VivaTech 2025 Set to Highlight AI Innovations Amid Global Economic Challenges
The annual technology fair will feature 14,000 startups and 3,000 investors from around the globe, focusing on artificial intelligence and economic diversification.
The 2025 edition of VivaTech is scheduled to take place from June 11 to 14 at the Porte de Versailles in Paris, with organizers announcing that the event is expected to attract 14,000 startups and more than 3,000 investors from around the world.
It aims to match last year's attendance of approximately 165,000 visitors, featuring representatives from 160 countries and 50 national pavilions, with Canada being the country of honor.
Pierre Louette, CEO of Les Echos - Le Parisien and co-organizer of the event, described it as "a kind of UN for tech."
In the context of ongoing trade tensions initiated by the United States, European leaders have threatened to target American digital services in response to new tariffs proposed by former President Donald Trump.
Despite these economic uncertainties, VivaTech's organizers project an optimistic outlook.
Maurice Levy, co-founder of VivaTech, remarked, "Despite all the difficulties in the world, despite uncertainties and even tariffs, we remain optimistic at VivaTech." He highlighted the importance of open discussion, recalling that during the peak of the China-U.S. crisis, the fair had invited Chinese companies to participate.
Stéphane Dion, the Canadian ambassador to France, emphasized Canada’s intention to intensify efforts to diversify its economic exchanges and increase its presence in the French and European markets.
Over a hundred Canadian companies are expected to attend, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), which remains a central theme at the event.
Notable attendees will include figures from leading AI companies, such as Mike Krieger from generative AI startup Anthropic, Alexandr Wang from data annotation firm Scale AI, and Arthur Mensh from French startup Mistral AI. Additionally, Fidji Simo, CEO of Instacart and board member of OpenAI, will also join the event, along with Joe Tsai of Alibaba, who will discuss the latest AI innovations from the Chinese e-commerce giant.
The program is designed to showcase transformative solutions across various sectors including luxury, healthcare, commerce, and creative industries.
François Bitouzet, CEO of VivaTech, noted that businesses will be able to see concrete services that can significantly alter their operations.
French business leaders expected to speak include Bernard Arnault, head of luxury group LVMH, and Christel Heydemann, CEO of Orange.
It aims to match last year's attendance of approximately 165,000 visitors, featuring representatives from 160 countries and 50 national pavilions, with Canada being the country of honor.
Pierre Louette, CEO of Les Echos - Le Parisien and co-organizer of the event, described it as "a kind of UN for tech."
In the context of ongoing trade tensions initiated by the United States, European leaders have threatened to target American digital services in response to new tariffs proposed by former President Donald Trump.
Despite these economic uncertainties, VivaTech's organizers project an optimistic outlook.
Maurice Levy, co-founder of VivaTech, remarked, "Despite all the difficulties in the world, despite uncertainties and even tariffs, we remain optimistic at VivaTech." He highlighted the importance of open discussion, recalling that during the peak of the China-U.S. crisis, the fair had invited Chinese companies to participate.
Stéphane Dion, the Canadian ambassador to France, emphasized Canada’s intention to intensify efforts to diversify its economic exchanges and increase its presence in the French and European markets.
Over a hundred Canadian companies are expected to attend, particularly in the field of artificial intelligence (AI), which remains a central theme at the event.
Notable attendees will include figures from leading AI companies, such as Mike Krieger from generative AI startup Anthropic, Alexandr Wang from data annotation firm Scale AI, and Arthur Mensh from French startup Mistral AI. Additionally, Fidji Simo, CEO of Instacart and board member of OpenAI, will also join the event, along with Joe Tsai of Alibaba, who will discuss the latest AI innovations from the Chinese e-commerce giant.
The program is designed to showcase transformative solutions across various sectors including luxury, healthcare, commerce, and creative industries.
François Bitouzet, CEO of VivaTech, noted that businesses will be able to see concrete services that can significantly alter their operations.
French business leaders expected to speak include Bernard Arnault, head of luxury group LVMH, and Christel Heydemann, CEO of Orange.
