Casual breakfast gathering celebrating diverse founders, operators and investors in Paris alongside Vivatech Target Audience: Underrepresented founders and investors, particularly LGBTQ+ community, immigrants, women, people of colour and other diverse groups.
An educational session designed to trace the financing journey of an entrepreneur and their business, from the early stages through to growth, and to clarify the respective roles of banks and investors at each stage. The goal is to better understand each stakeholder’s decision-making logic, their constraints, and how they collaborate to support business development.
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, VivaTech is taking over the Champs-Élysées and inviting you to experience the future! Join us on Sunday, June 14, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM for a free and immersive tech experience open to everyone, in the heart of the world’s most beautiful avenue. - No RSVP is required — you can simply show up on the day.
A Run & Talk bringing together founders, investors, operators, and innovation leaders to discuss one of the key challenges facing Europe's next generation of companies: how to better share value creation. Hosted with Equify, this session explores how employee ownership can help attract talent, align incentives, and build stronger businesses. Participants will run alongside leading European founders and executives, sharing real-world insights and experiences. The experience concludes with networking and recovery at re-set, offering additional opportunities for meaningful conversations and connections.
How to Dream Again is an action-oriented evening designed to inspire ambitious people to start building again. The event will bring together founders, students, creatives, operators, investors, and community builders during VivaTech week. The program will combine short keynote speeches, a panel discussion, networking, and an interactive building session. The objective is to move beyond passive conversations: participants should leave with new ideas, relevant connections, and the motivation to turn their projects into reality.
During VivaTech, Capgemini will bring together industry leaders to explore how organizations are building resilience & business value by leveraging Data & AI to fuel innovation, enhance competitiveness, and demonstrate how sustainability drives business value when embedded into core operations. On the agenda, panels with EDF, Valeo, Renault and Saint-Gobain.
"The European Centre for AI Excellence (ECAIE) invites you to its breakfast, a privileged moment of exchange bringing together leading decision-makers to discuss the latest updates from the initiative in the presence of Maurice Lévy. Following his introduction, a discussion with AI champions (TBD) will take place.
Welcome to Franco-German Tech Night! United By Friendship - A Flagship Highlight of VivaTech 2026 Germany is Country of the Year at Viva Technology 2026. As part of Germany’s role as Country of the Year at VivaTech 2026, the Franco-German Tech Night stands as the flagship bilateral networking format, designed to bring together the key actors shaping Europe’s innovation landscape. More than a traditional side event, this curated gathering creates a high-level encounter space where political leaders, corporates, research institutes, startups, and institutional stakeholders connect, exchange, and build new partnerships. It reflects a shared conviction: innovation is strongest when shared and cooperation is the foundation of Europe’s future. Taking place on 18 June 2026 at Voie 15, near Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, the event will welcome around 300 selected guests from France and Germany with a clear focus on trust-based dialogue, fostering meaningful connections and concrete collaboration opportunities.
A Run & Talk bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, creators, and running enthusiasts for an urban adventure through the streets and hills of Paris. Hosted with WISE, this special VivaTech edition combines networking, product testing, and an Urban Trail to Montmartre. Participants will have the opportunity to discover and test selected WISE products while exploring the city from a different perspective. An accessible trail experience designed for those who enjoy movement, conversation, and urban exploration.
Explore Your Speed: VMA Test & Sportech Run A Run & Talk bringing together founders, investors, creators, and sports enthusiasts to explore the future of Sportech through movement and conversation. Hosted during VivaTech, this special session features a VMA test alongside discussions with Sportech startups shaping the future of performance, training, recovery, and sports experiences. An opportunity to discover innovative solutions, connect with the ecosystem, and learn more about your own running potential.
A Run & Talk bringing together founders, investors, operators, and industry leaders to explore how AI is transforming factories, operations, and industrial businesses. Hosted with OSS Ventures and Axeleo Capital, this session combines networking, movement, and discussions on the real-world applications of AI in industry. The run will be followed by a networking session and a talk & Q&A with ecosystem leaders.
