Viva Technology 2026

In 2026, Viva Technology celebrates its 10th anniversary, reaffirming its position as Europe’s largest event dedicated to technology and startups. In this landmark edition, Germany takes center stage as the official Country of the Year, actively shaping the future of European innovation. Under the umbrella of “Startup Germany”, the country presents itself as a strong, values-driven and collaborative partner, with a special focus on the Franco-German innovation partnership.

VivaTech 2026 at a Glance

• Dates: June 17–20, 2026
• Location: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles
• Website: https://www.germany-vivatech.de/
• 10th anniversary edition of VivaTech
• Germany as “Country of the Year” 2026

Key Figures

• 15,000 startups
• 4,000 investors
• 180,000 visitors (2025)
• 160 German exhibiting startups
• 14 German federal states represented
• 10 Franco-German cooperation projects
• 900 sqm German exhibition space
• Around 200 startups and innovation units within the German ecosystem
• Around 150 stakeholders and partners (research projects, funding programs, initiatives)

Germany as Partner Country – “Startup Germany”

During this anniversary year, Germany presents itself under the motto “United by_” as a leading innovation and technology hub in Europe. The objective is to combine technological excellence with responsibility and European values, while making tangible and scalable solutions visible.

Germany positions itself as:

• A driving force for a European tech future
• A bridge builder between business, science, and society
• A key partner for digital sovereignty and sustainable innovation

At the core lies the Franco-German innovation partnership, serving as a cornerstone for European cooperation.

Side Events

• Startup Germany Night – June 17, 2026
• Franco-German Tech Night – June 18, 2026

The Franco-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry (AHK France) has been instrumental since 2017 in strengthening Germany’s presence at VivaTech. In 2026, it once again coordinates and supports the participation of German stakeholders while fostering connections between German and French companies, startups, and institutions.

Germany’s participation is organized on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, which supports the strategic positioning of Germany as a leading innovation hub in Europe.

Together, they:

• Increase the international visibility of German innovation
• Strengthen Franco-German cooperation
• Foster exchanges between startups, industry, and research

This anniversary edition marks a transition into a new technological era – from digitalization to AI and deep tech. Key topics include:

Focus areas of the German presence:

• AI & Deep Tech | Industry
• Life Sciences, Health & Bio-Tech
• Secure, efficient and affordable energy systems
• Sovereignty & Resilience
• Smart Living & Digital Society
• European Cooperation (Franco-German)

VivaTech 2026 is where ideas create impact, partnerships enable scale, and Europe’s innovation story becomes visible and tangible.