Conference Program
Our program is currently a work in process and will be updated regularly in the upcoming weeks leading up to this year's edition.
Quantum Potential: Leaping Your Business Ahead
Quantum Computing pushes the limits of traditional technology, performing complex calculations at a record time, a feat beyond zeroes and ones that traditional computers cannot achieve today. While the field is in early-stage and faces scalability challenges, and many potential applications, promising business cases are starting to emerge from the R&D efforts overtaken. AI and machine learning, the automotive industry, healthcare, finance, transportation and weather forecasting are few realms in which Quantum Computing advancements are expected to completely flip the script, pushing many to advocate for businesses to develop their quantum strategies and gain a foot in the race. Meanwhile, the past few months have seen several major advancements in Quantum, potentially reshuffling the cards and closing on utility. What are the current and future applications in Quantum, and when should they be expected? Which industries are the most likely to reap the benefits of current research in quantum in the near future? What are the biggest barriers to commercial adoption, and when can businesses expect to see real quantum benefits?
Cyber Skills & Talent Shortage: Who and Where to Hire?
Despite its increasing importance in businesses, cybersecurity has faced a persistent talent shortage in recent years. According to the latest World Economic Forum report, only 14% of organizations feel confident in their talent pool and their associated skills. This global deficit is further exacerbated by a widening cybersecurity skills gap, hindering organizations' ability to achieve true cyber resilience. As cyber threats continue to evolve, amplified by the rise of Artificial Intelligence, ensuring organizational security is paramount. And in a job market where the demand for cybersecurity professionals far exceeds supply, addressing the skills and talent gap must be a top priority. Where should we begin? How can the workforce rise to cybersecurity challenges if their skills are outdated? What measures should public and private stakeholders implement to close the cybersecurity talent gap? And how can organizations foster diversity, retention, and attractiveness within the cybersecurity sector?
Tuning Into the Future: How is AI Reshaping the Music Industry
We’re just realizing the scope of possibilities opened by AI tools in the creative field. Questions around copyright, revenue, and the saturation of streaming platforms by AI-generated content are emerging. How can we safeguard the rights of artists against AI-generated content? How can we differentiate “deepfake” music from AI-supported original content? What ethical frameworks should be put in place in the creative fields? New technologies have always disrupted the music world, what lessons can be extracted from history?
Agentic AI, Trust & the Future of Customer Experience
As AI becomes a cornerstone of marketing operations, redefining customer experience (CX) through streamlined processes, powerful analytics, and enhanced creativity, customer expectations are rising in parallel. Today’s consumers seek more meaningful, personalized interactions—seamless across multiple channels yet authentically human. What does the next wave of AI agents mean for the future of CX, and how can businesses prepare for this transformation? This session will explore how Agentic AI is reshaping customer engagement, particularly in sectors like luxury retail, where authenticity and trust are paramount. We’ll discuss how brands can preserve the human dimension of CX, foster consumer trust through responsible data use and transparency, and ensure that AI-driven experiences remain both innovative and emotionally resonant.
NewGame+ : Transforming Esports into a Multimedia Growth Engine
The video game industry is experiencing a shift in growth patterns post-pandemic, adjusting from historic highs to more sustainable rates as it explores ways to regain momentum. Traditional revenue models are evolving alongside fresh opportunities, with the global e-sports market—projected to generate $1.87 billion in revenue this year—serving as a potential focus area. Can competitive gaming and e-sports complement broader industry goals? What are the opportunities for advertisers, streaming platforms, video game producers... that emerge from this booming field? How can viewers loyalty within teams and retention strategies positively impact the space and the video game industry as a whole? Can competitive gaming and e-sport become a growth vehicle for the video game industry? This session examines how these parallel paths might converge to shape the next chapter of gaming innovation.
From Lab to Market: AI-Powered Drug Discovery in Action
Colin Murdoch, President of Isomorphic Labs and CBO at Google DeepMind, reveals the blueprint for translating AI's potential into biotech reality. In this exclusive session, he unpacks Isomorphic Labs' journey, showing how the company has bridged the gap between complex algorithms, life-changing drug discovery – and a market-ready business.
Governance for Growth: The Key to Sustainable Startup Success?
