✓ Trade show: Vivatech Paris 2026, Europe’s largest trade show for tech, startups and innovation
✓ Dates: from Thursday 11 to Saturday 13 June 2026
✓ Venue: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris
✓ Edition: 10th edition (Vivatech Paris has been running since 2016)
✓ Surface area: 92,000 sqm of exhibition space
✓ Exhibitors: 13,500 startups and exhibitors expected from more than 165 countries
✓ Visitors: 165,000 visitors expected
✓ Frequency: annual
✓ Recommended stand builder: TheStandExperts for a turnkey custom exhibition stand
Vivatech Paris, Europe’s largest tech trade show 🌍
Vivatech Paris is Europe’s largest tech trade show. Created in 2016 by Publicis and Les Echos, Vivatech has become Europe’s number one tech event in less than 10 years. Every June, it turns Paris Expo Porte de Versailles into a global hub where tech giants, startups, investors, governments and major corporations converge.
The 2025 edition confirmed its power with 165,000 visitors from 165 countries, 13,500 startups and more than 3,000 speakers including Sundar Pichai, Yann LeCun, Jensen Huang. For 2026, Vivatech is aiming even higher with a focus on generative AI, European digital sovereignty, deeptech, agentic AI and B2B marketplaces.
A few key figures that sum up the power of Vivatech Paris:
- 13,500 exhibiting startups
- 165,000 visitors including 11,200 investors
- 5 halls of Paris Expo in use (Pav. 1, 3, 4, 6, 7)
- 3,000 speakers and 500 conferences
- 40 country pavilions (Korea, Japan, Germany, Brazil, UAE, India)
Past editions of Vivatech Paris in figures:
| Edition | Year | Exhibitors | Visitors | Exhibiting countries |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th edition | 2024 | 11,000 | 165,000 | 165 countries |
| 9th edition | 2025 | 13,500 | 165,000 | 165 countries |
| 10th edition (upcoming) | 2026 | 14,000+ expected | 170,000+ expected | 170+ countries |
When and where Vivatech Paris 2026 will take place 📅
The 2026 edition of Vivatech will take place from Thursday 11 to Saturday 13 June 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The show occupies 5 halls, including the legendary Hall 1 with its giant tech pavilions.
Full address: Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris.
Opening hours of Vivatech Paris 2026:
| Day | Date | Opening hours |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 11 June 2026 | 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (Trade) |
| Friday | 12 June 2026 | 9:00 am to 7:00 pm (Trade) |
| Saturday | 13 June 2026 | 9:00 am to 6:00 pm (General public) (show closes) |
Vivatech is reserved for trade visitors on Thursday and Friday. Saturday is open to the general public, students and tech enthusiasts.
How to get to Vivatech Paris 2026 🚇
Paris Expo Porte de Versailles enjoys exceptional transport links in the south-west of Paris.
By metro: line 12, Porte de Versailles station (direct exit).
By tram: T2 and T3a, Porte de Versailles stop.
By bus: lines 39, 80, PC1.
By train: RER C to Pont du Garigliano station, then the T3a tram.
By plane: Orly (ORY) 15 km away, 35 min via Orlybus + metro. Roissy CDG 35 km away, 50 min via RER B + metro line 12.
By car: Porte de Versailles exit on the ring road. Paid car parks (limited, public transport recommended).
The major exhibitors at Vivatech Paris 🏢
Vivatech brings together the global tech elite: American, Asian and European giants, plus 13,500 startups selected worldwide through the Lab, Scale and Growth programmes.
Among the major recurring exhibitors at Vivatech Paris, you will find in particular:
- Google / Alphabet · AI, cloud, Android
- Microsoft · Azure, Copilot, OpenAI
- Meta · Reality Labs, Llama, WhatsApp
- NVIDIA · AI GPUs, robotics
- Amazon Web Services (AWS)
- LVMH · monumental retail tech stand
- BNP Paribas, Société Générale, Crédit Agricole
- Orange, SFR, Bouygues Telecom · 5G operators
- Renault, Stellantis · mobility
- EDF, TotalEnergies, Engie · energy
- Samsung, Sony
- 40 national pavilions: Korea, Japan, Germany, UAE, India, Brazil
- Mistral AI, Hugging Face, DeepL · French AI champions
The layout by Discovery Halls (by major tech theme: AI, Climate Tech, Web3, Mobility, HealthTech, FinTech) makes it easy to find your way around.
