Paris is buzzing with innovation this week as the VivaTech conference officially opens its doors. Now in its milestone 10th year, the event has solidified its position as a premier gathering for the global tech community, attracting everyone from visionary founders and eager startups to top investors and political leaders. To celebrate a decade of fostering innovation, the organizers have even refreshed the event’s identity, shortening its name from “Viva Technology” to simply “VivaTech.” This change, they explain, symbolizes the evolution of the conference into more than just an annual meeting; it represents the birth of a “VivaTech Generation”—a worldwide community united by a shared passion for collaboration and building a better future through technology. The celebratory spirit extended to the public over the weekend, with a free event transforming the iconic Champs-Élysées into a dazzling showcase of robots, future mobility concepts, and cutting-edge inventions.
The speaker lineup for this anniversary edition is nothing short of stellar, reading like a who’s who of technology and business leadership. Attendees can expect insights from Jeff Bezos, who will be speaking in his capacity as Co-CEO of Prometheus, and Yann LeCun, a foundational figure in modern artificial intelligence. The roster also features prominent voices from the current AI landscape, including Mistral AI’s CEO Arthur Mensch and OpenClaw founder Peter Steinberger, alongside business magnates like Bernard Arnault of LVMH. The conference’s significance is further underscored by the participation of major political figures, such as French President Emmanuel Macron, India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and key European officials, highlighting the crucial intersection of technology, policy, and global economics.
Thematic discussions at VivaTech 2026 will be dominated by the transformative force of artificial intelligence, reflecting its pervasive influence across all sectors. However, the conversation will thoughtfully expand beyond mere capability to critically examine related issues of tech sovereignty, ethics, and cybersecurity. Alongside AI, core themes shaping our collective future—mobility, health and longevity, and greentech—will take center stage. This year also spotlights Germany as the featured country partner and introduces India as the dedicated AI country partner, a strategic choice that builds upon recent diplomatic and innovation-focused exchanges between France and India. A dedicated “European Centre for AI Excellence” day, co-initiated with the World Economic Forum, will provide a crucial platform for dissecting Europe’s path and competitiveness in the global AI race.
For those unable to attend in person, Euronews will serve as a vital conduit to the heart of the conference. Our journalists will be on the ground, delivering real-time updates, interviews, and analysis. Furthermore, we are actively involved in shaping the dialogue, with our moderators leading pivotal discussions on the European AI stage and expert panels delving into pressing topics. One such session will explore the frontiers of longevity science, featuring insights from industry leaders like Delphine Viguier-Hovasse of L’Oréal and Pauline Adam-Kalfon from PwC, offering a glimpse into how science and technology are redefining human healthspan.
Ultimately, VivaTech 2026 is more than a conference; it’s a vibrant snapshot of our technological trajectory and a forum for the collaboration required to steer it. By bringing together the minds creating tomorrow’s tools with the leaders who must govern their use, the event fosters essential conversations about responsibility, equity, and sustainability. The presence of both corporate pioneers and heads of state on the same floor underscores a collective recognition: the technologies celebrated here will fundamentally reshape our societies, economies, and daily lives.
As the “VivaTech Generation” convenes in Paris this week, the atmosphere is one of both celebration and serious purpose. A decade of connecting ideas is now culminating in discussions that will define the next decade of progress. From the ethical frameworks for AI to the green technologies for our planet and the medical advances for our health, the dialogues started here will resonate far beyond the exhibition halls. The event stands as a powerful testament to human ingenuity and a reminder that our shared future will be built not just by code and hardware, but by the connections, partnerships, and thoughtful debates that VivaTech strives to ignite.