Le 1er hackathon de 24h dédié aux world models 24 heures pour repenser l'IA. Hack the World(s) est un hackathon de 24 heures dédié aux world models, la prochaine frontière de l'intelligence artificielle. Avec le soutien de Yann LeCun, il réunit 100 étudiants des meilleures écoles d'ingénieurs et universités françaises. https://www.hacktheworlds.fr/
Join founders, investors, executives, and innovation leaders for a Run & Talk focused on the future of health, longevity, and human performance. This special edition, organized with JOJO and DexaScan.fr, will explore how AI, health data, and new technologies are transforming our understanding of the human body and preventive health. The session will also feature a talk with Dr. Sandra Chareau. A unique opportunity to connect with the ecosystem while discussing one of the most exciting frontiers in innovation: living healthier, longer lives.
Welcome to Startup Germany Night! A Flagship Highlight of VivaTech 2026 Germany is Country of the Year at Viva Technology 2026. As Country of the Year, Germany positions itself as a driving force of technological innovation in Europe – bold, connected and valuedriven. Innovation is understood not as an end in itself, but as a strategic lever to build a resilient, competitive and futureproof European ecosystem. The Startup Germany Night embodies this ambition. It highlights how open innovation, entrepreneurial excellence and strong ecosystems contribute to Europe’s technological sovereignty by enabling scalable solutions in key fields: - Artificial Intelligence, Deep Tech & Industry - Secure, Efficient & Affordable Energy Systems - Life Sciences, Health & Bio-Tech - Smart Living & Digital Society - Sovereignty & Resilience
You’re Invited to a special bell ringing and networking Hosted at the Paris Stock Exchange, Euronext June 17 | 8:30-10:30 We are pleased to invite you to an exclusive morning during VivaTech 2026. Bell Ringing and Networking - A special gathering of founders, investors and executives is a high-level unique morning for investors, corporate ventures, and curated European companies, hosted by Business Sweden and Techarena. The morning will include networking and a chance to connect with peers in an exclusive setting and a special bell ringing ceremony. Spots are limited. RSVP required to attend. A valid ID is required to access the event. Breakfast will be served. We look forward to welcoming you
The 30 French Tech Communities of Europe are joining forces to organise a side-event during VivaTech: Amsterdam, Athens, Barcelona, Belgrade, Berlin, Brussels, Bucharest, Budapest, Copenhagen, Dublin, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Hamburg, Italy, Krakow, Kyiv, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Montenegro, Munich, Oslo, Prague, Sofia, Stockholm, Switzerland, Vienna, Warsaw, Yerevan, Zagreb Sponsored by : Barcelona Partner, Orrick, SouthwestX Network with the presidents and board members of the French Tech Communities of Europe. Meet business angels and investors from the best European VCs. If your french startup expands to other countries in Europe, or if you want to invest in France, this event is a great opportunity to network with the some of the most active tech ecosystem builders of Europe : The European communities of French Tech. 5:30PM : Opening Doors 6:00PM-6:30PM : Opening Remarks by Institutional Leaders 6:30PM-7:00PM : Awards Ceremony 7:00PM-10:30PM : Cocktail Networking 10:30PM : End of the Event
Join us during VivaTech for an exclusive side event with TechUp Network, NVIDIA and Orange on the theme of AI-powered Agents & Agentic AI. The Meetup’s program includes: a special conference with NVIDIA experts, the unveiling of Orange's new White Paper on Agentic AI, NVIDIA Spark demos and a Q&A + networking with our speakers and guests. Registration is subject to validation on the TechUp Connect platform. Exposants : TechUp Network, Orange, NVIDIA
The Symposium is a series of worldwide events connecting the finance and technology community. In our upcoming Paris edition, opening VivaTech 2026, Edda, White & Case, and Cathay Innovation invite you to dinner. On June 16th, we will bring together a curated group of corporate investors and innovators for an evening of open conversations and meaningful connections. We have carefully selected a new iconic Parisian location for this year's edition of The Symposium. Join us for dinner in a setting inspired by the elegance of French Renaissance châteaux in the Loire Valley. This event is invitation-only. Invitations are non-transferable. The location and entry instructions will be shared upon confirmation. To join us, please register above and look out for our confirmation. About Edda Edda is the only end-to-end AI-powered infrastructure for private market investors. Investors in 40 countries manage $300B+ in assets on Edda including Bpifrance, Swisscanto, SGInnovate. About White & Case White & Case is a leading global law firm with lawyers in 43 offices across 29 countries. Among the first US-based law firms to establish a truly global presence, we provide counsel and representation in virtually every area of law that affects cross-border business. White & Case has developed a dedicated Tech Fast Growth practice focused on supporting innovative companies at all stages of their development, covering equity investments, tech M&A transactions and IPOs. We help technology companies, investors, and fast-growth enterprises anticipate change, calibrate risk, and stay ahead of what’s next through integrated global transactional, regulatory, and litigation strength that turns legal complexities into business advantage. About Cathay Innovation Cathay Innovation is a multistage venture capital firm investing in founders building transformative companies everywhere. With over $2.8B (€2.5B) in assets under management and a dedicated $1B Vertical AI fund, it invests in startups using AI and cutting-edge technologies to rewire how we live and work.
