Emerging Tech

Discover how Moët Hennessy harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to elevate quality, sustainability, and precision of winemaking.

![Champagne](https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/_vt-prd/medias/champaigne_1_25ba429081/champaigne_1_25ba429081.jpg)
Artificial intelligence is increasingly permeating various industries. One you might not expect? AI is being used to make your favorite glass of bubbly.

[Moët Hennessy](https://www.lvmh.com/houses/wines-spirits/) crafts luxury wines, spirits, and champagne, blending expertise, tradition, and innovation to create exceptional experiences. We spoke with Marc Brévot, R&D Director of the Robert-Jean De Vogüé [Research Centre](https://www.lvmh.com/news-documents/news/moet-hennessy-inaugurates-new-research-center-devoted-to-innovation/) for Moët Hennessy to learn more about how AI is being used in their winemaking. 

## AI Starts with Data
For more than 20 years, data has been at the heart of Moët Hennessy’s research to ensure the excellence of their wines. “Our company was probably one of the first in the wine business to try to unlock the power of data, launching data acquisition and treatment projects as early as 2000,” Brévot explained.

Data has allowed Moët Hennessy to better analyze important parameters and guarantee the best quality fermentations, as well as evaluate the quality potential of each grape juice before fermentation. “Ten years ago data allowed us a breakthrough innovation with the development of a real-time fermentation monitoring system now implemented in all the Moët & Chandon wineries.”

“In terms of viticulture, data has been key to optimizing the harvest date by better understanding the grapes maturation process of a given year, it is involved in optimizing all the harvest complex logistics, it brings more precision in pressing management and most recently it has been useful to determine grape quality in the pressing centers.”

![Marc Brevot headshot](https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/_vt-prd/medias/brevot_c4386e6082/brevot_c4386e6082.jpg)
_Marc Brévot, R&D Director of the Robert-Jean De Vogüé Research Centre for Moët Hennessy_ 
## AI in Winemaking
For Brévot, the evolution of AI has opened a new era in data. At Moët Hennessy, AI is now applied at various stages of the winemaking process. 

“We use AI for the optical sorting of grapes. The first application was to learn from pictures of the black skin grapes delivered in the pressing centers.” The AI determines the potential color of the grapes and selects the best ones for red winemaking. 

“A more recent usage is, again to learn from pictures of grapes, but this time to evaluate the eventual presence of rot, a prevalent problem for white winemaking,” he added.

“Currently, we are trying to apply AI to fermentations. Thanks to our in-house real-time fermentation monitoring system, we have accumulated a huge library of fermentation kinetics over the different vintages.” They would like to train AI to use this library to predict once the fermentation has started, and how it might continue. “We would be able to better anticipate the potential deviations and act preventively,” Brévot observed. 

## Sustainable Agriculture with AI 
Artificial intelligence has proved helpful in more than one use case, especially when it comes to innovating for the planet. Brévot explains, “The wine and spirits industry is facing huge challenges related to climate change. For centuries, the driver for progress was product quality and over time our industry has developed by continuously improving an extremely successful production model. But climate change and environmental issues are challenging this model, requiring breakthrough innovations to reinvent ourselves sustainably.

In agriculture, the challenge lies in shifting to regenerative practices that harness ecological services, demanding a deep understanding of complex ecosystem dynamics achievable through AI-driven data analysis.

“Moët Hennessy strongly contributes to this challenge by increasing its research investments,” Brévot expressed. “Our new research center is an illustration of this involvement. So is the World Living Soils Forum created in 2022 by Moët Hennessy to address all these challenges to preserve and regenerate soils 

![grapes being analyzed by AI](https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/_vt-prd/medias/Capture_d_ecran_2024_04_25_152715_9b1a608a04/Capture_d_ecran_2024_04_25_152715_9b1a608a04.jpg)
_AI being used to identify anomalies in grapes. Photo credit: Moët Hennessy_
## The Human Touch
Addressing climate change and reducing environmental impact require two key actions: finding sustainable biobased solutions and implementing precise, low-impact processes. 

“In both cases, it means developing our ability to deal with extreme complexity, a complexity that goes far beyond what humans can actually deal with. Data and AI will give us the capacity to embrace the complexity and make the best decisions. These new technologies are not going to replace the human-added value, especially in our business where product elaboration is not just a matter of technics, it is also a matter of know-how, creativity, and intuition.”

“They will create a deeper and wider appreciation of the situation, an augmented decision capacity enabling the actors to be even more connected to nature in the future than they are now.”

## The Future of AI Agriculture
This is just the beginning of the AI revolution, but Brévot expressed his belief that AI can be an opportunity to scale up, accelerate, and find innovative solutions. 

“Regarding viticulture in the future, AI will be an important tool to understand not only how a vine is growing but also the behavior of the entire vineyard ecosystem. If we can manage to have this level of understanding, we will be able to act on the field smartly by leveraging ecological services rather than using external inputs.”

“In terms of winemaking, we foresee a huge impact of AI on lowering energy consumption and on fine-tuning fermentations and product aging,” he added. 

## Innovations at VivaTech
As we look forward to VivaTech, we can’t wait to explore similar cutting-edge advancements by LVMH, underscoring the intersection of tradition and technology in shaping the future of luxury.

Don’t miss [LVMH’s stand](https://www.vivatechnology.com/partners/lvmh) where Hennessy will unveil, Ampelos, an augmented reality vine pruning training simulator, relying on a digital twin of actual vines in Cognac – an ultra-realistic digital reproduction both in textures, shapes, and colors – to position the learner in front of a vine as close to the real thing as possible, ensuring effective and injury-free pruning techniques no matter what season of the year.

Still haven’t booked your pass to VivaTech 2024? It’s [this way](https://vivatechnology.com/get-your-pass?ca=FPB7UCH5) to explore more innovative agtech solutions. 

ChampAIgne and Moët Hennessy

News Feed

The future of urban transport lies in the combination of new technologies and sustainable development. We unveil solutions La Poste brings to VivaTech for a more inclusive ecosystem.

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## Taking the Pulse of Mobility
Despite advancements in technology, congested roads remain a global concern, with private cars dominating the transportation landscape. [McKinsey](https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/automotive-and-assembly/our-insights/the-future-of-mobility-mobility-evolves)’s research highlights that there's a noticeable shift towards alternative modes of transport, driven by both regulatory measures and consumer demand for more eco-friendly options.

[La Poste Group](https://www.laposte.fr/), a leader in the delivery sector, has over 15 years of commitment to the environment and decarbonization initiatives. Thanks to the Group's long-standing commitment, marked in particular by the deployment of one of the largest fleets of low-emission vehicles in Europe, La Poste Group has been recognized for several years by extra-financial rating benchmarks, which rank the French company as one of the world's top performers in this field. La Poste has no intention of stopping there. By 2025, they aim to provide 100% zero and low emissions in 350 European cities. 

## Mobility Solutions from La Poste Group
La Poste Group returns this year to VivaTech with new mobility solutions. Let’s check out three ways the Group is helping people move better.

![black recycled bike](https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/_vt-prd/medias/Velo_noir_Nouvelle_Attitude_91317808eb/Velo_noir_Nouvelle_Attitude_91317808eb.jpeg)
_The Nouvelle Attitude renovated bike. Photo credit: La Poste_ 

### RECY'CLO Entrepreneurship Project
One of the standout initiatives to be showcased is the RECY'CLO entrepreneurship project. This venture focuses on repurposing electric bicycles used by letter carriers. By collecting outdated electric bikes from businesses, renovating them in workshops for social integration, and then selling them in the second-hand market.  RECY'CLO not only reduces overproduction but also promotes bicycle reuse. Moreover, it creates employment opportunities, fostering growth in a sustainable market. 
A shining example of this initiative is the Nouvelle Attitude bike which will be displayed in the bike park at VivaTech. This very first bike park allows visitors to drop off their bikes for free at Porte de Versailles, opposite gates A1 and A2.

"We're proud to have contributed to the creation of a bike park for VivaTech,” affirms Marie-Aude Dubanchet, Executive Vice President, Communications, La Poste Group. “Providing the infrastructure that enables the greatest possible number of visitors to be accommodated by soft transport echoes La Poste Group's sustainable delivery strategy. Moreover, as a cyclist, I will be happy to park my own bike there.”

![robot geopost on sidewalk](https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/_vt-prd/medias/Robot_Geopost_front_view_1_58af6fa4d1/Robot_Geopost_front_view_1_58af6fa4d1.jpg)
_La Poste’s autonomous robot for parcel delivery. Photo credit: La Poste_
### Geopost Autonomous Robot
Another innovation unveiled by La Poste is the Geopost autonomous robot. This has been designed to revolutionize last-mile delivery, these robots integrate into urban infrastructure, ensuring safe and efficient deliveries. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology, they can autonomously complete up to eight deliveries before transitioning to designated public locations to serve as convenient drop-off points for customer returns. This transformative technology not only streamlines delivery operations but also reduces carbon emissions by optimizing route efficiency. 

![cargo bike in paris](https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/_vt-prd/medias/Velo_Cargo_en_ville_3ea94f8434/Velo_Cargo_en_ville_3ea94f8434.jpeg)
_La Poste’s cargo bike at work in the streets of Paris. Photo credit: La Poste_ 
### Cargo Bike
La Poste's commitment to sustainable mobility is exemplified by its investment in cargo bikes with plans to procure 600 cargo bikes, specifically tailored for urban flexibility. La Poste aims to expand its fleet to include a minimum of 1,000 cargo bikes by 2025. These three-wheelers boast load capacities of up to 150 kg, making them ideal for navigating congested city streets while accommodating sizable deliveries. As an integral addition to La Poste's fleet of 37,000 low-emission vehicles in France, cargo bikes play a crucial role in promoting eco-friendly logistics solutions.

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## From Bike Parks to Innovative Delivery Strategies
Marie-Aude Dubanchet expresses La Poste’s excitement for their participation in this year’s VivaTech. “La Poste Group's commitment to offering 100% zero- and low-emission deliveries in 350 European cities, including the 22 French metropolises, by 2025, including the accelerated use of cargo bikes, is firmly anchored. Presenting our transport innovations at VivaTech is a way for us to showcase our leadership in this field. By way of example, with 2.6 billion parcels delivered by 2023, the group has been able, thanks to its actions, to reduce the CO2 emissions of each parcel by 5%." 

Do you want to learn more about the future of mobility and meet these innovations? **[Book your pass](https://vivatechnology.com/get-your-pass?ca=FPB7UCH5)** for VivaTech 2024!

Driving Towards Sustainable Solutions: Mobility at VivaTech

Driving Towards Sustainable Solutions

Caroline Roullet, Chief Marketing Officer at VivaTech, showcases how the event stays ahead of trends, maintains its leading position in the industry, and spills some news on what CMOs can expect at this year’s event. 

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In the fast-paced world of tech events, where innovation and networking reign supreme, effective marketing is not just crucial—it's the engine that drives success. Today we’re putting the spotlight on our **Chief Marketing Officer, Caroline Roullet**, who has been in charge of marketing, communication, and branding matters for the event for the past 6.5 years. (And yes, half years count when you work on an event such as VivaTech!)

Let’s dive into how Caroline pushes the boundaries of marketing for VivaTech. 

## What do you love about working at VivaTech?
“VivaTech is a launchpad for businesses and connections in the global tech and startup scene. It's all about bringing together champions of tech and decision-makers from around the world. 

“What I love about my job is my capacity to highlight some initiatives, associations, and incredible entrepreneurs that strive to have a positive impact on society, through technology and sustainable business practices, and **give them a boost of visibility** during the four days of the event.”

## How do you maintain and enhance VivaTech’s reputation as ‘Europe’s biggest startup & tech event’?
“One step after another. Every year, we capitalize on our strengths, we work on our weaknesses, and we create new challenges (new audiences to reach, new countries, new launches, etc.). It always starts with clearly defined and measurable objectives. We also ensure that our positioning remains relevant in a context that is evolving very quickly. And then we test a lot of things.”

## How do you balance traditional vs. digital and social media marketing?
“Our approach from a marketing point of view has always been to **think 360°**. Each lever has different objectives, reach, and return on investment. It is thanks to their complementarity that our marketing plan as a whole is powerful.”

## How do you attract such a diverse audience, including startups, tech leaders, major corporations, investors, and the general public to one event?
“We reach out to our various audiences **through different channels**. For investors, we focus on relationship marketing management. To connect with C-levels, we leverage digital channels, especially performance-oriented ones. For the general public, we focus more on offline media. 

“Interestingly, behaviors at events change over time, and the effectiveness of different approaches varies. It's all a question of _dosage_, depending on the objectives we set and the associated costs.”

## What marketing initiatives have been most successful in driving engagement and participation in VivaTech?
“If we talk about awareness, the [OOH campaign](https://www.linkedin.com/posts/fran%C3%A7ois-bitouzet-180a89_vivatech-vivatechtour-vivatech-activity-7175808513661652996-Vaxp?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop) on **Times Square** was smart in getting people talking about the VivaTech brand where it was not expected. More traditionally, performance-based digital channels are good tools for generating consideration and conversion.”

## How do you collaborate with VivaTech’s corporate partners to amplify marketing efforts and reach a broader audience?
“We try to work as closely as possible with our partners, with regular exchanges, to understand their challenges and align our promotional efforts with theirs. Our goal is to promote their offerings as effectively as our own. We work in parallel with a set of media partners, **who have become much more than that** over the time of our collaboration and who help us support this visibility.”

