Speakers & Moderators

François Carré began his academic career in medicine in 1984 and completed his specialization in cardiology at the University of Paris V. He served as a cardiologist and sports physician at the University Hospital of Rennes and as a Professor of Cardiovascular Physiology and Muscle Exercise at the Faculty of Medicine in Rennes from 1986 to 2020. For over 40 years, he has been committed to combating physical inactivity and sedentary behavior, publishing "Danger Sedentarism" in 2013. He participated in the 2019 Inserm expertise, which confirmed that physical activity should be prescribed to anyone with a chronic illness. He contributed to the development of the guidelines and frameworks of the High Authority for Health on the medical prescription of physical activity for health in chronic conditions. His contributions have earned him several honors, including the Jean Bernard Prize from the Foundation for Medical Research in 2022. Today, he is the president of the "Pour une France en Forme" collective and continues to actively promote the benefits of physical activity through his public speaking and publications