Meet-up meteo 2026

The gathering for weather enthusiasts, 4th edition!

Organised as part of the International Weather and Climate Forum, the Meet-up Météo is more than just an event; it is a platform that brings together and energises the meteorological community to discuss the weather, climate issues and adaptation solutions through a programme of talks, debates and workshops.

The Meet-up is also a friendly occasion that encourages interaction between speakers and participants, featuring opportunities for discussion, a photo exhibition, a book signings sessions and the presentation of the “Coup de Coeur’” project.

Thank you!

There were over 190 of us, brought together by a shared passion: to gain a better understanding of the weather and climate, to share knowledge and to take action together.

A huge thank you to each and every one of you for your attendance, your curiosity, your questions and the fruitful discussions that made the day so lively.

Stage 1 – 2026: Brittany

For its fourth edition, the Meet-up Météo has reinvented itself and embarked on a ‘Tour de France’ of the weather.
In partnership with the Météo Bretagne association, the event kicked off in Rennes on 23 May 2026.

“As a passionate scientist, I do not see weather and climate enthusiasts as mere amateurs, but as future key advocates in the face of growing misinformation and political decisions that are all too often guided by emotion rather than science.

The world has changed profoundly over the last two years, not only in terms of the climate, but also in the way the fight against climate change is being challenged or undermined.

This forum will instil in them a sense of pride in belonging to a rigorous scientific community, as well as the motivation and tools needed to continue to inform, communicate and defend a fact-based approach.”

Serge ZAKA, agroclimatologist, founder of AgroClimat 2050 and speaker at the Meet-up Météo 

The programme, developed by Karine DURAND (weather and climate journalist), Olivier RENARD (Chair of the Météo Centre association), Jérôme DRÉANO (Chair of the Météo Bretagne association) and Christian VANNIER (Forum Météo), was structured around three key areas of meteorology: ObservationsForecastsCommunication.

Programme

09h30 – Coffee – Tea

10h00 – Opening by our guest speaker, Serge ZAKA, Agroclimatologist, vice-president of Infoclimat and founder of AgroClimat2050

#1 OBSERVATION SESSION: Get ready to look up and uncover the secrets of the atmosphere: Préparez-vous à lever les yeux et à percer les secrets de l’atmosphère

10h15 – French storm chasers: a look back at the latest violent storms.

Join these storm chasers and other enthusiasts for a comprehensive session on the 2025 storm season. This presentation includes a review of the most memorable events, tips on how to photograph storms safely, and a reminder of the essential safety rules to follow in the field.

Moderated by Karine DURAND – Weather and climate journalist, alongside photographers and storm chasers: Xavier DELORME, Tony LE BASTARD & Etienne FARGET.

10h45 - Brittany Special: What will the weather be like tomorrow, and how can you prepare for it?

How is ongoing climate change reshaping weather forecasts in Brittany? As extreme weather events intensify, regional scientific experts will share their latest analyses and offer a behind-the-scenes look at their day-to-day work. But beyond simply observing these trends, how can we turn this data into a catalyst for action? From adaptation to resource management: how can we plan for the future to better protect people and property?

Moderated by Théo LE CHANU – Meteorologist and weather presenter on RTBF’s morning shows, with Vincent DUBREUIL – Climatologist and Geographer at the University of Rennes 2 & Co-Chair of the Breton High Council for Climate, Sébastien DECAUX – Meteorologist & weather presenter at Météo Concept / Météo Bretagne and Sara MINISINI – Head of Project ADAPTO, Bretagne Next.

11h15 – 11h30 – Intermission with a book signing – in partnership with Librairie Comment Dire

11h30 - DataClimat : the revolutionary new tool by Infoclimat Association.

Members of Infoclimat will present DataClimat, a tool developed in partnership with Data For Good to make Météo France’s open data accessible to all. Through a factual and educational approach, they will demonstrate how climate date allows us to observe the reality of global warming in concrete terms, far removed from the misconceptions and misleading information circulating online.

Moderated by Loïc ROUSVAL – Weather and climate journalist at RTL, with Laurent GARCELON, Sébastien BRANA et Serge ZAKA from Infoclimat.

12h00 - Special report on thunderstorms and severe weather in Brittany.

Is Brittany a region apart when it comes to thunderstorms? The session will present the findings of studies on superbolts in Brittany, and a storm expert will explain the intensity of these coastal phenomena

Moderated by Kevin FLOURY – Weather presenter at BFMTV – BFM Régions, with Stéphane SCHMITT – Météorage Expert, Pauline HORELLOU – Storm chaser and Mathieu RIVRIN – Storm photographer.

12h30 – 13h30 – Lunch break (by registration)

#2 FORECASTS SESSION: Learn how to forecast the weather with tips from leading experts

13h30 - Weather monitoring: Overview, Decision-making, Tools and Developments.

By Samy VILLETTE-CHOUIEB – Head of Regional Forecasting at Météo France Ouest. 

