambitious start-ups together under one roof.
The day-long programme is focused on project leaders, start-ups, entrepreneurs and investors who are looking to turn their ideas into action.
For this second edition, Hanna Derrien, President of JCI Monaco, and her team have assembled an impressive roster of speakers.
Three inspirational voices
Leading the speaker lineup is Kelly Masson, founder and CEO of Les Secrets de Loly, who built her natural haircare brand from her Parisian kitchen with just €1,500. The company specialises in natural haircare for textured hair and has been recognised as France’s ‘Most Beautiful SME’ by Challenges magazine, with distribution now extending internationally.
Masson also serves as a judge on M6’s ‘Qui veut être mon associé?’ and has written ‘La puissance de crore en soi’ (The power of self-belief). With over 170,000 followers, she will share growth strategies and practical entrepreneurial advice.
Pierre Frolla brings a unique perspective as both a four-time world record holder in freediving and founder of the Académie de la Mer. His session will explore how to manage pressure, build cohesive teams around strong values, and innovate while staying true to one’s mission.
Rounding out the trio is Damien Calamuso, representing the Monaco-based swimwear brand Banana Moon. Founded in 1984, the company has grown into an international reference present in over 50 counties. Calamuso will share on building a strong brand identity, constant innovation, and strategies for taking a local brand to the global stage.
Attendees can look forward to inspiring talks, meetings with mentors and investors, and valuable networking opportunities. A highlight will be the pitch competition, where entrepreneurs can present their projects to a panel of experts. Registration for the contest closes on October 15th.
The event runs from 8:30am to 6pm.
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