## How do you stay ahead of trends?
“We listen to the market, we document ourselves, we read a lot, we question ourselves, we inspire ourselves. The advantage of tech is that it is so dynamic that you never get bored.”

## What are your priorities and goals for VivaTech's marketing strategy in the coming years?
“It seems to me that **data management** is a key marketing topic for years to come in the events industry. The **arrival of AI** also changes the cards quite a bit. This offers new opportunities while knowing very well that it is through testing and safeguarding that we will be able to create effective solutions.”

## What sets VivaTech apart from other similar events?
“VivaTech has something particular in its way of approaching subjects: there is a certain simplicity and kindness in the exchange, which allows very different people, from researchers to startups via investors or major corporations, to debate, share, and find solutions to the problems encountered. All while being very professional and return-on-investment oriented. We don't take ourselves too seriously while doing serious business.”

## What are you excited to see at VivaTech this year as a CMO?
“This year, we are fortunate to host a [**program dedicated to CMOs**](https://vivatechnology.com/cmo-program): the presence of inspiring CMOs like Asmita Dubey from L'Oréal or Marc Pritchard from P&G who will speak on Stage 1, insights from experts in dedicated sessions on the Exec Arena stage, meetings with startups that make cutting-edge solutions built for marketing. I cannot wait to see it!”

Are you a CMO and interested in attending VivaTech this year? [**Book your pass**](https://vivatechnology.com/get-your-pass?ca=FPB7UCH5) and automatically get access to the exclusive CMO Program and CMO Lounge. Get business done, gain expertise, and network with fellow marketing peers.



Behind the Marketing Scenes with VivaTech's CMO

Behind the Scenes with VivaTech's CMO

Chief AI Officer of Orange Group Steve Jarrett explains how AI is improving our daily lives and transforming Orange’s services.

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From Facebook's early machine learning initiatives to the original iPod team at Apple, Steve Jarrett boasts a rich history of successful projects spanning his 25-year career. Now, as [Orange Group](https://www.orange.com/en)'s Chief AI Officer, he spearheads the development of innovative use cases and processes, driving value through data and AI.

As we delve into his vision for AI's impact, Steve shares his insights on how this technology can revolutionize our daily routines and empower telecoms in new ways.

## How can AI make people’s lives better?
I am convinced that Artificial Intelligence provides 'superpowers' that can help us in our daily lives. It can automate repetitive tasks, saving us time and effort. AI algorithms can analyze vast amounts of data, providing valuable insights, offering clear summaries, and improving decision-making processes. Personalization is another key benefit of AI, as it can tailor experiences and recommendations to our specific preferences and needs. AI-powered virtual assistants can assist us in various tasks, from managing our schedules to answering our questions and especially in helping us to learn in a more natural dialog style of conversation. Generative AI also enables far more easy interactions with computers just by speaking to them, where the ability to use and customize your computer in ways that were previously only available to people who knew how to program software will be made available to everyone.

## How has Orange utilized AI to enhance the lives of its customers?
There are many examples. To name a few:
AI-powered Network Predictive Maintenance. AI helps us to detect the weak signals of potential malfunctions of our network infrastructure and to correct them at the very early phase, often before any customer notices a problem.

AI-aided customer support helps Orange to answer customer questions and issues. Bots are always available and can quickly answer many customer questions. AI also gives superpowers to our customer service agents by quickly analyzing complex situations and recommending potential solutions to offer to our customers, as well as new products and services that may be useful to them.

AI is also used to optimize customer’s journey on the Orange website. Depending on the customer profile and their activity history AI creates personalized suggestions of Orange services and devices that are relevant and valuable.

## How do you prioritize ethical considerations in the development of AI technologies?
Ethics is at the heart of our use of data and AI and our mission to use AI responsibly to superpower our customers, our partners, and our employees. We see responsible AI as meaning both a commitment to ethical use of AI but also the careful practice of using the ‘right tool for the right problem’ where we only use the most powerful AI models when other techniques are not sufficient. This allows us to offer faster, less costly, and more transparent solutions to these simpler problems, but also minimizes the environmental impact of our use of the most complex AI systems like Generative AI. Orange has also created a“Data and AI Ethics Board” full of external experts from industry and academia to monitor and provide guidance for our major Data and AI projects. Lastly, within every country each project is actively reviewed for compliance with these ethical and environmental commitments as well as compliance with GDPR, which we have done since 2018.

## How do you balance automation and maintaining a human touch in Orange services, particularly in areas heavily influenced by AI?
Our approach is to use AI to superpower our employees, our networks and our customer experiences. This means to use AI to provide the best possible solutions to the challenges that our employees face in their daily jobs and to allow them to focus their time on the most important parts of their work, especially building trust and delivering the best possible service to our customers.  To achieve this, a huge effort of acculturation and reskilling of Orange employees is made with world-class online and in-person training. We also have issued Generative AI Usage Guidelines that ensures that an employee reviews every important AI suggestion to both mitigate potential risks of incorrect answers but also to allow our employees to help us improve those AI systems over time.

## Any ongoing AI projects or initiatives you care to share?
We have a lot of interesting projects happening with AI, specifically ones that showcase how AI can address societal challenges or improve accessibility, for instance:
Using AI to let Orange be “greener” (AI for Green and Green AI): reducing environmental impacts by using AI to optimize power consumption in our buildings as well as in our network.

Using AI to support digital and social inclusion in Africa by enabling our customers to interact with our services by writing or speaking in their preferred language.

## Looking ahead, what are some exciting developments or trends in AI that Orange is particularly focused on?
We are working on many AI use cases to superpower our networks, our customer experiences, and our employees daily lives. 

For example, are promoting GenAI technologies across ourOrange footprint in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa with an internal, secure set of AI models that any employee can use to help summarize documents, assist with translation, answer questions, and help them to understand unfamiliar systems. This service has been used by over 25,000 employees in just the first months of 2024. 

On the network side, we are working on using AI to provide higher levels of automation, security, reliability, and personalization of our 5G and other future networks. Along with cloudification and softwarization, AI will be a major enabler for these more complex and dynamics networks of the future.

## Orange at VivaTech 2024
Don’t miss out on [Orange](https://vivatechnology.com/partners/orange)’s Lab at VivaTech this year where attendees will be able to check out Orange’s AI-powered innovation. Discover the dynamic collaboration between cutting-edge startups and the leading global telecommunications operators. 

Want to meet inspiring experts like Steve Jarrett who are shaping our future with AI? [Book your pass](https://vivatechnology.com/get-your-pass?ca=FPB7UCH5) to VivaTech 2024. Get a step ahead and be part of something truly special. 



Unlocking Everyday Superpowers: AI with Steve Jarrett

AI with Steve Jarrett

Let’s dive into the gaming world of Mickael Dell’Ova, shaping a new era of diversity and inclusion.

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Gaming and esport are taking center stage at VivaTech this year. We caught up with Mickael Dell'Ova, a seasoned Senior Player Experience Designer, and learned about his pivotal role encompassing game design, user experience, and user research to better understand what’s going on in the gaming industry. 
## Diversity & Inclusion in Gaming 
"Unconventional profiles like mine are rare in the industry." Passionate not only for gaming but also about creating inclusive and diverse games, Mickael spoke to us about the evolution of these subjects in gaming. From his frustration of not being able to identify with the majority of characters in video games, he developed the [EthicALL Game Jam](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ethicall-game-jam/), the first game creation event fully dedicated to ethics and inclusion. On the Saturday of VivaTech, May 25th, gamers and attendees from all over will have the opportunity to work together to develop a game prototype in record time. This video game should be designed to be entertaining and accessible to all, incorporating ethical and inclusion issues. 

Let’s dive in to how Mickael is tackling diversity and representation issues within the gaming sector and examine how the EthicALL Game Jam can contribute to fostering diversity and inclusion at VivaTech.

## What made you so passionate about inclusion and diversity in gaming? 
“As a neuroatypical queer man, inclusion is a subject that naturally interests me. But above all as a designer, I've realised my responsibility. I've only worked on big games like Assassin's Creed and Alan Wake 2, which are games that reach millions of people, so I asked myself what I could do in my small way to help others.”

## How can the gaming industry better address issues of diversity and representation?  
“I think we need to change the paradigm and the way of thinking that has been ingrained for decades. Video game studio directors and video game directors who are predominantly white heterosexual cisgender able-bodied men lack objectivity and are not yet aware that society has evolved. Players have evolved, today everyone plays video games so they must reflect society.”

## You were able to attend VivaTech last year, what stood out to you? 
“I only found out about VivaTech last year when I was invited as a speaker and I was happy to see associations like Diversidays and Afrogameuse present. These are associations that fight for more diversity in tech and video games. They are also partners of the EthicALL Game Jam.”

## Beyond the creative process, what outcomes or impacts do you hope to see come from the EthicALL Game Jam at VivaTech?
“I would like participants to realize that diversity and inclusion are not constraints but on the contrary, are vectors of creativity. This is also what I wish to demonstrate with my game project dealing with mental illnesses and cognitive disabilities.”

## Any successful initiatives or projects you care to share about?
“My answer will surprise you but it is precisely representative of the problem. Very little of my work on these subjects has been integrated into a game. For example, I worked on accessibility solutions on the latest Alan Wake 2, all the design was done but they were not integrated. The studio prioritized other aspects. This is often the problem with accessibility and inclusion in general, it must be part of the processes from the start of game development otherwise it falls by the wayside. It was from this frustration that the EthicALL Game Jam was born and my desire to create my studio and my games will advance these issues.”

## What are you most excited about for this year's VivaTech? 
“Certainly the focus on video games, few people know that video games are the number one cultural industry in the world. So I hope that this focus at VivaTech will make the world aware of the ethical and social responsibility of this powerful media.” 

[Register](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1CkiYIsmFvV4zuYOFIR-XBzL8PSce4IrOAiZ6I0ML4_k/viewform?chromeless=1&edit_requested=true) for the EthicALL Game Jam (French only).

Do you want to meet Mickael and explore the world of inclusion and diversity in gaming? Find us from the 22-25 May 2024 in Paris. [Book your pass](https://vivatechnology.com/get-your-pass?ca=FPB7UCH5) for VivaTech and stay tuned for future updates! 


Discover Mickael Dell’Ova’s EthicALL Game Jam 

Mickael Dell’Ova’s EthicALL Game Jam 

VivaTech 2024 is on its way. With four stages and hundreds of world-renowned speakers ready to discuss the hottest topics of the year, we’ve got a lot in store for this edition.

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Discover the top eight themes we’ll be discussing at VivaTech this year with a special importance on AI, Climate Tech, and Mobility.  

## Artificial Intelligence 
AI is at the top of everyone’s minds, so there’s no surprise it’s our biggest theme this year. [$23.2 billion](https://news.crunchbase.com/ai-robotics/us-startup-funding-doubled-openai-anthropic-2023) was committed to generative AI startups in 2023, a 250.2% increase over 2022. The proof is in the numbers: AI is here to stay. From revolutionizing daily efficiency and reshaping creative avenues. At VivaTtech, AI will be a topic of discussion and debate for a number of speakers, providing us with thought-provoking answers and discussions.
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## Climate Tech
Monitoring our future sustainability requires prioritizing the development of climate technology. Climate change affects all of humanity, making the advancement of [climate tech](https://www.startus-insights.com/innovators-guide/climate-tech-trends-innovations/) a priority. This year, there is a significant focus on exploring innovative methods to achieve net zero goals, including carbon capture, circular economy initiatives, and the sustainable naturalization of resources.  With the world’s growing population, comes a need to feed us more sustainably. Ag Tech innovations are on the rise. The investments in this area are expected to double by 2027, to enhance innovation and handle agricultural issues better.   
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## The Pulse of Mobility 
Cities are continuously evolving their transportation options to address the undeniable problems of urban living. Over [150](https://www.mckinsey.com/industries/automotive-and-assembly/our-insights/the-future-of-mobility-mobility-evolves) cities have already adopted more environmentally friendly mobility solutions, according to McKinsey’s Future of Mobility report. We’ll dive into where we’re at with new transportation opportunities, increased accessibility in cities, and TravelTech. 
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## Deeptech 
We may catch new quantum computing or  biology solutions this year at VivaTech. With approximately $15 billion in funding in [2023](https://tech.eu/2023/11/30/deeptech-is-europes-most-resiliant-sector-in-2023/), deep tech breakthroughs are gaining media attention and proving to be the most resilient within the tech industry. Emerging tech across various sectors will convene at VivaTech  both on stage and on the show floor.  
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## Future Societies 
The future is being shaped by the youngest generations. As they grow, the next generations will have a growing influence on global affairs and introduce innovative initiatives.  At VivaTech, we’ll discuss what’s happening in the education and professional spheres, and what they mean for the future of work.
![AdobeStock_321999244.jpeg](https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/_vt-prd/medias/Adobe_Stock_321999244_65a9420646/Adobe_Stock_321999244_65a9420646.jpeg)
## Internet & Democracy
Cyberattacks pose a prevalent challenge for businesses, and their frequency has steadily [increased](https://hbr.org/2023/04/cyber-risk-is-growing-heres-how-companies-can-keep-up) over the years. This trend has led to numerous issues for both large and small companies, impacting their business performance significantly. At VivaTech, discussions will revolve around this trending theme, addressing misinformation, and fostering dialogue for the conversations that matter.  
![AdobeStock_668216048.jpeg](https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/_vt-prd/medias/Adobe_Stock_668216048_fb317a58af/Adobe_Stock_668216048_fb317a58af.jpeg)
## Creators' Economy 
The creator's economy is booming, with over [50 million](https://hellothematic.com/creator-economy/) established creators worldwide collectively valued at $100 billion. Always changing and producing unique content that ranges from informational to entertaining, creators can humanize their content and foster a sense of community among followers. Many creators who launched startups in various fields have learned to make this avenue lucrative, and the industry shows no signs of slowing down its growth. From gaming and virtual reality, to music and entertainment, we’ll dive into all the aspects of this creative economy.
![DSC_8942.jpg](https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/_vt-prd/medias/DSC_8942_2f05569de8/DSC_8942_2f05569de8.jpg)
## Gaming & Esport 
With over 3 billion players worldwide, gaming is a central component of the majority of our lives. From indie gaming to early access transformations, several trends are reshaping the gaming landscape and fostering its expansion. Meanwhile, esports is revolutionizing the way sports are played, with its value expected to reach around [$5.74 billion](https://medium.com/codex/the-growing-trend-of-esports-why-2023-is-going-to-be-a-massive-year-for-esports-e17fe39ac58a) by 2030. With esports superstars engaging in live streams that attract millions of fans, esports is gaining popularity and reshaping perspectives within the gaming industry. We’ll talk with the industry’s biggest stars on stage and visitors will be able to join in the games themselves!

