Beyond the Next Challenge overall ranking, here's a challenge within the challenge dedicated to Clubs looking to make the leap from the virtual world to the real world!
FOUR KEY DATES, FOUR EXCEPTIONAL LOCATIONS!
Competing Clubs may be selected to showcase their public speaking and pitching skills by presenting their investment strategy during live simulations, in front of the jury at prestigious venues!
QUATRE DATES CLÉS, QUATRE LIEUX D'EXCEPTIONS !
Les Clubs en compétition ont l’opportunité d’être sélectionnés pour mettre en valeur leurs talents d’orateur en présentant leur stratégie d’investissement lors de mises en situation, dans des lieux de prestige, face aux membres du jury !
During the Next Challenge, four key moments—in November, February, March, and April—feature the renowned Pitch Battles. At each stage, the top three Clubs in the rankings compete on a set topic.
These speaking BATTLES take place during dedicated events, hosted in iconic locations (Carrousel du Louvre, Pavillon Cambon…) or at the prestigious sites of our partners (such as Orange Group headquarters).
The goal: to give selected Clubs the opportunity to hone their investment strategies while putting their speaking skills to the test. They then receive feedback and advice from experts and investment professionals, who are members of the jury.
On stage, each Club has 5 minutes to present its strategy, followed by a 10-minute Q&A session with the jury. The jury then deliberates in private before announcing the final podium.
As rewards, each Club receives:
● An additional virtual allocation based on their ranking,
● A trophy recognizing their Pitch Battle performance.
Every month, the Clubs’ rankings are updated on the NextWise platform.
Based on the rankings from October, January, and February, the top three Clubs are selected to participate in the intermediate Pitch Battles.
To ensure every Club has a chance to shine, the monthly ranking is reset after each publication. Even Clubs that didn’t make the top last month can qualify the following month!
⚠️ Important rule : Each Club may participate in only one Pitch Battle throughout the competition.
Finally, the final Pitch Battle — held in April as part of the closing and awards ceremony at Euronext Paris — will bring together the top three Clubs in the final overall Next Challenge ranking.
An invitation will be sent by email to each member of the three Clubs qualified for the Pitch Battle
◌ Les Clubs disposent
Clubs must send their presentation
◌ contact@nextwise.fr
D‑DAY:
PITCH BATTLE
Clubs must arrive 30 minutes before the event starts
◌ On stage and in front of the jury members, each Club will have 5 minutes to present, followed by 10 minutes of Q&A
◌ Once all three presentations have concluded, the jury will deliberate for 20 minutes
PODIUM REVEAL & NETWORKING
◌ The Jury President announces the Podium and awards the trophies to the Clubs ranked from first to third place
◌ Following the announcement: a special networking moment between students and investment professionals in a convivial setting!
- November -The Pitch Battle kicks off at the Investir Day event, held in the heart of the prestigious Carrousel du Louvre in Paris, with our very first Pitch Battle! A day to learn, choose, and take action.
The premier event for investors, shareholders, and savers. Whether you are curious, a beginner, or an experienced investor, come discover the world of savings management and investing. Leave with the tools you need to invest with confidence... and support the Club members competing in the first Pitch Battle of this new season!
- February -The Next Challenge will be a VIP guest at the Orange Group Headquarters: Bridge for the second Pitch Battle!
Bridge, Orange’s headquarters in Issy-les-Moulineaux, is an architectural gem where light, greenery, and open spaces meet. Its spectacular atrium, lush terraces, and natural materials create a warm and inspiring atmosphere. Certified for its environmental performance, it embodies innovation and workplace well-being. A visit that combines visual wonder with immersion in an exceptional venue for the second Pitch Battle of the Next Challenge!
While the jury deliberates, take advantage of a unique opportunity to learn more about the Orange Group and its various initiatives during a dedicated conference.
- March - Our newest partner, the French Society of Financial Analysts (SFAF), is honored to host the 3rd Pitch Battle at its headquarters, located in the heart of Paris's 8th arrondissement!
With nearly 1,200 members, the SFAF brings together professionals in financial and extra-financial analysis, investment, and portfolio management. As a key player in the financial ecosystem, it works to develop financial and ESG expertise and skills, both in France and internationally.
This partnership reflects our shared commitment to financial education and opens up new opportunities for participants in this year's edition! Thanks to the SFAF, winners will be able to benefit from training courses preparing for recognized professional certifications, including the CIIA and the CESGA—real assets for developing their skills, showcasing their achievements, and taking their professional careers to the next level.
- April -The final Pitch Battle takes place during the closing and awards ceremony of the Next Challenge, held at the Paris Stock Exchange, bringing together the three winning Clubs after six months of competition.
Euronext’s mission is to shape capital markets for future generations. In partnership with NextWise, this commitment is realized through the Next Challenge and the Euronext Trading Game, flagship initiatives aimed at promoting financial education and literacy, as well as diversity and inclusion in finance, across Europe. At the closing evening of nearly seven months of competition, in the presence of the CEO of Euronext Paris, and after ringing the iconic bell, the three winning Clubs of the Next Challenge compete on stage before all NextWise partners.
During the jury’s deliberation, take advantage of a unique opportunity to meet the Air Liquide Group and learn about their projects and innovations.