Why VivaTech 2025 Might Be the Most Impactful Tech Event Yet

VivaTech 2025 Set to Explore New Frontiers of Innovation

VivaTech 2025, Europe’s biggest startup and tech event, will take place from June 11 to 14 at Paris Porte de Versailles. This will be the 9th edition of the event, highlighting a decade of growth and change in the world of technology.

Celebrating 10 Years of Tech Transformation

This year, VivaTech will bring together more than 4,000 partners and over 300 global innovations. The goal is to showcase how technology is shaping business, politics, and society.

• Technology: The event will feature AI, quantum computing, blockchain, and other advanced technologies. Over 14,000 startups and tech leaders will share their work. A new prize for innovation will also be introduced.

• Business: More than 30 different business sectors will be part of the event, making it a wide-ranging platform for collaboration and ideas.

• Geopolitics: Countries like China will have a strong presence, and several others—including the United States, Poland, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, El Salvador, and Nigeria—will join for the first time. Canada has been named “Country of the Year” and will send a delegation of over 100 AI startups.

• Responsibility: VivaTech 2025 is focused on promoting ethical and sustainable technology. The second edition of the Impact Bridge, in partnership with EDF, and the new Tech for Change Award with Axionable will support innovations with social and environmental benefits.

Main Themes of VivaTech 2025

1. The AI Revolution in Action

According to the VivaTech barometer, 85% of companies plan to increase their investment in AI over the next year. Topics will include robotics, fighting misinformation, and protecting the environment. Featured startups include Unitree (China), Trusting Pixels (Canada), and Ocean Eyes (Japan).

2. Creative Industries: Tech Reinvents Arts and Entertainment

Music, film, fashion, design, and gaming are entering a new phase through tech. Events like Runway’s AI Festival and an immersive show by LiveNation will highlight how technology is changing the way we create and enjoy entertainment.

3. Tech Cares: Tech at the Service of Wellbeing

VivaTech will also present innovations in health and wellness. From mental health tools like Emobot to faster drug discovery using AI from Aqemia, the event will show how tech is helping improve lives.

Key Speakers Announced

Several major names from tech, science, and business will speak at the event, including:

• Joe TSAI (Alibaba Group)

• Vanessa WYCHE (NASA)

• Alain ASPECT (CNRS / Pasqal, Nobel Prize winner)

• Zak BROWN (McLaren Racing)

• Paul HUDSON (Sanofi)

• Yann LE CUN (META)

• Arthur MENSCH (Mistral AI)

Conclusion

VivaTech 2025 is not just a tech event—it’s a place where new ideas, solutions, and partnerships come to life. The world will be watching to see what new directions technology will take from this platform.

If you’re interested in the future of technology, VivaTech 2025 is the place to be.

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