VivaTechnology, One of the World's Largest Tech Events, Held in Paris ~Tech for Good: Improving the World Through Technology~

VivaTechnology (VivaTech), one of the world's largest co-creation tech events for major corporations and startups, was held in Paris, France, from May 16 to 18.

As the term "French Tech" suggests, France is recognized as a nation actively supporting startups, and VivaTech is the event symbolizing this.

Now in its fourth iteration, the event officially announced participation from 13,000 startups across 125 countries, with 124,000 visitors attending during the event period. Both figures represent the largest scale to date, with the exhibition area also expanded to achieve greater scale.

World-class CXOs debated under the theme "Tech for Good"

VivaTech, centered on the "Tech for Good" theme, is an event strongly focused on solving social issues through technology. It serves as a space connecting global innovators, tech enthusiasts, startups, and future "revolutionaries."

Organized by the French agency group Publicis Groupe and the French economic media group Les Echos, the event was realized through the co-creation of an agency and a media outlet, engaging governments, large corporations, startups, and the general public.

The venue is broadly divided into three areas: "Session Halls," "Hall 1," and "Hall 2."

The Session Hall featured an impressive lineup, including French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, European Commission President Margrethe Vestager, Alibaba founder Jack Ma, and Olympic gold medalist Usain Bolt.

President Macron and Prime Minister Trudeau discussed national security in the 5G era and the importance of policies to address privacy violations and the proliferation of radical views online from a national perspective. CEOs and CXOs from renowned companies also shared their perspectives on building a better society while introducing their own technologies.

President Macron introduced France as a startup powerhouse

Applause erupted for Jack Ma, founder of Alibaba, as he delivered his passionate message

Hall 1 in the main area served as a hub for open innovation between large corporations and startups. Booths for various labs and accelerators were set up, making it the liveliest section.

The booth displays introduced the "VivaTech Challenge" system as a unique co-creation mechanism between large corporations and startups. Large corporations propose themes, and startups matching those themes apply. Startups selected through the process can then showcase their services within the large corporation's booth area.

Corporate logos dotted the space, creating a vibrant atmosphere.

In Hall 2, an area expanded this year, the networking space, including the business center, and the "Green Tech Park," which focuses on coexistence with nature and a sustainable society, attracted attention. In line with the SDGs, which were a major theme at the recent Davos Conference, startups working on smart energy and coexistence with nature were featured.

In addition, the "Afratech" booth, which introduced European startups solving problems in Africa and startups originating in Africa, was bustling with activity.

The Green Tech Park made its presence felt in Hall 2.

The "Africatech" area was also bustling with activity.