While rapid growth often dominates the startup agenda, the current economic climate, diminished trust in institutions, and increased scrutiny demand a renewed focus on robust corporate governance. In an era marked by funding volatility and heightened expectations for accountability, neglecting ethical practices and transparency can severely hinder a startup's long-term viability. This session delves into how effective governance frameworks are no longer a "nice-to-have" but a critical necessity for attracting resilient investment, navigating potential downturns, and fostering the trust of customers and talent. Our panel of three experts will explore practical strategies for building governance structures that not only mitigate risks but also fuel sustainable and profitable growth.While rapid growth often dominates the startup agenda, the current economic climate, diminished trust in institutions, and increased scrutiny demand a renewed focus on robust corporate governance. In an era marked by funding volatility and heightened expectations for accountability, neglecting ethical practices and transparency can severely hinder a startup's long-term viability. This session delves into how effective governance frameworks are no longer a "nice-to-have" but a critical necessity for attracting resilient investment, navigating potential downturns, and fostering the trust of customers and talent. Our panel of three experts will explore practical strategies for building governance structures that not only mitigate risks but also fuel sustainable and profitable growth.
Reverse Engineering PrReverse Engineering Product-Market Fit: A Roadmap for Foundersoduct-Market Fit: A Roadmap for Founders
Product-market fit is one of the most critical drivers of startup success and yet it remains one of the least well-defined. Despite its importance, there are few battle-tested approaches for how to reach it, and many teams are left relying on instinct over insight. This session introduces a practical, data-driven method for identifying and accelerating product-market fit, using a single key question: “How would you feel if you could no longer use this product?” By isolating the “High Expectation Customer,” doubling down on what they love, and addressing what holds others back, teams can build a roadmap grounded in real user insight and create products people truly can’t live without.
Scaling Impact Tech: Lessons from Industrializing Clean Energy
How can we rapidly scale innovative solutions for positive global impact? In this short, high-impact talk, the founder of InnoEnergy shares a blueprint grounded in Europe’s clean tech ecosystem and the company's ongoing global expansion. Drawing on real-world collaborations and scale-up strategies, this session explores what it takes to industrialize clean energy innovation and drive meaningful impact at speed and scale.
The Sustainable Edge: Why Doing Good is Good for Business
In a world demanding more than just financial returns, today’s startups and scaleups are poised to redefine success. This panel explores how social and environmental responsibility fuels business growth. From the practical strategies for embedding sustainability into core business models, to the critical importance of accurately measuring and reporting impact, entrepreneurs and investors will share how their commitment to “doing good” is what ultimately gave them their competitive advantage.
Viral Voices, Virtual Walls: What is Social Media’s Role in Shaping Democracy?
Social media has irrevocably altered the landscape of political engagement, transforming how we organize, protest, and participate in democracy. From the #ArabSpring to #BlackLivesMatter and #MeToo, digital platforms have become vital tools for mobilizing global movements. Yet, this power comes with a double-edged sword: the same platforms that amplify grassroots voices can also be used for manipulation, censorship, and the rapid spread of misinformation. As governments and tech platforms grapple with the complex challenges of regulation and digital rights, the future of online political engagement hangs in the balance. How do we navigate the algorithmic influence that shapes our discourse? Can we safeguard against political polarization and the erosion of truth? And what ethical frameworks are necessary to ensure social media remains a force for democratic empowerment, rather than a tool for its subversion?
Code of Silence: Misogyny, Algorithms, and the Tech Power Structure
Technology, despite its focus on innovation, struggles with deep-seated sexism. Algorithms are not neutral; they amplify misogynistic content and contribute to the rise of the "manosphere"—a digital ecosystem where male supremacy thrives. This occurs amidst a politically charged climate, where women's autonomy faces renewed threats. How can we address the systemic biases embedded in technology, and what steps are necessary to durably dismantle the male-dominated power structures that perpetuate misogyny in the digital age?
The Algorithm of Affection: AI and the Future of Love
AI is actively shaping our connections, acting as an architect of potential relationships: algorithms curate our social feeds, recommend partners, and promise to optimize our search for love. This raises a fundamental shift: the attempt to reduce human connection to data points. The promise of AI-powered matchmaking exists, but can technology truly predict compatibility? Or does it increase isolation, diminish the spontaneity of connection, and ultimately sacrifice the essence of human intimacy?
