PARIS, June 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- From June 17 to 20, 2026 at Paris Porte de Versailles, VivaTech celebrated its 10th edition, surpassing the exceptional milestone of from 165 nationalities, with more than 15,000 startups present, 1,155 speakers and over 5 billion cumulative impressions on social media. Europe's largest tech and innovation event has reached a new dimension, consolidating its status as an unmissable global gathering.
VivaTech welcomed the greatest figures in global tech: (Amazon & Blue Origin), (Blue Origin), (LVMH), (European Commission), (European Commission). Germany, Country of the Year 2026, was represented by a ministerial delegation, while India, AI Country Partner 2026, was led by Prime Minister , as a continuation of the AI Summit in New Delhi.
More than , 61% of whom were international, showcased their latest innovations. Among the standout innovations: the smart contact lens by , the thought-controlled humanoid robot by , and the 3D-printed resorbable implants by . New formats such as the Business Plaza and Investors Office Hours further accelerated business connections.
For the first time, VivaTech presented the VivaTech x Bloomberg Awards, recognising the most influential figures in global tech, including Sir Tim Berners-Lee (Visionary Award), Joe Tsai (Leadership Award) and Yann LeCun (Momentum Award).
VivaTech also took over the on June 14th for an open-air technology showcase, before opening its doors to the general public on June 20th with astronaut Thomas Pesquet as guest star.
VivaTech accelerates innovation by connecting startups, tech leaders, major companies, and investors responding to our world's biggest challenges.
Each year, over four exciting days in Paris, VivaTech creates Europe's biggest startup and tech event, exploring the most disruptive topics in tech with world-premiere demos, launches, and conferences in a collaborative ecosystem. This is where business meets innovation. Join us for the eleventh edition of VivaTech 16-19 June 2027.
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