Viva Technology

#VivaTech 2024 set new records! 💪 🚀 165,000 visitors at Porte de Versailles (+10% vs 2023) 🚀 2 billion reached on social media (2x more than 2023) 🚀 13,500 startups (+20% vs 2023) 🚀 400+ speakers including Elon Musk, the Williams sisters... We share the success of this 8th edition with our major partners and thank each one for their unwavering support, along with everyone who made it happen ✨ 📆 Mark your calendars for June 11-14, 2025, as we return for another awe-inspiring edition. Until then, ⚡️IN TECH WE TRUST⚡️

🚀 What does it really takes to succeed as a woman entrepreneur in tech & AI? In our latest #VivaTech newsletter, Fariha Shah, CEO & Founder of Cominty and Board Member at United Nations Women France, opens up about how she built her tech empire, without writing a single line of code or waiting for permission, and how you can too! Success in tech isn’t just about coding; it’s about having vision, timing, and the courage to lead in your own way. With more women stepping into leadership roles, we’re witnessing innovation driven by bold ideas and human-centered values. If you’re rethinking leadership in tech today, this one’s for you! Don’t miss out, dive in 👇

🌟 Meet the 6 Finalists of the Next Startupper Challenge 2025! 🌟 We’re thrilled to introduce the student entrepreneurs driving impactful change and will join us at VivaTech! These innovators are shaping the future, and here’s what they’ll be doing this June: ✅ Accessing a support program to elevate their projects ✅ Pitching live for a chance to win €5,000 and a stand at VivaTech 2026 👏 Huge congrats to our finalists: 🚀 Bérénice Arias – Atmosph'Air 🚀 Corentin Neker – AWOKEN 🚀 Maxence Lamhaut – Youngs Job 🚀 Régine Ngah Ekembe – Fairconn AiCT 🚀 Typhaine Brual - Artemisia Greentech 🚀 Madini Zied – Greeny Solutions This year’s selection was made in collaboration with our Knowledge Partner Frenchfounders and Sponsor CCI France — thank you for your support! 🙌 See you at VivaTech to cheer them on! 🚀 #VivaTech4Change

🎉 The Top 30 of our 2025 #FemaleFounderChallenge is here! At #VivaTech, we’ve had one goal since day one: amplifying women’s presence in tech and opening more doors to leadership and funding opportunities 💪 This initiative is more than just a celebration of outstanding women entrepreneurs; it’s a call to action to bridge the gender gap that persists in the tech ecosystem. Let’s raise the bar together! 👑 A heartfelt thank you to our partners, Forvis Mazars en France (Knowledge Partner & Sponsor), IRIS (Knowledge Partner), JCDecaux (Sponsor), Alibaba Group (Sponsor) and SISTA (Ambassador).

If you’ve got something big to announce, do it at #VivaTech! 🤩 Delphine Moulu, Co-Founder of Femtech France, remembers ministers stopping by, a buzz of journalists, and a whole ecosystem coming together. It was the perfect moment to make an impact. Join us in June and take your platform to the next level 🚀 #VivaStory

🚀 Calling all startups coming to #VivaTech! Got a game-changing innovation? Now’s your chance to shine! Our brand-new Innovation of the Year award is here to spotlight the startups redefining the future. This prestigious award is open to all exhibiting startups at VivaTech 2025 and recognizes an innovation that has demonstrated exceptional creativity, technological ingenuity, and the potential to transform industries. Apply now to win the chance to pitch at VivaTech 2025 and even a Startup Corner at our 2026 edition!👇 https://lnkd.in/gebrCptm

This morning, we officially kicked off the road to #VivaTech 2025 with our Press Conference at the Official Residence of Canada, our 2025 Country of the Year! 🚀✨ After months of keeping things under wraps, our Presidents Maurice Lévy (Emeritus Chairman of Publicis Groupe) and Pierre Louette (CEO of Les Echos-Le Parisien), our Managing Director François Bitouzet, and Molly Hall, host of VivaTech News, took the stage to unveil the first big announcements. And trust us—this edition is going to be HUGE. At the heart of the conversation? The biggest technological challenges shaping the future. AI, Creative Industries, and Tech Cares took center stage, offering fresh insights into how innovation is reshaping the future, redefining creativity, and driving impact where it matters most. And that’s just the beginning! 🌍 With a fire lineup of speakers and world-premiere innovations set to debut at VivaTech, this edition will be bigger, bolder, and more global than ever, with 160+ countries represented. We’re also diving into even more themes, from Work Reimagined to Cybersecurity and beyond, ensuring there’s something for every innovator, creator, and changemaker out there. You didn’t think we’d spill all the secrets just yet, did you? 😉 Stay tuned, more surprises ahead. See you at VivaTech 2025, June 11-14, where business meets innovation! In the meantime, dive into our latest article for more exclusive press conference reveals👇 https://lnkd.in/eCRPQPRF

🌱 Growth isn’t just about scale, it’s about impact. Today’s consumers and investors expect more than just strong performance metrics. They want brands that align with their values, act transparently, and drive meaningful change. So how can CMOs build marketing strategies that are both effective and responsible? Alexia URI, CMO at We Take Part, breaks it all down in our latest #VivaTech newsletter. Dive in 👇 #VivaTechInsider

This is not an April Fool’s joke! ⏳ Time’s almost up to fast-track your startup. Our Startup Challenges are closing soon: AI, Mobility, Energy, HealthTech… Here’s what’s up for grabs: 🚀 A free booth at #VivaTech 2025 🤝 Secure game-changing partnerships 💡 Get feedback from potential users Opportunities like this don’t wait - take your shot and apply now! 👇 https://lnkd.in/e93BS3ig

Connections, conversations, and a thriving startup scene: NYC, you never disappoint! 🗽 Last week, we teamed up with Union Square Ventures for an investor breakfast in New York, bringing together 70 founders, VCs, and ecosystem builders over some of the best croissants in town (shoutout to Almondine Bakery 👏). Why do we host these meetups? 🇺🇸 To soak in the energy of NYC’s startup scene 🤝 To build bridges between New York & France 🚀 And of course, to share a little bit about VivaTech NYC, we’ll be back. But for now… see you in Paris this June at #VivaTech! 🇫🇷 👋 Coucou La French Tech New York, Frenchfounders, Business France, Choose Paris Region, Lauren Young, Matt Cynamon, François Bitouzet, Antoine Silva, Olivia Hervy.