Created in 2022, the Before is a private and exclusive event dedicated to retail and e-commerce leaders. Bringing together a limited number of participants, it provides a framework for reflection and exchange on the future challenges facing the sector, through workshops and networking opportunities.
This year, the eagerly-awaited strategic meeting will kick off with a dinner on Monday March 10 and conclude on Tuesday March 11 at noon, just before the official opening of One to One Retail E-commerce.

This event is reserved for retail and e-commerce CEOs, and is by invitation only.

Le Before 2025 at a glance

The programme for the Before 2025 in English

Our suggested flights for the Before:

  • Departure 10/03 from Paris CDG (Air France): 15h45 - Arrival Nice: 17h20
  • Departure 10/03 from Paris Orly (Air France): 16h05 - Arrival Nice: 17h30
  • Departure 10/03 from Lille (EasyJet): 16h35 - Arrival Nice: 18h15
  • Departure 10/03 from Lyon (Air France): 16h50 - Arrival Nice 17h50
  • Departure 10/03 from Nantes (EasyJet) : 9h55 - Arrival Nice : 11h30

Before Program

  • 09:00 - 09:30 : Opening conference: CEO: do's and don'ts for anticipating and managing AI-related cyber risks

    AI-powered cyber attacks represent a growing threat to the e-commerce sector. It's a threat that's increasing the pressure on executives, in a context of complex economic uncertainty: they need to be able to understand and manage the financial and reputational risks involved. The evidence is clear: investing in cybersecurity is no longer optional - and its roadmap must be driven by CEOs. In this masterclass, Brice Augras, Ethical Hacker and President of BZHunt, will explore the psychological dimension of attackers in order to refine vulnerability detection strategies. Through concrete examples and in-depth analysis, he will share simple and effective “hacks” to implement.

    With Brice Augras, (ZaX), President and cybersecurity researcher BZHunt

    Hosted by Charlotte Bricard, Journalist

    Localisation: Apollinaire

  • Workshop 1: AI, a strategic lever for CEOs: prompt engineering, more than just productivity gains!


     

    AI is not a subject for the future, it's a lever to be activated today. Yet too many companies are still limiting themselves to operational uses, without exploiting its true strategic potential. For retail and e-commerce managers, mastering prompt engineering is a game-changer.

    This conference gives you a head start on AI best practices applied to decision-making and leadership. How are leading companies using prompt engineering to reinvent their strategy? What reflexes should you adopt now to leverage AI at the highest level? What you'll discover:

    - Gaining decision-making power: How AI can refine your strategic insights and strengthen your long-term vision.

    - Real-life use cases in retail and e-commerce: How industry leaders are transforming their business models through prompt engineering.

    - Creating a sustainable competitive advantage: Leveraging AI not to keep up with the market, but to stay ahead of it.

    - Moving from tool to business impact: Why CEOs need to understand prompt engineering to make the most of it.

    AI is a game-changer, and mastering it can transform your business.

    With

    • Julie Hardy, Partner The Brandtech Group 
    • Philippe de Chanville, Founder & Co-CEO ManoMano

    Hosted by Matthieu Stefani, Generation Do It Yourself

    Localisation: Auric 4

  • Workshop 2: Change me, IAm ready: managing Change in the context of the AI explosion

    AI is transforming everything: markets, professions, skills, and above all the internal dynamics of companies. And yet, no matter how powerful a technology may be, it's worth nothing if it isn't adopted by teams. How can we avoid rejection and turn it into a lever for commitment and skills enhancement?

    In this unprecedented Before conference, we will reveal the keys to :

    - Anticipate resistance and remove obstacles to AI.

    - Train, engage and onboard your talent to maximize the impact of AI.

    - Turn fear of change into a growth gas pedal.

    - Turn AI adoption into a sustainable competitive advantage.

    Real-life cases from companies that have successfully made this transition will be shared, with actionable strategies for integrating AI frictionlessly and with immediate impact. AI is not just a technological revolution. It's a human revolution. Those who know how to manage it will be ahead of the game.

    Get ready to transform your organization.

    With

    • Benoît Serre, Executive Vice President ANDRH
    • Edouard de Miollis, Partner BLVCKPIXEL
    • Solange Potel, Deputy General Manager Intersport

    Moderated by Raphaël Kattan, Maddyness

    Localisation: Auric 5

Participating in Before offers:

  • An exclusive, premium and qualitative moment;
  • Join the closed club of the sector’s most influential decision-makers;
  • Contribute actively to inspiring and forward-looking discussions;
  • Network in a premium setting from Monday evening until Tuesday lunchtime before the opening of One to One Retail E-commerce Monaco;
  • One night’s accommodation in a luxury hotel in Monaco.

 

Please note that the number of invited Guests to Le Before is very limited. Should you wish to take part in this exclusive event, please contact the Guest Experience team. Your request will be reviewed based on your professional profile and number of places still available.

Guests at Before 2023

Key figures of the 2024 edition

1
private diner
100
participants
80
E-business leaders and personalities
3
workshops
100
satisfied (including 82% very satisfied)

Partners Before 2024