The smart airport agentic assistant shaping the future of travel
Lisa is a multilingual 3D conversational avatar deployed at Lyon Airport, powered by Agentic AI. It provides real-time information on flights, airport navigation, and available services. Lisa enhances the passenger experience with interactive guidance, voice-based assistance, and seamless navigation, operating 24/7 in French and English. This innovation marks a new era in smart, AI-driven airport management and passenger flow optimization.
The human lawyer vs. Artificial Intelligence : a challenge for justice
A mock trial in which the human lawyer and the artificial intelligence each plead opposing sides. The goal is not to show that one should replace the other, but to test their respective capacities in a fictional courtroom battle : legal precision vs. human adaptability, binary logic vs. nuanced reasoning, efficiency vs. eloquence
Neuro ID: Goodbye Passwords. Hello Freedom
Discover the world’s first neural authentication technology live on stage. Neuro ID transforms brain activity into a unique digital signature, enabling seamless and secure access to devices. Through an interactive demo, the audience will witness a new era of authentication — instant, effortless and designed to disappear behind the experience.
Through the Eyes of AI: Perception, Language, and Creation
An immersive journey into how AI perceives, speaks, and creates. Through three provocative artworks, we explore machine vision, algorithmic bias, and human-AI collaboration. Can AI truly understand our world? Can it speak for everyone? And what happens when we create together? A conversation at the intersection of art, ethics, and artificial intelligence.
When art meets tech: a new language of emotion
Studio Artera, a leading art and talent agency, invites one of its pioneering artists, Romain Lalire, to take the stage for a live demonstration at the intersection of art and technology. From lidar to augmented reality and kinetic sculptures, discover how cutting-edge tools can become poetic, immersive and deeply human artistic experiences.
Beyond the Broadcast: Capturing and Delivering Immersive Live Events in VR
Experience the future of live events with LIVEO, a cutting-edge solution for next-gen VR headsets. We’ve developed a complete workflow – from 3D capture to immersive distribution – that unlocks breathtakingly realistic VR experiences. Discover how our technology is transforming performances, sports and other events, bringing audiences closer than ever before.
Under the hood of Mobilize Financial Services' digital transformation with IBM webMethods
How does an innovative company of the Renault group modernise its data and services integration? Discover the testimony of Yann Moan, Head of Architectures & Integration at Mobilize Financial Services, the financial management of Renault Group’s brands in France, on the implementation of IBM’s Hybrid iPaaS webMethods solution. A strategic session for CIO/CTO seeking performance, security and scalability.
When Efficiency Backfires: How Rapid AI Growth Creates New Business Risks
As AI advances at a pace that outstrips corporate response, a new category of business risk is taking shape. Deepfakes, misinformation, AI-driven fraud, and loss of brand control are no longer abstract concerns — they’re pressing issues driven by powerful, unregulated technologies beyond the company’s reach. This session offers a grounded look at the external risks emerging from today’s AI landscape. We’ll also share insights from our latest research — including how vulnerable businesses are, where the blind spots lie, and what steps leaders can take to build real resilience in a shifting environment.
Loyalty & Personalisation: Cutting-edge AI for Customer Engagement & Business Growth
Join us for an insightful session exploring the most common challenges companies face today in loyalty and personalisation – and how to overcome them. We’ll dive into the power of hyper-personalisation in the age of AI and showcase how the partnership between dunnhumby and Synerise is transforming customer engagement through cutting-edge, data-driven solutions.
Founders Discussion- From Good to Game-Changing: Building Products That Lead
What are the key strategies for building products that resonate with customers while establishing a solid foundation for growth and scalability? In this engaging session, we will dive into the key elements of product excellence that enhance user adoption and brand loyalty. We'll explore strategies for understanding and anticipating customer needs, ensuring that your product becomes not just different, but indispensable.
Founders Discussion - The Endgame: IPO vs. Exit – What’s Right for Your Startup?
For founders, the endgame can take many forms—an acquisition, an IPO, or alternative exit routes. But how do you choose the right path, at the right time, and for the right reasons? This session dives into the key considerations behind exit strategies, the pros and cons of going public versus selling, and what investors really expect. Hear from founders and investors who’ve navigated these decisions, and explore how to align your exit strategy with your company’s mission, growth trajectory, and market context.