13h50 - Improved weather forecasting: a strategic asset for the resilience of businesses and insurers.

Presentation of new projects aimed at improving the reliability and accuracy of forecasts (models, tools, research).

Moderated by Daniela PREPELIUC – TV presenter and radio host specialising in meteorology and environment at TF1-LCI and TV5 Monde, with Gaël MUSQUET – Hacker, trained meteorologist and founder of the HAND (Hackers Against Natural Disasters) association and Paul MARQUIS – Freelance meteorologist and founder of E-Meteo Service.

14h15 - The integration of AI into weather analysis and forecasting.

Experts, specialist researchers and weather enthusiasts have come together to discuss the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence in this field.

Moderated by Félix BARANGER – Business intelligence and strategic foresight consultant, with Ludovic LAGRANGE – Forecaster at Weather Solutions, Yann AMICE – Chief Executive Officer, WeatherNCo and Ludovic ARGA – Orange Energy and Environment Expert.

 

14h45 - The climate risk prevention programme: understanding the risks, taking action before disasters strike

Presentation by the Generali Climate Lab of an operational framework for prevention and adaptation, from risk assessment through to the implementation of concrete solutions.

Moderated by Kevin FLOURY – Weather presenter at BFMTV – BFM Régions, with Simon BLAQUIÈRE – Director of the Generali Climate Lab.

 

15h – 15h30 – Intermission with a book signing – in partnership with Librairie Comment Dire

#3 COMMUNICATION SESSION: New ways of talking about the weather in the media

17h00 – Closing remarks

15h30 - Exclusive Interview “In Front of the Screens”

Moderated by Camille ALLAIN – journalist at 20 minutes with Evelyne DHÉLIAT – Head of the Weather Department at TF1 & LCI.

15h40 - Communication: How is weather and climate information currently communicated in the face of climate-related risks and misinformation?

A discussion on how weather presenters’ commentary has evolved in response to climate challenges, the rise of social media and the need for science communication, and what new narratives we should adopt to inform and persuade without causing alarm?

Moderated by Camille ALLAIN – journalist at 20 minutes with Evelyne DHÉLIATHead of the Weather Department at TF1 & LCI, Laurent ROMEJKO – Weather journalist and presenter of the programme “MALC” on France Télévisions and Christine PÉNA – Weather presenter at Radio France.

16h20 - Strength in Unity: The Role of Weather Associations

Regional commitment to weather monitoring and alerts. Three regional associations will highlight the vital contribution made by community networks to local weather monitoring and forecasting.

Moderated by Karine DURAND – Weather and climate journalist with Jérôme DRÉANO – Chairman of the Météo Bretagne association, Olivier RENARD – Chairman of the Météo Centre Val de Loire Association and Mathieu MATEO – President of the Météo Béziers Association, the three winning associations of the Amateur Weather Associations Cup.

 

16h45 - Our Favourite Weather and Climate Project: Cloudtober – where art meets meteorology

Moderated by Myriam SEURAT – Weather and climate journalist at France Télévisions with Samuel ZBYNOVSKY – Writer and director. 

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They were speaking at the 2026 Meet-up Météo:

Christine Pena, Ludovic Lagrange, Sébastien Decaux, Evelyne Dhéliat, Simon Blaquière, Loïc Rousval, Gaël Musquet, Laurent Romejko, Karine Durand, Serge Zaka, Daniela Prepeliuc, Samy Villette-Chouieb, Myriam Seurat, Paul Marquis, Tony Le Bastard, Kevin Floury, Vincent Dubreuil, Xavier Delorme, Sébastien Brana, Jérôme Dreano, Laurent Garcelon, Yann Amice, Félix Baranger, Mathieu Rivrin, Pauline Horellou, Étienne Farget, Stéphane Schmitt, Valérie Martin, Ludovic Arga, Mathieu Mateo, Olivier Renard, Christian Vannier.

Highlights

The Meet-Up Météo also featured opportunities for networking and discussion. Open to all, it was aimed at enthusiasts and the curious alike, as well as professionals and the general public, and aimed to create an accessible yet thought-provoking space to better understand the changes currently taking place and strengthen the link between science and society.

book signings

Organised by the Comment Dire bookshop, these events gave the public the opportunity to engage directly witt a number of authors and leading figures from the sector. A selection of books on meteorology and climate was available throughout the day.

Cloudtober project

Among the initiatives being highlighted, the Coup de Coeur Météo project, “Cloudtober: when art meets meteorology“, offered an original approach combining scientific observation and artistic creation centred on the sky, demonstrating a different way of raising awareness of climate issues.

Photography exhibition

Exhibition ‘Skies Under Pressure: Lights of Brittany‘: Sven Photographies invited us to immerse ourselves in the maritime atmosphere of Brittany through a series of images dedicated to storms, raging waves, lighthouses battered by the elements, and stormy skies.