You’re Invited to Soirée du Nord: Vin & Ventures - Investors & Innovators Soirée Hosted at the Swedish Ambassador’s Residence in Paris. June 17 | 18:30-20:30 We are pleased to invite you to an exclusive evening, during VivaTech 2026. Soirée du Nord: Vin & Ventures - Investors & Innovators is a private soirée for investors, corporate innovators, and curated Swedish companies, hosted by H.E. Ms Caroline Vicini and the Embassy of Sweden in Paris, with Business Sweden and Techarena as co-hosts. Join us and get a taste of Sweden’s tech and innovative landscape, and learn more about Techarena 2027. The evening will include networking and a chance to connect with peers in an exclusive setting. Light finger food and drinks will be served. Spots are limited. RSVP required to attend. A valid ID is required to access the event. We look forward to welcoming you. Warm regards, The Embassy of Sweden in Paris, Business Sweden, and Techarena
Move highlights university’s No. 1 entrepreneurship program, expanding European partnerships anchored in Paris. VivaTech Welcome Reception at Rice Global Paris Center Event Timing: June 16, 2026, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Event Address: Hosted by Rice University at the Rice Global Paris Center located at 5 rue Sainte-Croix de la Bretonnerie 75004 Contact us: at global@rice.edu
A final Run & Talk open to everyone, bringing together the wider community for a collective moment to close VivaTech week. Designed as a simple and unifying experience, this run is an opportunity to reconnect, share highlights from the week, and continue conversations in a relaxed and informal setting. An accessible community run to end VivaTech together, in movement and good energy.
International Workshop on Urban Metabolic Milieus, held as part of the chaire Ville Métabolisme - University PSL project This workshop proposes to engage more specifically with the idea of the “urban metabolic milieu.” It aims to explore how contemporary sciences (biology, chemistry, ecology, medicine, neurology, experimental psychology, etc.) can enter into dialogue with the social sciences and urban studies in order to better understand the interactions of living beings—human and non-human—with the built environment. The workshop seeks to address two main sets of questions: on the one hand, how do urban territories act upon and shape living organisms? On the other hand, how might architects and urban planners develop specific modes of intervention—“metabolic interventions”—that approach cities as territories inhabited by a multiplicity of living beings, traversed by a diversity of metabolic processes? Convenors : Martine Drozdz, Perig Pitrou | Contact event organisation, tickets, and communication : Gaëlle de Lavaissière gaelle.de-lavaissiere@psl.eu
European Tech Sovereignty Summit 2026 Participation is subject to approval. Following review of your registration, confirmed guests will receive an official confirmation by email. Organized by Paradise Group & Artefact Under the High Patronage of Mr Emmanuel Macron, President of the French Republic Full guest experience to be announced. The European Tech Sovereignty Summit 2026 will convene a select group of European leaders at the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs in Paris, in a landmark setting where diplomacy meets innovation. As an official side event of VivaTech 2026, this exclusive evening will bring together 150 carefully selected participants from across Europe’s technology, investment, corporate, and policy ecosystems. More than a conference, the Summit is designed as a high-level networking evening: a curated moment for meaningful exchanges between policymakers, scale-up founders, investors, corporate leaders, and strategic technology stakeholders. At a time when Europe’s position in the global tech race is being redefined, the evening will create space for conversations around one essential question: How can Europe build, fund, and scale the strategic technologies required to strengthen its sovereignty? From artificial intelligence and defence technologies to critical infrastructure, cloud, cybersecurity, energy, semiconductors, and scale-up financing, the event will bring together the people shaping Europe’s next chapter in technology and strategic autonomy. Following three successful editions, the 2026 Summit will raise the level of ambition once again, creating a trusted environment for senior decision-makers to connect, exchange perspectives, and identify concrete opportunities for collaboration. Attendance is intentionally limited to preserve the quality of the room and the depth of exchange. We look forward to welcoming a select group of leaders committed to shaping Europe’s next chapter in technology, sovereignty, and strategic autonomy. Special thank you to our partners EuroStack and The Exploration Company.