Founders Discussion - Prepare Your Roadshow & Secure Investor Meetings
Planning and executing a successful investor outreach campaign requires more than just a great business—it’s about strategy, timing, and precision. In this session, we’ll take a practical look at how to build and manage your fundraising process, from identifying and targeting the right investors (by stage, geography, and sector) to crafting a compelling pitch deck and teaser. Learn how to structure your fundraising timeline, manage multiple investor conversations simultaneously, and keep momentum going through effective follow-up.
Decoding AI Investments: Success Stories and Key Insights
What separates standout AI investments from the rest? This session dives into real-world case studies and success stories to uncover the strategies behind high-performing AI deals. Learn how top investors identify promising startups, stay ahead of market trends, and navigate the unique risks and rewards of this fast-evolving sector.
Investor Reverse Pitch
Top Investors from across the globe pitch live in the studio. Join us to connect with both familiar faces and new voices of the global investment scene. Te Our Investor Reverse Pitch is taking place Wednesday to Friday between 11:55 and 12:35 on Stage of the VivaTech Pitch Studio. Throughout three 30-minute sessions, more than 30 funds will be pitching their investment thesis and presenting their particularities. This session will feature on-stage pitches from leading VCs and CVCs, including Swiss Post Ventures, KPN Ventures, Orange Ventures, Robert Bosch Ventures, Air Liquide Venture Capital and many more.
Lifestyle & Creative Innovation: Super Pitch Korea 2025
Celebrate 140 years of Korea-France relations by discovering 15 of Korea’s most innovative startups at our exclusive pitch session. This special session presents the forefront of Korea’s creative content, technology, and innovation to a global audience. The event will feature two themed sessions: “Lifestyle & Creative Innovation” (Session 1) and “Smart Tech & Mobility Innovation” (Session 2), highlighting a diverse range of startups from consumer services and content to cutting-edge mobility and infrastructure technologies. Organized with the support of KOSME (Korea SMEs and Startups Agency), KOCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency), this gathering offers a unique opportunity to meet Korea’s next-generation entrepreneurs and experience the spirit of Korean innovation! You can also find KOSME’s startups at booth K11 (Hall 1), in partnership with the French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) and KOCCA's startups at booth R19 (Hall 2).
Smart Tech & Mobility Innovation: Super Pitch Korea 2025
Celebrate 140 years of Korea-France relations by discovering 15 of Korea’s most innovative startups at our exclusive pitch session. This special session presents the forefront of Korea’s creative content, technology, and innovation to a global audience. The event will feature two themed sessions: “Lifestyle & Creative Innovation” (Session 1) and “Smart Tech & Mobility Innovation” (Session 2), highlighting a diverse range of startups from consumer services and content to cutting-edge mobility and infrastructure technologies. Organized with the support of KOSME (Korea SMEs and Startups Agency), KOCCA (Korea Creative Content Agency), this gathering offers a unique opportunity to meet Korea’s next-generation entrepreneurs and experience the spirit of Korean innovation! You can also find KOSME’s startups at booth K11 (Hall 1), in partnership with the French-Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FKCCI) and KOCCA's startups at booth R19 (Hall 2).
Bridging Ideas: UAE SME Pitch
Step into a high-energy arena where Emirati ambition meets European opportunity. this pitching session is a live showcase of the UAE’s most promising small and medium enterprises ready to scale, disrupt, and partner across the French and wider European markets. The session spotlights the boldest innovators from the UAE who are redefining what's possible. Each pitch is a window into a new venture — a spark for collaboration, investment, and global growth. Whether you're scouting your next partnership, seeking high-potential ventures, or just hungry for the future of entrepreneurship — this is where innovation speaks and deals begin. Let’s turn bold ideas into cross-border success stories.
Scientific Impact Innovation Ventures: ScI3 Ventures by USP from Brazil
The session will present deep techs with clean energy, climate, and biotech solutions for human health designed by the University of São Paulo (USP) labs in Brazil to impact humanity.
