Students from the HEC Paris business school are joining forces to launch the Virtus sporting event. Organized at the Roland-Garros stadium from October 7 to 9, it focuses on sport, but also its impact on society and the environment.
Are you passionate about sport and committed to issues of the environment and sustainable development? The Virtus event might be for you! Organized by HEC Paris students from October 7 to 9, at the Roland-Garros stadium, this event aims to raise awareness among the university population of the impact of sport on society and the environment.
Everything you need to know about Virtus, the HEC Paris student sporting event
The objective of Virtus is twofold. The first focus is placed on professional integration. Indeed, by organizing this event, HEC Paris students want to enable other higher education students to identify all the opportunities offered by the world of sport. The second pillar of Virtus focuses on the environmental and societal impact of this universe. In addition, tennis tournaments are organized on the courts of the legendary Roland-Garros stadium, including Philippe-Chatrier.
On Friday October 7, a recruitment fair will be set up throughout these three days of sporting event. It will be aimed at students from Grandes Écoles of business, engineering and political studies institutes. It will welcome startups, professional federations, consulting firms and marketing agencies all from the sports sector.
On Saturday, October 8, the students will announce that they are starting a “ real sports festival » which will be organized around four pillars: education, environment, health and inclusion. Round tables, workshops and disabled sports introductions will be on the program. Lou Adler, organizer of Virtus explains that this event is “ the intersection of sport and CSR themes: a tennis tournament in a fun format and above all the opportunity to bring together all the essential sectors of sport at the Stade Roland-Garros. » To register for free, go to the website HelloAsso !