📅 Campus Live ! #5 est l’événement de référence de l’IA et du numérique en santé, organisé le 16 juin à PariSanté Campus sous le haut patronage du Président de la République. 🏥 Une journée unique réunissant décideurs, innovateurs et experts autour de la santé augmentée par l’IA, des écosystèmes territoriaux connectés et de la convergence bio‑génomique‑digitale. 📢 Inscrivez‑vous dès maintenant et prenez part aux échanges qui façonnent concrètement la santé de demain. ----- 📅 Campus Live! #5 is the leading event dedicated to AI and digital health, taking place on June 16 at PariSanté Campus under the High Patronage of the President of the French Republic. 🏥 A unique day bringing together decision‑makers, innovators and experts to explore AI‑augmented healthcare, connected territorial ecosystems, and the convergence of bio‑genomic and digital revolutions. 📢 Register now and be part of the conversations shaping the future of healthcare.
The City of Vantaa (Finland) and the Embassy of Finland in France have the pleasure of inviting you to the City of Vantaa High Tech Cluster pitching event and business reception on 16 June, starting at 17:30. The event will feature a presentation of Vantaa, Finland’s fourth-largest city, highlighting its industrial, innovation and investment landscape. It will also include 3-minute pitches from five selected finalists of the VivaTech startup challenge, insights into the Finnish startup ecosystem, and, most importantly, networking opportunities with representatives of Finnish, French, and other international startup ecosystems. More information about the context, topics, and selection criteria of the City of Vantaa High Tech Cluster VivaTech startup challenge is available here: High Tech Cluster of City of Vantaa - VivaTech For the detailed program and registration, please visit: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/S/1BED02B729FF621A NB: Participation is by invitation only. An official invitation with venue details will be sent to confirmed participants and must be presented at the door. A valid ID is required for entry. Please feel free to contact the organizers by replying to this email if you have any questions or inquiries. We look forward to seeing you at the event!
On June 15th, 2026, the European Innovation Council (EIC), in collaboration with Bpifrance, will host an Info Day in Paris. This event will provide an in‑depth overview of the EIC’s strategic priorities and the future of deep tech funding in Europe, with a particular focus on the EIC Accelerator program and its role in supporting start‑ups and SMEs developing disruptive innovations at advanced technology readiness levels. The agenda will also address the broader policy framework, including FP10, Pillar III, and the post‑2027 evolution of the EIC. High‑level representatives from the European Commission (DG RTD, EISMEA), national authorities, the EIC Board, and EIC beneficiaries will share perspectives on future funding directions, national policy alignment, and support mechanisms such as the EIC Fund, the plug‑in scheme, STEP. Dedicated sessions will highlight beneficiaries’ experience and the role of National Contact Points in the years ahead.
