From 17 to 20 June the tenth edition of VivaTech broke every record: 200,000 attendees from 165 countries.
VivaTech celebrated its tenth edition at Paris Porte de Versailles from 17 to 20 June 2026, passing 200,000 visitors from 165 countries with 4,500 partners and the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
A Europe claiming technological sovereignty
The message of the edition was explicit: Europe wants to build its own models, its own data centres and its own payment infrastructure at home.
Autonomous agents, not demos
After years of prototypes, this year companies showed working applications: agents handling orders, customer service and replenishment.
Why we followed it
For a company selling abroad, Europe remains the closest and most regulated market. Understanding where European rules and funding are heading means choosing technology partners and payment providers more wisely.
Conclusions
VivaTech has become the showcase where Europe presents itself to the world. In 2026 it did so with the confidence of someone who finally has something concrete to show.
CEO & Co-Founder of BusinessLabs. I have attended major international trade shows since 2015 and share here experiences and insights for online sellers.
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