Can’t wait to dive into all of these topics? Find us from the 22-25 May 2024 in Paris. [Book your pass](https://vivatechnology.com/get-your-pass?ca=FPB7UCH5) for VivaTech and stay tuned for future updates! 


Unveiling Our Trending Themes for VivaTech 2024 

Unveiling Our Trending Themes at VivaTech 2024 

There’s a new set of tech unicorns on the horizon. Here is our 2024 Top 100 Next Unicorns list. 

![TOP100SCALEUPS@2x (2222).png](https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/_vt-prd/medias/TOP_100_SCALEUPS_2x_2222_2ef741e03c/TOP_100_SCALEUPS_2x_2222_2ef741e03c.png)
Published every year in partnership with [GP Bullhound](https://www.gpbullhound.com/), VivaTech’s Top 100 Next Unicorns List highlights European scale-ups that may soon become tech unicorns, or companies valued at $1 billion. 

This year’s unicorns are taken from a pool from 16 countries with the three leading countries being the UK, France, and Germany. AI is leading the game as one of the top sectors in the field, accompanied by Saas and digital media. 

Up to now, about one-third of the businesses that were listed on the VivaTech Top 100 Next Unicorn lists for 2019–2023 have already achieved unicorn status. We can recall [Pennylane](https://www.pennylane.com/fr/), last year's winner in the FinTech category, which achieved unicorn status this year. 

In the tech sector, unicorns have a great responsibility and they serve as excellent sources of ideas for new initiatives, draw capital and investment to untapped markets, and open doors for mergers and acquisitions for the tech sector. 

![Musixmatch app for music](https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/_vt-prd/medias/musixmatch_b513616152/musixmatch_b513616152.png)
_Musixmatch AI app. Photo credit: Musixmatch_
## AI is here to stay 

Artificial intelligence has made a sensational entry to the ranking this year, proving it is no longer a deeptech, but an essential tool across all sectors. With the novelty still growing, AI offers a unique opportunity to potential unicorns, with a big focus on sustainability and innovation. 

A few of the scale-ups that have caught our eye this year: [Dixa](https://www.dixa.com/about/), from Denmark, has created a conversational customer service platform that combines powerful AI with a human touch. [Rossum](https://rossum.ai/), a UK-based scaleup, is a cloud-native, AI-first technology that will fully automate transactional document workflow. [Musixmatch](https://www.musixmatch.com/), from Italy, is the world’s leading music data company, using AI to enrich music experiences. 

![Flo health app on a smartphone](https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/_vt-prd/medias/Flo_womens_health_app_f0bba4738f/Flo_womens_health_app_f0bba4738f.jpg)
_Flo Health app. Photo credit: SiliconAngle_
## FemTech Revolution 
Femtech this year is an industry with potential, with venture capital investment in the healthtech sector projected to exceed [$1 billion](https://www.goingvc.com/post/the-femtech-revolution-a-deep-dive-into-market-growth-investment-patterns-and-future-disruptions) by 2022. Despite representing only 2% of total investments, femtech businesses surpassed [$28 billion](https://www.goingvc.com/post/the-femtech-revolution-a-deep-dive-into-market-growth-investment-patterns-and-future-disruptions) in value in 2023, indicating rapid growth and promise in this market. [Flo Health](https://flo.health/fr) valued at 800M, is the first femtech in our Top 100. 

## Sustainable Giants 
Another notable stat in this year’s top 100 list, the average funds raised by each of these scaleups is 170 million euros compared to 166 million in 2022. Proof that while total investments in the ecosystem were [down](https://news.crunchbase.com/venture/global-funding-data-analysis-ai-eoy-2023/#:~:text=Global%20startup%20investment%20in%202023,and%20seed%20just%20over%2030%25.) in 2023, the growth was still there for promising businesses. 

The AI industry, which makes its debut in our top 3, is undoubtedly the sector to watch this year, as femtech is starting its transformation in the tech ecosystem. We’re looking forward to seeing how these soon-icorns of Europe will spur innovation and open up new doors.

Keep checking back to see which of these top 100 scale-ups will be visiting VivaTech this year. Read more about the list of 100 unicorns [here](https://vivatechnology.com/next-unicorn-awards). And check out the full list below:

<ul>
 <li>10x Banking - United Kingdom</li>
 <li>Agicap - France</li>
 <li>Akeneo - France</li>
 <li>Amboss - Germany</li>
 <li>Anydesk - Germany</li>
 <li>Anyfin - Sweden</li>
 <li>Artlist - Israël</li>
 <li>Attest - United Kingdom</li>
 <li>Auxmoney - Germany</li>
 <li>Avi Medical - Germany</li>
 <li>Bitrise - Hungary</li>
 <li>Brainly - Poland</li>
 <li>Brevo - France</li>
 <li>Camunda - Germany</li>
 <li>Catawiki - Netherlands</li>
 <li>Codat - United Kingdom</li>
 <li>ComplyAdvantage - United Kingdom</li>
 <li>Connex One - United Kingdom</li>
 <li>ContractPodAI - United Kingdom</li>
 <li>Cubyn - France</li>
 <li>Dashlane - France</li>
 <li>Deepki - France</li>
 <li>Descartes Underwriting - France</li>
 <li>Distribusion - Germany</li>
 <li>Dixa - Denmark</li>
 <li>Form3 - United Kingdom</li>
 <li>Framer - Netherlands</li>
 <li>Funnel - Sweden</li>
 <li>Genesis Global - United Kingdom</li>
 <li>Homa Games - France</li>
 <li>iAdvize - France</li>
 <li>Intercloud - France</li>
 <li>Juni - Sweden</li>
 <li>Leapwork - Denmark</li>
 <li>Localyze - Germany</li>
 <li>Logz.io - Israël</li>
 <li>LumApps - France</li>
 <li>Malt - France</li>
 <li>Moonfare - Germany</li>
 <li>Mubi - United Kingdom</li>
 <li>Overwolf - Israël</li>
 <li>Oviva - Germany</li>
 <li>Partnerize - United Kingdom</li>
 <li>Peak AI - United Kingdom</li>
 <li>Pigment - France</li>
 <li>Playtomic - Spain</li>
 <li>Preply - Ukraine</li>
 <li>PriceFX - Germany</li>
 <li>Quinyx - Sweden</li>
 <li>RavenPack - Spain</li>
 <li>Recorded Future - Sweden</li>
 <li>Rossum - United Kingdom</li>
 <li>Run:ai - Israël</li>
 <li>Sendcloud - Netherlands</li>
 <li>Shippeo - France</li>
 <li>Soldo - United Kingdom</li>
 <li>Spryker - Germany</li>
 <li>StuDocu - Netherlands</li>
 <li>Supermetrics - Finland</li>
 <li>Sweep - France</li>
 <li>Templafy - Denmark</li>
 <li>TestGorilla - Netherlands</li>
 <li>Tibber - Norway</li>
 <li>Tiqets - Netherlands</li>
 <li>Typeform - Spain</li>
 <li>Wallapop - Spain</li>
 <li>WeTransfer - Netherlands</li>
 <li>Xeneta - Norway</li>
 <li>Xentral - Germany</li>
 <li>Zivver - Netherlands</li>
 <li>360Learning - France</li>
 <li>Aidoc - Israël</li>
 <li>Alma - France</li>
 <li>Ardoq - Norway</li>
 <li>Atom bank - UK</li>
 <li>Cognism - UK</li>
 <li>Coralogix - Israël</li>
 <li>CoverManager - Spain</li>
 <li>DataDome - France</li>
 <li>Flo Health - UK</li>
 <li>Headway - Ukraine</li>
 <li>Kantata - UK</li>
 <li>Lifen - France</li>
 <li>Mews - Netherlands</li>
 <li>MiQ - UK</li>
 <li>Modulr - UK</li>
 <li>Musixmatch - Italy</li>
 <li>ODILO - Spain</li>
 <li>PASQAL - France</li>
 <li>PlanRadar - Austria</li>
 <li>SEON - Hungary</li>
 <li>SuperOffice - Norway</li>
 <li>Swan - France</li>
 <li>Thredd - UK</li>
 <li>Tines - Ireland</li>
 <li>Twinkl - UK</li>
 <li>Uberall - Germany</li>
 <li>Urban Sports Club - Germany</li>
 <li>WEKA - Israël</li>
 <li>Zappi - UK</li>
</ul>

2024 Top 100 Next Unicorns: The Rising Stars of Europe 

2024 Top 100 Next Unicorns:

Following our successful Good Hack event last year, the VivaTech 2023 ideation marathon received over 9,200 entries in four days, leading to the selection of a project focused on involving young girls in tech events and summer boot camps. 

![3 girls talking on stage](https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/_vt-prd/medias/witech_min_ebc2d39cfe/witech_min_ebc2d39cfe.jpg)
We've partnered with [Witech](https://witech.io/), an association specializing in organizing youth and professional boot camps and workshops, to create a boot camp for middle-school-aged girls to discover the world of tech. The bootcamp concluded last week and we're excited to highlight the key achievements of the participants. 

Read more about the Good Hack initiative: [Breaking Women Into Tech: The Good Hack](https://vivatechnology.com/news/breaking-women-into-tech-the-good-hack). 

## A week at the bootcamp 
The bootcamp started with a sequence of immersive workshops carefully crafted to encourage innovation and teamwork. This initiative involved 20 girls, organized into 5 groups, engaging in project ideation, graphic design, and website page presentation.

**Monday**: During the first day of the Design Thinking workshop, participants brainstormed ideas in response to the question, "What solution do you dream of creating?" After voting on their favorite, they refined it by creating a user profile, considering constraints, and mapping the user journey. Finally, they focused on crafting compelling project storytelling to effectively communicate their ideas.

**Tuesday**:  The focus shifts towards establishing the visual identity of each project, with participants diving into the realm of graphic design to create logos and select color palettes.

**Wednesday** brought forth a deep dive into web development, as participants honed their coding skills under the guidance of VivaTech experts, bringing their project visions to life online.

**Thursday** culminated in a pitch workshop, where teams collaborated with industry professionals to craft concise and impactful presentations.

**Friday** was the summit of the week, as all groups took the stage to present their projects before a jury, alongside VivaTech teams and the families of the participants.

It was truly impressive to see the project come to life and witness how the girls developed a strong sense of teamwork, gained a deeper understanding of the tech ecosystem, and explored potential career opportunities.

![Girl talking on stage](https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/_vt-prd/medias/DSC_09002_min_bbb0b15d68/DSC_09002_min_bbb0b15d68.jpg)
_Bootcamp participant presenting her project. Photo credit: VivaTech_
## The Projects
Throughout the week, the girls worked on their group projects. Their ability to use imagination to find solutions to issues they face clearly showed. The five projects were: 

1. Virtual Home: An AI system simplifying home furnishing with precise measurements, developed in collaboration with leading furniture brands.

2. Éduc'animaux: A comprehensive website aiding pet owners in better training their animals through advice, tutorials, and professional forums.

3. E-cake: Empowering pastry enthusiasts to sell their creations to individuals, complete with a geolocation and delivery system for seamless transactions.

4. Unique Creation: A platform enabling the customization of decorative items to suit individual preferences.

5. Lan Beauty: A website and app equipped with a skin analysis camera catering to young girls, offering tailored product recommendations.

![3 girls presenting Witech projects](https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/_vt-prd/medias/DSC_08945_min_fab2f0ab34/DSC_08945_min_fab2f0ab34.jpg)
_Three girls presenting their projects. Photo credit: VivaTech_ 
## Heartfelt Testimonials 
A young participant expressed her transformation due to the bootcamp, stating, "I was shy on Monday, but today I feel entirely different.”. A proud parent shared, "I'm delighted to see my daughter eagerly waking up at 6 a.m. during her vacation, with a smile on her face, ready to participate in the boot camp."

Another parent remarked, "It's a fantastic opportunity for these girls to explore beyond their neighborhoods, discover Paris, and catch a glimpse into corporate life."

We're happy to see these girls complete this project successfully and obtain a deeper understanding of the tech industry. Someday, some of these bright girls might present their concepts in a startup booth at VivaTech! 