Le 16 juin prochain, prenez de la hauteur. Donnez le coup d'envoi de votre semaine VivaTech 2026 avec Google Cloud. Profitez de cette soirée pour anticiper les grandes nouveautés et échanger avec nos équipes avant l'effervescence du salon. Nous avons le plaisir de vous inviter à une soirée hors du commun au Perchoir. Dans ce cadre exceptionnel surplombant Paris, nous réunissons les fondateurs, dirigeants et décideurs des plus belles pépites de la French Tech. Pas de longs discours, uniquement des échanges authentiques, des partages d’expériences entre pairs et des opportunités stratégiques, le tout autour d'une table gastronomique.
ECHOS de 2050 explore les transformations technologiques, sociétales et géopolitiques qui façonneront notre avenir. La soirée s’ouvre par un fireside chat avec Fatih Balyeli (Exaion) autour de l’énergie, du calcul intensif et de l’intelligence artificielle, suivi de deux panels consacrés à l’avenir de l’humanité à l’ère de l’IA et à la souveraineté numérique européenne. Avec Laurent Alexandre, Maxime Fournes, Bernard Benhamou, Vincent Casillas (SiPearl), Alain Garnier (Jamespot), Fadila Leturcq et Guillaume Chevillon. Cocktail networking inclus.
À l'occasion de VivaTech 2026, la Métropole Nice Côte d'Azur, la Communauté d'Agglomération de Sophia Antipolis et la French Tech Côte d'Azur vous invitent à une soirée exclusive au cœur de Paris. Venez découvrir les startups azuréennes qui construisent l'innovation de demain, dans un cadre privilégié en bord de Seine. AU PROGRAMME : 18h00 - Accueil des invités 18h45 - Mot de bienvenue 19h10 - Cocktail networking 20h30 - Fin de l'événement 📅 Mercredi 17 juin 2026 📍 Lieu : Association des Maires de France - 41 Quai d'Orsay, 75343 Paris Entrée sur invitation uniquement — Places limitées à 50 personnes
Join us right before VivaTech for an exclusive, high-level gathering hosted by EIT Urban Mobility and Moove Lab. Take a step back before the VivaTech frenzy to exchange ideas and connect with the people shaping the future of sustainable mobility! 🕒 On the agenda: A thought - provoking roundtable discussion with industry leaders An exclusive networking cocktail to connect with executives, entrepreneurs, investors, public players and other key mobility and automotive stakeholders. 💡 Roundtable focus | Europe’s mobility challenge: navigating the deep tech imperative and the AI-climate paradox As investment rushes toward AI-led returns, physical deep tech is left underfunded - yet Europe's industrial sovereignty depends on it. How can Europe finance and scale the deep tech breakthroughs needed to achieve truly decarbonised mobility? A question we'll explore with: Alix Armour, Chief Impact Officer @ Nowos Yann Marteil, Co-Founder & Managing Partner @ Shift4Good Laurent Fabre, CEO @ Automotive Lab Marianna Egressy, Director of International Programs @ MotionLab.Berlin We can’t wait to kick off VivaTech week with you! The EIT Urban Mobility & Moove Lab teams 🎟️ Invitation-only & Selected Guests Capacity is strictly limited. This event is accessible by invitation, but if you are a key player in the sustainable mobility ecosystem, feel free to request a spot. Registration via this form is required, your attendance is officially secured only upon receiving a confirmation email. Any questions? Reach out to Clément Guillemot at cguillemot@via-id.com.
L’objectif de l’événement est d’explorer comment l’IA peut aider les entreprises et les infrastructures critiques à répondre aux défis actuels : résilience énergétique, compétitivité, transition énergétique et optimisation des opérations. Depuis 2018, Univers accompagne notamment des acteurs de l’énergie, des transports, des infrastructures et de la finance sur ces problématiques. Au programme : - échanges et discussions stratégiques autour de l’IA et de l’énergie en Europe ; - networking de haut niveau entre décideurs et leaders industriels ; - cocktail, dîner et croisière VIP sur la Seine ; expérience premium organisée dans un cadre élégant pendant VivaTech. L’événement s’adresse principalement aux dirigeants et responsables innovation, énergie, ESG, opérations et stratégie, ainsi qu’aux partenaires et clients de l’écosystème Univers.
