Paris, France- VivaTech the largest European tech event, is to return for its highly anticipated 7th edition. From June 14th to June 17th, 2023, tech enthusiasts, industry professionals and innovators will gather at Porte de Versailles-Paris Expo for an immersive experience like no other.
Event Overview
VivaTech stands as a global event that bridges the gap between startups, tech leaders, major corporations, and investors. Its goal? Addressing the world’s biggest challenges. The event brings forward the latest trends in AI, cybersecurity, and the metaverse. Speakers of note include the very famous Elon Musk, Yann LeCun, the Chief AI Scientist at Meta & NYU, Lee Young from the Ministry of SMEs and Startups in the Republic of Korea, and Dan Schulman, the President & CEO of Paypal. But these are just a few of many. Startups get the chance to network with over 1,700 investors, present their solutions, and secure new funding. Various awards and challenges like the Next Unicorn Awards, Female Founder Challenge, and Next Startupper Challenge are up for grabs for startups.
Artificial Intelligence
One of the major Tech themes at the event is artificial intelligence. Almost 20% of the startups attending the event bring AI-related technologies to the table. Yann LeCun, a leading figure in AI, will also be speaking at the event.
FemTech
This year, VivaTech introduces a hub dedicated to Female Technology, or Femtech. Here, discussions will focus on women’s well-being and health. Over 3000 women around Europe will be gathering. Specialized startups will showcase panels of tools designed to diagnose conditions like endometriosis and provide assistance to women in various areas.
Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity also features prominently at VivaTech 2023. Many startups and tech companies are set to showcase their latest innovations in this field.
Future of Sport
Given the upcoming Paris 2024 Olympic Games, sports technology has a strong presence at VivaTech 2023. More specifics on this theme will emerge closer to the event.
Web3
Binance is all set to host the “Web3 Innovation Park” this year. This platform will introduce the latest innovations in the Web3 space, presented by avant-garde startups. The shift from Web2 to Web3 offers many companies the chance to recalibrate their strategies and business models. This zone will serve as a hub for exploring these opportunities.
BNP Paribas at VivaTech
BNP Paribas, a founding partner of Viva Technology, will mark its presence at the event. They have planned themed events and demonstrations of innovative products and services. The themes include “Mobility for All,” “Data for Change,” and “Payment for Simple Life.” They will also provide a unique immersive experience around payment solutions and a new digital platform to assist customers in buying a vehicle.
Further themes will be exposed such as Energy and Climate Tech, deepTech, foodTech, Marketing and Advertising.
For more informations about the event, visit their website at www.vivatechnology.com.
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