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Big Bloom is a global non-profit initiative that uses collective intelligence to drive social innovation.

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Why choose us?

Our events give participants unforgettable encounters. We are driven by the two values that matter most to us: joy and the pursuit of excellence.

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Happiness

Faced with the challenges of sustainable transition, we all have a role to play. Our events are optimistic, inclusive, and joyful.

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Excellence

We seek to make progress every day with humility and determination. Feedback is at the heart of our culture.

Solidarity

Big Bloom, a non-profit SCOP, promotes a united society by valuing inclusiveness and diversity, while promoting mutual aid between alumni.

Altruism

We place people at the center, believe in mutual aid and the impact of sharing knowledge. Our courses are accessible to all, without price barriers.

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Our history

Since 2018, Big Bloom has been working for social innovation.

Step 1

December 13 and 14, 2018: the 1st solidarity hackathon

Big Bloom was founded in 2018 by Yvan Gatignon, a consultant specializing in collective intelligence, who wanted to put his know-how at the service of social innovation. From the start, Big Bloom has received support from Air Liquide, BNP Paribas, L'Oréal and the French Ministry for Ecological and Inclusive Transition.

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Step 2

2019: first international hackathons

Thanks to local coaches, we are organizing our first Big Bloom hackathons in Brussels, Lisbon, Singapore, Marseille.

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Step 3

September 2021: Big Bloom celebrates its 100th hackathon

Covid 21 forced us to digitize formats. This simplifies international spin-off considerably. Big Bloom is now present in 15 countries: Germany, Italy, Spain, New Zealand, Canada, Dubai, etc.

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June 1, 2022: the transformation of the head of the network into a SCOP

Big Bloom Paris, the head of the network, becomes a cooperative company, entirely owned by its employees.

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Step 5

September 2023: publication of our 1st methodological book

Big Bloom's commitment: to make collective intelligence known to as many people as possible. Yvan Gatignon summarizes the recipe for hackathons for good in a free downloadable book.

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Step 6

2023: Big Bloom is growing everywhere in France

Marseille, Strasbourg, Lille... Big Bloom is making its mark in French territory. Our method is now used by Departmental Councils, town halls, nursing homes, Schools, etc.

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Step 7

January 2024: opening of the Big Bloom Academy

Building on the accumulated expertise, we are launching the Big Bloom Academy, the first collective intelligence school. It allows managers and project managers to train in collective intelligence techniques, or even to become a professional coach.

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The members of the association

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Antoine Le Guilloux

Lille

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Barbara Staebell

Strasbourg

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Gergana David

Auckland

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Karine Le Flanchec

Tahiti

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Laura Montagna

Milan

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Marie Van Gucht

Paris

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Neige Nicolas

Montpellier

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Pilar Casquilho

Lisbonne

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Scott Drummond

Londres

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Sophie Rabattu

Barcelone

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Sophie Régis

Marseille

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Stella Riggi

Montréal

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Yvan Gatignon

Paris

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