Une soirée qui casse les codes, en marge de VivaTech. Hivenet et TII s'associent pour créer le side event incontournable de VivaTech 2026 : une soirée padel confidentielle, pensée pour réunir un cercle restreint de décideurs et prospects triés sur le volet, dans un cadre qui sort résolument des sentiers battus. Direction Casa Padel à Asnières, à quelques pas de l'effervescence du salon, mais dans une tout autre atmosphère. Tournoi padel, initiation et cocktail dinatoire rythment la soirée, pour des échanges qui vont bien au-delà d'un simple échange de cartes de visite. Un service de navette depuis VivaTech est pris en charge. Pour ceux qui préfèrent s'y rendre directement, c'est bien sûr possible. Programme de la soirée 18h00 – 18h30 : Accueil et première bouchée 18h30 – 19H00 : Masterclass exclusive et équipes 19h00 – 22h00 : Tournoi et initiation padel 22h00 – 22h15 : Remise des prix 22H15 - 23H : Apéro dinatoire et networking * Notice : Utilisation des images En participant à cet événement, vous acceptez que des photos et vidéos puissent être utilisées à des fins de communication du club. Si vous ne souhaitez pas apparaître sur les supports visuels, vous pouvez exercer vos droits d’accès, de rectification ou de suppression des données en nous contactant à event@net-and-connect.com.
VivaTech fills Paris with 65,000 people talking about AI. On June 18, we're gathering 80 of them to actually build it. Nebius and Dust are hosting an afternoon at La Maison, a space for builders inside the historic Galeries Lafayette, for the people who are actually doing this: shipping inference infrastructure, deploying agents at enterprise scale, and figuring out in real time what works and what doesn't. This isn't a panel you sit through. It's an afternoon where you meet the researchers building the models, the engineers scaling the infrastructure, and the builders turning all of it into something that runs in production. Bring what you're working on. Share what's working. Leave with something new and people you'll actually want to stay in touch with. Why this room is different Between Nebius's compute and inference platform and Dust's enterprise agent layer, you'll have the full AI stack in one place, from GPU infrastructure to deployed agents. The conversations that come out of that overlap don't happen at a booth or a keynote. This is the chance to have them. Who you'll be in the room with CTOs, CIOs, VPs Engineering, VPs Data, VPs Product, AI researchers, founders scaling AI products, and VCs watching the space closely. The kind of people you don't usually get three hours with. Agenda 2:30 – 3:00 PM: Welcome & networking, café vibe 3:00 – 3:30 PM: Joint panel Nebius x Dust - From Inference to Impact: Building & Scaling AI Agents for the Enterprise 3:30 – 4:00 PM: Product demos Nebius x Dust 4:00 – 5:30 PM: Hands-on build session & mingle, café 5:30 – 6:00 PM: Show what you built 6:00 PM: Cocktail & wrap up What you'll leave with A working AI agent you built live, on a real use case A clear picture of the full AI stack — from inference infrastructure to agents in production Connections with founders, CTOs, VP Eng, VP Data, Product, researchers, VCs, and enterprise tech leaders you don't usually get three hours with A great afternoon in one of Paris's best spaces for builders, right in the middle of VivaTech week Practical info 📅 June 18 📍 La Maison - inside Galeries Lafayette, Paris 🎟️ Spots are limited to 80 - register now to secure yours
Le mardi 16 juin, en marge de VivaTech, France Invest vous convie à la présentation de la dernière étude Venture. Ce sera également l’occasion d’assister à la signature de la convention de partenariat avec le CNRS autour des enjeux d’innovation et de valorisation de la recherche. Nous vous donnons ainsi rendez-vous dans nos locaux, au 23 rue de l’Arcade, Paris 8ème, à 8 h 30. Cet événement réunira plusieurs acteurs de l’écosystème et constituera un beau temps fort pour mettre en lumière les travaux de notre industrie. Programme 8 h 30 – 9 h 00 | Accueil 9 h 00 – 9 h 10 | Mot d’introduction 📌 Sophie Paturle – Présidente, France Invest 9 h 10 – 10 h 00 | Présentation de l’étude Venture & Growth 2025 📌 Simon Ponroy – Directeur des études, France Inves 10 h 00 – 10 h 30 | Signature de la convention de partenariat avec le CNRS 📌 Sophie Paturle – Présidente, France Invest 📌 Mehdi Gmar – Directeur général délégué à l’innovation, CNRS
