Viva Technology

Overview

Viva Technology, known as VivaTech, organizes an annual technology conference in Paris focused on innovation and startups. It connects startups, tech leaders, corporations, and investors, with events held at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles attracting over 180,000 visitors from 170 countries in recent editions. The conference features exhibitions, speeches from industry figures, and networking opportunities across tech sectors.

History

Viva Technology was founded in 2016 by Publicis Groupe and Groupe Les Echos. The inaugural event occurred in 2017 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. It has grown steadily, with the 2025 edition hosting 14,000+ startups and speakers including Jensen Huang and Bernard Arnault.

Manufacturing

As an events and conference organizer, Viva Technology does not manufacture physical products; operations are managed in-house from Paris with event production at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.

Notable Products

• VivaTech Conference - Annual tech event in Paris with startup exhibitions, investor meetings, and keynotes from tech executives.
• VivaTech Startup Exhibitions - Platform for over 14,000 startups to showcase innovations to visitors and industry leaders.
• VivaTech Investor Matching - Program connecting startups with investors and corporations for funding and partnerships.

Reputation

VivaTech is recognized by tech professionals as Europe's leading startup and tech conference for its scale and high-profile speakers. It receives praise for fostering innovation ecosystems but faces some criticism for high attendance costs and focus on established players over emerging startups.