Empowering Girls in Tech: Bootcamp Recap

Empowering Girls in Tech

Dive into tech leadership with seasoned CTO Stéphane Alizon from Younited.

![Stephane Alizon portrait](https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/_vt-prd/medias/stephane_alizon_fea3c142c0/stephane_alizon_fea3c142c0.jpg)
With 23+ years of industry experience, Stéphane Alizon shares his journey from software development to driving innovation across sectors. Explore how his role at [Younited](https://www.younited-credit.com/) shaped Europe's instant credit revolution.

## What emerging tech trends do you see shaping the future of your industry? 
The technology we currently see as the most transformative in the credit industry is **AI combined with Open Banking**. Having access to our customers' and prospects' banking data and analyzing it with our  AI models is key to offering them an extremely simple user experience, by instantly making a definitive decision on their credit application with a minimum of supporting documents. This also enables us to keep credit risk under tight control, so that we can offer the best rates to our borrower customers, and competitive, stable returns to our investor customers who finance these loans. 
It's also hard not to mention generative AI and the upheaval caused by the democratization of LLMs over the past year. The impact in terms of productivity is potentially very significant, even if you have to choose your use cases carefully, avoiding putting the models in front of the customer for now. 

## How is your company leveraging these trends to stay ahead in the market? 
We've always put **innovation at the heart of our business**, and were early adopters of trends not widely used in the industry, which is vital when you want to compete with the traditional banking system! 
We are looking into leveraging generative AI to generate even more realistic data to work within our models, without compromising the confidentiality of user data. 
We have developed and are in the process of perfecting a corporate framework to integrate with different interaction methods (instant messaging, email, APIs, etc.), be able to manage complex tasks (using different LLM models depending on the need, for example), and ensure scalability, all in a secure and cost-effective way. We see this framework as a powerful lever for fostering innovation in a secure way. 
We have already put in place a number of use cases, mainly in the field of Tech ops (production incident root cause analysis, production monitoring, technical support, etc.). The implementation of this framework will enable us in the very short term to make the capabilities of different models available to all our staff in a very simple and intuitive way and fine-tune them to our needs to identify a multitude of new use cases. 

## What trend are you most excited about?
One of my favorite emerging trends, which I hope will soon see considerable growth, is **FHE (Fully  Homomorphic Encryption)** in the field of privacy. This is a technology that enables you to process encrypted data, without having to decrypt it, and obtain the same result as if it had been in clear format. In other words, we can imagine entity A possesses data, and entity B possesses an algorithm; FHE enables entity A to benefit from entity B's processing without having to provide entity B with its data, a giant step forward in the field of data privacy and intellectual property protection. At present, this type of process generates additional calculation times and is not available for all types of processing,  but these two points are progressing rapidly, and the technology should be able to be democratized and made available for a wide range of use cases. 
## How do you and your team stay updated on the latest developments and trends? 
Clearly dedicating time to this is crucial! 
At [Younited](https://www.younited-credit.com/), our Tech teams devote every Friday afternoon to innovation, sharing best practices and technology watch. This time is sacralized and is not used to carry out changes to the product roadmap.  Teams, grouped into communities of practice, organize workshops to explore a particular topic, either as a team or individually. Then, when interesting information is gathered or conclusive POC results are obtained, they are shared more widely, often at our monthly plenary meetings. 
It's very motivating for the teams to have this time available to progress and keep up to date, and also gratifying to have the opportunity to present success stories to the whole Tech community. 
If an innovation or new practice has been identified, and its relevance and feasibility proven, then we use the 20% of Product bandwidth dedicated to technical projects to industrialize it and put it into production. 

## What are your predictions for future tech in your industry over the next 5-10 years? 
It's hard to make reliable predictions on this timescale, given the speed at which things are evolving,  but I can give it a try! 
**Openbanking and AI** will most probably become increasingly important in the sector, involving more collaboration between banking institutions and fintechs, which should lead to the birth of new, and increasingly personalized, services for users. This will also mean more data sharing between these players, and therefore a greater challenge in terms of data security and confidentiality, and we may well see some high-performance solutions from the FHE mentioned earlier! 
We can also look forward to major advances and the **democratization of quantum computing**, which should open up new possibilities in terms of AI and make huge strides in risk modeling and fraud prevention. The other side of the coin is the risk this poses in terms of cybersecurity, as the explosion in computing capacity is likely to undermine current defense mechanisms, and we're going to have to be prepared for this.
It's likely that within the next 5 to 10 years, there will be significant developments in **Decentralized Finance**, not only thanks to technological advances on underlying technical assets (blockchain), but also above all thanks to advances in terms of regulation of this approach. 
And with future advances in **virtual reality, augmented reality, and generative AI**, we can easily imagine disruptive user experiences that are highly immersive and personalized compared to what we know today, such as chatting with your virtual financial advisor at 10 pm, available in a second to tell him or her about your real estate project, just as you would with a human face-to-face. 

## How do you see your role as CTO evolving? 
First of all, I think that we need to ask ourselves, much more than we used to, about the **CSR dimension** of the technologies we use and consider. The CTO must make his employees and the whole company aware of the social and environmental impact of technologies. 
Secondly, I believe that the CTO and his team must position themselves as "**innovation catalysts**” and develop and maintain a culture of innovation within the company. This means, among other things, identifying the people within the teams who are the driving force behind innovation, giving them a framework (issues on which we feel it's relevant to invest) and resources (time to enable them to get away from day-to-day operations, and budget), and knowing how to highlight successes as well as the right to make mistakes. 
Last but not least, knowing how to adapt one's organization very quickly is essential to be able to seize technological opportunities. 

## Any advice for aspiring CTOs looking to navigate the evolving tech landscape? 
I'd say you always have to be careful not to lose sight of the business need or the problem you're trying to solve, because sometimes you can be blinded by the beauty of technology and absolutely want to use it when it doesn't fully meet the need, and another solution, perhaps less trendy, would do the job perfectly. This, of course, implies a thorough understanding of business needs. 
You also need to know how to set aside time for technology watch, training, attending [conferences](https://vivatechnology.com/get-your-pass?ca=FPB7UCH5), exchanging best practices, and networking, because otherwise, day-to-day operations will always take priority! Beyond sharing points of view and experiences, this can also create opportunities for recruiting. 



Want to meet inspiring experts like Stéphane Alizon who are shaping our future? [Book your pass](https://vivatechnology.com/get-your-pass?ca=FPB7UCH5) to VivaTech 2024!

CTO Chronicles: Inside a Tech Leader’s World

Inside a Tech Leader’s World

No matter your astrological sign, next year has something cosmic in store for your tech journey. Join us as we peer into the digital cosmos and unveil the tech horoscopes for 2024. 

![tech-horoscope.png](https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/_vt-prd/medias/tech_horoscope_105b669b40/tech_horoscope_105b669b40.png)
## ♈Aries (March 21 - April 19)
Get ready, Aries, to harness the power of quantum computing to speed up your go-getter attitude. Your assertiveness is the key to unlocking new ventures. 2024 is finally your year to launch that new project. Expect innovation at every corner, and who knows, you might become the next unicorn in the tech constellation.

## ♉Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Taurus, brace yourself for a year of stable growth and bullish technology adoption. Your steadfast determination will see you mastering blockchain like a pro. Embrace change in the workplace, and by the end of 2024, you might be the driving force behind a groundbreaking tech IPO.

## ♊Gemini (May 21 - June 20)
Geminis, get ready for a year of endless possibilities in the coding realm. Your adaptability will be your superpower, with AI becoming your trusty sidekick. Networking is key, so prepare for [tech events](https://vivatechnology.com/get-your-pass?ca=FPB7UCH5) where you'll dazzle everyone with your charisma. Who knows, you might even co-found the next big thing.

## ♋Cancer (June 21 - July 22)
Cancer, your emotional intelligence merges seamlessly with data analytics in 2024. Prepare for a surge in data-driven decision-making, and don't be surprised if your knack for understanding human behavior lands you a role in a cutting-edge AI-powered startup. You know better than anyone that even machines need a touch of humanity.

## ♌Leo (July 23 - August 22)
The digital jungle is yours to conquer, Leos. Augmented reality becomes your playground, and your leadership skills shine as you guide your tech team. Expect a promotion or recognition for your prowess, you might even be the face of a tech giant by the end of the year.

## ♍Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Virgo, your analytical skills reach new heights in 2024. Embrace the power of edge computing, and watch as your precision transforms complex problems into elegant solutions. Don't be surprised if a startup seeks your meticulous touch to refine its processes and elevate its tech game.

## ♎Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Balance is your mantra, Libra, and 2024 sees you orchestrating technological harmony. Your diplomatic skills make you the go-to person for collaborative projects. Expect partnerships and collaborations to flourish, and who knows, you might be the bridge between two tech giants merging for mutual innovation.

## ♏Scorpio (October 23 - November 21)
Scorpios, get ready for a year of cyber intrigue. Your detective skills will be put to the test in the cybersecurity realm. Expect to be the protector of data integrity and digital secrets of your company. Your tech sleuthing might even lead you to uncover the next big tech scandal… 

## ♐Sagittarius (November 22 - December 21)
Sagittarius, your adventurous spirit will take you to uncharted tech territories in 2024. Embrace the potential of space tech, virtual reality, or even interstellar communication. Your boldness might see you founding a startup that's literally out of this world.

## ♑Capricorn (December 22 - January 19)
Your strategic mindset reaches new peaks in the tech industry, Capricorn. Quantum encryption becomes your fortress, and your ability to navigate challenges propels you to the summit of your career. By year-end, you might be overseeing tech strategies on a global scale.

## ♒Aquarius (January 20 - February 18)
Aquarius, your rebellious spirit fuels a climate tech revolution in 2024. Embrace sustainable technologies and green innovations as you lead the charge against environmental challenges. Expect to be at the forefront of a tech rebellion, championing palpable solutions that will redefine your industry.

## ♓Pisces (February 19 - March 20)
Pisces, your creative instincts merge seamlessly with tech in 2024. Augmented reality art or immersive tech experiences become your canvas. Expect to collaborate with visionary startups, turning dreams into digital realities. Your imaginative approach could lead to a tech award or recognition.

## The Stars Are Aligned 
Whether you're a trailblazing Aries or a dreamweaving Pisces, what we know for sure is that [Viva Technology 2024](https://vivatechnology.com/get-your-pass?ca=FPB7UCH5) is in everyone's horoscope next year. Embrace the journey ahead and may your tech ventures be as limitless as the cosmos!

Your 2024 Tech Horoscope

2024 Tech Horoscope

The music platform’s Hack Week has transformed the company's internal innovation. How can this inspire tech leaders like you?

![spotify (1).jpg](https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/_vt-prd/medias/spotify_1_4566bfc472/spotify_1_4566bfc472.jpg)

_Photo credit: Unwired for Sound_

If you’re a Spotify listener, you know that the end of the year is a big moment for the music platform for one reason – Spotify Wrapped. Listeners can proudly share on social media how they’ve made it into the top 1% of their favorite artist's listeners after streaming their favorite album nonstop for thousands of minutes… 

But what you might not know is how Spotify Wrapped came to be. We got the scoop at tech event [Tech.Rocks](https://events.tech.rocks/summit-2023/en), where Spotify’s Senior Agile Coach and Product Manager, Rachel Dubois, shared her insights about how the company innovates internally. 

## Hack Week
Spotify Wrapped, Discover Weekly, and their newly announced AI DJ feature all came about thanks to an innovative process that Spotify calls Hack Week. 

Once a year, the company dedicates one week to undiluted, creative autonomy for the entire company. Five days of no meetings, just brainstorming across teams, using any tool necessary to develop their idea by the end of the week. 

On the last day, teams present what they worked on and all 9,000 Spotify employees can vote on the best idea. The winning ones become real projects, and eventually real features for Spotify users or for internal use. 

The idea is not to have a finished product at the end of week, but to know if an idea is viable. “If it succeeds, great. If it fails, even better,” explained Rachel Dubois. “Now we know one more way that won’t work, but at least we’re innovating, and moving forward.”

## Innovation Insights 
This dedicated week is proof that getting out of your comfort zone and collaborating with new people can give life to some exciting projects. So what can current tech leaders learn from this initiative?

**Brainstorm internally.** Who knows your product better than anyone else? Your employees. Instead of investing in outsourced innovation such as consultants or agencies, look to the wealth of knowledge within your organization. If a Hack Week isn’t possible, maybe try one day.

**Collaborate better.** What if Fred from finance doesn’t have the skills to develop his idea for a new algorithm change? It’s time to work together. Spotify created a [Skills Exchange](https://backstage.spotify.com/marketplace/spotify/plugin/skill-exchange/) platform (an idea from a previous Hack Week!) that allows people from different disciplines to connect and collaborate. Creating links between individuals on different teams can lead to better problem-solving and finding solutions faster. 

**Innovate often.** “Startups are taught to fail fast today, but that wastes a lot of resources and entails a lot of risk,” Rachel advised. “I suggest failing cheap. Like through a Hack Week that involves people already close to the subject. Failing fast is deadly, but not innovating is even more deadly.”

## From Startup to Music Master
From a startup launched in 2008 in Sweden to an international music platform with over 550 million users, Spotify has made its mark in the music industry. Now it’s time to make a mark in yours with a growth culture of fearlessly embracing failure.