Autonomy & Sovereignty: Securing Strategic Technologies
Countries are intensifying efforts to control strategic technologies like artificial intelligence, leading to significant investments and fierce competition for top talent. AI is becoming central to national agendas, reshaping economic policies and priorities. Industries are pooling resources to gain technological advantages, while the drive for autonomy prompts nations to build independent supply chains to reduce reliance on foreign entities. This focus on tech sovereignty has the potential to transform job markets and alter global power dynamics. How will this pursuit of technological self-sufficiency affect innovation and collaboration across countries? What implications does this have for businesses and individuals as control over technology becomes a strategic advantage?
Winning Strategy: How Should Europe Play its Cards in the AI Race?
Europe finds itself at a pivotal moment in the global AI landscape, challenged by the immense scale of American and Chinese tech giants. Lacking their sheer size, Europe can leverage its highly skilled workforce, focus investments on strategic areas, and foster unprecedented collaboration across borders. But where exactly should investment and other resources be concentrated? How can the regulatory framework cement local growth? And how can Europeans innovate to create successful ventures that punch above their weight?
Regulation vs. Attractivity: Creating a Strong(er) Tech Market
Can smaller nations outmaneuver tech giants from colossal domestic markets? Some countries with modest home markets are not just keeping pace but excelling on the global tech stage, turning size into an advantage through innovation and adaptability. The delicate balance between regulation and market attractiveness plays a crucial role—overregulation can stifle growth, yet thoughtful policies can foster a vibrant ecosystem. Access to venture capital and alternative funding is equally pivotal in empowering startups to scale beyond borders. How can smart regulation remove barriers and enhance expansion? What lessons can be learned from nations that defy the odds, and how can others replicate their success to create stronger, more competitive tech markets?
AI Now, AGI Next: Shaping Tomorrow’s Workforce
Today's AI solutions promise to deliver impressive productivity gains—streamlining operations, accelerating decision-making, and empowering skilled workforces across industries. In this session, we examine where these improvements are emerging and uncover the reasons behind their success, highlighting the essential skills that unlock AI’s full potential. From there, we shift our focus to the horizon of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and explore its potential to amplify these trends on a global scale. How might AGI redefine workforce dynamics? What strategies and skill sets will empower individuals and organizations to flourish in this transformative landscape?
Is the Labor Market Keeping Up? Tackling Today's Economic Demands
Is the labor market evolving fast enough to keep up with our rapidly changing economy, or is it being left behind? As innovation and technology disrupt industries at unprecedented speeds, traditional career paths are giving way to new, unconventional trajectories. Around the globe, regulations aim to protect workers—both employees and freelancers—while striving to maintain economic agility, yet a persistent mismatch between job seekers and available roles remains. How are careers taking shape today, and where does this gap between supply and demand originate? How can we anticipate future trends and prepare the workforce accordingly? Who is adapting most successfully, and what are the secrets to their resilience?
Smart Gains: How Are AI Agents Unlocking Productivity?
Amid relentless technological innovation, autonomous AI agents are quietly reshaping the landscape of consumer engagement and operational efficiency. Evidence suggests that such systems can boost productivity by streamlining tasks while simultaneously enhancing personalized consumer interactions. Yet, these gains come with pressing concerns over oversight, accountability, and the evolving role of human labor. Are we witnessing the dawn of a transformative era or merely a sophisticated iteration of existing processes? How should regulators and businesses alike recalibrate their strategies to manage this emerging frontier?
CMO Summit Perspectives: Welcome & Opening
Human Centric AI
The Business of Influence
Keeping Humans at the Heart of the Story
AI is transforming how media is created, distributed, and consumed ; this session asks how we keep human creativity, authorship, and ethical responsibility at the center. From intellectual property and newsroom dynamics to trust, bias, and audience literacy, we explore how media can evolve with AI without losing its human soul.
Designing the Future: 5 Lessons from a Decade of Hypergrowth
Over the past decade, a small Australian startup has grown into a global visual communication platform used by over 230 million people — including 95% of the Fortune 500. Cliff Obrecht, Canva’s Co-Founder and COO, will reveal five key lessons that have fuelled this journey — and how these foundations are now propelling Canva into its next phase of growth.
No Timeout: Resilience in Motion
What do elite sport and global business have in common? Leadership under pressure. In this dynamic conversation, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg and handball legend Nicolas Karabatic explore the mindset, resilience, and adaptability it takes to lead teams—on the court and in the boardroom—through moments of rapid change and uncertainty.