Sustainability Exec Summit - "At the turning point: How can tech shape our sustainable future?" with the support of Capgemini & Salesforce Morning - June 18, 2026 | VivaTech Parc des Expositions Porte de Versailles | Paris | Workshop A Hall 7.3 VivaTech has a unique power : it brings together diverse worlds — companies, startups, scale-ups, investors, institutions, associations, and even the general public — to showcase how technology contributes to society. For its 10th edition, we have designed the Sustainability Executive Summit to celebrate a decade of innovation with purpose. This is the highlight of our sustainability program. This year, the Sustainable Exec Summit gathers leaders around the theme "At the turning point : How can tech shape our sustainable future?" with the support of Capgemini and Salesforce. Join 300 international leaders and decision-makers committed to sustainability for an exclusive morning session This is an overview of the morning program ⤵️ 9:00am to 9:45am : Welcome breakfast & Networking session 9:45am to 11am : Conferences "Predict the unpredictable: Tech to anticipate natural risks” with François Gemenne, GIEC Expert, HEC Professor, Cyril Garcia, Global head of Sustainability Services, Corporate Responsibility and Group Accelerators, Capgemini & Florence Colombo Fouquet, VP ESG, Engie. An organization’s sustainability is no longer measured only by its environmental or social commitments; it is measured by its ability to anticipate the risks that threaten its trajectory. The scientific data is clear: the window for action is narrowing, and climate risks already systemic, will intensify and weigh increasingly heavily on organizations’ economic and operational models. Integrating this reality into sustainability policies is no longer an option, it is a condition for survival. This roundtable explores how technological tools predictive modeling, AI, scientific data analysis, and more can help organizations make risk anticipation a strategic pillar, transforming uncertainty into sustainable resilience. “ Beyond philanthropy: Who Funds Sustainability and How?” with Kate Williams, CEO 1% for planet Philanthropy alone will not be enough. Given the scale of environmental and social challenges, the issue of funding sustainability has become one of the most critical and most controversial strategic issues for organizations. Who should pay? Based on what criteria? And what mechanisms can ensure real impact? These are the topics that will be discussed in this discussion. “Tech That Connects Us: Building a more inclusive, human-centered society" with Dr Nadi Albino, Deputy Director UNICEF, Eric Salobir, President of Human Technology Foundation & Tim Christophersen, VP Climate Action, Salesforce. Technology was born as a connector, a tool to bridge distances, amplify voices, and bring people together across borders, cultures, and generations. Yet today, the dominant narrative has shifted: algorithms divide, platforms polarize, and digital tools often widen the very gaps they promised to close. For companies, this growing social division and mistrust toward technology is not only a societal concern : it is a direct business risk, fueling disengagement among employees, eroding customer trust, and slowing down the adoption of tools that are critical to competitiveness. This roundtable challenges that narrative. We'll explore how to reclaim tech's original DNA as a force for inclusion and what it takes to embed that purpose into how we build and adopt technology today. How do we pass that vision on to younger generations for whom digital distrust is the default? How can companies overcome internal skepticism and foster a culture where technology is seen as an enabler, not a threat? And can tech genuinely help organizations close the distance between themselves and their customers and stakeholders? From civic engagement to workplace transformation, this session brings together leaders who believe the most powerful technology is the kind that makes us feel less alone. 11am to 12pm : Networking session for C-Level Where? Workshop A, Hall 7.3 Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, F-75015 Paris France About VivaTech Every year, VivaTech organizes Europe's largest startup and tech event. For four days, we bring together all the excitement of tech in Paris, focusing on the most disruptive topics in the ecosystem and innovations presented in a world premiere, making it a unique place where business and innovation meet. The tenth edition of VivaTech will take place from June 17 to 20, 2026. This invitation is individual and for the morning session only.