Wednesday, May 29, 2024 VivaTech has solidified its reputation as a premier business event, successfully facilitating over 400,000 business connections via digital platforms. The event drew enthusiastic participation from various sectors aiming to generate sales leads. This year, over 13,500 startups engaged with firms across more than 25 industry sectors and connected with over 2,000 investors from notable funds like Accel, KKR, Lightspeed, Sequoia Capital, Eurazeo, and GV (Google Ventures) during the event’s professional days.
Global Presence Strong at VivaTech VivaTech has emerged as a key global hub for discussions on technology and innovation, drawing participation from over 120 countries. The event featured around 40 national pavilions, including those from Canada, Taiwan, Brazil, the UK, and Germany. Japan, celebrated as the Country of the Year, highlighted its tech ecosystem along with a ministerial delegation and over 40 startups.
The spotlight was also on Africa with the Africa Tech Lab, focusing on local talents and startups. The third annual AfricaTech Awards highlighted innovative startups in sectors like Climate Tech, Health Tech, and FinTech & Ecommerce, with winners including Schoolz, Thalia Psychotherapy, and Inclusivity Solutions. AI and Sustainable Tech at the Forefront of VivaTech 2024 The 2024 edition of VivaTech was a showcase for the latest AI solutions, with over 40% of exhibitors presenting innovations in this field, particularly in the newly introd.