The Défi Azimut is the must-attend event of the fall for sailing enthusiasts, but it’s also the B2B gathering for the innovative companies of tomorrow.

The Azimut Challenge is the must-attend event of the fall for sailing enthusiasts, but it’s also the B2B gathering for the innovative companies of tomorrow. Behind every race at sea are trainers, engineers, developers, data, and onboard innovation: competitive sailing is, more than ever, a fantastic testing ground for technology.

This year, Azimut—the creator of the Défi Azimut—has partnered with the Bretagne brand to organize two highlights of their “Apéro Pro” series during the event week. This new initiative aims to highlight the B2B aspect of the Défi. Complementing Friday’s conferences, these two events were designed to bring these two worlds together in a setting tailored for discussion and networking.

Two cocktail receptions, two opportunities to meet

Thursday, September 17 — The Azimut Cocktail Reception 📍 At Comptoir Groix et Nature, Lorient La Base, starting at 6 p.m. Right after the start of the legendary 48h Azimut, we’ll gather for a friendly cocktail reception

Friday, September 18 — The Networking Reception 📍 At Comptoir Groix et Nature, Lorient La Base, starting at 5:00 p.m. Following the conferences and workshops dedicated to digital technology: the second highlight, the second reception.

A professional event to mark on your calendar
With these two new formats, the Défi Azimut reinforces what already sets it apart: bringing together offshore racing and innovation leaders in one place. The Apéros Pro simply offer a dedicated space to take these discussions further among professionals who share the same challenges in performance, technology, and data.

This initiative is supported by an ecosystem of committed partners in Lorient and Brittany: the Bretagne Next agency, AudéLor, the University of South Brittany, ADN Ouest, La French Tech Morbihan, Lorient Embedded Intelligence, the CJD Bretagne, and the Lorient La Base Business Association.

How to participate

Registration is required and must be completed online via the link below by September 10. Since space is limited, it’s best not to wait too long to secure your spot at these two networking evenings focused on sailing and innovation.

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*The Défi Azimut takes place at Lorient La Base. The Apéros Pro events are organized as part of the 2026 edition of the event.