Viva Technology

#VivaTech 2024 set new records! 💪 🚀 165,000 visitors at Porte de Versailles ( 10% vs 2023) 🚀 2 billion reached on social media (2x more than 2023) 🚀 13,500 startups ( 20% vs 2023) 🚀 400 speakers including Elon Musk, the Williams sisters... We share the success of this 8th edition with our major partners and thank each one for their unwavering support, along with everyone who made it happen ✨ 📆 Mark your calendars for June 11-14, 2025, as we return for another awe-inspiring edition. Until then, ⚡️IN TECH WE TRUST⚡️

#VivaTech #PollOfTheWeek 📊 We believe innovation is the heartbeat of startups at #VivaTech! But let’s talk about the growth journey. Startups often face hurdles when it comes to scaling their ideas. Some thrive by keeping it agile, while others forge powerful partnerships with larger companies to supercharge their growth 🚀

We’re proud to honor Canada as our 2025 Country of the Year, a celebration of its pioneering spirit in technology and creativity 🇨🇦 The strong ties between Canada and France underscore our shared vision for the future of AI, tech, and progress. With a thriving innovation ecosystem, Canada is a global leader in the technologies and new industries shaping our future—from AI breakthroughs to progress in digital technologies, advanced manufacturing, and agri-tech 🌍 📍 Led by SCALE AI | Canada's AI Global Innovation Cluster dozens of Canadian leaders will gather in Paris in June 2025 as we highlight the best of this dynamic landscape—from groundbreaking startups to visionary trailblazers—all under one roof at #VivaTech! https://lnkd.in/gqC2p5ED

#VivaTech #WeeklyTechNews ⬇️ 📚 At the United Nations Summit of the Future, CEO of Google, Sundar Pichai, announced a $120 million Global AI Opportunity Fund to enhance AI education and bridge the skills gap. He emphasized AI's role in sustainable development and the need for smart regulation to prevent an "AI divide." 🦉 Duolingo has introduced a feature allowing users to engage in real-time conversations with its AI, Lily. This interactive language practice will soon be available in more languages and on additional platforms. 💸 J.P. Morgan, UBS, and Visa are among the banks collaborating with the Bank for International Settlements – BIS on Agora, a blockchain platform aimed at enhancing cross-border payments. This initiative focuses on utilizing central bank-backed digital currencies to enable faster and safer transactions globally. 💡 OpenAI rival and #VivaTech alumnus, Anthropic, is in funding talks that could elevate its valuation to $40 billion, supporting its AI development efforts. 💰 Blackstone has announced a $13 billion investment in a new AI data center in the UK, set to drive innovation and improve data processing capabilities.

Dr. Muneeb Shah, renowned dermatologist and social media influencer, dropped some gold at #VivaTech that goes beyond content creation: trust is the foundation of any successful relationship, whether with your audience or in business 📱🤝 With 18M followers on TikTok and 1M on Instagram, his success on social media is a testament to this truth. It’s not just about creating content; it’s about building trust over time. This trust enables creators to partner with brands, and it’s equally crucial for businesses striving to connect with their clients. Consistency and accuracy in what we deliver matter. When we show up consistently with high-quality work, people begin to trust us. This doesn’t happen overnight—it’s a journey that takes time and effort. What steps will you take today? 📈

#PollOfTheWeek 📊 Recently, Amazon's CEO, Andy Jassy, emphasized the importance of returning to the office five days a week, highlighting its impact on company culture. As more companies consider revising their remote work policies, we want to hear your thoughts! #VivaTech

How can we harness AI to benefit everyone while keeping it safe and ethical? 🧠💡 At #VivaTech 2024, we dived deep into this question and more with visionary leaders such as Sneha Revanur (CEO & Founder at Encode Justice), James Manyika (SVP of Tech & Society at Google), and Meredith Whittaker (President of the Signal Messenger). They shared game-changing insights on everything from tackling misinformation to making tech more inclusive. Ready to see what the future of AI looks like? Check out our latest article👇 https://lnkd.in/et_G7_WF

Goodbye summer, hello #VivaTech! 🚀 We’re back and ready to make our 9th edition bigger and better than ever! Save the dates: June 11-14, 2025, for Europe’s biggest startup and tech event, featuring more groundbreaking innovations, startups, and world-class speakers. The team kicked off the season at Hangar Y with our Séminaire de Rentrée—a day full of energy, creativity, and team spirit, including introducing new members, goal-setting, and team-building activities. We’re also excited to announce that Nicolas Douchement, who has been with us since the very beginning and previously served as COO and Chief Experience Officer, is now our Chief Business Officer. His extensive experience and unwavering commitment will be key as we look ahead to an exceptional year filled with new opportunities and innovations. Stay tuned as we prepare to make VivaTech the ultimate place where business meets innovation, once again in Paris 🇫🇷

#WeeklyTechNews⬇️ 🔒 OpenAI is revamping its Safety and Security Committee, now led by an independent board as CEO Sam Altman steps down. This committee will supervise safety evaluations for AI models and can delay launches until safety concerns are addressed, highlighting the company’s commitment to AI safety. 📵 Instagram introduces Teen Accounts with built-in safety features and limits on contact and content. Teens under 16 need parental approval to change these settings. 🕶️ EssilorLuxottica has extended its partnership with Meta Platforms for smart eyewear. Since 2019, their collaboration has produced Ray-Ban smart glasses, with the latest model selling more units in months than earlier versions in two years. 💰Donald Trump launched World Liberty Financial, unveiling the WLFI token with up to 63% available for public sale. This project aims to disrupt the lending market and highlights the potential of decentralized finance (DeFi) in the crypto landscape. 📹 YouTube's new Communities feature allows creators to engage directly with fans. It enables fan interaction on their channels, enhancing the platform's social experience and reducing reliance on external platforms like Discord.

#PollOfTheWeek 📊 As we look ahead to the future of tech at #VivaTech, which technology is at the top of your investment list? Let us know! 👇