And if you didn’t catch it, see what [VivaTech’s Wrapped](https://www.instagram.com/p/C0Rn0eqtxQA/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==) looked like this year…





Innovation Insights: Spotify’s Hack Week

Spotify’s Hack Week

With over 9,200 participants, our community brainstorming sessions in June brought to light many solutions to break more women into the tech industry. So, where is the project today$1

<img class="image_resized" style="width:75%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/EjsURGjln0uNZijSZ6Mum-aR1xyp9zHU7Rv8WCTCer-r1Rna7UI5PrztZVb1B1Unu_uUjHKjRllNHlF-egOLf1DmJeQV1dJUtRpknySdxc_xyJ4jkPmVkjtpE82LoUt0HjgeB-itf_DjJxMWVi4JpO4" alt="The good hack team">Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>One idea can change the world&nbsp;</h2>At VivaTech we believe that through community we can find solutions to some of the world’s most challenging issues. That’s why we launched The Good Hack, a community brainstorming hackathon, during VivaTech last June to come up with concrete solutions for one persistent issue in the tech world.&nbsp;Over four days, visitors, speakers, exhibitors, and staff tackled the question:&nbsp;how can we bring more women into the tech ecosystem$3The winning project was to be accelerated by Make.org Foundation and VivaTech for one year.&nbsp; &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/tkE1WhyuoxvHjkh_CvEsST7GuI7aIpXWaEh2GAuRPjxtHbLicchEB199FkpZQP9ih5YBluo_SrqIH6KqBwXzUTne_AMsABc79UgUc4k6npMNkLIHk0bNdECVRREdcO7XEzL2bOLqLheKSw0eHOaFoJE" alt="The good hack idea board">Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>An idea party</h2>Participants came up with over 1,000 ideas to champion women in tech on just the first day. From those suggestions, 15 were selected for a workshop where teams worked through a design thinking process to create an attainable plan for each idea.&nbsp;On the last day, the favorite solution was voted on and a winner was chosen. We announced on Stage One the winning project:Invite young girls from secondary school to take part in tech events or summer bootcamps to familiarize themselves with new technologies and encourage careers in tech. &nbsp;<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/330mu86wWnjL3l5I5lnyazRdCcoBqe-7XiV_Uvv-CANHzejp_45gAn3nlofaod04-oka5IcHH3-q6tzkrjjmBewqoPWaEkfgfubtFI_kNVAA2_nDiDHUeTCiy_blkJ6Y3guynN1iqdUfLA75BYO8Kqw" alt="girl learning to code">Photo credit: Witech<h2>Time for action</h2>Armed with an idea and lots of energy, we put our heads together with the Make.org Foundation to find an organization that can help us bring this idea to life.&nbsp;We are happy to say that we have found the perfect match.&nbsp;<a href="https://witech.io/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Witech</a>, an association that organizes bootcamps and workshops for youth and professionals, will join us in this mission. Specialists in demystifying the world of tech to inspire the desire to discover careers, Witech offers programs in coding, web development, entrepreneurship skills, and more.In the coming months, we are going to work together to organize bootcamps and workshops to help middle-school-aged girls in France discover the tech ecosystem.&nbsp;&nbsp;What’s more, all of VivaTech’s employees will take part in this project by providing skills-sponsorship. On the Make.org Foundation side, they will support Witech with fundraising and visibility for the program. &nbsp;<img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/KabT5dbUt0KhS2YKzJ6LdUQ6tIRWL1vtLZDlyIjdqMEyNwzOHGTClCnPJiHalUmpFD2EAFcZ5qa0bSmv2Iy0AMn4831k5VmFVdNmrcwrhEt23WvfJXtK1ZspLq8YJCuV5uwS9xbxDKtuBAOgNXp6Ruc" alt="girl in classroom setting">Photo credit: Witech<h2>Challenging the status quo</h2>Even the smallest idea can make a huge impact around the world. With this acceleration program in the works, our hope is that the ripple effect that these workshops can create will make waves in the next generation of tech. A huge thanks to all the participants of this year’s Good Hack and to our partners, Schoolab, Klaxoon, and the Make.org Foundation!Let’s&nbsp;<a href="https://subscribe.vivatechnology.com/savethedate" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">meet in May</a> to hear about the results of this year’s project.&nbsp;Do you have an idea for what next year’s Good Hack project should be about$4 Let’s start a conversation on social. &nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vivatech/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/vivatech" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">X</a>, or&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/viva-technology/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Linkedin</a>. &nbsp;

Breaking Women Into Tech: The Good Hack

The Good Hack

Our 2023 edition broke all the records, but what happened behind the scenes to make this edition the best yet$1 We take you through the hidden figures of VivaTech.

<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/C-L99fkB1YzMy8Au16oCDCEDbk2zizROHtP7h8-O0NMa3KlSHic6aOjKWx4hJO_jTnjPW1rtyiUQJWddzIA-dabjyAVKKAooeo7eKBZGq0w-nLHKHhWWTdcd8CSyT3xIaMjRxfJxKu02fm30ktKSu3k">Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>83,967</h2>Average number of steps for VivaTech employees over the four days of the event. There is a lot of ground to cover, from Stage One to the Impact Mile to the Bridge and ending in the Future of Sport Hall, our employees were all over the place from set up to tear down to make sure this year was the best yet.&nbsp;<hr>&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/m8683hQNDd8gt5NR6U56qxft8AHqdB8gHxzDjtcxVP-aUAYsJ93HsICaC7DcKj8qA5NoxnLgB4_GUpHhYrftGaR_59q2YXO7OuPPoru3GK85nebuzDENFM1FyJZuOwYrphQgoIRaay__JhGOUMU3q6o"><h2>12,000</h2>Number of food orders through the Sunday app. Our speedy vendors at the Food Court served up some exquisite dishes, from Banh Mi to Korean fried chicken, so attendees were fueled up for a full day of business.&nbsp;<hr><img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/t5vqLvS9d6Qouh7VaQNqo3jF6CqvwTA0EP44iaIae5GkmZNWAU3hG2TuLgJmVgXAh9p_2krf-wgMrktWCUaLHURBNBVXpI195B6te_RZ_NaByifjpQhB6Ypa7IqIKyRIQy22ucxHrnzanwZ1wsVMZYw">Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>71,000</h2>Number of networking connections made through the VivaTech app. Attendees networks were mightily expanded thanks to the app. They could contact exhibitors, scan other attendee passes, and schedule business meetings at the Bridge.&nbsp;&nbsp;<hr><img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/nNVLZd6KziB3jOONj348R-a3PsHPiS9ulo-39UlmSkPNKsPkij9U5NOYizOEefZRCOLArcHLMg5Ui9kU9Z3GlZHHTaHZv5MN4Q04WI0wIt2oe5Wf_zExw31RgBqTMeMXBtpus7Ogun1GhhcZxGn7ZSA">Viva After Work. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>57&nbsp;</h2>Number of side events hosted around Paris. From an opening night at rue Montorgueil to cocktails on a rooftop overlooking the Arche de Triomphe, the side events were buzzing this year. Thousands of connections were made outside the Porte de Versailles walls.&nbsp;&nbsp;<hr><img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/xnQOFTyuzth7BfaGEoTukgbNLXBrLXwKh6Uju1VM0KNYs8tBvRFE8_CLQ3yRtyDIKRoYbAlqiqseO3c7Vi_v95P7vLFz82VKNjgjivZlCnujmKsJMeCOjHbA7V-qT0S99qs0O9h947hMPtM-d1yakvg">Pitch Studio. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>23</h2>Number of pitch sessions at the Pitch Studio. On stage were 204 participants, including startups, investors, and jury members. The Pitch Studio allows startups to take the spotlight and explain why their solutions are so innovative.&nbsp;&nbsp;<hr><img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/TT6Kh543Yxg5gLHdeHhLTeihiF7jnahLC33SqYSrDFgIW3nGnrG9yoO_0qmzZRTr3npVRnoxAhuZgdnTiupcUeTcCV4sPopQTS_Bveq1vdB0bG0n72KwRjBbe9wRR0kyjpATkGoO25fQDqRRKSVUWaY">Stage One. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>95</h2>The hours of sessions across our four main stages. Over 500 speakers graced our stages and spoke about a variety of topics, including Generative AI, Climate Tech, Scaling Up, and more. Check out all our sessions on demand&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/content/video-on-demand" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> if you missed your favorite speaker!&nbsp;<hr><img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_R1AiCPIt6t74QyzsT9YKAtYtYLgKG0v72JrCpwgYf2et04LoyMJwvhHqJUFu5j_mjbnMDHX0SFySloABKewfBLJ6wWbhRyxdAV1Xc9egHwWhUJfMSif9CqaDAWrKbQQioE7aWdQLSxN9TZJj9UTXG8">Korean Startup Minister Lee young. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>17</h2>Number of international ministers present. From near and far, international ministers came to VivaTech to represent their countries, connect with other ecosystems, and speak about their own startup and tech programs.&nbsp;&nbsp;<hr><img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Vj3a2orfp1J5sTErngWGlxLwhtWckUVNSEcka8C6KfL8LaRhxQlK69q5tYLEgrPkrV6aoDCTT6lYIX-pp3q4-GAwOjyEwN2tW5fKCrY1hKGD7xNxEEhsuYrzM4Ap1WGFgne3gUMqzJvTlfuJuyXfwHk">Using the VivaTech app. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>39,000</h2>Amount of downloads of the VivaTech app. The ultimate event companion proved its worth over the four days of VivaTech. Attendees planned out their day of sessions, took advantage of the interactive map to find their way, and scanned badges of their new connections.&nbsp;&nbsp;<hr><img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/RA48FpUx6i1WcskKc2A-kt3VokXHKS7TePzsgSv134bQLwpoyhhejAY5V8siWIdIeAZfUTeHtUeANz9mt2vTNtcPs_u_lOdEVOdQB7tWYjRdcHaXhuUHevfQFdGQyUDFYVZFqMj7PV0ee_tKDZ0mYMQ">Elon Musk. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>14,000</h2>Amount of people who watched Elon Musk’s session live online. From his success at early Paypal to the founding and development of Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink, and even his recent purchase of Twitter, Musk spoke about the core missions of the companies he leads in a turbulent conversation with Maurice Levy. If you missed it, watch the full session on demand&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/7bb98fc0-98fd-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.&nbsp;<hr><img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/_StPAnQ5KvS8qZuaWcRbTvSQ5IdkKNEA-r42J7REz2pwOlcxARGaeVMAH-dXXB8ZRmRBzHqBdYUzv3hCHPvF6ToWPyrMvkznReBjDKhbMoMtWXx2JTT9p_-0yJoE01A0ZTjAftG3Yv_1AQoAeoEpu-4">Explorer Tour. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>190</h2>Number of Explorer Tours taken. HUB Institute experts led groups of attendees on two-hour guided tours around the VivaTech floor to identify the key innovations shaping their industry. From the newest SaaS platforms transforming businesses to renewable energy solutions, the tours focused on the brightest startups in each sector.&nbsp;<hr><img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/FZyv8Pk56OUGy82kZ0NG2g2-_xflboN7uVeTTJGaiaFYfnw8EtA06P86l6sgUw0TLT8mJfZ5UPUfGQKZVPC0-CV5-wyNGqNZxPnz6Pegu9Ko2IqbnIILYax6HTjCEGzGmKrypnOZBmRI9-il0lJGQcU">The Good Hack team. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>9,222</h2>Number of participants in the Good Hack. Including some special guest participants like former PSG soccer player Blaise Matuidi, French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff, and Co-founder of Ledger Eric Larcheveque.&nbsp; &nbsp;<h2>Stay in Touch</h2>Can’t wait to find out how we will make the next VivaTech even more spectacular$3 Sign up for our newsletter&nbsp;<a href="https://www.vivatechnology.com/#QuoteSection:~:text=LET%E2%80%99S%20KEEP%20IN,NEWSLETTER" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a> to stay up to date on the latest developments as we approach VivaTech 2024. &nbsp;

The Behind-the-Scene Numbers of VivaTech 2023

Behind-the-Scene Numbers of VivaTech

Our 2023 VivaTech edition came to a close June 17th. In terms of audience, speakers, content, and more it was our best edition yet.

