French Dating App Meetic Plans ‘Speak Easy’ Event

Meetic is elevating its commitment to real-life romance in 2026 with an enhanced Speak Easy event series, moving beyond its popular dating app to create meaningful, in-person connections for singles across France.

Launched last year, Speak Easy was designed to prioritize authentic conversations over superficial small talk. Responding to user feedback, Meetic has reworked the format for 2026, making it open to all singles – not just app members – and introducing a dynamic two-part structure. Evenings begin with an intimate phase featuring a curated menu of icebreaker questions that spark genuine dialogue in a relaxed, guided setting. This transitions into a more festive, uninhibited social atmosphere where participants can continue mingling freely, prolonging the connections formed earlier.

The goal remains clear: foster conditions for real encounters that go deeper than online swipes. As the company states: “At Meetic, we create the conditions for singles to meet people in real life.” The company emphasizes that these events combat the fatigue of digital dating by emphasizing sincerity and shared experiences, two of the common reasons behind many users switching to offline dating events.

The first 2026 edition drew around 70 enthusiastic participants, proving to be a success based on original expectations. Organizers were particularly struck by the amount of “unexpected connections created in minutes,” with the conversation-driven environment creating a prime space for attendees to interact with each other more fluidly.