VIVATECH 2025 EXPLORES THE NEW FRONTIERS OF INNOVATION
PARIS, April 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The 9th edition of VivaTech, Europe's largest startup and tech event, will take place in Paris Porte de Versailles from 11 to 14 June 2025.
SPANNING A DECADE OF TECHNOLOGICAL TRANSFORMATION
With over 4,000 partners and 300 global innovations, VivaTech will bring together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, and key industry players to explore new technological frontiers and their impact on business, geopolitics, and society.
Technology: Featuring AI, quantum computing, blockchain, and other disruptive technologies, along with a new prize dedicated to innovation and over 14,000 startups and tech champions, VivaTech offers a comprehensive view of the future of technology.
Business: More than 30 business sectors will be represented at VivaTech
Geopolitics: While some countries are strengthening their presence, notably China, other countries will be present at VivaTech for the first time: the United States, Poland, Lebanon, Saudi Arabia, El Salvador and Nigeria. Canada, VivaTech's Country of the Year, is bringing a delegation of more than 100 Canadian AI startups.
Responsibility: VivaTech 2025 is reaffirming its commitment to a more sustainable and ethical Tech, with the second edition of the Impact Bridge in partnership with EDF, and the inauguration of the Tech for Change Award, in partnership with Axionable, dedicated to innovations with social and environmental impact.
THE MAIN THEMES AT THIS NINTH EDITION OF VIVATECH
The AI Revolution in Action
According to the VivaTech barometer, 85% of companies plan to increase their investments in AI in the coming year. VivaTech will highlight advancements in robotics, the fight against misinformation, and environmental protection, with startups like Unitree (China), Trusting Pixels (Canada), Ocean Eyes (Japan).
Creative Industries: Tech Reinvents Arts and Entertainment
Music, film, fashion, design and gaming are entering a new era where technological innovation is redefining creation, distribution and consumer experience. VivaTech will honor the creative industries with major experiences: Runway's AI Festival and a unique immersive show in partnership with LiveNation.
Tech Cares: Tech at the Service of Wellbeing
From AI for mental health (Emobot) to innovative algorithms accelerating drug discovery (Aqemia), VivaTech will showcase innovations transforming health and well-being.
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