<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/YZJ1UY2kGrta_mdiRB0TQSJQnZ-FPm5mL3dpJ1tcaPcYLgYPTL23J1oVCT4WEIiIetVifPAX1Mws0sDt-yrsjpBTkmF2qjCfm9Z0LB0aObXd_u-MURyxyg0ScbPMCffyU7ayZpFiPubXEAVZIGTv2lo">Photo credit: VivaTechWe broke all the records this year! Across the two Halls at Porte de Versailles, VivaTech was a buzzing hub for the tech and startup communities for four days. Countless connections were made, startups showcased next-gen solutions, and the stages offered endless hours of insights from the greatest in tech.&nbsp;&nbsp;<h2>2023 by the Numbers</h2>Our&nbsp;150,000 attendees flew in from all parts of the world, from 174 different countries to be exact!&nbsp;2,800 exhibitors showed off their solutions and initiatives.&nbsp;11,400 startups were present and had access to&nbsp;1,700 investment funds over the three B2B days of VivaTech.Online we saw record figures across the board as well.&nbsp;919 million people were reached on social networks,&nbsp;5 million viewers tuned in to the VivaTech News channel, and more than&nbsp;6 billion impressions were made on social media.Over&nbsp;450&nbsp;speakers grabbed the spotlight on our four stages, including a special conversation with Elon Musk that amassed over&nbsp;6,000 people in the Dome de Paris.&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/fC1AeC5rDedvfI6jxYZNa7YfIYi97K7rrhaVsycMdaqopYKIm3Rl381nFAo29t7v9g9CoIhOGcOpeU_w5fESC2pkelM5xl0QXQdFgENzM_9LQ0xg05H6c0CXM0n-yF93kGgaKHTYQYSniinReJRbeuQ">“A Conversation with Elon Musk.” Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>Quotes from the Greatest</h2>With so many tech legends and innovation leaders on our stages, there were bound to be some moments of incredible insight. VivaTech’s greatest moments can be watched on demand if you missed your favorite speaker.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/content/video-on-demand">See everything on demand</a>."Life can’t be only solving problems one after the other. We need things that inspire us." – Elon Musk.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/onlinesession/7bb98fc0-98fd-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec">Watch the full conversation</a>."With diversity and inclusion, it&quote;s all about leadership engagement. If it doesn&quote;t come from the top, forget about it." – Corine de Bilbao, President of Microsoft France.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/d8ceb0b4-ceef-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec/how-can-we-reach-greater-diversity-in-tech-">Watch the full session</a> on ‘How Can We Reach Greater Diversity in Tech$1’“Something big is happening with generative AI. It took 2 months for ChatGPT to reach a hundred million users, versus 9 months for TikTok and 2.5 years for Instagram.” – Christel Heydemann, CEO of Orange.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/b08ee9c2-4cf6-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec/efficient-ethical-embedded-the-new-era-powered-by-generative-ai">Watch the full session</a> on ‘Efficient, Ethical, Embedded: The New Era Powered by Generative AI’."Technology will aid our path to net zero, but the real challenge is shifting our marketing machine and transforming our mindset and culture." – Cyril Garcia, Global Head of Sustainable Services &amp; Corporate Responsibility at Capgemini.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/4002e892-cdef-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec/clean-atmosphere-can-we-decarbonize-earth-">Watch the full session</a> on ‘Clean Atmosphere: Can We Decarbonize Earth$2’"AI&quote;s transformation of healthcare, medicine, and fundamental biology is just getting started. It will enable us to democratize things that are now really expensive." – Zoubin Ghahrama, VP of Google DeepMind.&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/7334a2e5-51f6-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec/the-promise-of-ai">Watch the full session</a> on ‘The Promise of AI’. &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/p2gypz7PI4Zs9ZI3fqvAzqOy27q2Y7CYjFDebX_6hgxQNBPjiiIS-h2AkoCaRuD59cc-GfC6E1vn5EGrQNrXLyMVVg_FukOB1LGheBy0rGU43Pg4tltWQ4CWt5_WLoQPCwiA-RMFFLvISeYS7VwOd4c">Female Founder Challenge Award ceremony. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>Tech Happenings</h2>In addition to the inspiring sessions at VivaTech, we hosted our four major awards and challenges once again. Zuzanna Stamirowska, founder of French deeptech startup Pathway, the first Python framework for easily building data products, walked away as the&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/821c800a-8ef9-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec/female-founder-challenge">Female Founder Challenge</a> winner. Karl Andersson, from Swedish food waste scale-up Matsmart, was crowned as Europe’s&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/eeaa0dc6-fb02-ee11-907a-002248859577/next-unicorn-award-ceremony">Next Unicorn</a>. For the&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/942c57eb-94fd-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec/africatech-awards">AfricaTech Awards</a>, one startup won in each category: Kubik for Climate Tech, Curacel for FinTech, and Waspito in the Health Tech category. And on Saturday, Mateo Beacco with his startup Ida was chosen as the&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/692f297c-8af9-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec">Next Startupper</a>.On June 14, SNCF Voyageurs privatized carriages on cross-border trains from four European startup hubs – Zurich, Barcelona, London, and Milan – to converge in Paris in the most environmentally friendly way. The initiative, named Tech on Tracks, included speed dating sessions and pitch contests on board each train.The Good Hack, a community brainstorming hackathon, amassed over 9,200 participants. Over four days at VivaTech, everyone worked together tackle the question: How can we bring more women into the tech ecosystem$3 After thousands of votes and 15 acceleration workshops, one project came out on top. "Bring school-aged girls to tech events or summer bootcamps, where they can discover the tech world." This project will be supported for one year by VivaTech and the project partners Make.org, Schoolab, and Klaxoon.After a hard day of networking, attendees gathered in the Food Court for the Viva After Work every evening. Visitors enjoyed the outdoor space with a pint, listened to live music, and extended the networking opportunities to meet with even more connections. &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/DyCKTQ0s_IMEu14-ZS3cquJo99jFEeZP4F9h6ViRPAguwah2-zx0rwI3NVuMynwtd4RAqtIL1F_-4abiFFOiThfJcEePSfPjxodtmvuclBAVRUv6r43Ed2vNIuBscN1Ql8UWsBiDEIRQzI7_TjVYlYY">Startup Morfo. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>What’s Next$4</h2>After an edition of breaking records, the bar is set high for next year. Rendezvous May 22 to 25, 2024 for the next edition!Save the date and pre-register for Viva Technology 2024&nbsp;<a href="https://subscribe.vivatechnology.com/savethedate">here</a>.&nbsp; &nbsp;Stay tuned for our full event recap report coming out soon! &nbsp;

2023: The Best Edition Yet

Our last professional day is over! Elon Musk spoke about the meaning of life, we learned about the creation of the Ethernet, and discovered what the future holds for esports. We recap the most exciting things that went down today.

Day three has come and gone, just as fast as the first two days of VivaTech. To close out the three B2B days of the event, let’s dive into the highlights of today. &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/Dog9VxEJt30trPQV2gLs9pPXtya4n_0o0gmo5mm9y6bph_-L23nmqPpdIVxwLHksK2Db1cu2cYaCL3_uRk0Wxw761ojAhPkI3w9bWh0a8AOq7zN0nphM93cIE_1vjGgAemTYj57t3pT_7GFmpl9lwT0">Elon Musk. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>"We live in the most interesting of times. Let’s say some AI armageddon happens. I think I would still want to be alive at this time to see it. I mean, I hope I’m not the one who causes it…" Elon Musk.</h2>The long waited session of VivaTech finally happened this afternoon in the Dôme de Paris with Elon Musk! 6,000 attendees waited with bated breath to hear what insights the tech legend would give on stage.Jumping right into it, Maurice Levy, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of Publicis Groupe, asked, "I have to ask you the question we all want the answer to. Are you evil or genius$1" Laughing, Musk responded, "You can be an evil genius…"From his success at early Paypal to the founding and development of Tesla, SpaceX, and Neuralink, and even his recent purchase of Twitter, Musk spoke about the core missions of the companies he leads.&nbsp;But did Musk always see himself heading such a diverse array of successful companies when he was little$2 “No. I loved science and anything sci-fi, but I couldn’t have imagined doing what I’m doing today as a kid,” he explained.“It all started when I had a sort of existential crisis at 12 years old. I really wondered about the meaning of life. I understood from books that the real difficulty is understanding what questions to ask. It’s about curiosity.&nbsp;“So, what can we do to find out more about the nature of the universe and the meaning of life$3 We have to expand the scope and scale of consciousness, we have to explore the stars to know what questions to ask about the universe.“From that, we have to make sure that Earth is good so we have to have sustainable energy and we have to build technology to travel beyond Earth. So it’s from those core philosophies that these companies exist.”Later, on the topic of artificial intelligence, he said, “AI is the most disruptive technology ever. I think we live in the most interesting of times. Let’s say some AI armageddon happens. I think I would still want to be alive at this time to see it. I mean, I hope I’m not the one who causes it…”To close out a turbulent discussion, Musk answered a few questions from the audience. One was: “What business should young people focus on$4”&nbsp;“Focus on something that you are personally passionate about,” Musk shared. “It doesn’t have to be high-tech, but you have to love it. It’s hard to gauge what other people will love, but if you absolutely can’t wait for your product to be on the market, you are going in the right direction.”We are just scratching the surface of the content and insights shared by Musk. To watch the full session on demand check it out&nbsp;<a href="https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/vt-prd/medias/video_elon_musk_thumb_2c9bfec549/video_elon_musk_thumb_2c9bfec549.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">HERE</a>. &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/sp0zgNRr2QhiLGjvrZANEHPyH8az_FwYvrX8af3JRQz-vF9QOCCswCoM-J9b8akmLyojABL-d6QINRotKUPZhlEI8D0DSQiMZW_a80dqMS2i2Idl7i2l5HNoVNO9rnfsFru35SiVHqBxcyFvpXKOXzA">Bob Metcalfe. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>“The Internet was a collective creation, it has at least 100 inventors,” Bob Metcalfe.&nbsp;</h2>Before even the Internet, there was Ethernet. Bob Metcalfe was the inventor. We welcomed him on Stage One this afternoon to discuss the effect of telecommunication networks.“Ethernet was 10,000 times faster than the prior technology,” Metcalfe explained. When it was developed in the 1970s, Ethernet became the standard. The prior network was very disconnected, having several miles between connections, but the Ethernet put computers within a mile of each other.But the Internet has evolved since its beginnings. “Between 1965 and today, we’ve added 5 billion users to the Internet,” he said. “We’ve been from megabits to gigabits per second in decades.”The creation of the Internet has obviously created many benefits for the world, like increasing productivity and reducing poverty, he reminded the audience, but it also led to pathologies like hacking, pornography, advertising, spam, and more recently, fake news and censorship.With humor and a dose of humility, Metcalfe told the audience about his career and how at 77 years old he still “climbs the learning curve” by learning code.&nbsp; &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/sIN8kp6NToHHguKpn_ZbxyO8q3tOsUfwqB-KDjoioIQaoxjf-M3REWB5K2JDbHaSGVJFyW2-WeVOD8yNmCIxBYlEqpXeMyPO7aFWoHSaMHMbShh4Jpw3llwF34HTAUQYEKfSlvAmJfeYjdktNgjIoJY">Maurer, Koussawo, Paquet, Mariotte, Balembois. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>“In the future there won’t be a difference between sport and esport because sport will be fully connected,” Jean Mariotte.&nbsp;</h2>As the Olympic games in Paris are approaching, we gathered Nicolas Maurer, CEO of Team Vitality; Nathalie Paquet, Founder of Sporty Peppers; Jean Mariotte, CEO of EVA; Désiré Koussawo, President of France Esports; and François Balembois, Esports FPR Product Manager at Webedia to talk about the future of Esports.Our guests discussed the evolution of esports and reflected on how to grow the impact and the audience of esports, how to integrate with traditional sports and be more inclusive, as women represent today only 0,5% of esport professional players.&nbsp;“As esports matures as an industry we have changed the approach,” explained Maurer. “If we take a step back and look at how we created performance 10 years ago, it was very amateur. It was basically talented players playing games for long hours. Gradually we started to add performance components with coaches and performance staff. Today it&quote;s about what will make the difference at the highest level of performance.”For several speakers, the future of esport is about using games to do actual sports. For example, Sporty Peppers has players using their smartphones or computers to exercise. “You are playing but in fact, you are moving,” Paquet explained.&nbsp;Koussawo, President of France Esports, an association gathering all e-sport stakeholders explained the challenges faced by esport. “We want to have the same support from governments as sport and culture.” At the moment, Désiré Koussawo is lobbying to organize Olympic e-sport week next year in Paris.&nbsp; &nbsp;VivaTech’s professional days are over, but we still have one more day in store! Saturday is open to the general public to come explore everything VivaTech has to offer. Don’t miss the highlights of the French side of VivaTech on our social media:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vivatech/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/vivatech" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/viva-technology/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Linkedin</a>.&nbsp;Don’t forget to tag us @VivaTech and add the hashtag #VivaTech so we can see how you are spending your time at Europe’s biggest startup and tech event. &nbsp;

VivaTech 2023 Day Three Digest

Day Three Digest

Another VivaTech day in the books. GenZ became the focal point for sports, a battle for decarbonization began, and a fundraising war broke out. We recap the most exciting things that went down today.