The main sectors at Vivatech Paris 2026:
| Sector | Examples of equipment and players |
|---|---|
| AI & GenAI | LLMs, agentic AI, RAG, infrastructure |
| Climate Tech | Decarbonisation, renewables, circular economy |
| FinTech | Digital banking, payments, RegTech |
| HealthTech | Telemedicine, health AI, biotech |
| Mobility | Autonomous vehicles, micromobility |
| Web3 & Crypto | Blockchain, NFT, decentralised identity |
| Retail Tech | E-commerce, marketplaces, customer experience |
| Deeptech | Quantum, photonics, materials |
Why exhibit at Vivatech Paris in 2026 💡
Exhibiting at Vivatech means accessing the largest pool of investors and major tech accounts in Europe. 11,200 investors and the CTOs/CIOs of the CAC 40 attend to spot the future leaders.
There are many good reasons to book a stand at Vivatech Paris 2026:
- Meet 170,000 visitors including 11,200 investors in 3 days
- Pitch to the CTOs/CIOs of the CAC 40 and the Fortune 500
- Raise funds from European and international VCs
- Launch your AI products in the global specialist press
- Identify key account partners (POCs, pilot contracts)
- Build a leadership position in French and European tech
- Network with global tech ecosystems (Korea, Japan, UAE)
Vivatech ROI is measured in signed pilot contracts, funding rounds and media visibility. Facing the monumental pavilions of Google, LVMH and Meta (1,000+ sqm), your presence needs to be spectacular and innovative.
Entrust your Vivatech Paris 2026 stand to TheStandExperts
Designing a stand for Vivatech Paris means taking on a triple challenge: standing out against the tech giants, creating an immersive tech experience and orchestrating short, demanding logistics. Our team masters every one of these aspects and supports you from the first sketch to the final teardown.
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Our turnkey support:
| Stage | What we take care of |
|---|---|
| Design | Creative brief, 3D plans, choice of materials and custom scenography |
| Production | Workshop production in line with the show’s regulations |
| Logistics | Transport, assembly and dismantling at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles |
| On-site follow-up | A dedicated project manager present throughout the show |
| Dismantling | Removal and optional storage for future editions |
We design stands that do more than just look good, they are built to generate business:
- Optimised product demo areas
- Confidential meeting spaces for your strategic appointments
- Product staging that showcases your innovations
- Signage readable from a distance to draw visitors in
Whether you are exhibiting at Vivatech Paris for the first time or are a regular at the event, we tailor our proposal to your budget, your booked surface area and your brand positioning.
FAQ · Vivatech Paris 2026 ❓
When does Vivatech Paris 2026 take place?
Vivatech Paris 2026 runs from Thursday 11 to Saturday 13 June 2026 at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles.
Where is Vivatech Paris 2026 held?
At Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, 1 Place de la Porte de Versailles, 75015 Paris. Metro line 12, tram T2/T3a.
How many exhibitors at Vivatech 2026?
More than 13,500 startups and exhibitors expected, from 165+ countries, across 92,000 sqm.
How many visitors at Vivatech?
165,000 to 170,000 visitors expected, including 11,200 investors and the CTOs/CIOs of the CAC 40 and Fortune 500.
How often does Vivatech take place?
Vivatech has been held every year, in June, since 2016.
How do you get to Vivatech?
Metro line 12 to Porte de Versailles station. From Orly: 35 min via Orlybus + metro. From CDG: 50 min via RER B + metro line 12.
Who can visit Vivatech?
Thursday and Friday are reserved for trade visitors. Saturday is open to the general public, students and tech enthusiasts.
How much does a stand cost at Vivatech 2026?
Vivatech rates: around €750 to €1,200 excl. VAT per sqm (the most expensive of the French tech shows). Plus €1,000 to €4,500 excl. VAT per sqm for design and production (tech stands call for a premium immersive level).
Why use an exhibition stand builder for Vivatech?
A tech-specialised exhibition stand builder knows how to create an immersive experience (screens, VR, interactive demos), and masters the Paris Expo constraints and the very tight logistics (1-day build-up).
Who are the major exhibitors at Vivatech?
Google, Microsoft, Meta, NVIDIA, AWS, LVMH, BNP Paribas, Orange, Renault, EDF, Samsung, Mistral AI, Hugging Face, as well as 40 national pavilions.