Day two is over, which means we are already halfway done with VivaTech! Before we head into the 2nd half, check out the highlights of today’s sessions. &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/uYsmHhlisqgDDrTeNHg3Wy4YKl6gQ1fgyd1PwHqs6ebSSbJjtLDGtoeChcSdJKB4lfB5z0u_uKFMf2o7MzpV-QJwnhb7Y8gjNwcDwmEchFvwMprMRl-g2NXFLOdqwtxN6-iuZmqFDgQgOKqV6e6W5xs">Lamaison, Carbonnelle, Gosalvez, and Garcia. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>“The [decarbonization] battle has started,” Cyril Garcia.</h2>The amount of greenhouse gasses we have produced is so significant that reducing emissions alone will not be enough to correct the course of climate change. We sat down with three decarbonization experts to ask the fundamental question: can we decarbonize the earth$1Sarah Lamaison, CEO of Dioxycle; Cyril Garcia, Global CSR Head at Capgemini; and Julie Gosalvez, CMO of Climeworks all gave their opinion on the matter.“We are in a world where customer satisfaction is fed by speed and immediacy, developed by marketing campaigns of the last 80 years,” said Garcia. “I have no doubt that technology will help us get to net zero very soon. The big doubt I have is how we can move this marketing machine and change our brains, change the culture.”&nbsp;&nbsp;Multiple breakthrough decarbonization technologies are now at our disposal, among them Carbon Capture &amp; Storage, Carbon Capture &amp; Usage, and Direct Air Capture &amp; Sequestration. But their development goes hand in hand with the deployment of renewable energies.In Europe, governments could play a useful role in helping to develop climate tech by defining the areas in which it would be wiser to promote solar panels or to produce hydrogen for example, depending on the climate and environmental conditions. However, “governments should incentivize the goal, not the means of decarbonization,” insisted Lamaison.The deployment of decarbonization technologies will be the major question in the next decade: the faster they will be deployed, the faster the prices will go down and the faster the capacities will be built. A wide range of diversified and complementary technological solutions exist, now it is time to implement them and scale them up. “The [decarbonization] battle has started,” Garcia stated.&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/9pLGAlXLHJXkKxP4cbgduxMTOigzddjZl00M03tM79FVYfmZqzX8ORc3EsmPTAmqPlED8QeEHWGElj_LJNCD4u8I8xs9zAh8-WiSxOXk6_2dAW_cklt-XWXlo64Xe1azn95ftvPcMMVzIhvdfy7Antc">De Cheveigné, Khan, &amp; Mouratoglou. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>“Something new has to happen every 20 seconds, otherwise you lose GenZ,” Patrick Mouratoglou.</h2>The purveyors and promoters of athletic competitions cannot afford to ignore the challenge increasingly bearing down on them: attracting and retaining the attention of Generation Z.In the Stadium we sat down with Patrick Mouratoglou, Founder of the Mouratoglou Tennis Group; Adrien de Cheveigné, Head of Digital Transformation at Union Cycliste Internationale; and David Khan, President of Paris Basketball, to talk about “Keeping the Fans Happy.”Given the average age of tennis consumers (61 years old), Patrick Mouratoglou has created a new competition, the UTS, a global tennis league that aims to redefine how tennis is consumed by new generations.“What people watch nowadays takes zero effort to get into and is super exciting straightaway. Something new has to happen every 20 seconds, otherwise, you lose GenZ. If we don’t find a way to teach tennis and traditional sports in a way that is fun, we will lose a lot of people. The key for us is the way to teach differently”Khan jumped in to explain that “the amount of data that is available for the teams and the average fans has exploded. The NBA is to credit for this. They decided to make a lot of information available to the end user and fans, even some things that are controversial. It builds interest in the young generation, but it needs to be monetized for the business of the game.”Keeping fans happy is pertinent to sports organizations because “otherwise there is a risk that traditional sports themselves will die,” Mouratoglou said.&nbsp; &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/d7zuopw6TCYjNcO7EOL1dfD6S3fxHcHcuPp0NoEH5G_OeF9j5b-1D_ZZ80qyp-aM6wTQWQTudPCdNHaizqUkHlmhIAYiLJbyHBVW5ZXixKuMHQxB8f2acVosaif-be19HqVJfAEenCWR7ZxwF1ivQw8">Heim, Saad, Destin, &amp; Ergul. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>“Fundraising is a war campaign,” Fred Destin.</h2>The pandemic has disrupted the global economy and created new challenges for startups and investors. Jean-Pierre Saad, Partner at KKR; Tugce Ergul, Founding Partner of Hypernova Capital; and Fred Destin, Founder of Stride.VC, discussed “Navigating the Shift: How to Scale When Capital is Scarce$2” on Stage 3 this afternoon.Ergul jumped right in to explain the current climate of fundraising. “Startups are defaulting, which affects investment schedule, which means delayed capital calls. Investors are waiting to see what will happen in Q3 and Q4 2023, to see if the market will start picking up as expected, before retaking their positions.”"With any good crisis a lot of people become entrepreneurs,” said Destin. “They get fired… or they decide they&quote;ve had enough, or they jump on generative AI now that blockchain has died off, so we&quote;re seeing a massive wave of entrepreneurs coming to market."However, with more entrepreneurs comes more competition for already limited funds. “Fundraising is a war campaign,” Destin continued. Like the conquistadors when they arrived in Latin America, entrepreneurs need to burn their boats. With limited amounts of time, money, and resources, they need to make radical choices. The job of founders is to make the hard decision to shut down a third of their business, to kill new initiatives, and to stay really close to their customers, with an execution path that is simply funded, narrowed down, and with a clear set of executables. &nbsp;Even though VivaTech is halfway over, so much is still set to happen on our VivaTech stages over the next two days. Catch the breaking news on our social media:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vivatech/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/vivatech" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/viva-technology/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Linkedin</a>.&nbsp;Don’t forget to tag us @VivaTech and add the hashtag #VivaTech so we can see how you are spending your time at Europe’s biggest startup and tech event. &nbsp;

VivaTech 2023 Day Two Digest

Day Two Digest

What an inspiring first day! The Korean startup ecosystem popped off, a lot of experts talked about AI, and the French President checked out the alleys of VivaTech. Let’s recap the most exciting things that went down today.

Across 2 Halls and 4 stages, we have 450 speakers talking about the hottest topics in tech this year at VivaTech. Day 1 is already in the books, so let’s dive into what was covered. &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/Os2Udj3YQSQAdJezTdzYWs5YUl90ub0v3sN49mv_V8HHuRBMwuAJKg8TEuFsyvhqYoorO7oi-PHybdTMFK_DEkfvGWWRDtrSs6XT0XF0ch3fhTD-diQ0SRQ3zp9mhL3aSTTz0uYg7x9PRZfUKsibQGE">Lee Young, Korean Minister for SMEs. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>“The power of Korea is going far beyond K-culture, K-pop, K-drama. Now, [we have] K-startups,” Lee Young.</h2>Korean Minister for SMEs Lee Young, a former startup founder herself, drew a portrait of her country’s startup ecosystem in terms of investments and Korean policy to attract investors on Stage One this morning. "The Korean startup ecosystem represented a total amount of 10B$ in 2022 and we now have 14 unicorns."She highlighted three main points the Korean government hopes to improve for the ecosystem in the coming years. Upgrade the visa process for talented international entrepreneurs to start their business in Korea without barriers; expand investments from international firms from the US, Europe, and the Middle East; and increase the Korean government investment support to $6B.Sophie Kim, founder &amp; CEO of Market Kurly, a Korean unicorn, said, “Koreans love building and creating things from scratch.” Attendees will have the opportunity to see just what things Koreans have created. As the 2023 Country of the Year, the Republic of Korea is hosting a wealth of Korean startups and organizations at VivaTech. &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/b1_Gg8fy6MVBppxqab8BHGvrY2RCP1ROqXYkMlfh90kU2mS8qdHUMZzWr_A4KUVGoicM8_SxBEkGBDhE1yIudTS2-g5syVPf6oSe-Uuvyzbny_JDIOV722kHDzDMhU1t3m5mK4RW5nf9e5xBfeStzzc">Jacques Attali &amp; Yann LeCun. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>“The only thing AI won’t predict is what AI will become,” Jacques Attali.</h2>While AI applications are increasingly present in our daily lives, several factors linked to the interpretation of knowledge prevent AI from reaching human intelligence.&nbsp;Yann LeCun, VP &amp; Chief AI Scientist at Meta, spoke on Stage One this afternoon with Jacques Attali, Futurologist &amp; President at Attali Associates, about AI in our present day.“Most of human knowledge has nothing to do with language and that part of human experience is not captured by AI systems. They don&quote;t have physical intuitions. It stops them from being able to plan actions in the world. Making it bigger is not going to get them to reach human intelligence,” explained LeCun.“What people are working on, including us at Meta, is providing a new generation of AI systems with the ability to learn from video. To predict the next world, it’s much more difficult to train a machine to look at a video than to train it on text.”If, according to Jacques Attali, AI is a future that must not be prevented, it must be regulated by counter-powers. “If we look at technology without ethics, we are dead. Who is going to put the borders$1 Counter powers need to exist, to not let the engineers do alone what they want.”&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/6bVql_QO-il73PPL9OXQqThtMHeek6pZZKTp1SrVpCl52n1aESU2Ts43n9ypSqPgI9vHXX7d0_okYFeAP3Jvpz1eSdmnDJSvdUEO9Q1LKN4yXt6HCp1KskSNwwdrQGngwXRZZX6vCBIbQT8NmRgDa0s">Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>“We have a lot of people who don’t know technology, making rules for technology,” Dr. Ramses Alcaides.&nbsp;</h2>Biohacking creates many solutions to improve health - they even have the power to save lives. For instance, in the US, a group of biohackers has created a system for people to create their own insulin cheaply at home. But how can we regulate these technologies to make them safe for everyone$2On Stage 3, we discussed “Future Living: Ethics &amp; Opportunities of Biohacking,” with Gabriela Ramos, Assistant Director-General for Social and Human Sciences at UNESCO; Dr. Ramses Alcaides, founder and CEO of Neurable; and Bill Liao, General Partner of SOSV.According to Gabriela Ramos, governments contribute to and finance innovation and therefore have a duty to protect citizens. “My concern is not about technological improvement, my concern is that we are producing a massive amount of data in terms of your brain, your feelings… Who is going to decide how to use the information$3”Ramses Alcaides feared that non-experts in charge of making decisions could stifle many useful biohacking innovations. “My biggest fear, and I see that time and time again, is individuals who do not understand technology making bad decisions for those who do understand technology.”Bill Liao was concerned about the waste of time and energy that poorly thought regulation can represent for entrepreneurs. “The best and the brightest entrepreneurs have very little time.” Unnecessary regulation can slow down their innovation cycles. &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/md_pt8CrsQckSbWGyktXtSxxitYsENN-4ADP0_5UAXsbgvbQ_9Y38oFTIqTUNYttdH8cNUfaz0H-tvtNQPOJ9KLGZtjRB9xTP50RJwck8RrRaPztp0xfQndyeX1zYyJC9K_S_-8C7-K5rVxdlYJJrmA">Emmanuel Macron. Photo credit: VivaTech<h2>“Make France an AI champion,” Emmanuel Macron.</h2>French President, Emmanuel Macron took a stroll through the VivaTech alleys before heading to Stage One and talking about the AI landscape in France.Considering France is behind in the AI development race, the French President announced that the country would invest 500 million additional euros in AI to go “much faster and stronger”.“The worst case scenario would be a Europe that invests much less [in AI development] than the Americans and the Chinese, and that would start by creating regulation. This scenario is possible, it would not be the one I would support," he noted.&nbsp;"We must simultaneously accelerate research, innovation, and the creation of a powerful ecosystem and participate in regulation whose scope must be as wide as possible." &nbsp;So much is yet to happen on our VivaTech stages over the next three days. Catch the breaking news on our social media:&nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/vivatech/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/vivatech" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Twitter</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/viva-technology/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Linkedin</a>.&nbsp;Don’t forget to tag us @VivaTech and add the hashtag #VivaTech so we can see how you are spending your time at Europe’s biggest startup and tech event. &nbsp;

VivaTech 2023 Day One Digest

Day One Digest

10 Energy & Climate Tech Speakers

<figure class="image"><img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/vt-prd/medias/ENERGYCLIMATETECHSPEAKERSNL_99c468f2ce/ENERGYCLIMATETECHSPEAKERSNL_99c468f2ce.jpg"></figure>Photo credit: VivaTechVivaTech is only 3 weeks away! With over 450 speakers about to grace our stages, deciding who to see is hard. We’ve made a selection of Energy and Climate Tech speakers that you won’t want to miss.Curious about the speakers talking about other inspiring subjects$1 Check out our full program&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/sessions$2searchtext=&amp;vivatechofficialsession=true&amp;page=1&amp;%24pagegroup=June%2014%2C%202023" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>.Let’s meet these sustainability experts. &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/vt-prd/medias/image_c0eff1153a/image_c0eff1153a.png"><h2>Ann Mettler, Vice President, Europe, Breakthrough Energy&nbsp;</h2><a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/speaker/cc7f1c22-b6de-ed11-8e89-000d3a4a8203/ann-mettler" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ann</a>’s career started at the World Economic Forum where she led the Europe department. After setting up her own think tank, and running it for more than a decade, she then served as Director-General at the European Commission. She’s now the Vice President, Europe at Breakthrough Energy.At Breakthrough Energy – an organization founded by Bill Gates in 2015 – Ann is working with European partners to accelerate cleantech innovation in the pursuit of climate neutrality and net-zero emissions.&nbsp;Catch her talk “<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/7232ece9-48c7-ed11-9f73-6045bd8890e4/europe-s-energy-from-crisis-to-catalyst-" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Europe’s Energy: From Crisis to Catalyst</a>” on 14 June at 10 AM on Stage 2.&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/vt-prd/medias/image_e4252117bf/image_e4252117bf.png"><h2>Kim Budil, Director, Lawrence Livermore’s National Laboratory&nbsp;</h2><a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/speaker/2e224bb8-75ac-ed11-994c-000d3a469307/kimberly-budil" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kim</a> has more than three decades of experience across Lawrence Livermore’s National Laboratory’s scientific and national security programs.&nbsp;LLNL&quote;s mission is to strengthen national security by developing and applying cutting-edge science, technology, and engineering that respond to scientific issues of national importance. In December 2022, the LLNL’s facility achieved a major milestone in laser nuclear fusion by producing more energy than was spent in reaching fusion – a source of potentially unlimited clean energy.Catch her talk “<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/e3d6ba0a-d3ef-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec/nuclear-fusion-journey-to-ignition" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nuclear Fusion: Journey to Ignition</a>” on 14 June at 12:45 PM on Stage 2&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/vt-prd/medias/image_a0e94b0dbf/image_a0e94b0dbf.png"><h2>John Jung, President, Energy Vault</h2><a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/speaker/aab942d8-76d4-ed11-9f74-000d3a2dcd55/john-jung" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">John</a> is an accomplished entrepreneur and energy expert, with experience managing companies at C-level and founding his own startups in the energy sector. He is currently the President of Energy Vault Solutions.&nbsp;Energy Vault develops and deploys utility-scale energy storage solutions designed to transform the world&quote;s approach to sustainable energy storage. These solutions include proprietary gravity-based storage, battery storage, and green hydrogen energy storage technologies.Catch his talk “<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/603a5e09-ceef-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec/lasting-power-the-future-of-batteries" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lasting Power: The Future of Batteries</a>” on 15 June at 4 PM on Stage 2.&nbsp; &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/vt-prd/medias/ninnagranucci_40777c8404/ninnagranucci_40777c8404.jfif"><h2>Ninna Granucci, CEO, Green Spot Technologies&nbsp;</h2><a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/speaker/e27d2420-f9f2-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec/ninna-granucci" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ninna</a> moved from Brazil to New Zealand and then to France to develop a company able to challenge the Food-Waste paradigm. Food waste is not only a major environmental problem, but also a missed opportunity for innovation, creativity, and social impact. Ninna founded Green Spot Technologies to do just that.&nbsp;Green Sport Technologies transforms plant-based side streams into highly nutritious powder, without any additional feedstock and generates water vapor as the only waste product in the process. Peels, seeds, and pulp no longer have to go to the landfill, they can be used as powerful nutrients.Catch her talk “<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/606fa766-ccef-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec/food-from-waste-to-opportunity-" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Food: From Waste to Opportunity</a>” on 15 June at 10 AM on Stage 2. &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/vt-prd/medias/image_0f07a70fbf/image_0f07a70fbf.png"><h2>Eva Gouwens, CEO, Fairphone&nbsp;</h2>After 18 years of experience in the consumer goods business,&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/speaker/c6ee05c0-a1b2-ed11-994c-000d3a469307/eva-gouwens" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Eva</a> joined Fairphone at the end of 2017 and took over as CEO in 2018. She brings her natural ability to inspire and empower people and transform Fairphone’s impact goals and strategy into actions.&nbsp;Fairphone builds sustainable, modular smartphones. By enabling simple DIY repairs, replaceable parts, module upgrades, and comprehensive software support, customers can use and enjoy their phones far beyond the average 2-3 years.Catch her talk “<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/28c89e5b-39c7-ed11-9f73-6045bd8890e4/reaching-a-circular-economy-sustainable-by-design" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reaching a Circular Economy: Sustainable by Design</a>” on 15 June at 2 PM on Stage 2. &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/vt-prd/medias/image_1544a8e42b/image_1544a8e42b.png"><h2>Martin Edlund, CEO, Minesto&nbsp;</h2><a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/speaker/3254a847-e6a2-ed11-994c-000d3a469307/martin-edlund" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Martin</a> has for the last 20 years combined management consulting and strategy research collaboration with world-class technology companies such as ABB, GE, LM Ericsson, and SKF. He now leads Minesto’s company commercialization strategy.Minesto is a world-leading marine energy technology developer with the mission to minimize the global carbon footprint of the energy industry by enabling commercial clean energy production from tidal streams and ocean currents.Catch his talk&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/93ca5ee7-4ac7-ed11-9f73-6045bd8890e4/scaling-up-renewables" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">“Scaling Up Renewables”</a> on 15 June at 5:15 PM on Stage 2. &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/vt-prd/medias/image_8ba12a8279/image_8ba12a8279.png"><h2>Sophie Dembinski, Head of Policy and UK Market, Ecosia&nbsp;</h2><a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/speaker/29c1a8eb-a8cc-ed11-9f73-000d3a46905b/sophie-dembinski" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sophie</a> is Ecosia&quote;s Global Head of Public Policy &amp; Climate Action where she leads on tech and climate for one of the world&quote;s largest reforestation organizations and non-profit search engines. Ecosia is the search engine that plants trees with its ad revenue. Over 20 million users have helped plant over 150 million trees all over the world.She is an experienced international policy and regulatory expert, has authored a number of articles and op-eds, and is a psychological therapist and leadership coach.&nbsp;Catch her talk “<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/28c89e5b-39c7-ed11-9f73-6045bd8890e4/reaching-a-circular-economy-sustainable-by-design" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reaching a Circular Economy: Sustainable by Design</a>” on 15 June at 2 PM on Stage 2. &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/vt-prd/medias/image_44f16e026a/image_44f16e026a.png"><h2>Marie Castelli, Head of Public Affairs, Back Market&nbsp;</h2><a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/speaker/def808f7-84ea-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec/marie-castelli" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Marie</a> has dedicated her career to building the right legislative framework for sustainability to thrive in Europe. After a first experience as a consultant, she spent almost 10 years working on the transition to electric mobility, first for Avere- France and then for Tesla.&nbsp;Convinced the economy&quote;s growth can match preserving the climate and our planet&quote;s resources, she decided to dedicate her expertise to the fight for a more circular economy. She has been heading the public affairs team of Back Market since 2021.Catch her talk “<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/28c89e5b-39c7-ed11-9f73-6045bd8890e4/reaching-a-circular-economy-sustainable-by-design" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Reaching a Circular Economy: Sustainable by Design</a>” on 15 June at 2 PM on Stage 2.&nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/vt-prd/medias/image_1fe744a904/image_1fe744a904.png"><h2>Sarah Lamaison, Co-founder &amp; CEO, Dioxycle&nbsp;</h2><a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/speaker/28c46a17-0ac8-ed11-9f73-6045bd8890e4/sarah-lamaison" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sarah</a> carried out post-doctoral and PhD studies in order to dive deeper into the development of new energy storage chemical solutions through CO2 reduction into hydrocarbons compounds. In 2021 she co-founded Dioxycle a deep tech startup researching CO2 conversion technologies.These breakthrough technologies convert CO2 emissions into valuable chemicals and fuels, profitably displacing fossil fuels. Dioxycle’s solutions are based on CO2 electrolysis and use only decarbonized electricity, emissions, and water to produce everyday carbon-based products.&nbsp;Catch her talk “<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/4002e892-cdef-ed11-907a-000d3a474dec/clean-atmosphere-can-we-decarbonize-earth-" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Clean Atmosphere: Can We Decarbonize Earth$3</a>” on 15 June at 3 PM on Stage 2.&nbsp; &nbsp;<img class="image_resized" style="width:50%;" src="https://storage.googleapis.com/cdn.vivatechnology.com/vt-prd/medias/image_936c2e5ce6/image_936c2e5ce6.png"><h2>Zoe Berkery, COO, CleanCapital&nbsp;</h2><a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/speaker/c864bcaf-13cf-ed11-9f74-000d3a2dcd55/zoe-berkery" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zoe</a> is powering the development of solar energy through investment. CleanCapital is an industry-leading clean energy investment platform. Since 2015, they have worked to accelerate investment in distributed solar and storage assets to address the urgent threat of climate change.Prior to CleanCapital, Zoe’s passion for clean energy took her to Washington, D.C. to focus on public policy. She worked at the Business Council for Sustainable Energy, as well as at the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) in the Office of Federal Sustainability.&nbsp;Catch her talk&nbsp;<a href="https://app.vivatechnology.com/session/93ca5ee7-4ac7-ed11-9f73-6045bd8890e4/scaling-up-renewables" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">“Scaling Up Renewables”</a> on 15 June at 5:15 PM on Stage 2. &nbsp;These 10 speakers will step onto our VivaTech stages in just a few weeks to discuss, debate, and give insight into the technologies helping us live more sustainably.&nbsp;Come join in the conversation with the brightest minds in Energy and Climate Tech.&nbsp;Haven’t gotten your pass yet$4 Book your 2023 VivaTech pass&nbsp;<a href="https://vivatechnology.com/get-your-pass$5ca=FPN4KESE">here</a>! &nbsp;

10 Energy & Climate Tech Speakers Making Waves at VivaTech 2023

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Technology that better serves women’s health and well-being will take the stage this year at VivaTech. Here are some startups leading the challenge.

<img class="image_resized" style="width:75%;" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/iKz0qamjBNAK-8Pu2udp6T1c2UqCByCx8ymvJJ7Va6EL532gtGiNB3D-rtk262lgHIZYo0yN-fKkeN7nLWYgNNR4C6hUDwO_EI-ZOy2K63SEuP_4qdJsHdmc3XRUMrkRuPUmH7wA8XxVF_j9fofXqoo">Photo credit: thisisengineering via Pexels.FemTech, the sector that is helping meet unmet needs for women’s health, is exploding. In 2022, the Femtech market was valued at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/femtech-market$1gclid=CjwKCAjwrdmhBhBBEiwA4Hx5g1UkhednIDBna9lUbd4_gXgLGEkIEm_3OeNamp7mEtqoQi8xO5fK7BoChWkQAvD_BwE" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">$30 billion</a> USD. Today it’s poised to grow to $135 billion by 2032.&nbsp;Women have been long&nbsp;<a href="https://www.healthline.com/health-news/we-dont-have-enough-women-in-clinical-trials-why-thats-a-problem" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">excluded</a> from clinical trials, based on the belief that female hormones would make studies more difficult to read or that drugs could harm future fetuses in women of childbearing age. In doing so, medicine and healthcare practices have excluded half the population.From menstruation to menopause and endometriosis, entrepreneurs are asking how we can put tech at the service of women&quote;s health. Some have started to fill that gap.&nbsp;<h2>Leading FemTech Solutions</h2>1 woman out of 9 suffers from breast cancer, 40% of whom undergo a mastectomy.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lattice-medical.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Lattice Medical</a>, a biotech startup, works on breast reconstruction and develops a technology allowing the breast to regenerate.&nbsp;There is an average of 7 years of medical wandering before a diagnosis of endometriosis.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/matricis-ai/$2trk=similar-pages" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Matricis AI</a> is developing an artificial intelligence algorithm to help radiologists guide the clinical decision and diagnose endometriosis.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.endodiag.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Endodiag</a>&nbsp;constitutes the largest biobank of tissues and blood samples from patients suffering from endometriosis in order to be able to make a blood diagnosis which, in a blood test, will be able to validate whether or not the patient suffers from endometriosis.&nbsp;1 person out of 5 is concerned by assisted reproduction, a journey that lasts several years and fails in 80% of cases. The startup&nbsp;<a href="https://louise.life/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Louise</a>&nbsp;is aimed at fertility professionals and builds clinical decision support based on AI for more efficient assisted reproduction and more human.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.igyxos.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Igyxos</a>&nbsp;is working on a drug that would revolutionize the current treatment of infertility by replacing the injection of new hormones with the stimulation of natural hormones already present&nbsp;<h2>An Uphill Battle</h2>With&nbsp;<a href="https://venturebeat.com/entrepreneur/frost-sullivan-femtech-could-become-a-50-billion-market-by-2025/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">half</a> of global health customers being women, FemTech is gaining momentum. However, because the term is relatively new, gender biases, regulatory hurdles, and lack of funding can hinder this type of innovation.There’s been noise about FemTech startups raising large funding rounds like&nbsp;<a href="https://techcrunch.com/2021/09/07/womens-health-tech-brand-elvie-tops-up-series-c-to-97m/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Elvie</a>’s Series C bringing their total funding to $97 million, or&nbsp;<a href="https://techcrunch.com/2021/09/09/fertility-tracking-app-flo-closes-50m-series-b/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Flo</a>’s Series B of $50 million. However, lesser-known startups are still struggling to find investors. Despite the business opportunities, femtech still only makes up a tiny percentage of the overall healthtech market.&nbsp;&nbsp;The majority of FemTech startups are also founded by women. Historically, funding by female-founded startups is much lower than male-founded teams. In 2022,&nbsp;<a href="https://stateofeuropeantech.com/2.founders-and-operators/2.3-diversity-inclusion" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">87%</a> of all VC funding in Europe was raised by men-only founding teams. A gap that unfortunately has increased since 2018.&nbsp;<h2>Creating Space for FemTech</h2>Women&quote;s health is no longer a taboo subject. A number of VCs, investment funds, and associations are combating the inequalities in FemTech entrepreneurship and focusing entirely on female-founded projects or femtech startups. Here are three that you should know:<a href="https://www.tech4eva.ch/">Tech4Eva</a>, a FemTech acceleration program in Switzerland, helps boost startups developing innovative solutions to improve tech relating to women&quote;s health.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ggventures.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Goddess Gaia Ventures</a>, a female-founded venture capital firm building a venture fund, invests in solutions that cater to women’s needs in health, wellness, and FemTech.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.femtechfrance.org/who-we-are" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">FemTech France</a> supports FemTech projects hosting bootcamps for entrepreneurs and networking opportunities with leaders in the FemTech ecosystem.&nbsp;<h2>FemTech Village at VivaTech 2023</h2>This year, VivaTech has partnered with FemTech France to create a first-ever FemTech Village at the heart of the event this June. Topics such as female well-being, menstrual health, reproduction and contraception, pregnancy and breastfeeding, and mental health will take center stageIf you are a startup developing technologies to improve women&quote;s health, apply to the&nbsp;<a href="https://challenges.vivatechnology.com/en/challenges/femtech-france">FemTech challenge</a>&nbsp;now through 14 May. This is your chance to be selected for FemTech France’s bootcamp and win free passes to VivaTech this June. &nbsp;

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